[Core van der Hoeven] "So I better check out other graphic cards
"
graphics cards yes- FCP uses GPU processing on them. ( not on a capture card like the Kona)
[Core van der Hoeven] "is that the only way to speed up renders? "
Once you render the file - export the rendered version, then import back into your project.
then it is just video.
gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows
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