Video: H.264 Hardware Acceleration in Adobe Media Encoder – Good or Bad?
At first glace, the recent addition of “hardware acceleration” when exporting to H.264 and H.265 in Media Encoder and Premiere Pro provides a huge boost in performance for many users. Unfortunately, it is not a perfect technology and result in lower quality video than using the standard “Software only” mode.
This is the most OVERKILL PC I\’ve ever dreamed of owning!
We partnered with Barnacules Nerdgasm to build his new Ultimate Gaming PC desktop computer designed to be the fastest Adobe Premiere rendering box currently possible. This machine has a 14 core Intel i9 processor with 128gb DDR4 memory and all NVME Samsung 960 Pro M.2 storage topped off with a pair of Titan Xp SLI (Pascal) graphics cards.
Gaming PC Hardware Recommendations – Winter 2015/2016
Recommendations for PC gaming computers, covering the four main components that affect performance: CPU, RAM, drive, and video card. Updated for hardware available in late 2015 / early 2016.
Gaming PC Hardware Recommendations – Spring 2015
Recommendations for PC gaming computers, covering the four main components that affect performance: CPU, RAM, drive, and video card
Understanding Storage for Video Editing
Processors and video card may be the most discussed hardware when designing a video editing workstation, but the type and configuration of your local storage drives is also a very important consideration. Not only can a proper storage setup help your workstation perform at its best, but it can also help increase the longevity and reliability of your system.
Video Card Failure Rates by Generation
Recently, a question came up in one of our department meetings: are video cards getting more or less reliable? There are times when it feels like video cards are failing left and right and we start to pine for the “good old days”. Then, we remember how hot Fermi cards used to run. To get a more accurate answer this question, we decided to examine our GPU failure logs and break down the numbers by generation.
PugetBench for Lightroom Classic
PugetBench for Photoshop runs on top of your installed copy of Adobe Photoshop, providing benchmark data directly from the application.
Reflecting on an Incredible NAB Show 2025
Participating in press interviews, presentations, and sponsorships allowed us to share our perspectives and contribute to thought leadership in the industry. We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the success of NAB Show 2025, from our valued customers and partners to the organizers and attendees who made each interaction memorable.
Meet the 5-Node 6U Rackstation Built with Game Dev in Mind
Game studios are reworking infrastructure for hybrid workflows. Our 5-Node 6U Rackstation delivers powerful, space-saving performance for developers from a secure, centralized location.
Now Available: PugetBench for After Effects 1.0!
Adobe released version 25.2 for both Premiere Pro and After Effects, introducing new features, performance updates, and workflow improvements.