Davinci playback problems on MacBook Pro

[Ryancavanaugh-]

Does anyone have problems using Davinci on a MacBook Pro? Don't know much about laptops and computers but I figured Id be able to run it properly on a MacBook. It can run finicky and slow in general, but my main issue is just the playback footage, it's unwatchably slow, and choppy. I could be totally wrong though, any advice is appreciated.

**This thread was edited on Oct 24th 2022 at 2:17:16pm

 

[bertBertson]

Had same issue on my pc, try this setting:

playback > timeline proxy mode > quarter resolution

This will nerf the resolution in the playback window and hopefully make things smoother

 

[eheath]

The program seems to be fine, its likely your computer can't play the footage back at full resolution. Try setting your preview to a lower setting, otherwise you might just have to live with the choppiness unless you export some proxies for your footage.

 

[Ryancavanaugh-]

Had same issue on my pc, try this setting:

playback > timeline proxy mode > quarter resolution

This will nerf the resolution in the playback window and hopefully make things smoother

Thanks dude, will try

 

[mattytru]

I have this same issue on my pc, bumping for more possible suggestions

 

[SmartWater]

I have this same issue on my pc, bumping for more possible suggestions

couple options, some mentioned already but I'll make it easier for you.

Playback>timeline proxy resolution> quarter (or half)

Playback> Smart

Alternatively you can right click clips in your media bin and "generate optimized media" or "generate proxy media"

Also clearing render cache can sometimes help.