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Apple Macbook Pro Running Slow! Final Cut Pro Playback and Rendering
Hi,
I have had my macbook pro (2.8ghz, 4gb ram) for 2 years now which i regularly took to school
and use everyday.
When using Final Cut Pro my playback is jumpy and rendering seems to take longer then usual even if it’s the only thing running!
I thinks it’s from repeat abuse in my bag which is highly possible
Even when using vuze and downloading stuff in the background i struggle to watch movies using VCL without lag…Can someone let me know what possible issues could it be and whether a simple HD replacement or broken part replacement would fix my problem or should i buy a new one? (last resort)
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5 Replies
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FCP likes playing back FCP friendly codecs (DV/DVCPro, DVCPro HD and all flavors of ProRes) from external Firewire 800 minimum hard drives.
Editing with h.264 and other long GOP (HDV) codecs really take a toll on playback.
[lewis streete] “I thinks it’s from repeat abuse in my bag which is highly possible”
Very unlikely. Learning the correct workflow makes life much easier for the editor.
Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
Vice President
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group -
I can see what your saying but how could that be affecting me when I’m running Vuze and VLC and it is jumpy as well??
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Repaired permissions lately?
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Yes I make sure i do it regularly…
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[lewis streete] “could that be affecting me when I’m running Vuze and VLC”
Can’t help you with non FCP related items. You’ll have to go to the Genius Bar or email their support.
Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
Vice President
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group
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