Inability to accept avi files in Version 9.

I run Version 9 of Premiere Elements.  My camera records in avi.  Elements does not import so that I can make one movie from 12 ndividual files.

Tjeerd Belkmeer
Thanks for the additional information. Very helpful.
I believe that you have run into the "MotionJPEG" problem. Your camera shots
MotionJPEG.avi
1280 x 720
640 x 480
320 x 240
640 x 480
Once Hunt sees your post, he will steer you in the direction of any possible utilitity that came with the camera that might supply the codec needed in this instance. If none exists, then the "old fashion" ways which are highly effective include:
a. download and install the MotionJPEG codec (it is not free, but there should be a tryout...if the tryout works and you have a lot of these MotionJPEG.avi, then it might be worth the investment).
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/audio_video/codecs/morgan_m-jpeg_codec.cfm
b. you convert to another format with MPEG Streamclip or other
http://www.squared5.com/
c. switch to another camera recording with another format*.
In matters such as these, it is often the case that the video codec is not missing but is not available for some reason.
Please review and then we can decide what next. We will be watching for your results.
Thanks.
ATR
*spelling correction made after original 7:48 pm posting.

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