(MAGIX Photostory Deluxe). I am seeking for an option about hardware acceleration. Can't find it. Does such an option exist? Also no word about VRAM use or CUDA.
@Former user, @emmrecs
Hi
. . . . I am seeking for an option about hardware acceleration. Can't find it . . . .
Depending on the version of Photostory you may have 2 Hardware Acceleration (HWA) options available when exporting to a video format that can be HW accelerated as shown below, click the Advanced button in the left dialog to get the right dialog.
However there is one requirement - you need an Intel processor with a suitable integrated GPU ie generation 7 or later.
As you mention CUDA - which for video acceleration on export - has been defunct for many years when Nvidia dropped support for CUDA (incorrectly named) video export acceleration, the correct name is NVCUVENC, and if you have a processor without an integrated GPU or an AMD processor based PC with a Nvidia card installed, then there will be no hardware acceleration.
If you look at the specifications for Photostory, you will see there is no mention of Nvidia or AMD GPU's - they are not supported.
If you have not purchased Photostory yet then to get HWA capability on a Nvidia GPU then you need Movie Edit Pro 2022, this also has a minumum requirement for GPU's of Intel Graphics HD 630, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon RX470.
John EB
Forum Moderator
Dear John,
Thank you so much for your extended answer. My hardware has it all, so that is not the problem. At the moment, I am in a try-out mode. It could well be, that this version doesn't give all the options free. I will check the option in the pictures you send. Again, thanks!
Johan
Dear John,
Thank you so much for your extended answer. My hardware has it all, so that is not the problem. At the moment, I am in a try-out mode. It could well be, that this version doesn't give all the options free. I will check the option in the pictures you send. Again, thanks!
Johan
I had to turn on hardware acceleration in windows 10 to get it to work its off by default. I found it in a post and all worked fine after turning it on. I could then use the photostory to turn it on and off.
How to enable or disable Hardware Acceleration in Windows 11/10
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/hardware-acceleration-windows-7
Does 2025 version of Photostory support the graphics processor and if so where do you turn it on. It is mentioned in the manual but nowhere to turn it on or force it to use the GPU.
I am also having problems with the control keys such as ctrl left arrow and ctrl right arrow, the manual mentions it on page 242 in the arranger but a search of arranger does not expand on what this term means.
Does 2025 version of Photostory support the graphics processor and if so where do you turn it on. It is mentioned in the manual but nowhere to turn it on or force it to use the GPU.
Go to File>Settings>Program (shortcut Y), the Device Options tab and see what you are offered there under Video Mode.
HTH
Jeff
Forum Moderator
Hi
In addition to @emmrecs comment and the issue with the keyboard shortcuts :-
. . . . Does 2025 version of Photostory support the graphics processor and if so where do you turn it on . . . .
The program does support Intel/Nvidia/AMD which meet or better the minimum system requirements.
What is the specification of your computer system including Windows version and program version, see this topic for what is required and please quote processor and graphics card make/model in full, and also what monitor/screen resolution(s) you are working with if this is a laptop.
I would suggest you put this information in your profile signature so we do not have to keep asking for it.
Are the graphics card/integrated GPU drivers up to date?
A screen shot of the Program settings, Device options tab would help.
. . . . problems with the control keys such as ctrl left arrow and ctrl right arrow . . . .
They are fast reverse/forward respectively.
If you are having issues with them, this may be a result of the GPU not being capable of rendering the playback fast enough.
If adding video to the timeline what video format, codec and resolution are you using - to help with this download and install MediaInfo and analyse one of the clips causing the issue and post the results, see this tutorial on how to setup MediaInfo and analyse a video clip for all the data required.
John EB
Forum Moderator
Thanks I am a nubie here I will attend to your suggestions tomorrow AM I have been summonsed for the evening meal now.