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MPG-2 files
Dear All,
Is there an add-on or equivalent to import MPEG-2 files into PrProCS4? I have loads of these files which were digitized via PrPro from HD tapes. So I don’t quite understand why Premiere isn’t accepting them. I have also tried the ISkySoft video converter to convert these files to various formats to work in Premiere but the program is horrible (the files end up being pixelated no matter how the files are converted). Please, any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
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[Fiona Wilkinson] “I have loads of these files which were digitized via PrPro from HD tapes”
They have a .mpeg file extension? when you say HD tapes you mean HDV? -
yes, the files created were digitized from HDV tapes and the files are mpeg.
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What ver of Ppro did you capture them with? I use .mpeg files made with CS3 in CS4 all the time with no problem, even mixed with BlackMagic Mjpeg.
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Hi there. These files were captured directly from a Sony HDV-DVCam via PProCS3 on a PC. When capturing ind files, the only option was to save them as MPG. I didn’t think it would have been an issue since I had also used MPG files in Premiere. This is why I was surprised that PProCS4 wouldn’t accept them. I just checked the file info and it says MPEG2 video codec. Is the codec the reason why PPro won’t import them? If so, how do I change that without having to redigitize the tapes in another system (which I just don’t have)? Thanks
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Are your project settings the same as the source files?
Phocas Kroon
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well, when i import the mpg files, PPro tells me that the files are too large in width and height. the source files are 1440×810 and what i have been instructed in the past is to set up the project as HDV 1080i (reason = because HDV 1080i utilizes 1440×1080 frame with 1.33 pixel aspect ratio). I have actually tried to resize these files to 720×480 but my quicktime doesn’t view the mpg (even with their plug-n) as well as other conversion programs BUT they are viewable without any issues with VLC.
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Delete all preview, conformed etc files connected to these mpegs in CS3 and try again.
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[Fiona Wilkinson] “when i import the mpg files”
Which format does your video files have? “filename.mpeg or filename.mpg?
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they are filename.mpeg
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Are you using a trial version of Ppro CS4?
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