[SOLVED] Image Mixer 3 - Capacity Issue

ALEXJM · 05-31-2009, 10:19 AM

I've imported and edited my camcorder clips (Hitachi camcorder) using Image Mixer 3. I try to write contents and an error message appears, "Not enough free space in workspace. Change the workspace"

The film is 3.8GB and I have more than 5 GB on my drive. Any ideas??

**koala** · 05-31-2009, 12:26 PM

Hi, welcome to TSF

What size is your hard drive?

You need to keep at least 15% free space for Windows to run efficiently. If the video file is 3.8GB, it will need something like 4-8GB for temporary files.

Can you clear some space on the drive?

ALEXJM · 05-31-2009, 05:14 PM

Thanks Koala,

After a ruthless spate of copying to external drive, the 7.97GB seems to be enough. I'm surprised it needs that much space.

**koala** · 05-31-2009, 05:21 PM

When you're working with videos, the editor usually creates a second file and several smaller temp files so that any changes you make can be undone without affecting the original. This is called non-destructive editing. Although it takes alot of disk space, it's the safest way to work.

Some other video editors work directly on the original file and don't need as much extra space, but if you make a mistake it's harder to fix.

Thanks for posting your solution. I'll mark this thread as solved.

05-31-2009, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
ALEXJM Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	[SOLVED] Image Mixer 3 - Capacity Issue I've imported and edited my camcorder clips (Hitachi camcorder) using Image Mixer 3. I try to write contents and an error message appears, "Not enough free space in workspace. Change the workspace" The film is 3.8GB and I have more than 5 GB on my drive. Any ideas??

05-31-2009, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,150 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Image Mixer 3 - Capacity Issue Hi, welcome to TSF What size is your hard drive? You need to keep at least 15% free space for Windows to run efficiently. If the video file is 3.8GB, it will need something like 4-8GB for temporary files. Can you clear some space on the drive? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

05-31-2009, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
ALEXJM Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Image Mixer 3 - Capacity Issue Thanks Koala, After a ruthless spate of copying to external drive, the 7.97GB seems to be enough. I'm surprised it needs that much space.

05-31-2009, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,150 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Image Mixer 3 - Capacity Issue When you're working with videos, the editor usually creates a second file and several smaller temp files so that any changes you make can be undone without affecting the original. This is called non-destructive editing. Although it takes alot of disk space, it's the safest way to work. Some other video editors work directly on the original file and don't need as much extra space, but if you make a mistake it's harder to fix. Thanks for posting your solution. I'll mark this thread as solved. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here