Go to File > Project Settings > General and ensure that the Video Rendering and Playback Renderer is set to Mercury Playback Engine GPU Acceleration (Metal) .

Push, Roll, Zoom Blur, and Stretch Impacts. Installation & Access on Mac

: Up to 10x faster rendering compared to older versions, allowing for real-time playback of 4K and 8K footage [ 0.5.7 ].

| User Type | Need | |-----------|------| | YouTube creators (tech, gaming, vlogs) | Fast, punchy transitions for high-energy content | | Corporate video editors | Professional motion graphics without After Effects | | Trailer & promo editors | Cinematic lens effects and smash cuts | | Mac-based post houses | Reliable, render-free editing on Mac Studio / MacBook Pro |