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Thanks Harm,
I’ve got an old copy of Elements, I’ll give that a try also.

If you’ve got time I’d be interested in anyone’s thoughts on the reply I just sent to Steve.

Thanks,
Barry

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Steven,
Thanks for that. If you’ve got a moment I’d be interested in thoughts on the other issues. I was beginning to get the impression that this type of camera/format was now maturing into one that would suit people like me (ie not pro’s) and that the files produced were getting closer to that of MiniDV’s. Am I incorrect. As I stated I have a small window of opportunity to go back and change it if I’m wrong.

Intersted in anyone’s thoughts on this.

Thanks,
Barry

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Steven,
Premiere Pro CS3 and the camera is a Sony DCR SR62 Handicam. It does widescreen but not High Def so it’s not AVCHD as I understand it – simply MPG files.

A bit of reading around is starting to make me realise that people don’t feel this is the way to edit but the files look ok on the editors that will import it so far. In Aus we have laws re fit for purpose-I stated to the sales people what I wanted to do and they said it was ok, so if it doesn’t fit my purpose I can return it within a reasonable time.

I’m looking for a smaller footprint camera and the HDD seemed a good idea to save tapes. Is there really that much difference, remembering this is hobby stuff, not pro or commercial? If not, then Panasonic have what appears to be a nice little miniDV camera about the same size and price.

Any help appreciated 🙂
Thanks,
Barry

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Harm,
Thanks for your reply-I really do appreciate the effort and I am beginning to get that point. However, in the meantime, the files can be opened in other editing programs such as Vegas and Microsoft’s included Editor so what I’m asking is whether Premiere will do it too.

It may well be that MPEG’s are not the way to go for editing and if so, I’ll return the camera however I want to assess them first so need to know if I can get it going.

Thanks,
Barry