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Importing files
Hi guys,
Wondering if anyone can help with a problem.I am totally a hobbiest at editing. I have been using Premier Pro and capture files from a video camera that uses MiniDV tapes. I’ve just upgraded to Premiere CS3 and purchased a Sony HDD handicam.
The files on this camera are saved to the PC as MPG files and appear all ok – ie they play in media player and Windows moviemaker without any problems. However, when I import them into Premiere only the video is available. It appears the sound is not imported as well.
Does Premiere not support importing these files or is there a setting etc that I need to look at?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Barry -
9 Replies
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As you discovered, this cam is OK for viewing, not for editing. If you want to edit, stick to tape based cameras with DV material.
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Harm,
Thanks for your reply-I really do appreciate the effort and I am beginning to get that point. However, in the meantime, the files can be opened in other editing programs such as Vegas and Microsoft’s included Editor so what I’m asking is whether Premiere will do it too.It may well be that MPEG’s are not the way to go for editing and if so, I’ll return the camera however I want to assess them first so need to know if I can get it going.
Thanks,
Barry -
Which version of Premiere Pro are you importing them into? And which camera? If you have the AVCHD you will want to convert the files first.
Steven
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Steven,
Premiere Pro CS3 and the camera is a Sony DCR SR62 Handicam. It does widescreen but not High Def so it’s not AVCHD as I understand it – simply MPG files.A bit of reading around is starting to make me realise that people don’t feel this is the way to edit but the files look ok on the editors that will import it so far. In Aus we have laws re fit for purpose-I stated to the sales people what I wanted to do and they said it was ok, so if it doesn’t fit my purpose I can return it within a reasonable time.
I’m looking for a smaller footprint camera and the HDD seemed a good idea to save tapes. Is there really that much difference, remembering this is hobby stuff, not pro or commercial? If not, then Panasonic have what appears to be a nice little miniDV camera about the same size and price.
Any help appreciated 🙂
Thanks,
Barry -
Premiere Pro CS3 is a beta. None of the Premiere Pro trials or betas include the ability to edit MPEG video – on purpose – due to licensing issues.
Try it on a purchased copy of Premiere Pro 2.0 and you should be OK.
Steven
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Or try it with Elements. That is better suited to editing MPEG’s.
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Steven,
Thanks for that. If you’ve got a moment I’d be interested in thoughts on the other issues. I was beginning to get the impression that this type of camera/format was now maturing into one that would suit people like me (ie not pro’s) and that the files produced were getting closer to that of MiniDV’s. Am I incorrect. As I stated I have a small window of opportunity to go back and change it if I’m wrong.Intersted in anyone’s thoughts on this.
Thanks,
Barry -
Thanks Harm,
I’ve got an old copy of Elements, I’ll give that a try also.If you’ve got time I’d be interested in anyone’s thoughts on the reply I just sent to Steve.
Thanks,
Barry -
Well, tough question. Yes and no.
The formats on the DVDs and hard drives are more compressed, but with better compression techniques than were available in the past. It is still very hard on a PC to work with them, but PCs are getting faster.
You might find Premiere Pro works great with them, but because MPEG is not included in the trials, it confuses the issue for you. At least for the time being.
I would stick with MiniDV if I were you. When you move up to HD, then you have to figure out what to do again. Stick with tape? I would. Go with AVCHD? Not yet, although it can be converted to HDV with a $75 tool.
Steven
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