Premiere elements loss of quality complete beginner sorry!

Right, so I edited my video initially in windows movie maker.....quality on export was good with a sharp picture etc. I then imported this video into elements (converting it first into an mpeg) as my elements was having problems with wmv file import showing only half the video. In the view window when editing the video is reduced quality but I thought this would correct itself with rendering.... It didn't. I e tried all sorts of different settings, maximized the quality of export, selected hd settings for export and still the quality when exported is really rubbish and no longer sharp and clear.....any ideas anyone? Thanks! X

kippolata
John T. Smith has suggested that you consider the purchase of Premiere Elements 11.
I would also offer some considerations on that subject....
1. There has been a major change in the inferface of Premiere Elements 11 as compared to earlier versions of the program. So before any purchase, consider (while it is still available) the free 30 day tryout of Premiere Elements 11 from Adobe to determine if it is compatible with your video editing/exporting needs and computer environment.
a. When the next version of Premiere Elements is released, the prior version is no longer available as a tryout.
2. No doubt, if you are going to get a best purchase price for version 11, it is about now since, if history repeats itself, there should be a new version released sometime come September/October 2013. I have no insider information on that, just history of prior new versions that have been popping up on a yearly basis around September of a given year.
But definitely check you computer purchase agreement to see if your software installation disc rights are defined in the pre-installed program situations.
Thanks.
ATR

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I have installed, un-installed, re-started my computer, installed into both regular program files and program files x86, shut down computer, turned off firewall, deleted temp files, and a few other things.
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Hey Group.
I am trying to edit some Sony 1920X1080 30i AVCHD footage and have had some quality problems while exporting FCP footage with QT exports (all footage logged and transferred into FCE with the proper setting that match the footage, etc as chronicled in other entries I have already discussed in other entries within this forum). My final footage was always coming out jittery and motion was never smooth and the "HD video" it produced looked amateurish and very computer generated looking. As a last ditch experiment, I decided to give a trial to Adobe Premiere Elements 9, which edits native AVCHD footage. When I exported a trial test, I was amazed to see this program exported the footage with a look that was exactly the same as the source HD footage from the camera, when played back on my WD HDTV Plus. My question is: what am I doing wrong in FCP? Is it because Premiere edits the footage natively rather than the conversion codecs FCP uses? Just seeing if anyone has any clues to this strange phenomenon. I certainly know for sure I like the workflow in FCP way better than in Adobe....Any ideas would be great. Thanks
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Okay, so here's my settings for my project...
To begin with, my output is to a WD HDTV Plus which needs a H.264 1920X1080i30 file.
The source footage is SONY AVCHD 1080i60.
My Import Prefs:
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AC-3 Audio: Plain Stereo
RT:
Both Dynamic Playbacks
Unlimited RT
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Compression: H.264
Frames:
Current
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Compressor Quality: Best
Data Rate: Automatic
When it gets played back, still elements look "HD" but moving objects are jittered....HELP!
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Marshall

PE 3 Sorry, a serious error has occurred that requires Premiere Elements to be shut down. We will at

I'm a newby to the Forum
This issue has obviously surfaced before but I cant see a real solution in all Ive read.
Ive been editing and producing home movies with pe3 happily for 3 years no problem
Dual core processor 3 gig ddr ram windows XP SP3 fully updated
Used MSconfig to shut all unnecessary services, 100Gig space on HDD recently defragged
Cant open new or old projects , PE3 goes in a cycle of 3 error messages
1. Sorry a serious error etc...........
2 It appears Adobe Prem El closed unexpectedly. Do you want to open...........etc
3. The projected file that is being opened is a recovery. We will try ........etc.
PE 3 has been re-installed multiple times, Registry cleaner has been run. The new update was also installed.
It still keeps happening even thought it worked perfectly for 3 years before.
I'm open to all suggestions, thank you.

