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VertigoJC
VertigoJC
Inspiring
June 19, 2014
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MTS files not importing in Premiere CC 2014

  • June 19, 2014
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I just installed the new updates and tried to start a new project in Premiere CC 2014 and import MTS files. I get an error message saying "The file has an unsupported compression type."

I have worked with MTS files in premiere for a while now but I'm stuck going back to the old Premiere CC because it's the only way I can import these files. I thought one of the great new things in CC 2014 was BETTER support for MTS and other formats.

Please help! I am really excited about all the new features in this update and want to be able to use them for work but right now I'm super disappointed.

Thanks,

Jase

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Correct answer excited_Genie16B8

I've seen a lot of reports like this, so something is clearly going on.

Try renaming or moving the folder with the media.  Then open the project in CC 2014.  It will ask you where the media is, point it to the renamed or moved folder.

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CtheProducer
Participant
July 29, 2014

Just ran into this same issue with .mts footage shot on a FS100 and 700. To above workaround to rename the folder worked.

I renamed the master folder where there are 100's of sub folders containing the clips (long format TV show with week plus shoots) I renamed it from RAW to RAW001. After renaming the master folder containing the raw media I was able to re-link to everything without a problem.

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    gricceri
    Known Participant
    June 22, 2014

    I've a Sony Nex FS700 and I haven't had problems so far opening MTS files with the previous version of Premiere CC. I think developers should be payed more or should have more fun when they are not at the office.

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    excited_Genie16B8Correct answer
    Legend
    June 21, 2014

    I've seen a lot of reports like this, so something is clearly going on.

    Try renaming or moving the folder with the media.  Then open the project in CC 2014.  It will ask you where the media is, point it to the renamed or moved folder.

      VertigoJC
      VertigoJCAuthor
      Inspiring
      June 22, 2014

      That is a weirdest solution and I didn't expect it to work but that absolutely fixed the problem. I just changed the folder name and tried dragging it all in to Premiere 2014 and it worked perfectly.

      Very strange... but thanks, Jim!

        VertigoJC
        VertigoJCAuthor
        Inspiring
        June 19, 2014

        UPDATE: Premiere Pro CC 2014 has worked successfully with MTS files from a different project. The old Premiere CC works with both.

        Here's the interesting part: While working with the MTS files that wouldn't open in 2014 everything was going fine in old Premiere when suddenly my computer crashed completely (BSOD). This just happened so I'm not sure if it's the files that did that or if it's a coincidence. Is it possible that Premiere Pro CC 2014 does more thorough scanning of the file or something like that? And that's why it won't open these files?

        Just trying to figure out what's going on here.

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        _Richard_1
        Participating Frequently
        June 21, 2014

        Canon C100 .MTS files not accepted in the new Premiere pro cc 2014.

        The same files are accepted in the last Premiere pro cc.

        Adobe, this needs some attention!

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        _Richard_1
        Participating Frequently
        June 21, 2014

        Prelude cc 2014 is accepting Canon C100 .MTS files.

        Very good.

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