Previewing & Recording at 3/4 speed...why? at DVinfo.net

Stan Szeto · April 9th, 2007, 10:20 AM

I recently shot about 30 minutes worth of footage on my new XH A1 in HD. Since I do not have FCP, I used iMovie 6 HD.

While I was loading it, I noticed a small message just above the volume that said "Capturing HD at 3/4 speed." From time to time, it will fluctuate from 1/2 speed to 3/4 speed to full speed.

When I play my video clips, it will say "Previewing HD at 3/4 speed."

Why does it say that?? I'm frustrated because the audio and video are not synched. I read from other people that even a slower machine than mine are working fine. Do I need more ram?

I am using a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0 with 3.5 gb ram.

Jonathan James · September 1st, 2007, 04:22 AM

Did You Ever Figure This One Out? I'm Having The Same Problem Too.

April 9th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#1
Stan Szeto New Boot Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 11	Previewing & Recording at 3/4 speed...why? I recently shot about 30 minutes worth of footage on my new XH A1 in HD. Since I do not have FCP, I used iMovie 6 HD. While I was loading it, I noticed a small message just above the volume that said "Capturing HD at 3/4 speed." From time to time, it will fluctuate from 1/2 speed to 3/4 speed to full speed. When I play my video clips, it will say "Previewing HD at 3/4 speed." Why does it say that?? I'm frustrated because the audio and video are not synched. I read from other people that even a slower machine than mine are working fine. Do I need more ram? I am using a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0 with 3.5 gb ram. Last edited by Stan Szeto; April 9th, 2007 at 12:52 PM. Reason: Used wrong wording in quotes.

September 1st, 2007, 04:22 AM	#2
Jonathan James Tourist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3	Did You Ever Figure This One Out? I'm Having The Same Problem Too.