4 Replies Latest reply: Jun 13, 2014 5:25 AM by ruez30 RSS

    Editing Mp4 in Cs5

    ruez30 Community Member

      Hi,

      I have an Mp4 (that I had shot before with a Canon GL2 and edited it to a MP4) now I am trying to RE edit it, but whenever I export it, it is jittery. I am wondering what my source settings should be? (import) Should I set the settings for MP4 or the original footage?) And when I export should I still export to H.264? (since that is what it already was?)

       

      And a second question is does Premiere Pro cs5 have a program like Live Type that has preset text with motion?

       

      Thanks so much in advance, I appreciate ANY advice, I am tired of banging my head against the desk!

      ruez2bu2

        • 1. Re: Editing Mp4 in Cs5
          Jeff Bellune CommunityMVP

          Do you have the original project? That would be the best solution both for editing and export to H.264. Otherwise, you should set your new sequence to match the properties of the imported MP4. Without more details about the "jitter" and when it occurs, my best guess is that you have mismatched field order in your current project. As for export, use the file format and codec that you need. If all you have as a source is the MP4 file, and if an export to H.264 causes a generational loss of quality, then so be it.

           

          Cheers,

          Jeff

          • 2. Re: Editing Mp4 in Cs5
            ruez30 Community Member

            Thanks Jeff I will try that and see how it works out. The original would take forever to piece back together.

             

            Have a fabulous day!

            ruez2bu2

            • 3. Re: Editing Mp4 in Cs5
              Biggles Lamb Community Member

              I would guess that the mp4 is a progressive video file and you have used a DV preset to re-edit.

               

              As you are editing an mp4 file you need to initially use a sequence with settings that match the file.

               

              To use a mp4 compatible sequence drag your file from the media window onto the new icon at the bottom of the window.

               

              Then when you export make sure that you match the pixels 720x480 or 576 ( depends where you are)

               

              col

              • 4. Re: Editing Mp4 in Cs5
                ruez30 Community Member

                Thanks Biggles! Not quite sure what I did right this time, but I didn't have the jitters when I exported! YEA! You guys both gave me some great information and I appreciate it! Doesn't this forum have a place to click when problem is solved? And you guys earn points? I can't find it if there is one.

                 

                Thanks

                Val