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Feb 16, 2024 8:55 PM UTC
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Stuck on "Preparing data for export"

In the past, I've liked to use the feature in the project bin where you can select multiple sequences and hold 'command + M' to queue them up for export in media encoder. I've just tried this again but premiere freezes on this "Preparing data for export" window and I get the rainbow spin wheel. It also shows premiere as "not responding" in the force quit menu

    Averdahl
    AverdahlCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Jun 5, 2024 2:21 PM UTC
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    Same on Windows since a recent update.


    By @lord5

     

    What happens if you launch Media Encoder and go to File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence instead of sending the sequence from Premiere Pro? In the dialog that pops up, select the project file you are working on in Premiere Pro.

     

    If it still fails, go to Edit > Preferences > General in Media Encoder and un-check "Import sequences natively" and click OK and then try File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence again.

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    stevenprobets
    Known Participant
    Dec 15, 2024 10:15 PM UTC

    I also have this - REALLY annpoying and usual on more than one or two sequences 

     

    Latest version of Premeire 25.1 Mac OS 15.1.1

     

     

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      jamilaw33268009
      Participating Frequently
      Oct 30, 2024 4:47 PM UTC

      Same exact problem for me.  No solution yet after all these months.  Typical Adobe.

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      Averdahl
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      AverdahlCommunity Expert
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      Oct 30, 2024 5:40 PM UTC

      What happens if you launch Media Encoder and go to File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence instead of sending the sequence from Premiere Pro? In the dialog that pops up, select the project file you are working on in Premiere Pro.

       

      If it still fails, go to Edit > Preferences > General in Media Encoder and un-check "Import sequences natively" and click OK and then try File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence again.

       

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      Same exact problem for me.


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      William Androids
      Participant
      Jun 11, 2024 7:16 PM UTC

      Hi! I also get this when exporting a lot of sub sequences to media encoder. I have a well specified workstation and have done this many times before with no issue – but no more.

       

      Ten or so sub-sequences get added to the list and then Premier hangs

       

      This issue is very detrimantl to my work flow - any help would be appricated.

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      Averdahl
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      AverdahlCommunity Expert
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      Jun 11, 2024 7:59 PM UTC
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      Hi! I also get this when exporting a lot of sub sequences to media encoder.


      By @William Androids

       

      What happens if you launch Media Encoder and go to File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence instead of sending the sequence from Premiere Pro? In the dialog that pops up, select the project file you are working on in Premiere Pro.

       

      If it still fails, go to Edit > Preferences > General in Media Encoder and un-check "Import sequences natively" and click OK and then try File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence again.

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      William Androids
      Participant
      Nov 27, 2024 3:27 PM UTC

      Same issue persists . A lot of my work requires i make many sub seqs and then export them induvidually. The workaorund you suggests also causes media enc to hang/crash. It used to work so well. Thnak you for your help but this issue isn't solved.

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      lord5
      lord5
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      Jun 5, 2024 2:00 PM UTC

      Same on Windows since a recent update.

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      Averdahl
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      AverdahlCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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      Jun 5, 2024 2:21 PM UTC
      quote

      Same on Windows since a recent update.


      By @lord5

       

      What happens if you launch Media Encoder and go to File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence instead of sending the sequence from Premiere Pro? In the dialog that pops up, select the project file you are working on in Premiere Pro.

       

      If it still fails, go to Edit > Preferences > General in Media Encoder and un-check "Import sequences natively" and click OK and then try File > Add Premiere Pro Sequence again.

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        lord5
        lord5
        Participant
        Jun 5, 2024 2:23 PM UTC

        Yes, that was what i was doing just a minute ago. Pulling the project from Premiere works. At least a reliable workaround. Thank you!

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          Kartika Rawat
          Community Manager
          Kartika RawatCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          Mar 1, 2024 1:09 PM UTC

          Hi there!

          Sorry about the issue. Do you have any third party plugins installed? Could you share a screenshot of the export settings? 

           

          Let us know.

          Thanks,

          KR

           

          Moved to discussions.

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