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Import project via Media Browser.

let it load fully before doing anything.

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One Drive is grand for storing files etc. but not for editing.

Editing needs to be local.

Portable drive would be a better idea.

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Reveal in finder will always take you to the original files (by design).

what kind of files are the original and the proxies.

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H.264 is not a very good format for old DV footage.

If possible export to Prores 422 hq.

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Cheap usually means out of sync capture.

Best is to find a computer, install a firewire card and connect with firewire.

Now you can capture with Premiere.

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Might want to try this link;

https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-direct-download-links.html

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If Premiere is misbehaving: reset preferences.

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A lot has changed since 2021.

Not sure but might have a look at Modify > Interpret footage.

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https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-discussions/exporting-2-0-stereo-left-total-amp-right-total-audio/m-p/13337659#M439802

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Thanks Brie.