[Bob Dix]

Hi Ryan

I never edit with H.264,but, I do render it to change the codec to Microsoft avi(uncompressed) and yes the files are big, but, when introduced into Premiere Pro it runs smoothly. I know it is a round about way of working but, it works. I believe CS5 will run it easily

https://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/5354

https://tv.adobe.com/watch/short-and-suite/working-with-hdslr-footage-in-premiere-pro-cs5/
https://tv.adobe.com/watch/short-and-suite/working-with-hdslr-footage-in-premiere-pro-cs5/
Have a look at the above?
Yes, a DVCPRO-HD unit would be nice,as I would have to Export to a Hard drive to get it to a normal TV with HDMI or go to blu-ray, I prefer to stay with Pro tape for the time being.

See Peter’s comments re mpeg streamclip

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[Bob Dix]

That is great, the free 2.0.7 and 2.0.8 Firmware upgrades from Canon’s Web site change your speed in the 5D Mark II to 25fps as we are in Australia PAL. You have probably installed them, as all our broadcast is 25fps. It was a pain but, it now works better than a Swiss clock and no need to change speed in Premiere Pro from 30fps to 25fps. I found Microsoft avi, transcoded in would you believe Premiere Elements 4 and uncompressed gave me a very workable avi high definition at 1440 x 1080i file back into Premiere Pro for final editing and Export to Pro Tape as an anamorphic 1920 x 1080i transfer in a pixel shift technology Canon and or m2t file saved to be used for blu-ray.

Ah, I still remember the Hofbrau House in Munich , my spelling is probably not right. I was using a Canon EX1 Hi-8 in those days.

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[Bob Dix]

Not that I know of, but, it works here, just worth a try. But, we are using an XEON Workstation Quad Core i7 (64 bit), 24hgb Ram and Nvidia Quadro FX3800 with 1Tb Drives and Raid 0,it has revitalised the old software,(the blu-ray is very good) transcoding on the Pentium 4. 3.2 Ghz with hyper threading was a pain with only 2GB Ram . CS5 will come shortly when they get the bugs out it, they might have with the up-grade ?

Whatever you do Peter with your German knowhow,(AH, I can just taste the beer from here) I hope you are successful, as Canon’s H.264mov files are difficult and rendering smooths out the timeline to work on easily.

With blu-ray you will end up with H.264 or mpeg-2, you choose, or transfer to Pro tape HDV is also impressive at 1440 x 1080i to anamorphic 1920 x 1080i using the right camcorder for a 16:9 Widescreen TV presentation.

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[Bob Dix]

If you want somthing really simple> Export to Movie> Save as Microsoft avi, and check “Un-compressed” This should take the H.264mov files to a more editable format HDV/mpeg-2 then reintroduce onto the timeline as a different project.Or, take the h.264 mov files ie., HD 1920 x 1080i into a simple program like Premiere Elements 4 which easliy handles h.264mov, render clips on timeline and do the same as above. Incidentally, I believe CS5 handles it very well as a 64bit i7 set up, CS3 is only 32 bit ? And you might need a bigger computer ? The H.264 mov files out of the Canon 5D mark II are difficult to edit , we have been doing it for 18 months, the images/video are remarkable.

Good luck.

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[Bob Dix]

I should have asked if the capture was off the firewire probably HDV or Imported AVCHD or (H.264 mov in that case the computer may not be specified for CS4) ? , in any case just render the timeline, a bit at a time and save.If it does not work as Mike says it may be an old computer ?

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[Bob Dix]

That is , go to File/Edit/Project/Clip/SEQUENCE > Render. Do not open up Adobe Encoder, for this it is not necessary

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[Bob Dix]

Try defragment drives, also %temp% in search to get rid of all temp files, run msconfig, ie., restricted start up, save timeline, if you have avi codec it should be Ok. Any high definition and you may be in trouble. Work in small , say five clips of 5 sec each to start and then render, then save.

Good luck ?

Ps Do not use Media encoder , render straight from timeline. Close down security software if possible, disconnect from internet>

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[Bob Dix]

Hi John,

I agree.

Bob

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[Bob Dix]

Hi Tim,
Even an Australian can appreciate that explanation, thanks for your time.

Thanks,
Bob

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[Bob Dix]

That is the explanation that makes sense.

Thanks,
Bob

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