Rendering takes an unbelievable amount of time, I even set the setting

Dexcon wrote on 6/13/2025, 8:22 AM

Are you using video media from VMSP16's era (circa 2018) or more modern media? Please upload to the forum a detailed MediaInfo report - https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/faq-how-to-post-mediainfo-and-vegas-pro-file-properties--104561/ - so that there is a good understanding of the media being used.

Given that VMSVP16 was released some 9 years ago, is this the first time in all those years that you've experienced the rendering problem? If yes, has anything changed in the media that you are using? Is it from a new camera? If yes, what is the new camera (or capture device)?

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 8:26 AM

I just opened the box now

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 8:29 AM

This is the 1st time I've used it.

And yes I'm using current media from a camera.

Dexcon wrote on 6/13/2025, 8:44 AM

This is the 1st time I've used it.

You've had Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 16 for around 7 years and this is the first time that you've used it?

And yes I'm using current media from a camera.

What camera? And please upload to the forum a detailed MediaInfo report as previously requested.

Akso, i3 is an entry level basic Intel CPU, but what is version number of your computer's CPU (i.e 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7, 8 or later)?

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 8:55 AM

Yes, this is 1st time I have opened the box. I've been extremely busy, needless to say !

I used a Sony A6000 Camera .

I've been running around help support area online for 7 to 8 hours now & my eyes are giving out. Give me a couple of minutes for my eyes to rest, everything I see now is Blurry.

Please

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 9:07 AM

i3-8145U Intel core

If you think it's wild I'm just now opening the box....

I'm using this computer for the 1st time, which was purchased in 2019. !

I've been busy , needless to say.

In a few minutes I think I'll be able to see again, to provide you with the info you requested. ( I'm reading the info on my phone, & the writing is very tiny )

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 9:36 AM

My apologies...the test video I tried was from a video that someone sent me thru WhatsApp. It's a MP4 Video, which I tried to render back into as a MP4.

(I Never got as far as to the Sony camera recording cuz the rendering of the Very Short MP4 , Was taking such a long time)

Okay, I'll see if I can now read your link now.

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 1:01 PM

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/rendering-takes-an-unbelievable-amount-of-time-i-even-set-the-setting--149129/#ca937922

I guess it was mov

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 1:02 PM

General

Complete name : C:\Users\rossy\Pictures\From Phone May 25\IMG_3967 (2).MOV

Format : MPEG-4

Format profile : QuickTime

Codec ID : qt 0000.00 (qt )

File size : 910 MiB

Duration : 8 min 18 s

Overall bit rate mode : Variable

Overall bit rate : 15.3 Mb/s

Frame rate : 30.000 FPS

Recorded date : 2025-05-16T20:45:21+0200

Encoded date : 2025-05-17 12:22:17 UTC

Tagged date : 2025-05-17 12:23:51 UTC

Recorded location : +39.9618 -004.8294 +369.020

Writing library : Apple QuickTime

Writing operating system : Apple iOS 18.4.1

Writing hardware : Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

com.apple.quicktime.location.accuracy.ho : 31.370593

com.apple.quicktime.full-frame-rate-play : 1

Video

ID : 2

Format : AVC

Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec

Format profile : High@L4

Format settings : CABAC / 4 Ref Frames

Format settings, CABAC : Yes

Format settings, Reference frames : 4 frames

Codec ID : avc1

Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding

Duration : 8 min 18 s

Bit rate : 15.0 Mb/s

Width : 1 920 pixels

Height : 1 080 pixels

Display aspect ratio : 16:9

Rotation : 90°

Frame rate mode : Variable

Frame rate : 30.000 FPS

Minimum frame rate : 28.571 FPS

Maximum frame rate : 31.579 FPS

Color space : YUV

Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0

Bit depth : 8 bits

Scan type : Progressive

Vdanny wrote on 6/13/2025, 1:18 PM

Hi @7399 ,

Your processor only has two cores but you may be able to use the iGPU and Intel Quicksync to speed up rendering. Look for the option (Intel QSV) when rendering to MP4.

