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I could really use your help converting to mP4 files

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April 2, 2012
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Hi Everyone,

I really need your help in converting from the ".prel" file to an mP4 file in Adobe Premier Elements 9. I am new to this program, so I learned how to edit the videos but don't know how to do this part.

How do I do this? When I open my project file, the "File>Export" button isn't highlighted for me to select it.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Jennifer

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Correct answer John T Smith

prel is the project file, not a video file

User Guide PDF http://help.adobe.com/en_US/premiereelements/using/index.html

Right click the PDF link in the upper right corner and select to save to your hard drive

-the page also has links to help pages for previous versions

Steve's Basic Training Tutorials http://forums.adobe.com/thread/537685

FAQ http://forums.adobe.com/community/premiere_elements/premiere_elements_faq

TIPS http://forums.adobe.com/community/premiere_elements/premiere_elements_tips

the_wine_snob

Inspiring

Neale and John T. have provided you with the answers, but for a little more background on the PREL (Project) file, see this ARTICLE.

Good luck,

Hunt

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Steve Grisetti

Legend

I'm on this forum pretty regularly, peanut. What's your question?

There's nothing wrong with operating on faith. That's what we all do. We find the best solution and then we share it with each other.

Those specs will give you the best possible quality on YouTube, based on the experience of a number of people. Is there a reason you'd prefer not to use those Share specs?

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asianpeanutAuthor

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Thanks for the smile Steve, your response was cracking me up:)

You're right, there's nothing wrong with operating on faith:). There was no particular reason I didn't want to use those specs, I just have no idea what I'm doing or why I'm inputting those things, but I guess I don't need to know:)

I had a question about that FAQ sheet that you did. I didn't understand this last part:

1. From Premiere Elements, select the Share/Personal Computer option, then select the DV-AVI output option (either standard or widescreen).

2. Import this AVI file into Windows MovieMaker, place the file on MovieMaker's timeline and Publish (to your hard drive) a

WMV, dvd-quality (4:3 size) PAL 3,0 M.

Also, I don't have Windows MovieMaker, is that going to be a problem?

Thanks!

Jennifer

John T Smith

Correct answer

Community Expert

prel is the project file, not a video file

User Guide PDF http://help.adobe.com/en_US/premiereelements/using/index.html

Right click the PDF link in the upper right corner and select to save to your hard drive

-the page also has links to help pages for previous versions

Steve's Basic Training Tutorials http://forums.adobe.com/thread/537685

FAQ http://forums.adobe.com/community/premiere_elements/premiere_elements_faq

TIPS http://forums.adobe.com/community/premiere_elements/premiere_elements_tips

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asianpeanutAuthor

Participating Frequently

Hi John,

That article was helpful, thank you. I guess I was getting confused because the ending isn't mp4, but .flv or .fl4. When I save it under that format it doesn't change the original .prel file does it?

Thank you!

Jennifer

nealeh

Inspiring

The .prel file is not a video file. It contains 'instructions' on how to change the appearance of your video clips when Shared to a DVD or other output. Your original video clips remain in their original state.

Cheers,

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Neale

Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your children

nealeh

Inspiring

All the export features, except for titles, are within the Share tab.

Cheers,

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Neale

Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your children

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