You seem like you're pretty meticulous about keeping your system up to date, clean and defragged, which is always my first recommendation when someone says the program used to work but suddenly stopped.
I don't know which programs you're using to maintain your program, but here's what I recommend in my books.
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/390602?tstart=30
Also go to Premiere Elements Edit/Preferences/Media Cache and clear the Media Cache.
You don't say if you're also keeping Quicktime up to date, but that too is important.
Strangely, there seem to be a lot of posts recently from people complaining about error messages, so it could be a faulty Windows update.
Meantime, try launching the program while holding down the left side Ctrl, Alt and Shift keys to clear any corrupt preferences. You can also go to C\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\OWNER\APPLICATION DATA\ADOBE and rename the Premiere Elements folder, which will force Premiere Elements to recreate it next time you start the launch the program.
If that doesn't work, you might want to try uninstalling the program and then deleting the C\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\PREMIERE ELEMENTS 3.0 folder completely before you reinstall. (And, of course, also install Adobe's 3.02 patch.)
Beyond that, I'm not sure. But, once you're done with all of this, who knows. Microsoft might issue the patch that fixes whatever they did wrong!

Flash in Premiere Elements Image Quality issue

Hello,
I've decided now that I am going to create animated films in Flash and then edit them in Premiere Elements. the problem is, is that when I export it from Flash to Premiere Elements the Image quality is detiereoreted (i.e fuzzy, blurry, out of focus, general ugly to look at). I first realised that I couldnt use an swf file in Premiere and isntead I should use an AVI. So I did. Problem is I'm still having the same problem. the Image quality is still terrible and doesn't equal up to the origonal image quality. And then tried Uncompressing it and all that did is make the video clip jump over about 80 frames and still the image quality is terrible. Is their one little thing that I'm doing wrong or Am I altogether not getting this right.
Programs I'm using:
Macromedia Flash MX 2004
Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0
Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0 (currently not working)

The MS DV CODEC should be installed on your system already. Whether Flash can Export to it could still be an issue. I'll have to check my version of Flash (think that it's Studio 8, but I've had it around from version 2) to see what all of the options are.
I've been handed many Flash animations that were Exported as .MOV with the Animation CODEC, and these have edited fine.
Other than the huge file sizes, AVI [Uncompressed] should work fine too. You might have resource issues, but that would depend on your system, more than on your NLE. I've used these with no issues many times.
Another likely candidate would be the free Lagarith Lossless CODEC. I use it for intermediate transfer and it edits fine in PrPro. I would assume that it would be the same in PrE, but cannot verify this.
On Monday, I'll be on my workstation with Flash and will tell you the exact version, plus the Export options available.
Good luck,
Hunt

Working with converted .mov files in Premiere Elements 2

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Hi again Steve. I'm so embarrassed. After my initial reply to your message I went to the Adobe site to see if they even made Premiere for Mac and learned they don't. I also read a review in Wired that says Premiere 6 is just as good if not better than iMovie which they say has actually been downgraded. I'm using Premiere 2, so I thought I might consider upgrading. Then I watched "Steve's Story" and realized it was you. (Your daughter is a cutie! Adobe must love you.) So my question is this: Would my problem be solved by simply upgrading to Premiere 4? If I do that, would it be compatible with regard to catalog integration with Photoshop Elements 4 or would I have to upgrade to Elements 6? If I upgraded the whole package would my current Photoshop Elements 4 catalog transfer with all tags intact? This is vital for me to know because I rely on them heavily. I realize that I would be skipping a version in the upgrade. Is that possible? Does that matter? Please read my reply to Bill because it explains why I want to use those particular .mov files. Another question for you. I use your excellent book a lot. If I upgrade will it become useless? Finally, since you're the expert, let me tell you what I'm really aiming for and get your advice. I need to start composing my own musical soundtracks to my videos. I want to do it as I'm viewing the timeline. Therefore, I know I need to invest in a midi-capable keyboard or controller and software. The problem is that there are few controllers compatible with Windows XP Media Center Edition. I am told I would need to disable the XP Media Center registry keys for anything to work which wouldn't matter because I don't use Media Center features anyway (like TV hookup, media player, etc.). But messing with the registry sounds a little complex and dangerous to me. There's got to be an easier way. Do you have any advice or recommendations? Can you point me to any helpful resources? Now you see why I want a Mac? Everyone says all this kind of stuff would be so much easier with a Mac. Problem is I have a limited budget and would like to make the most with what I have. I hope I haven't overtaxed you with my questions. Thanks for your patience! Judy

