Yes its possible that its related to https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vlc/+bug/772248 .
I am using vdpau as well with the proprietary nvidia driver ( while the nouveau driver is not on a acceptable level yet ). Even so the hardware acceleration is disabled / greyed out when I am starting and opening the vlc properties.
Yes its possible that its related to https:/ /bugs.launchpad .net/ubuntu/ +source/ vlc/+bug/ 772248 .
I am using vdpau as well with the proprietary nvidia driver ( while the nouveau driver is not on a acceptable level yet ). Even so the hardware acceleration is disabled / greyed out when I am starting and opening the vlc properties.