Quality of an AVI File

This is not a premiere elements issue, but I am using the software to create a project. My problem deals with the quality of the video I took on vacation. I inadvertently place the camera in a low resolution mode. Although the video can be seen using Realplayer or Windows media player, the quality is only accepatble for a very small screen. When I transport the video to my project, the quality is unacceptable. Is there anyway I can improved the quality of the original video?

Thanks for the feedback. I copied the information and went to the main
forum and started a new discussion. I also added a paragraph which tried to
address your interest in the source of the video.
Russ
In a message dated 12/21/2009 5:22:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
Unfortunately, you have posted to the Tips & Tricks sub-forum, which is
basically a repository for articles on how to do things in PrE/PrPro. There
is not much traffic here, so maybe our hard-working MOD, Steve, can move
this for you, out to the main forum, where you will get more input.
In the meantime, tell us more about your AVI source material, and how you
are getting it into PrE. This
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/503092?tstart=0 will give you some background on the AVI wrapper. Where I am going here
is to get the highest possible quality to start with.
Now, how do you hope to deliver this material, maybe on a DVD-Video?
Depending on exactly what you find objectionable in your Video, once we
know that you have the best possible source, there are some things that might
be able to improve it some. If, when we are sure that you have the best,
you could describe the issues for you, we'll be glad to recommend Effects,
and treatments to try. Some will require that you experiment, as there are
not necessarily Presets that will fix all problems for all source files. At
this point, do not expect miracles, and be ready to compromise on the
ultimate quality. Unfortunately, there is no "Easy Button," of "Pretty Filter."
Besides Steve moving your post to the main forum, I'd also suggest that
you post to the Community (like this forum) at http://www.muvipix.com.
There are a lot of very helpful people there, and a few specialize in
restoration of poor source footage. There might be some excellent ideas right off
the bat. Please read the AVI article first, and be prepared with as many
details, as you can offer, so the same questions will not be asked in each
location.
Good luck, and please report the details of your source footage,
Hunt

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