Video/Sound Element
Performance settings properties
These properties help optimize video playback performance when using Microsoft Windows players, particularly useful for low-performance hardware or multi-screen setups.
Performance Optimization Settings
Limit Video Element Functionalities
- Improves video playback speed by disabling certain graphical effects.
- Recommended when using multiple screens or low-power hardware.
- Turning this option on will disable:
| Feature | Effect |
|---|---|
| Video Effects | No transition effects can be applied. |
| Stretching | Aspect ratio is always preserved. If the video does not fit the area, black borders will appear. Use Uniform to prevent black borders. |
| Always on Top | Video remains above all other elements. |
| Transparency | Not supported. |
| Rotation | The video cannot be rotated freely. It will follow the display rotation only. |
| Flip/Skew | Flipping and skewing are not possible. |
| Reflection | Reflection effects cannot be applied. |
Video Wall & Multi-Screen Optimization
- When creating a video wall or using multiple screens on a single player, Windows can cause performance drops when crossing screen boundaries.
- Solution:
- Create a large virtual canvas (e.g., 2× width and 2× height of a single screen).
- Divide the display into separate regions.
- Enable “Limit Video Element Functionalities” to maintain GPU acceleration and prevent frame drops.
Best Practices for Multi-Screen Setups
- If a single PC drives multiple screens, setting “Limit Video Element Functionalities” significantly boosts performance.
- Avoid crossing display borders in Windows multi-monitor setups when playing videos.