I am editing mp4 video files recorded from my Playstation 4. They are mp4, avc coding. When I import them into the timeline, the bar is red so I have to render just to play back. Is this typical? Doesn't seem like an efficient workflow. Or should I convert them to an uncompressed type of file beforehand?
BeatBum,
I am editing mp4 video files recorded from my Playstation 4. They are mp4, avc coding. When I import them into the timeline, the bar is red so I have to render just to play back. Is this typical? Doesn't seem like an efficient workflow. Or should I convert them to an uncompressed type of file beforehand?
Yes, you have the right idea. Perhaps not "uncompressed" but some kind of "intermediate" intraframe codec, like ProRes or Cineform. You can use Media Encoder to do the conversion. You can also create proxies for a smoother workflow.
True, it is more convenient editing the original files, and Adobe touts its native file workflow with Premiere, but most pro editors convert the footage to an intermediate codec or create proxies for a smoother editing experience. I do.
Info: Adobe Premiere Pro Help | Ingest and Proxy Workflow in Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Thanks for the question!
Kevin
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