Problem in importing MPEG4 video

When I import mpeg4 video using Element 8 I only see the clip as red. I do hear the sound but no video. Any suggestion on how to fix this. Thanks.

Which H.264 CODEC do you have installed? There are three popular ones: Apple's (installed with the later versions of QT Player), Lead's and MainConcept's. Many users report much better results with the Lead, or the MainConcept.
Good luck,
Hunt
PS - Welcome to the forum!

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I use a Miglia Directors Cut box to import analogue video (VHS tapes) into imovie.
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I've always had a problem of a mechanical sounding background noise totally obscuring the sound
That does kinda suggest that the Miglia is not the ideal tool for the job!
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