Difficulty with Trial version of Premiere Elements 7
Before taking the leap to purchase this software and finally say goodbye to MS movie maker (no love lost), I’m trying to edit my first video using the trial of Elements 7.
I’m having the following issues that I’m not sure is an issue with my machine, the install, or me.
After laying photo stills to begin the movie, I can no longer add video to a/v track 1 (it simply doesn’t let the video drop there in the Timeline), I’m forced to use track 3 – audio track 2 had audio over the photos. If I try to drag it to Video 1, it simply puts it up to Video 4 or 5. What would prevent video from being added to an earlier track?
No PIP – when I drop video on top of other video, it tries to do the Videomerge, but I want the PIP option that I thought should be there when dragging video on top of another clip.
Performance is miserable in the viewer. Granted I’m using Sony AVCHD which creates large files, but I find myself watching the video in the Sony viewer before editing it because of how choppy it is. I’ve got a dual core 3ghz machine with 4 gb or RAM, with little else running. ..I know I still have to stop some Vista services, but I was wondering if the poor rendering is common.
I’ve had the software crash several times on me already while manipulating the AVCHD tracks. Has anyone else had this?
Sorry if this has all been covered, my searching didn’t uncover any of these answers, and I wasn’t sure if any of this was because of the trial version I’m using. Speaking of which, if I make the whole video in trial mode, then buy the software, will it simply remove that trial version banner across the middle of the video?
Thanks!!
Brian
Okay, sounds like a simple matter of trying to jump to the HD video editting before my technoloogy is ready . I don't have the blu-ray player/burner yet, but was hoping to edit my movies in the HD format and eventually choose the HD output when I'm ready. I've been making progress on my test movie, but its been frustratingly slow with the crashes and choppy rendering so I don't think I'll continue with the higher def source.
My exact machine settings are: AMD 64x2 dual core 6000+ 3Ghz with 3GB of RAM (I was off by 1gb before). I'm running 32 bit Vista, and am using a Hitachi 456gb scsi hard drive (not sure of the speed unfortunately - never really had to worry about it before this). I have external drives that I use for backups, but not for hot usage.
I'll try the HDV approach - thanks a lot for the suggestions on that and the trial banner. I'm hoping the HDV runs smoother then an ice cold one with the big man and his VP.
Any idea about the problems with the track difficulties and lack of PIP features??
Thanks again!
Brian
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Archiving Aspects of this.....
First let clear the matter of the "archiving" as a life saver.... We do not appear to be on the same wave length.
a. I am talking about File Menu/Project Archiver with its Archive project and Copy project options. This feature is a safety net to save you when you
inadvertently disconnect source media from the project file. With the Archive option (Trimmed Folder result), you get saved to the computer hard drive (safe keeping) a copy of the project file plus copies of the media that were taken to the Timeline. With the Copy option (Copied Folder result), you get copy of the project files plus copies of much more.
b. Instead, you appear to be talking about "archiving" in the context of AutoSaves. AutoSaves are saved snapshots of the project at various phases of the edit. They suffer from the same shortcomings of the original project that has been disconnected from its source media.
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What to do....
If you can, put everything back the way it was. If not.....
Let me emphasis some factors..
You wrote
After moving an entire client folder from an external hard drive to an internal one, the client's video, created in adobe premiere elements 10, will no longer open in adobe premiere elements 10. It appears to be loading the project, and instead of completing, the following error message is displayed: "The project is not compatible with current version of Premiere Elements."
Here you mention specifically "client's video". Later you detail with .mod files converted to .avi. What kind of .avi? If you have converted to AVCHD.avi or H.264.avi, they have been found not to be compatible with Premiere Elements. You should not be able to import them into any new or old project.
From what you described, I am envisioning
"Video" Folder
which contains 2 folders named
"Timestamped Folder" with .avi files
and
"DVD" Folder with the project file (project.prel)
The project file has many files generated automatically in the course of it workflow. Where do you have them going?
(See Premiere Elements 10 Edit Menu/Preferences/Scratch Discs). If you have the Scratch Discs directed
"Same As Project", then we would expect all those files to be going to the DVD Folder in the above scenario.
