Does iMovie09 use multiple cores??

Does iMovies 09 take advantage of multiples cores such as the core i5 or the core i7? this is really the deal breaker for me in buying the new 27 inch iMac.

Not as far as I know.
One thing to realize is that it is very complicated for an application programmer to write code that takes advantage of multiple cores. Apple has addressed this in Snow Leopard by providing a system framework called Grand Central Dispatch that makes it simpler for application developers to use multiple cores. It still will take one or more development cycles before developers really start taking advantage of this.

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AE CS5 is not using Multiple Cores

I have a six core Intel I7 980X machine which i've got running at over 4GHz, yet AE is completely not making use of this speed.
I've turned on "Render Multiple Frames Simultaneously", and set it to use all cores (it detects 12 because of hyper threading on the I7 CPU's) and this does nothing for both the Preview window/working area or when actually rendering a video in the Render Queue. It uses about 9% at most of my CPU, that's not even 2 full cores.
I also have two SSD drives in RAID 0, they're Crucial C300 SSD's, pretty much the fastest you can get, infinitely faster than any Hard Drive, yet again... not making use of these it seems. I also have 12GB DDR3 running at 2GHz, i've set AE to use 9GB of it, as much as it will allow.... yet i cant even work with HD 1080p material and get near to smooth performance or even play it smoothly with or without effects applied, atleast with the video/viewer window near to 1080p size. Really pathetic. Premiere Pro on the other hard does a much better job but still dont fully make use of the speed and cores available. Adobe Media Encoder also does not use all cores.
Other software and even games make way better use of these cores than Adobe software seems to.
I've got two ATI 5870 graphics cards in Crossfire mode, they have the latest drivers. Performance is like this on any driver version though, but as far as i know none of this software makes use of the GPU's like it does with certain CUDA based Nvidia cards. I'd still like it to actually make use of my other hardware though.
I'm most bothered about AE, so any ideas why AE CS5 is [edited] so badly?
This is on Win7 x64.
Thanks for your help!

I've atleast made the renderer work a little faster by ticking "Enable OpenGL" in the Render Settings, and increasing the amount of used graphics card RAM to 800MB.
I also tried doing what those Blog posts said in the FAQ links - It has not helped much, if at all. So i tried a few different other RAM settings too, which didn't really help.
Then i put the video files on my SSD drives, and that helped a little. But not much difference still overall, very unimpressed with AE CS5 performance. It's took me hours to put together a 1min 30secs video that has 6 video files in total with some lens blur and colour grading effects applied, that's just silly, even for often slow Adobe software.
Cant see this happening but i'd like it if Adobe almost completely focus on performance for CS6 and hardly add any new features. While also making use of the speed of Solid State Drives and having GPU's also made use of more. I mean my SSD's are capable of reading around 600MB/sec and doing 40,000 I/O's per second but none of this is being made use of.

Spatial Query, Use Multiple Cores

Basic question, is SQL 2012 running on Windows 2008 R2 64 bit expected to use multiple cores to execute it's tasks?
I have a table of points, 480, that has 3 empty columns that are being updated from 3 separate tables of polygons via a spatial join based on an intersection (STIntersects) of the point and polygons. All of the data is in 4326 and all tables have spatial
indexes.
The server running this query has 32 logical cores, but only 1 core is used and it is maxed out. It takes 53 seconds to complete the update. I have over a million points that need this done. I want to assume that if SQL can access more cores it will complete
faster.
I've looked at the actual execution plan and there is a 99% cost on the spatial query.
update A
set CONGRESS_DISTRICT = B.DISTRICT, HOUSE_DISTRICT = C.DISTRICT, SENATE_DISTRICT = D.DISTRICT
from [LegislativeMapData2014].[dbo].[CNRM_INFORCE_EXTRACT093014_COMBINED_GEOCODED] A
inner join [LegislativeMapData2014].[dbo].[CONGRESS_2014] B
on A.FEATURE_SHAPE.STIntersects(B.FEATURE_SHAPE) = 1
inner join [LegislativeMapData2014].[dbo].[HOUSE_2014] C
on A.FEATURE_SHAPE.STIntersects(C.FEATURE_SHAPE) = 1
inner join [LegislativeMapData2014].[dbo].[SENATE_2014] D
on A.FEATURE_SHAPE.STIntersects(D.FEATURE_SHAPE) = 1
Is there anything I can do to improve the performance of the query? Do I need to hint the indexes? Or something else?
Thanks

