Transfer markers/comments to PP?

I have an m2t file already captured.   I want to use Ol CS5 to add markers/comments
that will import into PP CS5.   I've scanned the help, and watched one video tutorial
on Adobe TV but still can't get it to work.  I've added the markers with comments at
spots in the clip using Ol and saved the Ol project.  When I try and import the Ol project
into PP I get "un-supported file type".
Help?   Alternatives?

Please elaborate on what you mean by "log" and "capture." Those two terms get tossed around a lot in video, and it seems like everybody has a slightly different thing in mind.
Is the content on tape you want to get it onto the computer?
You said previously "there are no files in the OL project folder under "Clips." Did you record in OL? If so, when you load the project through which you recorded, do the clips show in the Project panel, and can they be played?

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    Whenever you post provide your 4 digit Oracle version (SELECT * FROM V$VERSION).
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    PL/SQL Release 11.2.0.3.0 - Production
    "CORE     11.2.0.3.0     Production"
    TNS for IBM/AIX RISC System/6000: Version 11.2.0.3.0 - Production
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    | 0 | INSERT STATEMENT | | | | 5 (100)| | | |
    | 1 | LOAD TABLE CONVENTIONAL | | | | | | | |
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    | 3 | PARTITION HASH ALL | | 1 | 494 | 5 (0)| 00:00:01 | 1 | 128 |
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    | 5 | INDEX RANGE SCAN | IN_XFACE_ADDL_DETAILS_TXNLOG_3 | 1 | | 3 (0)| 00:00:01 | 1 | 128 |
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    I understand and appreciate your points, but since it is huge application and is built over a period of time. I am afraid if i will be allowed to do change on datatypes. there are lot of queries over this table.
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    Please reconsider your use of CHAR datatypes like this. I can't imagine what justification you have for using them.
    Ans :
    I understand your points, but since it is huge application is built over a period of time. I am afraid if i will be allowed to do change on datatypes.
    I have to manage in current situation. Not expecting query to respond in millisecs but not even 40secs which is happening currently.
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