7 Replies Latest reply: Jun 4, 2014 4:05 PM by Stan Jones RSS

    Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"

    AnilHVarma Community Member

      - Source File: C:\Users\Anil\AppData\Local\Temp\2013 11 08 c Big Budha_9.prproj

      - Output File: F:\Adobe Encoded Blu-ray\For Disk #013\Disk#013-B\2013 11 08 c Big Budha.m2v

      - Preset Used: Full HD 1080i [MPEG] 30 MBPS

      - Video:

      - Audio:

      - Bitrate:

      - Encoding Time: 01:49:53

      25-Jan-14 2:50:32 PM : Encoding Failed

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      Could not read from the source. Please check if it has moved or been deleted.

       

      i have tried creaeted a NEW Premiere Pro project and still get the same error again ... can someone help me to figure out what is wrong ...

        • 1. Re: Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"
          Stan Jones CommunityMVP

          Confirm that you are getting this error when trying to encode from Premiere (I assume through adobe media encoder):

           

          If so, see this (not for the faint of heart): http://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/kb/error-encoding-failed-could-read.html

           

          There is a different "encode failed" message in Encore.

          • 2. Re: Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"
            John T Smith CommunityMVP

            >Source File: C:\Users\Anil\AppData\Local\Temp\2013 11 08 c Big Budha_9.prproj

             

            Are you using Dynamic Link?

             

            Do you have success if you export appropriate video assets out of PPro and then run Encore standalone to use the video assets for authoring?

            • 3. Re: Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"
              Neil Wilkes CommunityMVP

              AnilHVarma wrote:

               

              - Source File: C:\Users\Anil\AppData\Local\Temp\2013 11 08 c Big Budha_9.prproj

              - Output File: F:\Adobe Encoded Blu-ray\For Disk #013\Disk#013-B\2013 11 08 c Big Budha.m2v

              - Preset Used: Full HD 1080i [MPEG] 30 MBPS

              - Video:

              - Audio:

              - Bitrate:

              - Encoding Time: 01:49:53

              25-Jan-14 2:50:32 PM : Encoding Failed

              ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------

              Could not read from the source. Please check if it has moved or been deleted.

               

              i have tried creaeted a NEW Premiere Pro project and still get the same error again ... can someone help me to figure out what is wrong ...

              Firstly, please change the file name and get rid of those spaces by replacing with Underscores.

              Secondly, drop the Dynamic Link. Render an interim file instead and bring that into Encore instead of linking from Premiere Pro.

              Why MPEG-2, BTW? H264 will get the same quality for half the file size.......and if you buy the x264 Pro plugin, it gets even better.....

               

              What is your source file please? I ask as 1080i is of course interlaced, not progressive.....

              • 4. Re: Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"
                AnilHVarma Community Member

                thanks Jones

                Uninstall and Reinstall for all Premiere Pro CS4 component has helped to get rid of this issue.

                yes i was getting this error while trying to use Media Encoder to create MPEG file to be imported as Assets later in Encore for Bluray disk authoring.

                • 5. Re: Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"
                  AnilHVarma Community Member

                  Hi Neil

                  I have been using file names with spaces and it has been working fine. As stated in reply to Jones, uninstall and reinstall of Premiere Pro CS4 has helped to get rid of this error.

                  also i did not use Dynamic link, but was trying to create MPEG file using Media Encoder and then import it in Encore.

                  your suggestion for H264 seems good and will try it.

                  x264 Pro is for CS5 and above versions, so it seems i can not use it and have to manage with Adobe Media Encoder's default. Hope i will not have any major technical issues.

                  please suggest me for below:-

                  1) i have 4 hours of Full HD footage and made 1080i MPEG2 files of 30mbps to fit in 2 seperate Bluray Disks.

                  2) now i plan to put all in one Single Bluray Disk by reducing MPEG2 file average data rate to 15mbps. will that work or is there any limitation of time in Bluray Disk.

                  3) Will it be ok to create H264 files at 30mbps [as you mentioned H264 reduces file size to half of MPEG] and still be able to fit 4 hours footage in one BR Disk ?

                  4) even though i specify Min 10 Target 25 Max 30 data rate for MPEG files creation, it creats file at data rate of 30 mbps, can you explain why it is happening as i thought my target rate should be 25 mbps and not the maximum rate specified.

                   

                  Thanks ...

                   

                  PS...

                  my source file is .mov 1920 x 1080i 29.97 fps from Canon 6D. first i tried to create progressive file in Encoder but while imported in Encore realised at 29.97 fps, it allows only interlaced file and had to transcode back to interlaced. so i stick to interlaced file.

                   

                  Canon 6D also allows me to shoot in 24fps [motion movie] which Encore can handle as progressive file for authoring. What are the pro and cons of shooting in 24fps, if you can suggest.

                   

                  Message was edited by: AnilHVarma

                  • 6. Re: Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"
                    rafaoh Community Member

                    Hi, I'm having the exact same problem but with with PremPro CS6.

                    Config : Win7 x64

                    What I already tried :

                     

                    - Create a shortcut to the Premiere Pro executable file, rename the shortcut to Premiere, and move the shortcut to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\dynamiclink

                    - uninstalling all CS6 master col. and reinstalling it (on C:/, because it was on E:/ and with windows who knows...)

                    - check if .prproj files are associated with Premiere Pro (they are)

                    - check if the source file exists (it does, in a hidden folder)

                    - change project name to something with no space and all lower case.

                     

                    I still have left the workaround through after effects, I already imported my project but so far I dont have a clue about how to export a video in only one piece...

                     

                    Please help if you can...

                     

                    Error log :

                    - Source File: C:\Users\TICE02~1\AppData\Local\Temp\aclassinva.prproj

                    - Output File: C:\Users\tice02-win7\Documents\Adobe\Premiere Pro\6.0\ClassInv-sc1.3gp

                    - Preset Used: 3GPP 352 x 288 H.263

                    - Video:

                    - Audio:

                    - Bitrate:

                    - Encoding Time: 00:00:00

                    06/04/2014 04:27:12 PM : Encoding Failed

                     

                    Could not read from the source. Please check if it has moved or been deleted.

                    • 7. Re: Encore CS4 error "could not read from the source file"
                      Stan Jones CommunityMVP

                      Those do look like the 2 major fixes recommended. I suggest you start a new thread in the Premiere forum:

                       

                      Premiere Pro