Intended to send this to the entire group, accidentally sent it only to Dave.
> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: Greg Huson <greg@secrethq.com>
> Subject: Re: [Avid-L2] No media drives available
> Date: April 6, 2016 at 2:03:55 PM PDT
> To: Dave Spraker <avid@spraker.tv>
>
> I've had lots of odd stuff with 8.5.1, even 8.5, and I think it's mostly to do with memory sharing (Avid now is using more RAM for buffering.) The things that are new work pretty great - but there's some new trouble in there, too, particularly with interoperability.
>
> Theoretically, adjusting how much memory MC is allowed to use for this should help, but I haven't found that to be the case. I haven't had a lot of time to work this out, as I'm trying to get things done! While it would be nice to have a stand-alone workstation for MC, that's just not practical in the modern video world. (Of course, it would also be nice not to have to use other applications for grfx/color/compositing, etc., but let's be realistic.)
>
> Among other things:
>
> - Once MC has run, even if it's been closed/exited, Resolve will not start. Hangs on 'checking license' which, theorectically, is an old USB issue, not a memory issue.
>
> Double reboot or physical HARD BOOT is typically required (This may also be a GPU issue, but I don't think so)
>
> - Running any memory intensive (or GPU intensive?) application with MC at the same time (like Resolve or any Adobe app) will randomly result in sudden HARD crashes - like, cut-to-black kind of crashes. This is particularly irritating when doing graphics tweaks or color correction 'touch ups.' (Of course, Resolve has started doing that all on its own now, too…)
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> - Once I've used title tool, I get periodic, long 'pinwheel stall' situations - not crashes, just delays of up to a full minute (typically about 40 seconds on my system.)
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>
> I'm running OSx 10.10.5 - will build a new drive OSx 10.11.x when I have the required minimum full day for trouble shooting and no deadlines.
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> We'll see what the next MC release brings.
>
> GH
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> Greg Huson
> Chief
> Secret Headquarters, Inc
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> Culver City, CA
> 323 677 2092
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>> On Apr 6, 2016, at 1:41 PM, Dave Spraker <avid@spraker.tv> wrote:
>>
>> Greg –
>>
>> Different problem (Nitris DX hardware not connecting) but I've seen some weird sh*t from 8.5.1. MCState seems to be the fix.
>>
>> Dave Spraker
>>
>> Principal, spraker.tv
>> Northwest Territory Manager, Western Rep Associates
>>
>> dave@spraker.tv
>> (503) 897-0250
>>
>> From: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com]
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:27 PM
>> To: John Pale <pale.edit@gmail.com>
>> Cc: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Avid-L2] No media drives available
>>
>>
>> I did some 'voodoo' stuff already like deleting the user's folder on the project - which now creates a problem with the waveform cache - though it doesn't show, it insists that the cache is there and cannot be written or deleted.
>>
>> Changing project user on the system didn't make a difference, nor did changing OS system user did.
>>
>> All other applications have total access to the local media. No MC project has access to any drives.
>>
>> Deleted MCState for all users; ran alldrives. Problem solved. Seems obvious in retrospect - thanks for setting me straight!
>>
>> Even the waveform cache issue seems to be resolved.
>>
>> gh
>> ----------------------------------------------------
>> Greg Huson
>> Chief
>> Secret Headquarters, Inc
>> Production / Post Production
>> Culver City, CA
>> 323 677 2092
>> www.SecretHQ.com
>> www.DigitalServiceStation.com
>>
>>> On Apr 6, 2016, at 12:10 PM, John Pale <pale.edit@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Before doing any serious voodoo, try making a new Avid User on the affected system.
>>> Still not working?
>>> Try making a new OSX user account.
>>> Still not working?
>>> Report back
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Greg Huson Greg@SecretHQ.com [Avid-L2] <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Apr 6, 2016, at 11:34 AM, Greg Huson Greg@SecretHQ.com [Avid-L2] <Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Suddenly I have 'no media drives available' in the middle of a project. Anyone have any idea why?
>>>>
>>>> I ran cinema tools (unsuccessfully, I might add) and was running Resolve. (I've use both of these periodically with no issues.)
>>>>
>>>> When I came back to media composer, I'm locked out of all my drives. Seems like a permissions issue, but rebuilding permissions made no difference. Anyone seen this before?
>>>>
>>>> (OSx 10.10.5, MC 8.5.1)
>>>>
>>>
>>> Problem does not follow project into another room. Deleted project settings for the problematci system, still no 'writeable drives'. What the hell has happened in the middle of this damn project?
>>>
>>> g
>>> ----------------------------------------------------
>>> Greg Huson
>>> Chief
>>> Secret Headquarters, Inc
>>> Production / Post Production
>>> Culver City, CA
>>> 323 677 2092
>>> www.SecretHQ.com
>>> www.DigitalServiceStation.com
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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