Hi,
updating millions of records could lock your resource and other users may have trouble connecting or reading data.
In some cases, variable table is your friend, insert the data you needed to a variable table before issuing the update.
with that, you may need to have (nolock) on each table. eg.
[LegislativeMapData2014].[dbo].[CONGRESS_2014] (nolock)
Regards,
gioVhan
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Using Multiple Cores

Hi,
I'm new to Qmaster, and I'm trying to use it to utilize multiple cores when exporting video from Compressor. I following instructions to get the option of a cluster other than "This Computer" in Compressor:
First, go to System Preferences.
Choose Apple Qmaster
Stop Sharing if it's on.
Set to Quick Cluster with Services
Select "Distributed processing for Compressor"
Click on Options for Selected Service. You can choose from 1 to 8 instances, depending on the number of cores you have.
Give your Quick Cluster a name like "op's Local Cluster."
Once you have the options set, click Start Sharing, and close the prefere
I did all this, and it didn't work. Then I found someone telling me to deselect "Managed" and select "Shared" in services, and my new cluster finally showed up in Compressor. However, when I submit batches to that cluster, nothing happens. Time elapses, but to the best of my knowledge, no video is being produced. Am I doing something wrong, or just reading what's going on incorrectly?

Bryan G. wrote:
Jon Chappell, why are you saying that Qmaster has to launch multiple instances of whatever app is doing the compressing? If you have multiple Macs networked together, you don't even need to have FCPro installed to use Qmaster services.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/Qmaster3Compressor_3_Distributed_ProcessingSetup.pdf
See p.77.
To export a Final Cut Pro sequence directly to Compressor for distributed processing:
1 *Make sure Final Cut Pro is installed on each computer in the cluster that you intend to use for distributed processing.*
Each installation of Final Cut Pro requires a product serial number. For information about volume licenses, go to http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio.
But as I said, that's only if you export directly from FCP. If you export to a QuickTime movie first and then import that to Compressor, that will work fine without FCP being installed. You will, of course, need the necessary codecs installed on the cluster machines though.

Logic not using multiple cores?

I have a project that seems to be burning out my CPU. The music starts distorting and crackling, and I've noticed that the little CPU indicator is hitting the top of the chart. But, I also have the iStat monitor installed, and the CPU never reads as going above 50%.
I have a dual core intel, is it possible that Logic is using only one core?

I have the same problem.
On a i7 iMac with 16 gigs of ram. Logic is only using one core no matter what settings I use (auto, 8 or 4), and even using the bus rerouting trick the plugins still run on the same core. That core create glitch when it reaches 100%, but really only 25% of my iMac is used.
Way to get us spending money, pay 3000$ for a computer that is 4 times faster than the previous one, but then your limited to 25% of what you paid for.

Does IMovie '11 Use Multiple Cores?

I'm trying to decide between a high end 4 core (4G i7) iMac and a (3.5G Xeon) 6 core 2013 Mac Pro. Currently I have a 2009 Mac Pro. I do light video editing, and was wondering whether iMovie '11 would take advantage of the extra 2 cores, as opposed to the faster speed of the iMac 4 cores...
Thoughts?

I'm not sure that iMovie '11 will use all the cores. iMovie '13 (version 10) will BUT.... If you are going to splash 3000-4000 $ on a high-end mac why not layout a paltry additional $300 on Final Cut Pro 10.1.x which is FAR more powerful and less frustrating to use than iMovie and will definitely make best use of your processing power.
Geoff.

