PPro CS4 - Import MPEG4

Beginner on PPro CS4
When importing MPEG4 to PPro CS4, Source Panel is perfect but resolution gets terrible on the Program Panel ...
Anyone knows what to do ? When opening "New Project" ?
Gerard from France

Gerard,
While it could be system related (would need the full system specs there), after you check that you have the latest video drivers, Rt-click on your Program Monitor. Choose Quality = Highest and Magnification = 100%. Does that help the preview playback?
Good luck, and if not, please give full system specs,
Hunt

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