If we could open the project and get greeted with some "Where is the file.....?" messages, that might give us some hope.
But that is not the case.
Consequently from what you have said, I am suggesting that the path of least resistance is try to recreate the "before".
Please review and consider.
ATR
Add On...Not sure if it will assist in the matter, but the following is the link to Adobe's document related to troubleshooting
damaged projects.
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You need to have an image open in the main window.
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Trying to download a Trial version of Premiere Elements
But when I open the download assistent i get a window saying: "This application cannot be installed because this installer has been mis-configured. Please contact the application author for assistance."
I have disconnected firewalls and cookies as you require.Thank you very much for your help – it worked!
Kind regards
Smylla
Fra: Pat Willener [email protected]
Sendt: 24. februar 2014 10:57
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Re: Trying to download a Trial version of Premiere Elements
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Error message with trial version adobe premier elements
I just downloaded trial version of adobe premier elements 12....
First use, when I try to open on first screen a new file option, the following message appear..." driver uncompatible, please check and update it..."
I never had before message like this on any other software, and after checking, all drivers seems to be updated and OK...
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Please advise
Thanks
JLjltheillier
I am assuming that your Premiere Elements 12 tryout is running on Windows 7 or 8 64 bit computer.
As per SG FAQ, please first verify that your video card driver is up to date according to the web site of the manufacturer of the video card.
But, I would ask you and SG to beware of his directions to the BadDrivers.txt file for Premiere Elements 12 on Windows 7 and 8 64 bit.
Deleting that file has saved many whose video card driver was up to date and the error message persisted. But, he has not updated that FAQ for the Premiere Elements 12 location for that BadDrivers.txt file.
Now about the location...for versions earlier than 12, the location was (demo'd for 11)
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and in the 11 Folder was the BadDrivers.txt file that you deleted.
But for version 12, it seems to be
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Program Data
Adobe
Premiere Elements
and in the Premiere Elements Folder is the BadDrivers.txt file you delete. It is there as a single file among some folders (in my case, all the other versions of Premiere Elements that I have installed on this same Windows 7 64 bit computer)..
Please let us know the outcome.
Thanks.
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How to download trial version of Premiere Elements? [was: hi]
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Video overlay issue after I moved from trial to purchased premiere elements
I was using the trial version of premiere elements and was happy with the product. So I decided to buy it. When I did this and put in the serial number I noticed all my video / title overlays are now black. places in my video where I dont have overlay there isnt a problem.
Why did this happen when I switched from trial to purchased product? How do I fix it?Though I have never read of such problems, let's look at a few possibilities.
You mention "Opacity," and that got me to thinking. Select one of the Clips, that displays as black - click on it. Go to Effects>Edit Effects, to get the Effects Control Panel. Check the Opacity setting (one of the Fixed Effects on every Video Clip). What is that set to?
Test 02 - Dbl-click on one of those offending Clips, to open it in the Source Monitor. Does it play properly there? As that is accessing the physical file on the HDD, and not the editable version on the Timeline, that might tell us something about the file.
Also, what are the specs. of the files, that are not displaying? The reason that I ask is that there are/were a few limitations of the trial (think that the message might still be a sticky at the top of the main forum - not the discussions page - and that it alternates to one about Macs. Wait for it to display, and click on "See Details," to see if maybe there is something there. There are modules in PrE, that require "activation," when one goes to the full-paid version. This activation is usually done transparently, and the user is seldom aware that it has taken place. For it to take place, that computer WILL need to be connected to the Internet.
In your Timeline, do you have red lines over your problem Clips? If so, hit Enter/Return to Render the Timeline for best quality playback. Does that help?
Last, I would check my video driver, and update to the latest one available. My thinking here is that though a video display issue should be rather global for the display/playback in PrE, perhaps it's having problems, where you have two Video Tracks (that does require a bit more power, than just a single Video Track), and perhaps an OS update has rendered that video driver obsolete. That does usually affect the full display of the GUI and also all playback, but again, what you describe is not normal, so if we eliminate all possibilities, we might be able to zero in on the issue.
