Adobe Community: Upgrading from PE8: Transfer projects?

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1. Bill Hunt,

Aug 3, 2012 5:48 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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Well, we usually recommend that Projects be finished in the version of PrE, in which they were started, but where not possible, older Projects usually Open in later versions, though there can be glitches.

I would make Copies of your Project files, just for safe keeping. Maybe locate the PREL files in another folder.

Also, what is the plug-in, that was needed, but now does not work?

Good luck,

Hunt

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2. dwtcrew,

Aug 3, 2012 6:11 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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Thanks for the reply! When i first installed pe8 i could not get my mp4 video to work. Adobe support worker installed a plug-in so i could use mp4 video files. Unsure of what it was. When i reinstalled pe8 onto my new computer from the adobe website the plug-in was not included in that download. I have talked to many support people and none of them wish to help find or give me a plug-in. I was in the middle of my project when i could no longer render or make changes because my computer was bogged right out hence why i could not even render it and save it as a video file. Now when i open it the screen turns red.

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3. Bill Hunt,

Aug 3, 2012 6:14 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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Wow, other than installing the latest version of Apple's QT Player, I cannot think of any specific plug-in for MP4 files.

Do you have the latest QT Player installed?

Good luck,

Hunt

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4. dwtcrew,

Aug 3, 2012 6:25 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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I just re-installed QT player and still nothing. Says that "This type of file is not supported or the proper codec is not installed"

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5. Bill Hunt,

Aug 3, 2012 7:25 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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Odd, as the MP4 format holds the H.264 CODEC, which is installed with later Apple QuickTime Player programs. I have no idea why your installation is not providing the H.264 for you.

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Hunt

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6. dwtcrew,

Aug 3, 2012 10:11 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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Thats what i thought. Had no issue after the codec/plug-in was installed. Now all i got is a red screen saying media offline. My timeline still has the same structure as my original video i was working on as well

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7. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 7:11 AM in reply to dwtcrew

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Curious. What camera was used to produce those MP4's?

Can you run one of them through G-Spot, or MediaInfo, and post the results of the file info utilities?

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Hunt

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8. dwtcrew,

Aug 4, 2012 11:10 AM in reply to Bill Hunt

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Im using this camera here:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalog Id=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666427883#additio nalImage1%22

Im running MediaInfo. What veiw type should i post?

General CodecID: 20
Video CodecID: MSNV

Audio CodecID: 40

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9. dwtcrew,

Aug 4, 2012 11:46 AM in reply to dwtcrew

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I was able to open a new project in PE8 and import some mp4 files and they seem to work. As for my project ive been working on i think its lost. Still red screen with offline media.

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10. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 11:49 AM in reply to dwtcrew

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As for my project ive been working on i think its lost. Still red screen with offline media.

Is the Source Media in that Project the same exact file type and CODEC?

If it is, then perhaps this article will be helpful in troubleshooting Media Offline: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/790686?tstart=30

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Hunt

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11. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 11:54 AM in reply to dwtcrew

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I would run those files through "Tree View." Here's a look at what you should see, in the way of details:

In this example, the file is a DV-AVI.

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Hunt

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12. dwtcrew,

Aug 4, 2012 12:49 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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I am also using a GoPro camera:

General CodecID: avc1
Video CodecID: avc1

Audio CodecID: 40

As for the project file its self it does not display any codec only file format.
Sony camera file format: MPEG-4
GoPro camera file format: MPEG-4
Project file format: MPEG-PS

I havnt had issue using these two camera files together before.

Before i wipped my computer i moved all my files onto an external hard drive. 1 tb HD. Fat 32 is the systeam file for that. I tired coping my project back onto an internal hard drive but still same issue.

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13. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 12:51 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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Just to make sure that I understand correctly, you Moved all of your Assets and Project file to an external HDD that was formatted as FAT-32? Were any of your Asset files over 4GB in size (very common with AV files)? If so, it could well be that they became truncated at the 4GB file size.

Also, as links to Assets in PrE are absolute Paths, any change (drive letter, name, folder structure, etc.) will break the links. Usually, if the Project is Opened, and there are broken links, one will get "Where is file ____ ?" This article goes into more detail: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/990503?tstart=0

At that point, if one uses the Finder function in the dialog screen, they can reestablish those links, but if they choose to Skip, or Ignore, and then Save the Project, overwriting the original, the only recourse is to manually relink each Asset by hand - one Asset at a time.

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Hunt

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14. dwtcrew,

Aug 4, 2012 1:36 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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Yes i did tranfer every thing over to my external. All my videos are around 4 mins in length and no more then 3GB. I read the article but was unsure how you relink all the assets. Any more insight in how i go about doing this? Its only the 1 project im worried about.

