Andy Ford
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I’d have to do some testing to see why this strange occurrence happens, but it is worth mentioning that the GPU typically only provides help in certain areas while compressing video. The GPU can help with some effects (with the accelerated icon), scaling your sequence to a different size/frame rate/interlacing on export, blending modes… things like that. The CPU is what is mostly used for video compression, regardless of if you check GPU acceleration or not. I believe the newer versions of AME allow the GPU to have some effect on quickening an h.264 export, but still that is working in tandem with the CPU.
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If you want a 4K file as your output, you definitely need to do what Roger said.
However, if you don’t need 4K as your output, some people take 4K into 1080HD comps as a way to “crop” their image if you don’t have action across the entire original clip or need to appear more zoomed in. Also, a large file size savings.
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I would save the $200 on the processor. That difference is negligible, especially when comparing same generation chips. Cores matter (think of them as separate processing units) and it is the same cores either way, so I’d save the $200 and put into RAM, which will be your biggest bang for the buck in the given scenario.
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Some MacBook Pros say that the memory is not user-upgradeable, but as long as it isn’t soldered in place, it is upgradeable. I’d recommend a mac professional install it, but you can usually have one get your RAM from a vendor they trust and install it for less than Apple charges. Maybe you don’t find it worth the hassle or risk, and that’s understandable.
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Shutter Encoder is definitely worth a look. I was a heavy Squeeze user myself, but now I use AME (for Adobe convenience) and Shutter Encoder exclusively.
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With Android, I’m glad you aren’t considering the OneX. Go Pro or Ricoh will be fine. Check out the accessories each offer and see what will make your life the easiest, but both will do the job for you. I actually prefer Ricoh, but my workflow involves heavy AE. Sorry, can’t make a recommendation on other editing solutions other than the Adobe suite, as that’s my workflow.
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Although it is overstated, credits have a significant positive impact on those involved. Even if you scroll them quickly, it’s the thought that counts. I’ve seen people role credits on a short webinar lol. Anyway, it’s a good time to make a template for this so you can knock them out quickly in the future.
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Your RAM and video card could be better (esp. RAM), so it seems reasonable that you are experiencing slowdowns due to dynamic linking. You can get some more 3rd party RAM, as your model iMac accepts 32GB (and I have heard if you use specific models of RAM it will recognize 64GB)
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Buy your 64GB of RAM 3rd party and you’ll save a bundle. But yes, definitely RAM.
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I’m a Drobo and Pegasus user. Check out the Drobo 5D3 model, or the Drobo 8D if you don’t want to worry about storage for a while.