Older Intel HD Graphics chips (pre-2015) often struggle with OpenGL 4.1. For professional use, a dedicated GPU is always recommended. How to Fix "OpenGL 4.1 Not Supported"
Offloading video decoding from your CPU to the GPU. System Requirements & Compatibility
Download a free utility like "GPU-Z" to see exactly which version of OpenGL your current hardware/driver combo supports. Optimization Tips for Arena
Once your OpenGL environment is stable, you can push Arena further:
Faster processing of complex visual effects.
Most NVIDIA and AMD cards from the last decade support 4.1. If you have issues, it is usually due to outdated drivers rather than hardware limitations.
If you see an error stating "OpenGL 4.1 not supported," Resolume will likely fail to launch or crash during heavy playback.
macOS has supported OpenGL 4.1 since High Sierra. However, Apple is now focused on "Metal," so while Resolume still uses OpenGL on Mac, performance is best on newer hardware.