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Injest and Transcoding
Hey Gang!
I am one of the converts from FCP7 now using PPro 6.01. My old workflow for the hours of AVCHD footage I get was to use the ‘log and transfer’ option built into FCP and go to a ProRes Codec. I know I can use Prelude or AME, however sometimes we will switch frame rates or frame size on a few clips so batch converting to presets isn’t an option.
I guess what I am looking for is a way to convert a folder full of AVCHD (MTS) files to ProRes that would maintain the original file properties such as frame rate and frame size. Everything I have found wants to batch convert everything to what ever preset you are using and I would have to go in individually and modify the presets.
I know could edit native AVCHD, but that tends to be sluggish and CPU/GPU intensive especially when scrubbing through hours of it very fast.
Thanks in advance!!!
Dave -
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So you’re just looking for a way to batch transcode footage? MPEG Streamclip. Or Adobe Media Encoder. Or drop them into PPro and place them on sequences with the appropriate settings then batch export those sequences out of PPro with settings in tact.
Ryan Holmes
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I have an AG AC130AP and shot a wedding at 720 60p. Imported the files into Premier CS5.5 sequence.
The footage is very blocky in parts that are over exposed.
Viewing the shot in VLC it is clear with no artifacts. Using Adobe Media Encoder I encoded it as Quick Time and imported into Premier and there were no blocky artifacts, but the image size was smaller.
Is the best workflow to transcode the MTS files before importing to Premier? If so, what is the best setting?
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If the frame size came out smaller you need to double check your settings — both the footage encode settings as well as the sequence settings when you re-imported the file. Streamclip, AME, etc. only do what you tell it to. So if frame sizes are off go back through and check all your settings.
Also, please be aware that you don’t have to transcode AVCHD footage for CS6 to use it (FCP7 you did). Premiere Pro can take those files in and you can edit natively, from within PPro you can do your slow-mo and resize work without much effort (right click on clip in browser and chose Modify–>Interpret…)
Ryan Holmes
http://www.ryanholmes.me
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Thanks, Ryan. I think the problem is in my Premier playback. I exported the file from Premier and the blocking was not there. That is a relief.
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If you’re seeing some blocks in your Program monitor in Premiere, do you have the resolution set to half or something less then full?
—Eric
Owner | 100 ACRE FILMS
https://www.100acrefilms.com
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