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How do I install the DNxHD and Cineform codecs? (Missing from AME 6 )

Jun 8, 2012 10:22 AM

Tags: #media #cs6 #codec #transcode #adobe_media_encoder #cineform #encoder/export #codec_not_installed #premiere_pro_cs6 #dnx_hd_185

 

I have downloaded the free versions of both of these codecs in the hopes of being able to transcode to each as an intermediate codec for my AVCHD files. The problem is that neither shows up in either my Premiere Pro CS6 or Adobe Media Encoder Import/Export options? What gives? Did I miss something here? How do I get the option to transcode or encode to DnxHD or Cineform on a PC version of CS6?

6996 Views   18 Replies   Latest reply: Profitic, May 16, 2013 11:32 AM
 
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  • Jeff Bellune
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    1. Jeff Bellune,
    Jun 8, 2012 10:33 AM   in reply to saskamodiejones
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    Does this help?

     

    ChooseDNxHD.png

     
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  • Larry Sullivan
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    2. Larry Sullivan,
    Jun 8, 2012 3:02 PM   in reply to Jeff Bellune
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    CS6 doesn't install Quicktime  by default on Windows, you'll need to install it separately for it show up as an export format.

     
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  • tellmickey
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    3. tellmickey,
    Jun 11, 2012 8:30 AM   in reply to Larry Sullivan
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    Have a similar problem. My pc cant even read the file. Can someone point me to which codec I could use. I have installed Quicktime pro on my PC, but I still cant read the file, and  dont have the option to export to DNxHD. Im on CS6.

     
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  • Jeff Bellune
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    4. Jeff Bellune,
    Jun 11, 2012 9:00 AM   in reply to tellmickey
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    Welcome to the forum.

     

    You have to install the Avid codecs separately.  Go here:

     

    Avid Codecs 2.3.7 Download

     

    Jeff

     
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  • MJFeliciano
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    5. MJFeliciano,
    Apr 13, 2013 4:25 PM   in reply to saskamodiejones
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    I am having the same problem on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). I verified and the codecs are isntalled in the quicktime folder. I also rebooted the computer after installing the codecs. I want to use Adobe Media Encoder to transcode avchd files to Avid DNXHD.  I have transcoded to ProRes sucessfuly but don't see the option for Avid DNXHD.. Is this possible on the Mac or do I have to wait for the next version of Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder?.

     
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  • MJFeliciano
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    6. MJFeliciano,
    Apr 13, 2013 6:17 PM   in reply to MJFeliciano
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    Never mind... I checked again and noticed I have the same Avid codecs I had before on CS5.5... No presets, just the codecs to create a custom preset. I guess I have to wait for the new version they showed at NAB to get a list of Avid presets like we do now with Apple ProRes.

     
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  • Xoxidine
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    7. Xoxidine,
    May 7, 2013 1:12 PM   in reply to MJFeliciano
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    I'm having this exact same issue. I've installed 2.3.7 and the new 2.3.8. Selecting "Quicktime", no DNxHD presets show up in Media Encoder.

     

    media encoder no dnxhd.jpg

     
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  • Profitic
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    8. Profitic,
    May 7, 2013 1:41 PM   in reply to Xoxidine
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    Look under the Video Codec setting further down (where you currently have H.264 selected). The codec names start with "AVID".

     
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  • Xoxidine
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    9. Xoxidine,
    May 7, 2013 1:44 PM   in reply to Profitic
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    It's not there either.

     

    codec.jpg

     
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  • Profitic
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    10. Profitic,
    May 7, 2013 1:51 PM   in reply to Xoxidine
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    After downloading the codec pack, did you run the executable installation program? After running the program, did you restart the computer?

     
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  • Xoxidine
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    11. Xoxidine,
    May 7, 2013 1:56 PM   in reply to Profitic
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    Yes and yes.

    control panel.jpg

     

    I tried to see if maybe the codec showed up in MPET StreamClip, but I don't see it there either.

    streamclip.jpg

     
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  • Xoxidine
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    May 7, 2013 2:09 PM   in reply to Xoxidine
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    Well, I uninstalled the codecs, reinstalled, restarted, and now they show up under Video Codec. :face palm: So... there you go.

     
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  • TennisGate-LTD
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    13. TennisGate-LTD,
    May 15, 2013 1:44 AM   in reply to Larry Sullivan
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    Hi

    i have installed the avid dnxhd codec separately (official avid site - AvidCodecsLESetup.exe) . Premiere pro 6 can now import dnxhd-videos - but premiere 6 can not export in quicktime format - regardless the format or codec. There is an error "can not create a target movie" - in german "Fehler beim Erstellen des Films. Es kann keine Ausgabedatei erstellt oder geöffnet werden. "

     

    If i remove the dnxhd codec i am able to export in quicktime.

     

    Do you have any suggestions?

     

    THX, Oliver

     
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  • Profitic
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    14. Profitic,
    May 15, 2013 7:53 AM   in reply to TennisGate-LTD
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    Have you loaded any other codecs on the system? There might be conflict. What OS are you running?

     
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  • TennisGate-LTD
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    15. TennisGate-LTD,
    May 15, 2013 7:57 AM   in reply to Profitic
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    Hi,  - no other external codec. I am running the master collection on Windows 7 64bit.

     
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  • Profitic
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    16. Profitic,
    May 15, 2013 10:27 AM   in reply to TennisGate-LTD
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    Try uninstalling DNxHD and QuickTime, then install a down-rev version of QT based on Adobe system specifications:

     

    CS6/CC - QT 7.6.6 for Windows (I use 7.6.9)

    CS5.5 - QT 7.6.2

    CS5 - QT 7.6.2

    CS4 - QT 7.4.5

     

    Restart your computer after re-installing QuickTime and DNxHD, and see if it works.

     
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  • TennisGate-LTD
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    17. TennisGate-LTD,
    May 16, 2013 2:38 AM   in reply to Profitic
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    Hi

    thank you for this great advice. Works perfect !!!

     
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  • Profitic
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    18. Profitic,
    May 16, 2013 11:32 AM   in reply to TennisGate-LTD
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    Happy to help, and glad it worked out.

     
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