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1. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
John T Smith Jun 23, 2013 5:54 PM (in response to MD Optofonik)1-what is your hardware?
2-what effects are you using?
3-are you changing the screen size?
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2. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
MD Optofonik Jun 23, 2013 6:03 PM (in response to John T Smith)nVidia GT630 with Mercury Engine mod
AMD 1100T
8gb RAM
Separate drives for video, video, stills
I'm transcoding raw clips no fx
No, I just went into Media Encoder to modify the FLV settings.
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4. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
RjL190365 Jun 23, 2013 7:16 PM (in response to MD Optofonik)Unfortunately, that is just about normal for your system.
Remember the thread which discussed the GT 640 and another thread that discussed the GT 630? Well, it appears that you completely ignored my recommendations against either GPU, and went with the GT 630. That GPU is slow as molasses on a system with even the very fastest of CPUs, especially when equipped with lousy, slow DDR3 VRAM. And as I stated in the GT 630 thread, the retail version of that GPU is not a Kepler series GPU at all - but a rehashed old Fermi-derived GPU (in this case, the GT 630 is a renamed GT 440). In fact, given the drawbacks of having a small, cramped case with little airflow capability I would have recommended the GT 640 over the GT 630 that you got despite the performance deficiencies of both GPUs.
In other words, you have totally wasted your money on that GT 630.
Also, if you're recompressing video without resizing, then your CPU and RAM combo is simply too weak to handle this task. CS6 works best on a quad-core or better Intel CPU with hyperthreading and more than 16GB of RAM. Unfortunately, you have an AMD CPU which lacks full support for the SSE 4.x instruction set that Adobe makes heavy use of.
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5. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
MD Optofonik Jun 23, 2013 9:32 PM (in response to RjL190365)I didn't ignore anything anyone suggested. I used the insight that people provided me to make educated compromises. You're not the only one who offered an opinion and your opinion is certainly not the only one with value. Surely you realize this, right?
If these are the limitations I have to deal with that's fine; it's my intention to learn and confirm those limitations so I can accomplish what I need to accomplish. As far as Fermi vs Kepler I'm not sure which Kepler cards are in Adobe's list of recommended cards. Can you point them out to me for future reference? Thanks in advance.
Since I have been able to edit together a few test sequences and projects, albeit a bit slower than I could on a faster computer, whilst taking an online course through my union I would hardly say I wasted my money.
The GT630 is used by a builder that was recommended by another member here who has been around since 2002 and whose advise is generally highly regarded so I'm okay with my decision.
I'm currently using the above pictured settings and things are moving considerably quicker. Whoops, there's another "ding" to let me know another set of files has finished transcoding. Be right back...
Unfortunately, that is just about normal for your system.
Thanks for the succinct answer.
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6. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
petergaraway Jun 23, 2013 9:40 PM (in response to MD Optofonik)MD Optofonik wrote:
As far as Fermi vs Kepler I'm not sure which Kepler cards are in Adobe's list of recommended cards. Can you point them out to me for future reference? Thanks in advance.
Here's the link to the supported GPU's in Premiere Pro CC.
http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/tech-specs.html
Peter Garaway
Adobe
Premiere Pro
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7. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
MD Optofonik Jun 23, 2013 10:15 PM (in response to petergaraway)Thanks, Peter. I'm on CS6. I did a lot of research and chose my cards knowing I would be facing compromises as a result but was mindful of the the specs of the approved cards. According to Adobe, the "best" card they recommend is a Fermi based card, the Quadro 5000. Thanks again Peter for a constructive reply.
http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/files/2012/07/CS6_hardware_recommendations.pdf
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8. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
Steven L. Gotz Jun 23, 2013 10:12 PM (in response to petergaraway)I have no idea why Adobe has not tested the GTX-670 when it is quite popular, but I can assure that it works just fine. Even though it is not on the list.
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9. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
MD Optofonik Jun 23, 2013 10:14 PM (in response to Steven L. Gotz)Not in the budget, Steven, although I'm sure it is a wonderful piece of kit.
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10. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
[r]Evolution Jun 26, 2013 6:35 PM (in response to MD Optofonik)MD Optofonik wrote:
... (Media Encoder crashes when so many files are queued up).
- Don't load up so many clips.
- Have other things for your "intern" to do instead of just staring at the progress bar.
- Transcode on your own time... overnight (minus the intern)
- Upgrade your Workstation.
- Figure out a different Workflow.
* Would you rather pay an "intern" minimum wage or an editor their rate to babysit AME 8hrs a day, 7days a week? (I would charge you $1,960)
What's your reason for an MTS to FLV Transcode?
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11. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
MD Optofonik Jul 10, 2013 10:24 AM (in response to [r]Evolution)Simply getting my head around possible workflows since I'm new to Premiere. It does look like there is no need to use proxies in Premiere but I'm only just beginning to learn the ins and outs.
I started an online training course that I had to put on hold till after principle photography wraps on the job I'm currently booming. Till I get back home, I'll be reading "An Editor's Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro" back at the hotel after work.
Lots to learn, thanks for the insight.
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12. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
[r]Evolution Jul 10, 2013 2:05 PM (in response to MD Optofonik)MD Optofonik wrote:
It does look like there is no need to use proxies in Premiere...
You were gonna use FLV's as your intermediate/proxies?
- Read that book... NOW!!!
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13. Re: 16 hours to transcode 14.8Gb (of 62Gb) from m2ts > flv. Cost for min wage intern: $512.00. Normal?
MD Optofonik Jul 18, 2013 5:02 PM (in response to [r]Evolution)LOL. I kinda figured. Just started reading it and see what you mean. Glad I bought it.






