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Computer shuts down while rendering…
I’ve got problems.
I don’t have a great rig. Core 2 duo, 2 gb ram, Radeon 9600, running CS4.
When I export, it takes about an hour for Adobe Media Encoder to start encoding. Then, it will start rendering. Most of the time, however, my computer shuts down entirely. No reset, just a hard shut down.
I’ve looked into it and lots of my research leads to overheating. The CPU reaches 100% load and shuts down. What would be a solution to this?
Why is AME taking an hour to load a project for a 4 minute video?
Should I just throw this computer out the window?
Someone please help me find some form of workaround as a new computer isn’t really an option.Thanks!
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8 Replies
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Try defragment drives, also %temp% in search to get rid of all temp files, run msconfig, ie., restricted start up, save timeline, if you have avi codec it should be Ok. Any high definition and you may be in trouble. Work in small , say five clips of 5 sec each to start and then render, then save.
Good luck ?
Ps Do not use Media encoder , render straight from timeline. Close down security software if possible, disconnect from internet>
Freelance Imaging & Video
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That is , go to File/Edit/Project/Clip/SEQUENCE > Render. Do not open up Adobe Encoder, for this it is not necessary
Freelance Imaging & Video
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So you’re saying from “Sequence” I can render out the project to AVI without using AME? Where is the AVI after doing this?
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Your biggest concern is the computer shutting down. Overheating is likely the cause. Boot into the BIOS and monitor the CPU temperature. Should be 50 C. or less. I have seen older computers with the CPU fan plastic case broke where the screws mount it to the MB…just deteriorated. Cigarette smoke also can clog the cooling fins.
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I should have asked if the capture was off the firewire probably HDV or Imported AVCHD or (H.264 mov in that case the computer may not be specified for CS4) ? , in any case just render the timeline, a bit at a time and save.If it does not work as Mike says it may be an old computer ?
Freelance Imaging & Video
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Like Mike mentioned you may have cooling problems, to add to that Power Supply problems can also cause computer shutdown under load, you should mention your full computer specs, with power supply brand and wattage.
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I have been busy trying to resolve my temperature issues today. I have replaced an old dead fan, and added 2 more to the computer case.
I’ve been using Everest to monitor my CPU temperature and it has gone from 75 degrees Celsius to a peak of 37! Great.
I still have one issue…Adobe Media Encoder is still loading my project. The window says not responding, but after about an hour it finally renders. Why is this happening? The process in task manager is constantly changing though AME says its not responding. Is there anything I can do to make this better? -
Success! I’m now able to render out an AVI thanks to adding 3 fans to my case. One problem remains.
Why does AME take an hour to load my project? Why is the application hanging so long???
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