Performance Tips

Performance issues are usually a combination of media complexity, output load, and node configuration.

Media and Rendering

• Prefer playback-friendly codecs and resolutions appropriate for target outputs.
• Limit unnecessary overlapping high-resolution cues.
• Use blur/color-heavy effects carefully in dense sections.

Node Health

• Keep playback nodes dedicated to WATCHOUT services.
• Watch CPU/GPU/memory indicators in activity views.
• Verify disk throughput for high-bandwidth media.

Timeline Practices

• Group stable cue clusters to reduce editing overhead.
• Use stage tiers and layer organization to simplify active scenes.
• Avoid last-minute structural changes during live operation.

Network and Sync

• Keep show traffic on reliable wired networking.
• Verify NTP/time sync behavior on Director/Runner systems.
• Resolve stale/offline node status before technical run-through.