CS4 won't properly import mpg. files

I've been trying to import mpeg 2 files from my desktop into CS4. When I click import the appropriate bar apears and fills up but the source doesn't show any clips.

Welcome to the forum.
Now, do you have the full compliment of HD Sequence Presets?
When you look at your Export options, are all things MPEG not available?
If so, then the Revert to Trial Bug has bitten.
If that has happened, then follow these steps:
Deactivate PrPro - probably not possible, as the trial is not Activated
Uninstall PrPro
Run Adobe Clean Script CS5 (yes, CS5, as that is the latest version) several times, rebooting in between each run
Install PrPro, and immediately update it, before launching it
Test
Good luck,
Hunt

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Problems importing mpg files with premiere cs4

First of all, sorry for my english!!1
I couldn´t import mpg files from my dvdcam to premiere cs4.
I capture that files from dvdreader with other program to hard disk without problems, but when I want import files from priemier says that isn´t possible to import this file or file is damaged.
waiting a prompt answer
thank you

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Import MPG files in Premiere CS4. Mac Os X 10.6.

I installed the latest update Adobe Premiere (4.1). When I try to import MPG files Premiere shows error: "File video dimensions (width / height) too large". After that, such a message is issued when importing any video at all, until the closing of the program. Sometimes after the error the program hangs on exit and has to kill the process manually. Can I somehow fix the problem?
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By using material suitable for editing. PR likes MS DV AVI type2 with PCM/WAV audio at 48 KHz, stereo. If you don't have that material, convert first. Use Google to find converters.

Premiere Pro 5.5 crashes when importing mpg file

Premiere Pro 5.5 crashes when importing mpg file.
I can get the file to import if I first right click the file and tell it to "open in source monitor" then tell it to import.
When I do this it indexes the file. After it is done indexing is when I can then import the file.
Should I not just be able to tell it to import and it does the indexing?
These files that I am tryig to open were with Premiere Pro 4.

Welcome to the forum.
What are the specs. of this MPEG file? Might be something in those, that is causing an issue.
Good luck,
Hunt

How to import .mpg files into FCE ?

I have succesfully installed the MPEG StreamClip & flip4mac into my iMac. So now I can both play wmv files on my iMac as well as importing wmv files into iMovie & FCE.
But now I have another problem:
1) How do I play mpg files on my iMac ?
2) How do I bring import mpg files into FCE ?
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R. Mitchell Fore wrote:
QTPro gives you many more capabilities than the free player, but I don't think you need it to do anything you've described. You DO need the MPEG-2 Playback component. I'd start there, then see if you need any of the options provided by QTPro.
Hi there,
I have purchased the MPEG-2 Playback component from the Apple Store.
I can now convert the mpg files to mov using the MPEG StreamClip.
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But how do I open with QuickTime MPEG-2 playback ? I do not even know where the OS installed the MPEG-2 Playback component to ?
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I have Mac OS X v10.6.8 and it won't play an mpg file. Any idea why not? I get the message that The document “M2U00002.MPG” could not be opened. The movie is not in a format that QuickTime Player understands. You may need to install additional software to open this type of file. But when I go to the help page it says that Quick TIme will play MPEG. Any help would be appreciated a lot. Thanks!

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You'll need to clarify your question. MPEG-1 or MPEG-2?
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How do I import mpg files made by an old Sony camcorder into iMovie 11?

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I had the same problem. Here is a very easy solution that worked for me.
1- Open the .mpg video with QuickTime Player
2-Go to file/export/ and pick the "Ipad,Iphone,Ipod Touch & AppleTV" option
3-Save your movie with the option "ipod touch &iphone 3GS" picked
4-Confirm by choosing folder of choice to save it in
Now this new version of the movie should be able to be read in imovies.
Hope that helps!
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I'm trying to import .MPG files into FCE HD, but I just get an error message "unknown file". The same happened when I tried to import to iMovie. The footage is from a friend's camera so I don't know any more details. The files are codec MPEG-2 Video, AC3 and 720 × 576 if that helps...
Would be grateful for any help!

The files are codec MPEG-2 Video, AC3 and 720 × 576
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It would be best if you can find out & tell us the specific make & model camcorder your friend used. And even better what settings he used in the camcorder when he made the video(s).
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I am using Captivate 1.0 and I know it does not support
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PPTX files sometimes don't import. Save as PPT instead and try that.