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15. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 2:21 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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OK, with 3GB max, that should not be an issue.

In PrE, I am not sure how to relink, but will check it out. In PrPro, one Rt-clicks on the Offline file(s) in Project Manager, and then chooses Relink Media. Something tells me that I tried that in PrE for another user, and never found Relink Media. Back in a moment.

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Hunt

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16. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 2:34 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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OK, good question, and I learned something about PrE. When you have Media Offline, and the file IS still available, though the absolute Path link has been broken, Rt-click on the file in the Timeline, and choose Reveal in Organizer. Then, Rt-click on it there, and chose Update. That will bring up the Finder, where you can relink it.

Hope that helps,

Hunt

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17. dwtcrew,

Aug 4, 2012 3:03 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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I can only reveal in Media or project. When i try to reveal in media it does not appear but in project it does.

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18. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 3:17 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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Hm-m, it would be odd that Adobe would remove Reveal in Organizer, but stranger things have happened. Also, the only Organizer that I have is the one built-into PrE, as I do not have PSE.

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19. dwtcrew,

Aug 4, 2012 3:25 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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Is there another way to pull up the Finder? Do i need to do each indvidual clip from my project? I can veiw the original clips before they were added to my project in Premire Elements 8.

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20. Bill Hunt,

Aug 4, 2012 3:43 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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In Organizer, do you see your file(s)? They will not show with the Media Offline (or did not in earlier versions), but will show with little red/green circular arrows on what looks like a dog-eared sheet of paper. If so, Rt-click on each one, and choose Update, which will bring up the Finder.

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Hunt

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21. dwtcrew,

Aug 4, 2012 4:16 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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I see them under project but no update option.

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22. Bill Hunt,

Aug 5, 2012 9:21 AM in reply to dwtcrew

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OK, if you Rt-click on just one, what are the options presented?

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Hunt

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23. dwtcrew,

Aug 5, 2012 9:27 AM in reply to Bill Hunt

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In the picture i have only clicked on the top video. I have tried every clip and still nothing.

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24. Bill Hunt,

Aug 8, 2012 3:02 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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Sorry, but I am out of ideas. In the screen-cap, it looks like multiple Clips are Selected, but maybe it's just the shading of the Project Panel.

I can only tell you how things work for me. Maybe others will have ideas on why you cannot Rt-click on a Clip and choose Update. What options do you show, when you Rt-click on one Clip?

Good luck,

Hunt

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25. dwtcrew,

Aug 8, 2012 6:46 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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Only the clip that is darker then the rest was clicked on. I have my dispaly settings set a bit darker then normal. That is all the options i have.
When i go to open up my project it doesnt open but bring me to this screen. I noticed that there is a find button towards the bottom of the window. After clicling on this it brought me to another screen where i could search for files. I typed in my project name. I got a full list of rendered videos, text

documents, layouts, ect. Could this be use full?

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26. dwtcrew,

Aug 8, 2012 6:46 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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Result page

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27. nealeh,

Aug 9, 2012 3:55 AM in reply to dwtcrew

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RE:

dwtcrew wrote:

Recently set it back up on my new computer.

AND:

... bring me to this screen. ...where i could search for files. I typed in my project name.

AND:

You're searching for the wrong files. It is looking for your video clips (see the highlight I've placed top left) and you should be searching for those.

When you set things up on the new computer I expect that the file path to the clips has changed - hence the 'offline' image and the dialog box. Use the file navigation features to find and select GOPRO145.MP4. If all the files are in the same place as GOPRO145.MP4 PRE should find the rest automatically. If it doesn't look in the file search bar to see what file it is seeking and navigate and select it.

Cheers,
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Neale
Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your children

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28. Bill Hunt,

Aug 9, 2012 7:45 AM in reply to nealeh

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I agree with Neale. PrE is looking for the Source Files, which were linked to the Project via absolute Paths, which are now broken. This article goes into more detail: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/990503?tstart=0

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Hunt

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29. dwtcrew,

Aug 11, 2012 12:41 PM in reply to Bill Hunt

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Got my project retrived but, now im having issues importing new clips. They have a red and green arrows on them with a pop up message "Generic Failure" "This type of file is not supported, or the proper codec is not installed". When i try to update it or manualy try to find the file i still get the same results. Also half my clips will not render.

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30. Bill Hunt,

Aug 11, 2012 1:19 PM in reply to dwtcrew

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now im having issues importing new clips.

Can you give us the details of those "new Clips," please?

This article will give you more background: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/440037?tstart=0

It sounds like with the installation (was it a new OS, or computer?), you lost some necessary CODEC's, which are installed at the System Level.

Good luck,

Hunt

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