[Glenn Sakatch]

There are several posts from Avid saying they have “fixed” this, but it still happens to me on one of my machines. Is your box connected via network to a large nas or other network storage?

For me, if i need a quick launch, i disable my network, launch Avid, and reconnect the network.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

Around here we call that our “intellectual property” Whether it be a colour session, or an edit session, there has always been a note at the bottom of the quote, stating that those files remain with my company. On the rare occasion i am asked about this, i explain, much like Sasha did…its like me going into a car dealership and asking for the blueprints and schematics to one of their vehicles. Sure i’ve bought one in the past, but i just realized i can build it myself for cheaper, so if you’ll please just hand it all over…

Typically i tell them those files are available, but at a cost above the original quote price. Usually close to paying quote price again. On 3 occasions, the request has been made, only once was the decision made to basically pay twice to acquire those files.

Now if a client tells me up front that they are going to require those files, then i can discuss it with them and adjust my quote accordingly.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

Live playouts for final dvds is probably not the best idea. Sounds like your system is simply choking.
Do you have red lines on the area above your timeline?

You may be able to drop the format of your project down in the settings/format tab and try another playout. (you are doing a downconvert anyway)

I would simply take the time to output a file and burn it through something like toast or sonic or any other dvd authoring program. Make one master file, make sure its good, then all others will be exactly the same.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

44 k vs 48 k audio?
Check your audio settings and make sure it is set to automatically play mismatched audio rates.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

The G13 is an older model device from Logitech. It has about 4 rows of buttons, with each row having about 8 buttons. (Mine is at work right now, so cant count the buttons). It also has 3 available “sets” of buttons. Basically you get around 70 or so buttons you can program with macros. Your macro can be anything you can imagine doing with a keyboard. (Multi keystrokes with an unlimited amount of presses can be recorded) In your instance you would go to program mode, press your desired hot keys and stop the recording. I use it more for Resolve than Avid, but i do have a few items programmed into it for Avid.

I think they run about 60 or so bucks.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

i use a G13 for this type of mapping. (build your own macros and assign them keystrokes)

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

delete your database files, and let Avid rebuild them again.
create a new bin in your project
drag the database file directly into that bin. If your media is good, it will populate that bin with everything.
(this will help ensure you are looking at full media and not render files as well)

Select all the media in that bin and try relinking your other bins to that media. (relink to selected media in open bins)

How full is this internal drive?
It is possible your internal drive is starting to act up and should be replaced.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

blackmagic site under support. Very easy to find.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

i believe OMFI simply goes in a folder called OMFI MediaFiles Capital M and F are important.

Glenn

[Glenn Sakatch]

A lot of performance issues get traced to hard drive speed.
Where is your footage coming from? (external usb,firewire, thunderbolt?)
Have you run the blackmagic disc speed check program to see what kind of results you get on this drive?

This is usually a good place to start.

When you say all different types of footage…what types. Obviously some types of footage are heavier lifts than others.

I don’t know enough about the imacs and that single use graphics card, but that could be an issue as well.

Glenn