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I created a short movie, less than 2 minutes, then tried to render it. After a few minutes an error message appeared, "problem encountered", and shortly after PE 13 crashed. It appears that I lost the entire project -- a lot of work!
I'm new to Premiere Elements so perhaps there is still a project file somewhere on my computer?
I was quite happy with the software until this happened but now I'm afraid to continue until I can be sure my work won't be lost.
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OSX 10.9.4
2.9 ghz i7
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Saskwatch
I just took my first look at Elements Organizer 13 Create/Slideshow that comes with my Premiere Elements 13 Windows.
Shocking. This is going to be a whole study in itself. Apparently, the good old slideshow is gone and now there is the
opportunity to a create slideshow with a choice of 5 given themes
Classic Dark
Array
The Minimalist
Memories
Album
Apparently those are the themes to which your message is referring.
The only way that I know of to reinstall the Elements Organizer 13 is to reinstall all of Premiere Elements 13. I have to do my
homework on Elements Organizer 13 Mac. The Mac users never had a slideshow feature there before.
Elements Organizer Help | What's new in Elements Organizer 13
Sounds like now Windows and Mac have that same feature.
Make sure Premiere Elements 13 is uninstalled completely the usual Mac way.
Run the free ccleaner Mac to get rid of leftovers
CCleaner - Download.
Reinstall the program with antivirus and firewall(s) disabled.
The interesting part is now you can get 720p and 1080p AVCHD.mp4 slideshows (in one of the themes) from the Elements Organizer 13 Create/Slideshow. Interesting.
We will be watching for further developments.
ATR

Adobe Premiere Elements pre-release

Adobe Premiere Elements 9 is a complete movie editor software solution. Organize , create, enhance, and share home movies.
With Adobe Premiere Elements 9, you can create entertaining movies with less effort, make your movies look professional with amazing effects, share virtually anywhere fast, and automatically organize and protect your video clips and photos. Easily fix audio problems, and enjoy optimized HD and SD editing. Treat family and friends to a convenient, interactive web DVD viewing experience. And quickly share videos and photos on Facebook.
Premiere Elements team is looking to add some dedicated pre-release users who can help us in testing/evaluating the software before it is released in the market. As a pre-release user you can:
1.       Use new features in PRE.
2.       Suggest improvements in existing features.
3.       Suggest new features.
4.       Criticize the product.
We are looking for following type of users:
1. People who do not have any experience with any video editing software but who want to edit videos.
2. People who are already editing videos using any video editing application.
If you are interested in joining our pre-release program send a private message to me with the following details:
1.       How much experience do you have in video editing:
2.       How much experience do you have in video editing with Premiere Elements:
3.      Video camera(s) you have:
4.       Your Machine Type: Windows / Macintosh
5.       How many hours per week can you spend in using Premiere Elements and provide feedback.
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> send a private message to me
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Best export settings for SVHS video from Premiere Elements 12

Hi
when I view my SVHS video on screen via premiere elements 12 the quality looks very good. However, when I edit the video and save, the quality is quite poor.
I need to know what is the best settings to save my video. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thank you Tom

TD
I have some questions to ask and some suggestions to make for your consideration after you have concluded your discussions with SG.
1. Am I assuming correctly that you used a firewire connection for your ADVC-55 capture? And, if so, what did you capture into - Premiere Elements 12 Capture Windows to give you DV AVI Type 2? In the gspot readout (to the left of the dialog), what does it say about the Container.
2. Assuming that you have DV AVI Type 2 (4:3) files saved to your computer hard drive, have you tried
For DVD-VIDEO PAL Standard Format on DVD disc
a. Open Premiere Elements 12 new project to Expert workspace, File Menu/New/Project and Change Settings....Change project preset to PAL DV Standard....before leaving that area, making sure you have a check mark next to "Force Selected Project Setting on This Project".
b. Then back in the Premiere Elements 12 workspace, Add Media/Files and Folders/Project Assets from where you drag you DV AVI to the Timeline.
c. After edits and maybe menu application,
Publish+Share/Disc/DVD burn to disc
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Preset = PAL Dolby DVD
Before hitting Burn in the burn dialog, note what the readings are in the burn dialog for Space Required and Bitrate. If the Bitrate is 8.00 Mbps at that point, that is good. More on that later.
For Export To File (AVCHD.mp4)
If you want to export, your Timeline to a file saved to the computer hard drive, please consider
Publish+Share
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MP4 - PAL DV Standard
If your details are other than that which I assumed, please let us know.
We will be watching for further discussions and results.
Thank you.
ATR

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I found the new serial numbers one to each. I do not know how to get to where to enter one, unless I uninstall then re-install and then put in the new serial number as I set it up. That, I really don't want to do. I was at the page last night, to enter my redemption code then it showed the serial numbers. For each each one.

