Draft quality runs smoother - why? and missing timeline

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I've been toying around with PP and starting to get a little bit comfortable with just the beginning basics. One thing I noticed is that my playback of the source file will run smoother on draft quality. Obviously something in my machine is not up for the task. My system: Q9650, UD3R Gigabyte, 4870 gaming card, 4gb, ultra 320 15k SCSI drive. My question is what is it?

One more thing. Where did my timeline go?
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So your computer can't play back in real time without lowering quality. That's how it is for most people, which is why draft quality is even an option. If it should and what to do to increase performance depends on what kind of file you're trying to play back.

Now your timeline. I don't have Premiere on this system yet, but there should be a menu called 'Windows', with a list of windows (effects controls, preview, bin, etc.) with check boxes next to them or not, indicating if they are visible. You need to select 'timeline' or whatever it is, deselect what you don't want. You can also choose the default editing scheme from that Windows menu. If I'm remembering right.
 
Cassius said:
So your computer can't play back in real time without lowering quality. That's how it is for most people, which is why draft quality is even an option. If it should and what to do to increase performance depends on what kind of file you're trying to play back.

Now your timeline. I don't have Premiere on this system yet, but there should be a menu called 'Windows', with a list of windows (effects controls, preview, bin, etc.) with check boxes next to them or not, indicating if they are visible. You need to select 'timeline' or whatever it is, deselect what you don't want. You can also choose the default editing scheme from that Windows menu. If I'm remembering right.
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I'm reading the .MTS files directly from both (either) the SDHC card or HDD which i think is AVCHD. I'm interested in upgrading whatever component i need to run a smoother playback at highest quality.

I've also looked through the "Windows" menu scheme and I've tried to restore the default scheme numerous times. I had the source window maximized and when i docked it back, that timeline was gone.

Thanks for your time so far.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhp4NsJFRpU

The link above should give you an idea of what to expect with a 2.66 GHZ Quad Core when editing native AVCHD (start watching at 5:15). You can play back native AVCHD in a P2 project or even an HDV project in high quality.

As of now I think PP CS4 is the best option for AVCHD. AVCHD is indeed a very funky codec and very CPU intensive.

I was using CS4 and Vista Home Premium (64 bit version).
 
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This has all been very good info for me! Thanks

I have another question or two. I like how that guy has his sequence window viewable on another monitor. I'd like to do that. How do i do that? And do i need a NTSC monitor specifically?

Other question. Can I run a dedicated video card for Premiere Pro? And also will my PhysX card work? Thanks and sorry for the newb questions again.

rollem!
 
You need to hook up a 2nd monitor and tell Premiere to output to that other monitor.

Only a dedicated video editing card will make any difference in Premiere Pro, so a gamer card no matter how expensive is just wasted money. If you really have the dough, look into the Nvidia Quadro line of workstation video card that's been optimized for Premiere.

http://www.nvidia.com/object/builtforadobepros.html
 
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