I have just made an update to v.4.54 problems: help!

[Ulisse]

Hi,
for my HDV projest I have always used Edius v.4.24 with satisfaction, I never had problems with it. Today I have made the update to v.4.54 and now I have some trouble.

1) When I have opened an existent project I get this problem: when the cursor goes on a still image (with Edius 4.24 I have made it with 3D Picture in Picture) that still image now is shaking, flickering.

2) Sometime the video is not fluid on the monitor.

3) Edius seems too much heavy for my PC, in fact when I click on the buttons, they don't suddendly.

4) I have Buffer RT = 256

5) Is it possible to change the color of the clips on the timeline? I don't like at all green and jellow.

Too many problems ... perhaps have I to configure someting for this update?
I have installed the update with the key on USB port. I have to move it when I install the program?
I'm sorry for many questions but I am worried.

My hardware is:

Case full tower Cooler Master CM Stacker case nero
Scheda Madre: P5W DH DELUXE
MICROP. CONROE E6600 2,40GHz FSB 1066 4MB cache LGA775
RAM: 3 GB KINGSTON DDR800
SCHEDA VIDEO: SAPPHIRE RADEON X1950XT 256MB GDDR3
ALIM: ENERMAX INFINITY 620W
MASTERIZZ: PIONEER +/-R101
HD: 1 SATA DA 160 GB-SISTEMA
HD:2 SATA DA 160 GB RAID 0
HD:2 SATA DA 250 GB RAID 0
VENTOLA ARCTIC COOLING 12Vdc 120x120x25mm TACHIMETRICA
VENTOLA ARCTIC COOLING FREEZER 7 PRO X P4 SOCKET 775

Could I solve these problems? The previous version of Edius was wonderful.
Thanks for some suggestions.

[GrassValley_BH]

Aside from the GUI update and additional features, one big change in v4.5x was the change to the way the video is displayed on-screen.

In the Hardware Settings, depending on what hardware you're using, you can choose between DirectDraw and Direct3D overlay. Direct3D gives a better picture, but also brings the graphics hardware into play more, so it may cause problems in some configurations.

[Ulisse]

In the Hardware Settings, depending on what hardware you're using, you can choose between DirectDraw and Direct3D overlay. Direct3D gives a better picture, but also brings the graphics hardware into play more, so it may cause problems in some configurations.

Motherboard: P5W DH DELUXE
MICROP. CONROE E6600 2,40GHz FSB 1066 4MB cache LGA775
RAM: 3 GB KINGSTON DDR800
SCHEDA VIDEO: SAPPHIRE RADEON X1950XT 256MB GDDR3
HD: 1 SATA DA 160 GB-SISTEMA
HD:2 SATA DA 160 GB RAID 0
HD:2 SATA DA 250 GB RAID 0

Is it sufficient for a decent work?
is Buffer RT = 256 good?

thanks

[GrassValley_BH]

In EDIUS Hardware settings, Video Overlay, is it set to Direct3D or DirectDraw?

I cannot answer your question about whether it is sufficient for decent work, as only you can determine what is decent...

[Ulisse]

In EDIUS Hardware settings, Video Overlay, is it set to Direct3D or DirectDraw?

It was set to Direct3D. I have jus set it to DirectDraw but I have the same problem.
thanks

[antonsvideo]

make sure you restart Edius after changing overlay mode

make sure you apply antiflicker filter to stills that came from a moving footage if it was a frame capture

ideally, do field capture of moving image instead of frame capture, then you have no shake

you can preset to still image capture by going to hardware settings, and use targa

http://www.videoproductions.com.au/edius4/still-image-settings.gif

[Ulisse]

make sure you restart Edius after changing overlay mode
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Yes I know it

make sure you apply antiflicker filter to stills that came from a moving footage if it was a frame capture
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Yes I know it.

ideally, do field capture of moving image instead of frame capture, then you have no shake you can preset to still image capture by going to hardware settings, and use targa
http://www.videoproductions.com.au/e...e-settings.gif

Very interesting advice, I did'nt it. The saved still-image now are ok.


You are a man of experience and I'd like to ask you seome question please.


1) In EDIUS Hardware settings, if I set to Direct3D
I have a little problem. Everyting works fine but when with mouse arrow I pass on a Edius button (on every button) on the monitor the film goes in slow motion for 4 seconds only, then it turns out righ automatically.
With DirectDraw I don't have this poblem.
My video card is: SAPPHIRE RADEON X1950XT 256MB GDDR3


2) I have configured Buffer RT = 386
Is it ok or better max range?

I hope you will help me to solve this problem.

thanks

[antonsvideo]

1) In EDIUS Hardware settings, if I set to Direct3D
I have a little problem. Everyting works fine but when with mouse arrow I pass on a Edius button (on every button) on the monitor the film goes in slow motion for 4 seconds only, then it turns out righ automatically.
With DirectDraw I don't have this poblem.
My video card is: SAPPHIRE RADEON X1950XT 256MB GDDR3


2) I have configured Buffer RT = 386
Is it ok or better max range?



thanks

1. I use direct draw because direct 3D gives me no overlay at all

2. I use 128 for buffer, it is plenty for a dual xeon PC

[STORMDAVE]

1) In EDIUS Hardware settings, if I set to Direct3D
I have a little problem. Everyting works fine but when with mouse arrow I pass on a Edius button (on every button) on the monitor the film goes in slow motion for 4 seconds only, then it turns out righ automatically.
With DirectDraw I don't have this poblem.
My video card is: SAPPHIRE RADEON X1950XT 256MB GDDR3

My Mac Pro has the X1900XT 512MB GDDR3 (Very similar to the X1950XT) and I have the same issue with the overlay. It sometimes stutters and the displayed timecode also stutters sometimes. I wonder if others who are using nVidia cards have noticed this?

[Ulisse]

1. I use direct draw because direct 3D gives me no overlay at all

2. I use 128 for buffer, it is plenty for a dual xeon PC

Ok, but there is an evident difference of quality on the monitor.

[vienna1944er]

I wonder if others who are using nVidia cards have noticed this?

at this (4.54) time in the german speech-area, more troubles with ATi cards, as with nvidia cards

for ATi cards = significant ... older driver works ofttimes better as the "newest"
for nvidia cards = significant ... new driver works most better as the older version

friendly greetings from europe\austria\vienna .... old (but not dead) Hans

[Ulisse]

at this (4.54) time in the german speech-area, more troubles with ATi cards, as with nvidia cards

for ATi cards = significant ... older driver works ofttimes better as the "newest"
for nvidia cards = significant ... new driver works most better as the older version

friendly greetings from europe\austria\vienna .... old (but not dead) Hans

I hope early, as soon as possible will ship a newer version on Edius. ;)

[Ulisse]

1. I use direct draw because direct 3D gives me no overlay at all

What do you mean precisely with "direct 3D gives me no overlay at all"?
Thanks

[antonsvideo]

Ok, but there is an evident difference of quality on the monitor.

I look at my 42" Fujitsu HD Plasma which is connected to the component out, I am not concerned about Edius preview quality, however the preview is always there

you can't trust a PC edit preview for anything, no matter which software you use

[antonsvideo]

What do you mean precisely with "direct 3D gives me no overlay at all"?
Thanks

when I use direct 3D, I see "black" in my preview monitor using geforce fx5700 256mb card