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Can I import h.264 .MOV files into PP 1.5.1?
I have some h.264 .MOV files a recorded with a new HD video camera. However when I try to import these .MOV files into PP 1.5.1 I get an error saying ‘The importer reported a generic error.’ Should I be able to import these files? I have the HDV plug-in installed. This is my first foray into HD editing so any help is appreciated.
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H264 is not HDV. You may be able to import into CS4, but smooth preview will require Quad core stuff.
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The H264 mov files should be dowloaded into Your My Pictures Folder in your computer.
Import these files but, you may have to isolate the back up info files which are not mov. by altering your file import to QuickTime mov. only. You can then select all the clips and import to the Project Window in premiere pro 1.5.1, we do it all the time.
note. You must render the files on the timeline to make them run smoothly to Edit.
Good luck
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For a start you must have the latest Free Quicktime Download from Apple installed on your computer.
We download the Quicktime H264 mov. files from a Canon EOS 5d Mark II into My pictures Folder on the computer.
From here Open up the mov files only, not the attached text file as it will not open in Premiere Pro 1.5.1 , you must tick Quicktime mov files not All files.https://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-Understand-the-Difference-Between-HDV-and-HD_W0QQugidZ10000000001547836
Note you must edit the files by rendering first otherwise the timeline does not run smoothly.
We have done at least 7 HD Projects , Edit to Tape into a Canon HV 20. Canon says ” You can play back with this camcorder tapes recorded in HDV standard with a canon XL H1. XH G1 or XHA1 (both 50i and 25F mode)”
Ps. The quality of the video shown on a Sony Bravia 46″ HDV Monitor is exceptional.
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