[Paul Harwood]

Hey Anand Prahash,

I understand what you are experiencing, because I have experienced this issue before in previous versions of Adobe. I have a couple suggestions.

1. Try creating a new sequence, and drag your current sequence to the new sequence’s timeline. Then try exporting in Premiere Pro.

2. Try Project Manager, and making all the files all in one area. I use this after every project in case I need to go back and edit.

3. Try using Creative Cloud’s new Transcode feature. You can convert your clips to GoPro Cineform, Apple ProRes, or Avid DNxHD. This will make rendering easier, since it converts all your clips to a friendly rendering codec. It makes the Sequence Encoder match the clips. So if the Timeline renderer is ProRes, the Transcode feature will also convert the clips so no rendering is needed. This could help with the final export process.

4. Try saving your original project as a new one with a different name.

5. You might need to clean you Cache Database in Premiere Pro. This will delete render files, but could make the export process better in the long run.

6. Try exporting your 15 minute film in 5 minute segments. Then bring the 5 minute segments together in a new timeline and export again. Note: Make sure to export the 5 minute segments in a lossless codec, like ProRes, Cineform, or DNxHD. This will make it so when piecing the segments together, there is only one compression for Youtube.

I hope this is helpful. If you are still having trouble, try giving Adobe a call. Creative Cloud has free phone support. If you have any questions about what I said, please let me know. I understand your frustration, and please let me know if everything worked out.

– Paul Harwood

[Paul Harwood]

Sure thing James. You could definitely buy a macro lens. BH is great, and has the best prices. How much time do you have to do this project? The reason I ask is you could try the macro extension tubes, and if you aren’t satisfied with the results you could then try the lens. I haven’t tried the macro lens, and all I have experienced is the extension tubes as far as macro goes. I honestly would recommend the tubes, but to further convince yourself, how about looking at videos on youtube with the extension tubes as well as the macro lens? That might clarify some things. It might be a lot easier to get good shots with the lens because of possibly not having to use the slider.

Can you explain xf or xha1? I was thinking 60p with the 5d would look phenomenal, but maybe you are working in a certain timeline with clips with different frame rates? I have worked with 60i in a Canon Vixia HFM301, and slow motion can be difficult to make look as good as a dslr. If you do 60i, I would recommend trying to bump the frame rate up so that there is less motion blur. That might work.

One other thing, do you have a zoom lens, like a 70-300? Tamron makes really good zoom lenses apparently, but just make sure if you use a tripod, keep Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilizer) off. The knob on the lens. Here is a link to this lens. I think a zoom might help, and there’s always those $1500 f 2.8 lenses hahh.

https://www.amazon.com/Tamron-70-300mm-4-0-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B003YH9DZ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389331441&sr=8-1&keywords=Tamron+SP70-300mm+F%2F4-5.6+Di+VC+USD

This lens was recommended to me by a professional photographer, and the video results are nice as seen on Youtube.

I hope this helps you James. If you have any other questions please let me know.

– Paul Harwood

[Paul Harwood]

Hi James my name is Paul Harwood. Although a macro lens might be a great option for filming insects, you can try a macro extension tube. Using a tripod, a 50mm, the extension tubes, and a slider you should be able to get great shots. I have had great experience with the macro extension tubes, and they are very reasonable in price, as well as the slider. I will provide links below as well as a few videos showing how to get aperture setup and focusing with these tubes.

Fotodiox Macro Extension Tubes:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y60DZO/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=thefrugfilm-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B003Y60DZO&adid=1WEDRJFMEKKM982QQXQ3

Macro Slider Rail:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/230843913960

Great video to get started (teaches how to focus):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LY5WDfUcf0

How to setup aperture:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7VjWEgXmgs

As far as slow motion, I would highly recommend shooting 60 fps at 720p. It takes just about the same amount of space as 1080p 30fps, but the results for putting 60 fps into slow motion are phenomenal. Going even further, if you put 60 fps footage into a 24p timeline, it will be even smoother.

I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any questions or comments.