Up until yesterday I've had no issues with rendering, in fact its been quite good (if a little slow). I've done projects that have been almost an hour long without a problem joining, editing etc several clips together smoothly.
I have read several similar issues here, so before posting my own problem I followed some of the suggestions to no avail. I'm using 8.6 with Windows XP currently.
While I am typing, I could ask this. Would deleting the software and reinstalling help?
I have read several similar issues here, so before posting my own problem I followed some of the suggestions to no avail. I'm using 8.6 with Windows XP currently.
While I am typing, I could ask this. Would deleting the software and reinstalling help?
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kayakman, Champion
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it sounds like there might be a corruption in that specific project?
perhaps give this a try to see if you can identify a cause ...
How To Find And Fix Production Failures 2017-04-02
http://www.screencast.com/t/nc9g32KKqbHx
perhaps give this a try to see if you can identify a cause ...
How To Find And Fix Production Failures 2017-04-02
http://www.screencast.com/t/nc9g32KKqbHx
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I only see a black screen on that page???
kayakman, Champion
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I just tried it myself; it works OK; what browser are you using ?


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Firefox. I think the problem is with the software. I tried to go back and see if there were any problems with the clips I had joined and the whole thing shut down just moving the video slider across.
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regarding the video, maybe try using a different browser, like Chrome or Edge
you mentioned that all was OK until 2 days ago
I assume you're using Camtasia 2018?
what is in the project [type of media, where did they come from, etc]
can you post a screenshot showing project on timeline, at max zoom out [ctl-shift-7]?
show as many tracks as possible
you mentioned that all was OK until 2 days ago
I assume you're using Camtasia 2018?
what is in the project [type of media, where did they come from, etc]
can you post a screenshot showing project on timeline, at max zoom out [ctl-shift-7]?
show as many tracks as possible
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I'll have to get into Chrome later. It's very glitchy on my computer and I need to shut down all other windows.
Yes it was perfect. I've gone through my other software as well to be sure; everything else works fine including my husbands Cad-cam which is a huge sucker on RAM
Camtasia Studio 8.6 (that is the latest I can use, since we can't upgrade to Windows 10 until we buy a new computer)
the media are video strips converted from my DVD collection using Freemake to MP4
I've done 2 screenshots. One at full size and one as you suggested.
thanks by the way for your help. I really need it.

Yes it was perfect. I've gone through my other software as well to be sure; everything else works fine including my husbands Cad-cam which is a huge sucker on RAM
Camtasia Studio 8.6 (that is the latest I can use, since we can't upgrade to Windows 10 until we buy a new computer)
the media are video strips converted from my DVD collection using Freemake to MP4
I've done 2 screenshots. One at full size and one as you suggested.
thanks by the way for your help. I really need it.


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thanks for the screenshots
can you try a test?
if you can play the 2 media clips in some player, capture them playing with Camtasia 8 Recorder, this will give you trec files
use those trec files in a project
still have the problem?
can you try a test?
if you can play the 2 media clips in some player, capture them playing with Camtasia 8 Recorder, this will give you trec files
use those trec files in a project
still have the problem?
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what dimensions are the media clips: what frame rate?
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As in size for each clip? How do I determine the frame rate?
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size = x,y dimensions
in Windows Explorer, select clip; if details panel is showing, you can see dimensions and frame rate [I use Win 10 and can't remember how earlier version worked]
dimension should also be in clip bin if using details view
can you try the quick test?
in Windows Explorer, select clip; if details panel is showing, you can see dimensions and frame rate [I use Win 10 and can't remember how earlier version worked]
dimension should also be in clip bin if using details view
can you try the quick test?
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or, just make 2 new short captures with Camtasia Recorder, use those in a new project; problem gone?
just trying to see if issue is due to your converted media
just trying to see if issue is due to your converted media
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I just did a quick test by picking two clips that I know were successful on a previous project. The result was the same. The rendering failed at 4.5%. Plus when first loading one clip the software froze, then shut down. I'm at a loss to be honest. I've run my CCleaner twice, and as I said checked other software and found no issues.
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do you have a free screencast.com account?
if so, can you export the problem project as zip; upload the zip to sc.com, share a link to the zip here
I'd like to take a look at that project in CS8
but can you also make 2 new Recorder captures and test?
if so, can you export the problem project as zip; upload the zip to sc.com, share a link to the zip here
I'd like to take a look at that project in CS8
but can you also make 2 new Recorder captures and test?
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No I don't. I'll make one shortly after I get the kids off to school.
recording isn't working. Well it is, but it tells me the audio files are invalid?
recording isn't working. Well it is, but it tells me the audio files are invalid?
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Re off to school ... been there, done that :)
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It's been thrust upon me! I only have one of my own, she is 2. My brother and his wife are going through some issues, so I'm looking after their 3 youngest for a while.
Okay, the problem and I should post up something for others who may have had similar issues.
When running, especially on old computers such as mine, Camtasia needs to use a lot of RAM. The first thing I did was to go through my program files and I deleted any program I haven't used for a year or more; that freed up a lot of space. (2.7gb) I then ran a registry fix with CCleaner (missing DLL's). Lastly, when rendering, I shut everything else down I didn't need open and it worked a charm. I did it 3 times to be sure. Happy camper now ^_^
Okay, the problem and I should post up something for others who may have had similar issues.
When running, especially on old computers such as mine, Camtasia needs to use a lot of RAM. The first thing I did was to go through my program files and I deleted any program I haven't used for a year or more; that freed up a lot of space. (2.7gb) I then ran a registry fix with CCleaner (missing DLL's). Lastly, when rendering, I shut everything else down I didn't need open and it worked a charm. I did it 3 times to be sure. Happy camper now ^_^
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very glad that you're got the project issue worked out
no doubt you've got your hands full watching 4 kids
no doubt you've got your hands full watching 4 kids
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Yes its a weight of my mind.
4 kids, 8 horses, 3 dogs.....oh and a husband, needs constant watching...
4 kids, 8 horses, 3 dogs.....oh and a husband, needs constant watching...
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