It's almost exactly the same in Manjaro.

Hi Phyllis, yes you have found the problem. The test image loaded all 92 transcoded clips, DNxHR_HQX 2160p @ 728Mbps, showing A RAM useage of 27.78Gb,...

"@DeJay, I have not forgotten but was fully occupied." I wasn't suggesting you have, I am just clarifying how things are currently, especially a...

As a final comment, for now at least, I am now using the 20201031 Appimage and it has no sign of the problem. If I import all 92 DNxHR_HQX transcoded ...

Mat, sorry for the delay, but I needed time to do a few more tests. I'm going to try to put all the information in this post. DHxHR_HQX is available...

I have no idea what hwaccel settings are, or how to find them. I never use the terminal unless I absolutely have to and have no desire to learn how. Y...

1. Yes, in the render box File format FFMPEG, select mov, click the video spanner icon, in the Compression window open the drop down list and select d...

Hi Andrea, it's good to know you find the Appimage uses more RAM, the difference being not so far away from my result, in your case 72% and mine 84%. ...

I'm using Manjaro which is Arch based, if that makes any difference. Also, if I change the import strategy to create new resources only, the memory ...

Thanks for the rapid reply Phyllis 1. I find the Appimage uses 758M of RAM when idle, the single user 803M.........interesting? 2. If you mean 32G...

I wanted to say something here, but wasn't sure if it would be seen as a bit "tacky", so refrained. Having read this blog, may add my condolences. I...

Thanks. Well, if there is any way I can help, please say and I will do my best.

Fair enough Phyllis, it's not bothering me now anyway. May I ask quite what you mean by "for users who just take defaults"? Default what exactly...