As you can see, I am just thinking aloud here, as I do not recall this issue ever being posted before. Also, just because something should happen (like PrE easily going from trial to full-paid, with just the S/N), does not mean that it will always happen, as it should.
Good luck, and wish that I had more for you.
Hunt -
I bought the Mac version of Premiere Elements, can I get the Windows version for free or cheap with my serial number? I'm about to migrate back to PC soon and I'd love to not have to buy the program again since I just bought it. Under my order history though it only shows it for Mac so I wanted to make sure.
ihavea4
The boxed packaging is not sold by Adobe direct. If you want to explore that type of purchase which offers the perk of a Windows and a Mac installation disc, you need to purchase from an authorized reseller who is not going to offer you "upgraded pricing". The seller would be its own entity with its own pricing and own return/refund policy. Sometimes the authorized reseller price may be less than the Adobe"upgraded pricing".
Did you purchase your Premiere Elements 13 Mac from Adobe direct and are within 30 days of purchase? If so, you can contact Adobe Chat Orders to ask for return/refund. And, then you can explore the authorized resellers for pricing and availability of the box packaging. Maybe check out the pricing all around before making any final decisions.
Please review and consider.
Thank you.
ATR -
Im trying to download a trial version of premiere pro cc with the google chrome browser. It i click download trial and it says that it's downloading, however nothing is showing up in my downloads folder. why is that where is it going?
on the adobe site, it says "premiere pro is downloading now..." in big bold letters at the top, but it doesn't seem to ever finish.
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E-mailed File "The project is not compatible with the current version of Premiere Elements"
I have Version 12 on a PC.
My friend has Version 12 on a MAC.
E-mailed him a file.
He could not open, and a message box popped up: "The project is not compatible with the current version of Premiere Elements".
Could someone kindly asssit, this does not make sense as to why it is not opening, since both computers are using the same version.
Thank you,
Ben
[email protected]Ben
As said, you cannot open a Premiere Elements 12 Windows project file (named project.prel) in Premiere Elements 12 Mac. And vice versa.
Details
Given that your source is imported into a Premiere Elements 12 Windows project and placed on its Timeline for edit. That Timeline content cannot get out of the program without export. Export choices are found in the Publish+Share section of the program.
In your case, you want to take the Timeline content of Premiere Elements 12 Windows and export it to a format with which Premiere Elements 12 Mac supports (look at .mov or .mp4). In this regard, in Premiere Elements 12 Windows look at Publish+Share/Computer/AVCHD and one of its .mp4 presets or Publish+Share/Computer/QuickTime and one of its .mov presets (suggested H.264 video codec).
Those exports will be saved to the computer hard drive of the Windows computer. Then email the .mov or .mp4 file (beforehand, check the
email carrier's specification for that). Depending on the circumstances, you could transfer the file to a USB Flash Drive for the sharing.
Remember, sharing the .mov and .mp4 involves "whole" video. Depending on the edits, the video may need to be cut by the receipent. You are not dealing with the project file. The story would be different if this sharing and editing is done from Premiere Elements Windows to Premiere Elements Windows. And, if that were the case, then you would have to assure that the source media of the project traveled with the project file. (See Project Archiver feature of the program.)
That is a rough sketch of the situation. I can fine tune the details further if necessary.
Please review and consider.
Thanks.
ATR -
Why do video clips in purchased v12 still show "created with trial version"
I'm new to Premiere so bear with me. I trialled elements v12, liked it and purchased a download. When I import clips they still show "created with trial version". I removed all traces I could find of the trial version before installing the new one so I'm baffled.
Can someone please enlighten me?
Thanksrogdav
Please check out the following two blog posts to see if any of the solutions will work for you in the likelihood that we are dealing with an activation issue.
ATR Premiere Elements Troubleshooting: PE12: Premiere Elements 12 Editor Will Not Open
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If all else fails and while Premiere Elements is still the current version, it is a good idea to involve Adobe in this via its Adobe Chat. For that, click on following link.
Contact Customer Care
Premiere Elements
Adobe ID, Signing In
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Chat Panel
I have set the above link for Chat Panel. If the set does not hold, then you will need to navigate to Chat Panel using the above titles as guides.
