Pixelation at start of video

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@vtwin500

how can I know if the encode is using the GPU or CPU by looking at the log files

This topic explains how to check if hardware encoding is being used:

GPU/Hardware Encoding/Acceleration FAQs

This topic is a compilation of the FAQs related to GPU and Hardware encoding 1. What platforms and devices are supported for GPU encoding MCEBuddy supports Intel (QuickSync), NVidia (NVENC/CUDA) and AMD (VCN/VCE/AMF) which are used for decoding and encoding H.264, H.265/HEVC and AV1. See FAQ 2 for driver requirements To use Intel QuickSync H.264 hardware encoders, Intel Sandy Bridge (1st Generation Core) or newer chipsets H.265 hardware encoders, Intel Broadwell (4th Generation Core) …

Your logs are showing that hardware encoding is being used:

2021-05-26T18:33:55 MCEBuddy.AppWrapper.Handbrake → [18:33:55] + encoder: H.264 (NVEnc)
2021-05-26T18:33:55 MCEBuddy.AppWrapper.Handbrake → [18:33:55] encavcodecInit: H.264 (Nvidia NVENC)

@vtwin500

the start of the video is pixelated at the bottom portion of the scene for a few seconds

Thanks for uploading the files. I checked your cut MCE GPU.mp4 video file and I don’t see any pixilation. Playing back using VLC 64bit on Windows 10 and it’s clear. I think it’s an issue with your playback codecs. Attaching the screenshot, left is what I’m seeing, right is what you’ve reported: