Preview choppy-need to upgrade something?But what?

tarsilla wrote on 1/28/2013, 4:44 PM

Here's my info. Is it the speed of my processor that is causing the problem? My footage is HD but I am using the 1280x720 settings and am even downgrading the quality settings on preview but can't edit because the preview is so damn choppy. This is a laptop but originally put together for processing media. Tried to find answer by searching but gave up. So I am really hoping someone on this forum can help. Below is my system info and then the software requirements I hope to get (am on trail version now)> Thanks!
Nancy

Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

Computer:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU
T7200@2.00GHz
997 MHz, 2.00 GB of RAM
Physical Address Extension

Movie Studio system requirements

Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows® 7, or Windows® 8 operating system
2 GHz processor (multicore or multiprocessor CPU recommended for HD)
400 MB hard-disk space for program installation
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
IEEE-1394DV card (for DV capture and print-to-tape)
USB 2.0 connection (for importing from AVCHD or DVD camcorders)
Windows-compatible sound card
DVD-ROM drive (for installation from a DVD only)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.51 (included on application disc)
Apple® QuickTime® 7.1.6 or later
Internet Connection (for Gracenote MusicID Service)

Comments

vkmast wrote on 1/28/2013, 4:53 PM

You seem to have Movie Studio 11 trial as the system requirements still show WinXP.
Movie Studio 12 Platinum needs at least Vista.

I'm sure others will make upgrade suggestions starting with an i7 processor.
See my system specs, which I can work with, if I don't expect too much.

Steve Grisetti wrote on 1/29/2013, 7:26 AM

I agree that you're at the lower end of hardware needs for high-def video. And you won't be able to run Movie Studio 12 on an XP machine.

Although, on a dual-core system, upgraded to 4 gigs of RAM , you may be able to do some basic editing of that video if you've got your project properties set up to match your camcorder's video specs. Assuming this is camcorder footage.