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Hello everybody
I have a new laptop and when I want to add a .mov movie to Adobe premiere elements, this error occures. Im trying to solve this problem now for days but I dont know how to continue. Im working with Windows XP, Version 2002, T2250, 0.99 RAM and an old Premiere elements 2004 version.
On my old computer I was able to add this same .mov movies, but not on the new one.
I also tried to convert this .mov movies, but the quality was to bad...
Does anybody know this problem? Im appreciating every little advice and help.
Thanks a lot
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Sabine
Sorry for all the delays getting your thread moving forward. I suspect that it got lost in the daily thread traffic and Adobe's major updating of the forums.
Do your issues still exist. If they are the same as when you posted on May 8th, then
1. When you used HandBrake for the converslion of your .mov file, did you leave the Container = Mp4. And under Video Tab, did you set the Videc Codec = H.264 (x264)? All you needed to do at that point was dot the Constant for the frame rate and designate a frame rate and select the Start button and wait for the Queue Finished message in the progress bar at the bottom left of the HandBrake workspace.
2. What model iPhone is the video coming from? Your iPhone is probably giving you HD video (probably 1080p). So increasing the computer's installed RAM from 2.00 to 4 GB would be expected to help the overall workflow. Only if you have a 64 bit computer operating system, 8 GB installed would be even better. The 4 GB installed RAM is the maximum supported by a 32 bit computer operating system.
3. Specially for
The movie is stopping and jumping.
When you are playing back the Timeline content, are you looking at the "rendered Timeline"? Is there an red line over the content during that playback? If so, press the Enter key and wait for the render process to complete. This rendering process gives you the best possible preview of what you are seeing. The red line could be due to your editing the content, or it could be due to an incorrect selection of project settings. If you supply information about your video properties, we can suggest the best possible project settings. I do not recall seeing that you mentioned what version of Premiere Elements that you are using 1, 2, 3, 4 or other?
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ATR

Publish+Share signifcantly reduces video quality in Premiere Elements 13

As the title states, whenever I publish and share a video in Premiere Elements 13, the video quality is drastically reduced to an almost unwatchable level compared to the original video This is even the case before any effects are added to the video. If I add the media to the timeline and then directly publish+share before any changes are done, the video quality is still ruined. When I click play full screen in elements, the quality and resolution is exactly where I want it, but once again, when I share the video, it's essentially destroyed.
When I play the newly created video there is giant black space above, below and to the sides of the video (where there is none in the original) and movement in the movie causes the video to grain with black lines.
I have been playing around with settings and researching online for a long time now but I can't seem to find the solution. What I have been doing is going publish+share, ---> Computer, ---> AVI. Then in advanced settings the video codec is selected to DV NTSC, and the basic video settings which are locked in (which I can't change) are set to quality 100, width 720, height 480. The Aspect is D1/DV NTSC (0.9091). I have selected render at maximum depth. I have also tried saving it as MPEG and other video types but the result is the same.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I understand that I am new and have lots to learn, but it seams so strange to me that the simple process of putting a video in Elements would essentially destroy it. Thanks again.

HSTompson
It was not until Mary Lou Frost posted in your thread today that I realized that I did not see and reply to your questions in post 4 of your thread (dated December 15, 2014). Sorry about that.
If you want to match up the properties of the export file with the properties of the Timeline source media, often you need to direct your attention to
a. Publish+Share/Computer/......and trying to match up the video (especially) and audio compressions of the import with those of the export choice.
b. A frequent cause of a difference between import file size and export file size is the bitrate used by these files. The higher the bitrate, the greater the quality, but
the larger is the file size. So, trying to match import file and export file bitrates is also on the agenda. See the preset's Advanced Button/Video Tab and the settings
there for bitrate. The units for bitrate will be either kbps kilobits per second (also seen as Kbps) or Mbps megabits per second. We can go into that further if necessary.
Premiere Elements allows for the setting of one project preset which should match the properties of the source files. If you have "mixed source files", setting up the
project can become a challenge. The rule of thumb that I typically use involves setting priorities...
1. If videos and stills, I will set for the properties of the video and then size (or let the project size) the still to the frame size of the video
2. If just stills, I try for 1920 x 1080 stills and import them using a DLSR 1080p project preset...that seems to give sharper end product results when doing burn to disc.
Please review and consider and let me know if I have targeted your questions. Any questions please do not hesitate to ask. I try to respond daily to questions, so, if you do not see a timely, response, please send me an Adobe Forum private message asking me "What happened to you?".
Best wishes.
ATR

