Whenever I use compressor it only ever uses 50% CPU across all cores. I'm using a MacPro with Dual Quad Core Xeons. There are no other apps running on the box and would like to get my compressing done faster, is there any way?
MacBook Pro - 2.4Ghz C2D, 4GB RAM, 17" HD Glossy Screen,
Mac OS X (10.4.10)
I've tried all permutations of the methods described in said topic using compressor 3 - And I can't get my 8 processors to go beyond 80% with any configuration of qmaster cluster settings, 2, 4, 8 whatever... it just doesnt work. In fact the fastest encode on the oct for me was without using clusters, just on "local machine"...
I tested a 1 min HDV QT file and ecoded it to SD WS mpeg2 using various settings - it took 23 minutes with 4 clusters (as suggested in posted discussions) - it took 21 minutes with 2 clusters - and it only took 16 minutes with no clusters - local machine and no qmaster server running. That's completely contrary to the "four virtual cluster" method - and at no time did the processors go beyond 80%
In fact, I then tested the same encode on a quad G5 and it only took 7 minutes, and all four processors were at 90% +
So what the heck is going on? How can a quad G5 beat an 8 core Intell on all counts with compressor 3?