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Free software I mentioned above.
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How can i import mpg files in i movie

how can i import mpg files in i movie?

iMovie cannot edit mpg files, unles they come directly from a supported camera.
I would suggest that you use a free third party app to convert it.
Get MPEG Streamclip from Squared 5, which is free.
Drag you mpg clip into MPEG Streamclip.
Then, FILE/EXPORT USING QUICKTIME
Choose Apple Intermediate Codec, and save it where you can find it. You should be able to import this file into iMovie, using the FILE/IMPORT/MOVIE command.
Note: If your file is an MPEG2 clip, you may need to purchase the Apple QuickTime MPEG2 Playback Component from Apple. MPEG Streamclip will tell you if you need this. Don't buy it unless you have to. It costs about $20. You just have to install the component. MPEG Streamclip will use it in the background.

CS4 won't import mpg file??

I've encoded mts to mpg, I've edit a project on school with the same software, but here at home the mpg files won't link cause it's damaged or unsupported. Am I missing any codecks or is there a way to fiks this? If there's missing codecks - how do I fiks that?? I'm a noob in this, so please help me.
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Rebekka

Rebekka,
Make sure to download the Adobe Clean Script CS4, as it will be very important in the process.
This has happened to many, and seems to be related to the updates (CS4.2 primarily). Shocking, when it does happen too!
Good luck,
Hunt
PS - before you use the re-installed program, do the full updating process. Again, important.

Unable to import MPG-files in CS4

Hi
I'm using a trial version of Premiere Pro CS4, but I have some troubles with importing some MPG-files.
When I try to import them PP tells me that the file is not supported or dammaged. But they work fine in media players and Windows Movie Maker.
I have an example of a file here: http://dicksmock.dk/premiere/M2U00118.MPG (the clip has only a black screen and audio).
How can I import these files? It can't be right that Windows Movie Maker is able to do something Premiere can't.
Best regards
Jost L. Hansen
-Denmark

Ah, I got you.
The problem would be to find a legit version of CS4 for sale. It has been mentioned that some certified resellers did have copies that they were selling off. If purchasing from them, I highly doubt that Adobe would be willing to honor the same 30-day return policy. Also, be very careful that this IS a legit reseller with stock of CS4 on hand. With the 64-bit OS aspect of CS5, I can just imagine that the pirates will see a potential market for CS4 and work that scam. Just a guess, but would expect to see tons of CS4's on eBay, and would also guess that 99% were bogus.
Take care, and sorry about the lack of MPEG support for the trial. That might change, as you are not the only person to get "hooked" by the fine print. Most of us here feel that Adobe needs to do another type of trial, like a watermark. As has been mentioned, the MPEG issue is due to licensing restrictions for the MainConcept MPEG CODEC's and has been around for a long time. Rumors are that something may change at some point in the future.
Good luck,
Hunt

Premiere CS4 I Can't Import .MXF files but Adobe assures me i can?????

Hi I have Adobe Premiere CS4 and I am trying to import some videos to it and they are in .MXF format. Premiere issues me "codec missing or unavailable" and I don't want to download some sort of converter. Isn't Premiere supposed to support .MXF files?????????

Not sure about CS4, I started with CS6. And hope I'm not being preachy here, but an awful lot of troubles over MXF files have the same root problems. Even some very experienced editors have had issues with this. The vast majority of the times this error comes up people have not imported as PrPro needs it ... MXF files are a form of AVCHD ... the camera makes separate (and oft fairly short) sections of video file and matching audio files, stored on the cam in separate folders, with a database to tell any further software use which pieces are part of the same "full-length" clip, and that data is stored in a different folder-tree from the other files. If you don't properly import the whole folder tree, PrPro says ... no go.
So ... when uploading onto the computer, or moving the files around to various drives, you ALWAYS need to take the entire folder-tree from the camera and move it intact. Some other softwares manage to sort out MXF/AVCHD files while the top level folder didn't get copied, PrPro probably will choke. Next, you need to navigate to the files in the Media Browser and then select and "Import" those files, then work them from the Project panel.
Oh ... and often times if these are on external drives, PrPro can be picky about seeing/working with them.
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