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This is a guide for Premiere Elements 11 that can be adapted to other versions.
Professional video must be at very high bitrates (50-100 Mbps) to minimize quality loss
from compression across multiple generations, with chroma subsampling of at least 4:2:2.
(Many broadcasters will reject video below 50 Mbps.)
The best Computer preset options available in Premiere Elements 11 for professional output:
AVI: Advanced: Video Codec: Uncompressed UYVY 422 8bit
QuickTime: Advanced: Video Codec: Uncompressed YUV 10 bit 4:2:2
QuickTime: Advanced: Video Codec: Uncompressed YUV 8 bit 4:2:2
Best possible quality, but gigantic file size, may well be impractical.
MPEG: HDTV 1080p High Quality
Use Advanced to set the Video: Profile to 4:2:2; check Render at Maximum Depth; and set Target Bitrate (Mbps) to 50-100. VLC Media Player can be used to play the output file. In general, this is the most practical standard option.
AVCHD: MP4 - H264 1920x1080p
Unfortunately, only chroma subsampling of 4:2:0 is supported.
A good alternative to these standard options is to install and use the free Avid DNxHD codec, which is widely accepted professionally. Download and install it from here, and then reboot your computer. To use it in Premiere Elements, select Publish+Share: Computer: QuickTime: Advanced.
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Set Video Codec to Avid DNxHD Codec.
Click Codec Settings, and set desired Resolution (e.g., 1080p/29.97 DNxHD 36 8-bit).
Set Width and Height to 1920 and 1080 respectively.
Set Frame Rate as desired.
Field Type should normally be set to Progressive.
Set Aspect to Square Pixels (1.0).
Check Render at Maximum Depth.
In the Audio tab:
Set Audio Codec to Apple Lossless.
Click OK, and Save your new preset with a meaningful name.
QuickTime can be used to play the output file.
Hope that helps!

While consumers are indeed the intended audience of PE, it's nonetheless usable for professional output when you don't need the full capabilities and complexity of PP. I use both, and while I do sometimes need PP, I often find PE suited to the job at hand,
PE does support MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL. (I just tested it in PE11 to be sure.)
AVCHD, while originally introduced as a format for consumer use, is now widely accepted as a professional format -- Panasonic and Sony both make professional AVCHD camcorders.
Regardless, I prepared this guide especially for those who don't use PP -- even with the easier pricing of CC, PP can be too steep a learning curve for an occasional professional job when PE can get it done.

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So I've had premiere elements 9 for a while and it always worked just fine, but one day right in the middle of working on a project i get this error message:
sorry, a serious error has occured that requires adobe premiere elements to shut down.
Why did this come up? I know I've plenty of free space and everything! Please if you know how to fix it then help!
Some other info:
My computer runs on windows 7
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Please if you know what to do please help!

Yes Bill,
I too have been very errant in turning off the CA Vet Security system , it too causes problems .
Regards,
Bob

Sorry, a serious error has occurred...(Premiere Elements 7)

I am having a problem with Premiere Elements 7. It was installed in January of this year and worked fine then. I didn't do any video editing for a few months and came back to it recently. Now I am having a problem opening old Version 7 projects and creating new projects. The program stalls with the error "Sorry, a serious error has occurred that requires....". I have been reading forum discussions about this error and have tried the suggested fixes but nothing so far has resolved the problem. I have checked for upgrades on all drivers and upgraded those that needed it. Quicktime is uptodate. My Device Manager shows no driver problems. I have run Disk Cleanup and removed all files that it found. I have recreated Preferences, Styles and the Plug-In Cache. I have done a Repair & Reinstall of PE7.
I am running Windows 7 64 bit. I have an Intel quad core processor with 8 GB of ram with NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX. My OS drive has 126 GB of free space. My video drive has 325 GB free space. My drives are defragmented weekly and show no fragmentation. My system checks for Windows Updates daily and installs them automatically.
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In response to Bill Hunt, I am posting screen captures of processes running on my computer.
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Premiere elements loss of quality complete beginner sorry!

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