Does anyone use multiple apple tv boxes to use on TVs in different rooms?

I am considering purchasing a new apple tv 3 box. Can I have two apple TVs on Thames wifi?

Yes you can have multiple Apple TV's, provided they are named differently and your network can cope with the bandwidth requirements. We have seven Apple TV is in our home.

FCE 4 vs. 3.5 with multiple cores

Hello,
I've just upgraded to an 8-core Mac Pro. I've been using FCE 3.5 HD, and wondering if there's much difference between how it uses multiple cores for things like rendering, vs. FCE 4. I don't need the new video formats that 4 supports, so was wondering if I would notice any speed improvements by upgrading. Thanks.
Dan

Hi Mark,
Thanks for the reply.
FCP cost's $300 - do I really need that if Motion 5 does the same thing? If it gets my render speed down significantly I'm willing but I won't be using it for anything else - I just want to make sure I get a good return on my investment.
And "compressor" is that a part of FCP or another program to purchase?

Can iMovie 11 use quad core?

Does anyone know, if iMovie 11 can make use of all of the 4 cores on the new Macbook Pro I7 processor? I am thinking of buying either the quad core, or the dual core Macbook Pro for iMovie related work.
I asked this at the Apple store, but they were not sure.
Thank you.

I am using a MacPro (3/2014) with 6 cores and 16GB of RAM.
Encoding a 58 minute video in SD is estimated to take 1 hr 10 minutes.
While the CPU monitor shows the "ProTranscoderToolsb" running at 460% and I'Movie at 58%, it is not clear to me whether this means that the I'Movie is using multiple cores (i.e. 5 of my 6 cores) and is multi-threaded.
Does anyone have an answer for this.
I was surprised that this render would take this long as I upgraded my old MacPro (2008 1st generation but with 4 cores) precisely for the additional rendering power.
My impression is like some others, that if I'Movie is using multi-threading, it is not using it very efficiently. Apple needs to address this on all of its products. It is ironic that Adobe (Photoshop 6 and CC which rip) appear to use the new MacPro's power more effectively than Apple software products.

Media Encoder does not use updated After Effects files

Hi,
I am working on a project using the new After Effects CC and Media Encoder. In previous versions (CS6) if I updated a file in After Effects, saved it and brought it back into Media Encoder the new rendered file would be fine.
Now it seems that I have to quit Media Encoder in order to get the refreshed composition from After Effects into the render queue, otherwise it just re-renders whatever the last version was.
Any thoughts?

Nothing to fix because nothing is broken. The programs wil ltake what they need and not beyond that or more to the point, what their internal infrastructure allows them to use. Many encoding tasks require strict linear processing as do many effects in AE, which severely limits the ability to use multiple cores/ processors no matter what. Furthermore things like linear file access in clip based formats would furtehr compound the issue. And finally, naturally it matters a lot what's going on in your projects. If your footage loads slowly, move it to a faster disk. if it's compressed, uncompress/ convert it. If you use slow effects, substitute them with faster commercial third-party plug-ins. if you render to clips, redner to image sequences. The list for potential optimization could go on and on, but suffice it to say that none of this involves just pushing a magic button or checking a specific option. you need to learn these things and tweak them based on experience.
Mylenium

Can FMLE use 6 core fully?

I am recently want to upgrade my computer for higher quality streaming.
I am looking at AMD 1095(6core) and 970(4core).Since stream is about video encording, 6core should have better result.
But i am not sure if FMLE can fully use the advantage of 6 core processor.
Is 1095 better than 970 in this suition? or there are some other cup you will recommend. (perfer AMD but i am open mind)

FMLE can use multiple cores. it is certified for 8 core and 16 cores machines as well. for single stream, FMLE may not use all the cores fully but for multiple streams higher the number of cores better the performance is.

Support for multiple core?

Does GarageBand support multiple-core processors? In other words, would it take advantage of the multple cores the new MacPro offers?

