[Ann Bens]

I second NeoScene from Cineform.
I would not use AVCHD Upshift, might turn out to be a disappointment.

[Ann Bens]

If your files are H.264 wrapped in MOV you are unfortunaly out of luck. CS4 cannot handle them properly. This has been fixed in CS5.
Best is to convert files to something CS4 can handle like Cineform.
https://www.cineform.com/neoscene/
You mention proxy files. Sounds good but your final output will still be on the same pc, so nothing gained.

[Ann Bens]

HDV is anamorfic widescreen this means its 4×3 and stretched vertical. To resolve this in AE check the Toggle Pixel Aspect Ratio Correction, sixth button from the right in the comp window.

[Ann Bens]

Mine does the same, did it also in CS4.
Have not found a solution yet.

[Ann Bens]

You could save it as an preset.

[Ann Bens]

If you want to resize the still images to DV resolution you make then 1050×576 with square pixels (this is for CS4/5)

[Ann Bens]

Is it also pixilated when the playback is set the highest resolution?

[Ann Bens]

Uncheck the box and set up a new location in your preferences.

[Ann Bens]

Are you sure the green drive is 7200 and not 5400 rpm?
Best is to use only 7200 hard drives and dont partion.

[Ann Bens]

https://forums.creativecow.net/readpost/3/909592