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 1:21 PM

General
Complete name : C:\Users\rossy\Pictures\From Phone May 25\IMG_3967 (2).MOV
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : QuickTime
Codec ID : qt 0000.00 (qt )
File size : 910 MiB
Duration : 8 min 18 s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 15.3 Mb/s
Frame rate : 30.000 FPS
Recorded date : 2025-05-16T20:45:21+0200
Encoded date : 2025-05-17 12:22:17 UTC
Tagged date : 2025-05-17 12:23:51 UTC
Recorded location : +39.9618 -004.8294 +369.020
Writing library : Apple QuickTime
Writing operating system : Apple iOS 18.4.1
Writing hardware : Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
com.apple.quicktime.location.accuracy.ho : 31.370593
com.apple.quicktime.full-frame-rate-play : 1

Video
ID : 2
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : High@L4
Format settings : CABAC / 4 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 4 frames
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 8 min 18 s
Bit rate : 15.0 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Rotation : 90°
Frame rate mode : Variable
Frame rate : 30.000 FPS
Minimum frame rate : 28.571 FPS
Maximum frame rate : 31.579 FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.242
Stream size : 894 MiB (98%)
Title : Core Media Video
Writing library : H.264
Encoded date : 2025-05-17 12:22:17 UTC
Tagged date : 2025-05-17 12:23:51 UTC
Color range : Limited
Color primaries : BT.709
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.709
Metas : 3,4,5
Codec configuration box : avcC

Audio
ID : 1
Format : AAC LC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec Low Complexity
Codec ID : mp4a-40-2
Duration : 8 min 18 s
Source duration : 8 min 18 s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 184 kb/s
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel layout : L R
Sampling rate : 44.1 kHz
Frame rate : 43.066 FPS (1024 SPF)
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 10.9 MiB (1%)
Source stream size : 10.9 MiB (1%)
Title : Core Media Audio
Encoded date : 2025-05-17 12:22:17 UTC
Tagged date : 2025-05-17 12:23:51 UTC

Other #1
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7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 1:40 PM

Hi @7399 ,

Your processor only has two cores but you may be able to use the iGPU and Intel Quicksync to speed up rendering. Look for the option (Intel QSV) when rendering to MP4.

Thanks sooo much !

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 1:44 PM

Gracious !

john_dennis wrote on 6/13/2025, 1:49 PM

Though I'm not optimistic about your potential satisfaction with video editing with a dual core processor, the best upgrade for you (short of buying another computer) would be adding memory. The on-die video adapter in the processor uses some of the 8GB of memory that you stated.

"Please! Please! Please!" (said James Brown) tell us you have a solid-state disk and not a spinning disk.

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 3:06 PM

Okay ,

Here's the NEXT QUESTION.!

I JUST bought a new computer because of this issue ( I Have Not EVEN OPENED It, opened the computer yet )

So here's my Question...I have 1 week to exchange the computer for something else.

This computer is an i5,

Would this be sufficient enough to solve the slow rendering ?

Now, I COULD BUY an i7 but the COST WOULD BE a bit MORE ....

I'm trying to get by the problem....

BUT IF YOU GUYS THINK....I need an i7....please give your options

AND PLEASE Convince ME ! !

THANKS 🙏

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 3:15 PM

John Dennis....

I don't have the faintest idea !

I sent all of the info that was requested, how would I know which one I have ?

If you have an insight, please share it.

Thanks !

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 3:56 PM

Opinions.....

(Not options)

(Oops)

vkmast wrote on 6/13/2025, 4:18 PM

@7399 Offtopic but For Your Information: You've asked on a wrong (Tutorial) section of the forum:

"How many computers can I have Movie Studio 16 on ? 1st one isn't working well."

From the relevant FAQ, item 9:

"You can use VEGAS Pro (14.0 and later, and VEGAS Pro 365) simultaneously on 2 devices.

To deactivate a device, so you can activate a different one, visit your MAGIX account > My Products > Show More Details > Deactivate. This option can be used only once a month.

In VEGAS Pro 14.0 or later, you can also choose Deactivate the Software on this PC from the Help menu This option can be used as often as you wish. An internet connection is required."

The above applies to your VMS(P) 16 as well.

7399 wrote on 6/13/2025, 4:21 PM

Thanks 👍

Gid wrote on 6/13/2025, 5:07 PM

@7399 These are the system requirements for VP22, If you're going to be buying a new PC you might want to consider what the future might hold for you.

john_dennis wrote on 6/13/2025, 7:25 PM

@7399

Like this:

Buy a more substantial PC, not a laptop, and upgrade to a later version of Vegas Pro if you wish to pursue editing video from an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.