Project settings - few file formats are involved

Question

Hi,
I would like to create a project that combines few file formats:
- AVCHD (.m2ts) files taken by Panasonic HDC-TM700 at 1920x1080i and downloaded from the camera by Panasonic's HD writer AE 2.1
- MP4 files taken by GOPRO Hero HD at 1920x720
- Stills
Videos are PAL.  I'm using PE9
What settings should I use for this project?
What settings should I use for an export file to be played on a computer?
Thanks

Answer 1

As I've written about pretty extensively on Premiere Elements support site Muvipix.com, you definitely should NOT combine a number of video formats in the same project. It only leads to trouble.
You should be able to set up a project for that AVCHD 1920x1080 video. And you can load the photos in there is they're sized to no larger than 2000x1500 pixels and you've gone to Edit/Preferences and unchecked the option to Scale to Frame Size.
But if you try to add that GoPro footage to the project, it could lead to problems.
It's worth a try, of course. But it's a very different format. And, if you start having problems with your project, it will likely be the culprit.
Ideally, when your project settings match your footage, there will be NO red lines above the clips on your timeline until you add effects to them. That's a good test to see if you've chosen the right AVCHD project settings.
But, once you do see red lines above your clips (and you will always see red lines above photos!) be sure to render yoru timeline by pressing the Enter key. The red lines will turn green. As long as you keep green lines above your clips, the program should perform well.