I was working on my new lappy when suddenly I could not use any effects and preview.
Neither the export worked. But when I again re-started the lappy things were ok.
Here is the message that appeared.
Someone please advise me.
Regards.
Hi Anirban
What is the specification of your laptop?
Looking at the image you have approx 1hr 11 min of HD video on the timeline, how long had you been working on this project since the last save / reboot.
Memory allocation failure often occurs when there is a memory leak in a program - this does not necessarily have to be MEP. Note the link refers to automotive Windows however it is a very good explanation of the problem.
Diagnosis of memoery leaks is difficult - there are 'free' programs which claim to be able to do this, however I would be very careful about using them.
John
Hello John,
Thanks for your kind mail. Well just to correct you: This is a HD video of just 1minute not 1 hour. So this is quite small inn that terms and I don’t know what caused this problem.
My lappy is Dell 15, 8GB RAM with graphics Card, 1TB Space and i5.
Is there any remedy for memory leak?
And does it mean that my laptop is at fault?
Hi Anirban
Thanks for the correction and the specs - the definition of the image does make it difficult to read.
The main difficulty is that the problem may not be reproducible and may just be a random occurrence. You could have the laptop checked out by a computer specialist and they find nothing, the next time you use it the problem reoccurs.
. . . . Is there any remedy for memory leak? . . . .
Only improved programming on the part of the programmers who developed the software which is causing the problem.
It is a case of determining if the problem is a memory leak, then finding which program is causing it and this is where the difficulty is - leak detection software is something I have not had to use so I cannot recommend anything. I have used other Redgate software for SQL which has proven to be very reliable so it may be worth trialling their leak detection software - as in all cases do so at your own risk.
. . . . And does it mean that my laptop is at fault?. . . .
Highly unlikely unless Windows and other programs are exhibiting instability.
I avoid, as much as possible, video editting on laptops they tend to get very hot after a while, with the potential for crashing - some brands are more prone to this then others.
John
Hi Anirban,
I agree with John's comments about editing with a laptop. I do edit with a laptop, but I have found that I need to have software that monitors my CPU core temperature (for heat) and puts my machine into hibernate mode when the core temp exceeds a pre set threshold. I also use a "cooling pad". Mine is made by Thermaltake, it is a device that raises the laptop off of the surface that you are using it on and has a large USB powered fan that increases air flow into the bottom of the laptop to reduce and slow down the heating problem. If your CPU exceeds the maximum temperature spec too often, it could result in decreased performance and eventually CPU failure.
George
Hey John and George I understood the heating problems.
Some quesries:
1. Does running a laptop for long causes this prolem?
2.Does having too many softwares cause the same?
3. (To George): You said of some softwares that control the heating. Waht are they? Where can I get them?
Thanks for the help.
Regards.
Hey John and George I understood the heating problems.
Some quesries:
1. Does running a laptop for long causes this prolem?
2.Does having too many softwares cause the same?
3. (To George): You said of some softwares that control the heating. Waht are they? Where can I get them?
Thanks for the help.
Regards.
Hi Anirban,
1. Running a laptop long will not likely cause overheating unless the air intake vents are blocked, so if you left the laptop on a carpet for a long period of time it could cause overheating.
2. Too much software installed will not cause this problem unless you have too many applications running at the same time and they are all activley in use. Video editing by nature of what you are doing is very processor intensive, especially during rendering, burning, and exporting.
3. The software I use to monitor CPU temperature is a product called CoreTemp you can find it here
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
Just make sure you choose custom installation and say decline to the offers of a free scan, a tool bar, etc. Only accept the actual core temp license.
I also use a laptop cooling pad to increase air volume and flow which helps quite a bit. I happen to use the product made by Thermaltake, but there are many others out there.
Dear George,
Thanks for your mail.
I normally edit for five to six hours in MME without running any other app or software. Is there a threat?
Also what does actually CoreTemp do and does it also help to regulate temperature along with showing?
Hey Anirban,
It is the editing that can cause a laptop to overheat because it is so processor intensive. Core temp is a small application that monitors your CPU temperature. You can also set it up to both display the temeprature and alert you when a specific temperature is reached, and to put your machine into hibernate mode when that temperature is reached. It does not regulate the temperature, just prevents it from overheating. The laptop cooler on the other had will help regulate the temperature buy providing increased air flow and volume.
George