As of a few moments ago, the Chat Panel was shown as available.
Please review and let us know the outcome.
Thanks for the follow ups.
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Question on Trial version of Premier Elements 12
This is my first effort at creating a video with this new program. I have several questions but, we'll do one at a time. First ... When I create a transition a "banner" shows up on the screen saying "created by premier 12 trial version. Is that going to be there on the "finished product ? It's very annoying and, blocks everything. Second .... When I looked thru the photos I ADDED some captions to the bottom of the photos. However, the TEXT doesn't show up when creating a movie. What am I doing wrong ?
Prof. I am trying multiple things her so, bear with me.
lets go back to a discussion we had yesterday about text on pictures.
I believe I have to be in "expert mode to do all of the things you asked me to try...
I went into expert and, was then able to access these items. I'm working on trying
all the things you suggested.
However, what about doing all this text stuff in a a naration instead. Would that be easier ?
Bill Hunt had given me a way to do that earlier but, I was a bit overwhelmed and lost that text.
Maybe, that might be a more "personable" way to do this ????
Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:01:31 -0800
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Question on Trial version of Premier Elements 12
Re: Question on Trial version of Premier Elements 12
created by A.T. Romano in Premiere Elements - View the full discussion
Saunts
As they say, this is just a test
1. Open Premiere Elements 12 to the Expert workspace.
2. Import a photo from the hard drive into the program via the program's Add Media/Files and Folders/Project Assets. And, from Project Assets, drag your photo to the beginning of Video Track 1.
3.With your Timeline Indicator (Blue head on Red Stem) at the beginning of the Timeline, go to Text/New Text/Default Text and click on Default Text to open the Titler which will have four sections (Text, Styles, Animation, and Shapes). Click on the Text section tab. Notice that, when the Titler opened, the program automatically placed the title on the Timeline at the position of the Timeline Indicator.
a. There are a variety of ways to start typing, replacing the default "Add Text" with what you want. What I usually do is to go to the right edge of the Add Text default with the mouse cursor and left click/drag from right to left across Add Text to put a gray cast over it and then type with the horizontal type tool. When I am ready to move the text around, then I select the Selection Tool in the trio of tools (horizontal text tool, vertical text tool, selection tool) in the Text Section and use it to select the text. When you make the text selection, you should see a bounding box around the text for you to use for resizing and such.
b. Important add ons...after the Titler closes, to open the title again for more editing, double click the title on the Timeline...when you want to close the Titler, look to the top right of that Adjustments Panel. You should see two tiny gray arrows point right. Click those arrows to close the Titler.
Here is some reading material for your to review after you have done some mini test runs with the above.
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/premiereelements/using/WS020935FC-7A12-48f 2-8884-F8DC2D7E6985.html#WSAD71E62C-F126-4d17-90AC-7190E8A86CA7
http://www.atr935.blogspot.com/2013/07/pe-titler-part-1-text-animation s.html
http://www.atr935.blogspot.com/2013/07/pe-titler-part-2-styles.html
http://www.atr935.blogspot.com/2013/08/pe11-titler-shapes-for-highligh ting.html
The last three may be more than you want now since your focus is on captions, but maybe hold on to them for another time when you want to get deeper into the Premiere Elements Titler opportunities.
Please review and let me know if I went too far beyond what you sought. I will back up if necessary.
Also, please take a look at "captions as text" in Elements Organizer Slideshow Editor preferences.
Thanks.
ATR
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Where is the 64 bit version of Premiere Elements?
I bought a teachers version of Premiere elements and Photoshop elements. I tried to download it to my 64 bit computer. At no time during the download did there appear to be a choice of a 32 or 64 bit version. Something downloaded but it won't install (?) because my computer is the wrong bit size? Now when I go back to the serial number page, it says I have an invalid number. I am not an IT person and I need someone to walk me through this.
if you follow all 7 steps you can directly download a trial here: Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 Direct Download Links, Premiere too | ProDesignTools
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if you have a problem starting the download, you didn't follow all 7 steps, or your browser does not accept cookies.
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