Hi -g,
all Windows Home versions (XP and Vista) only support one physical prcossor with multiple Cores.
Windows Professional versions (XP Professional and Vista Business+Ultimate) support two physical processor with multiple Cores each.
Regards
Stefan

HT201250 Hello i am using TimeMachine to back-up entire Mac image (data + system) on an usb-local drive. I would like (on top of it) add a specific plan to back up some files on a remote network drive. Does TimeMachine support multiple back-up plans ? How

Hello i am using TimeMachine to back-up entire Mac image (data + system) on an usb-local drive. I would like (on top of it) add a specific plan to back up some files on a remote network drive. Does TimeMachine support multiple back-up plans ? How ?

Time Machine is capable of backing up to multiple locations, and can be used to back up to both a local hard drive and a networked drive (provided that that drive is in or connected to a Time Capsule or another Mac that is sharing it over the network). The catch, though, is that you can't specify different things to back up to different destinations. Whatever you exclude from Time Machine backups is excluded from ALL backups, and whatever is included is included on all.
So, get a large enough drive that you can back up everything you want in all locations, or use something else for maintaining the network backup.
More information on these topics can be found here:
How do I set up Time Machine to a shared drive on another Mac?
How do I set up Time Machine to a Time Capsule or Airport Extreme?
"Rotating" Time Machine backup disks

New 13" Macbook Pro trying to connect to a Panasonic VIERA TC-L42U30 as second monitor. I've used multiple hdmi-thunderbolt/mini displayport adapters and multiple hdmi cables and still no success. The Macbook does not sense the second monitor (TV). Help?!

I've been a Mac since 2008, so I know my way around the system pretty well. This issue, however, has me stumped. I had an iMac until now and only now am I experiencing some difficulty with my new MacBook Pro. The model I have is the newest 13" Macbook Pro model and I'm trying to connect a Panasonic VIERA TC-L42U30 42" HDTV as a second monitor via the Thunderbolt port.
It worked the first two times and hasn't worked since, after 10-15 attempts with different configurations, turning things on n off, restarting the mac, unplugging the cables, adapters, TV, resetting the P RAM, etc... I've used multiple hdmi-thunderbolt/mini displayport adapters and multiple hdmi cables and still no success. No matter what I do, the Macbook does not sense the TV as a second monitor anymore.
I took the MacBook Pro to the Apple Store, and their "genius" there had it working fine with a DVI connection to a regular monitor. The Panasonic TV I have has HDMI connections and one VGA connection which does not support HD, but no DVI option. I want an HD connection to mirror or extend my MacBook Pro screen. At the Apple Store, they didn't have a Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, so he could not try that out for me.
Anyone else have this configuration or another similar one with a Panasonic HDTV?
Ideas? Suggestions? Anything?! Help!!
P.S. I'm running Mountain Lion, if that wasn't already obvious. Everything is up to date in my App Store as well.
Thanks!

Hi There,
I have had the exact same issue but with a projector.
The issue lies with Mountian Lion 10.8.2.
I tried many a combination with no luck to get HDMI working.
Took my mac into the apple store and came to the conclusion it was the software, so I asked them to install 10.8 onto it (this is destructive so a backup is a must)
Bought my macbook home and voila, now displaying through my projector.
There is a small graphics update after 10.8.1 which seems to be the cause.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.

How many cores does CS5 use?

I'm looking at the upcoming Mac Pro refresh and am trying to figure out what Mac Pro will best run photoshop. Does Photoshop only use 2 cores max?? I assume the top of the line would be the fastest, but what config gives the best bang for the buck?
Also, how does the scratch disk work? Should I get a drive dedicated to that function only, or can I use the same drive I boot from? SSD?
Thanks for any help.

Maybe this can help regarding Scratch Discs at least:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/404/kb404440.html#main_ram%2064%20cs5
Edit: Also »Assigning scratch disks« in the Help.

Does iMovie09 use multiple cores??

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