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jeremy_jones
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June 8, 2012
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How do I install the DNxHD and Cineform codecs? (Missing from AME 6 )

  • June 8, 2012
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I have downloaded the free versions of both of these codecs in the hopes of being able to transcode to each as an intermediate codec for my AVCHD files. The problem is that neither shows up in either my Premiere Pro CS6 or Adobe Media Encoder Import/Export options? What gives? Did I miss something here? How do I get the option to transcode or encode to DnxHD or Cineform on a PC version of CS6?

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    Correct answer soulelle

    Problem solved.

    After another night of googling and experimenting I managed to figure out what the problem was. So finally AViD DNxHD codec for QT works like a charm on my machine.

    Turns out the problem was with Avid's codecs installers (tried LE 2.3.7, 2.3.8, 2.3.9, as well as PE 2.3.7). They install the actual codec files (extension *.qtx) to the wrong directory:

    "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTComponents\"

    The correct location however is:

    "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTSystem\"

    Therefore, one has to copy/move the avid's *.qtx files to this folder manually and you'll be able to play/import your DNxHD media in MOV containers as well as compress videos into DNxHD via QT in AME, PP, or any other software that can deal with QT.

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    Anonymous
    August 19, 2016

    Hello, where have you download the DNxHD codec for CS6? can you give a link?

    Jeff Bellune
    Jeff Bellune
    Brainiac
    August 19, 2016

    See this post above:

    Re: How do I install the DNxHD and Cineform codecs? (Missing from AME 6 )

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    pchampoux
    New Participant
    May 8, 2015

    Running OSX 10.10.2 Yosemite, installed Avid Codecs LE. Downloaded Quick Time 7 from this link Installing QuickTime Player 7 - Apple Support

    Hopes this helps.

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    pchampoux
    New Participant
    May 8, 2015

    Found a weird work around that works for me. I installed Quick Time 7 and it seems to act a bridge to make the installation of the codecs possible. After installing Quick Time 7, I reinstalled the codec package and without even rebooting, everything was appearing in the dropdown in Premiere.

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    jrd76
    Participating Frequently
    May 8, 2015

    I wasn't able to make that work.  Which OS are you using?   Which codec package did you instal?

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    pchampoux
    New Participant
    May 7, 2015

    Seems as though I am experiencing the same problem but on a MAC operating system. Downloading the codecs and rebooting results in nothing. I assume they are in the wrong location but just can't find them in order to copy them in the right location...

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    jrd76
    Participating Frequently
    May 7, 2015

    I am having this same issue on the Mac.  I haven't found any work arounds yet.   

    soulelle
    soulelle
    Participating Frequently
    June 24, 2014

    still doesn't work for me

    tried:

    • AME CC 2014 + QT 7.7.5 + DNxHD 2.3.9
    • AME CC 2014 + QT 7.7.5 + DNxHD 2.3.8
    • AME CC 2014 + QT 7.7.5 + DNxHD 2.3.7
    • AME CC 2014 + QT 7.6.9 + DNxHD 2.3.7
    • AME CC 2014 + QT 7.6.9 + DNxHD 2.3.9

    I just can't get it to work. Sick of all the reboots. So far I was only able to make a DNxHD MOV with FFMPEG and I was able to play it perfectly with MPC-HC. However QT Player fails to render the video even though it detects the right resolution and can decode audio from the file. It seems to be a QT issue but I've no more clues what else to try out. Apparently I can't encode to DNxHD with AME as the "AVID DNxHD" option is missing in the Video Codec list. I'll try to downgrade QT further to 7.6.6 tomorrow as suggested by the requirements and see if it helps. But if this fails too, I don't know where else to search for the solution.

    soulelle
    soulelleCorrect answer
    Participating Frequently
    June 24, 2014

    Problem solved.

    After another night of googling and experimenting I managed to figure out what the problem was. So finally AViD DNxHD codec for QT works like a charm on my machine.

    Turns out the problem was with Avid's codecs installers (tried LE 2.3.7, 2.3.8, 2.3.9, as well as PE 2.3.7). They install the actual codec files (extension *.qtx) to the wrong directory:

    "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTComponents\"

    The correct location however is:

    "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTSystem\"

    Therefore, one has to copy/move the avid's *.qtx files to this folder manually and you'll be able to play/import your DNxHD media in MOV containers as well as compress videos into DNxHD via QT in AME, PP, or any other software that can deal with QT.

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      GrizzlyAK
      Known Participant
      March 10, 2015

      The solution by @soulelle above worked for me. I didn't even have to reboot.

      Win 7 x 64

      Pr Pro CS6

      LE 2.3.7

      I ran the installer, moved the files from "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTComponents\" to "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTSystem\", launched Premiere, and the Avid codecs were in the list!

      Also, so the next persons doesn't have to track down the links, here they are for 2.3.7, 2.3.8, and 2.3.9.

      2.3.7

      2.3.8

      2.3.9

      Cheers,

      Shane

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        MJFeliciano
        Participating Frequently
        April 13, 2013

        I am having the same problem on Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). I verified and the codecs are isntalled in the quicktime folder. I also rebooted the computer after installing the codecs. I want to use Adobe Media Encoder to transcode avchd files to Avid DNXHD.  I have transcoded to ProRes sucessfuly but don't see the option for Avid DNXHD.. Is this possible on the Mac or do I have to wait for the next version of Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder?.

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        MJFeliciano
        Participating Frequently
        April 14, 2013

        Never mind... I checked again and noticed I have the same Avid codecs I had before on CS5.5... No presets, just the codecs to create a custom preset. I guess I have to wait for the new version they showed at NAB to get a list of Avid presets like we do now with Apple ProRes.

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        Anonymous
        May 7, 2013

        I'm having this exact same issue. I've installed 2.3.7 and the new 2.3.8. Selecting "Quicktime", no DNxHD presets show up in Media Encoder.

        Jeff Bellune
        Jeff Bellune
        Brainiac
        June 8, 2012

        Does this help?

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          ivansullCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          June 8, 2012

          CS6 doesn't install Quicktime  by default on Windows, you'll need to install it separately for it show up as an export format.

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          Profitic
          Participating Frequently
          May 15, 2013

          Hi

          i have installed the avid dnxhd codec separately (official avid site - AvidCodecsLESetup.exe) . Premiere pro 6 can now import dnxhd-videos - but premiere 6 can not export in quicktime format - regardless the format or codec. There is an error "can not create a target movie" - in german "Fehler beim Erstellen des Films. Es kann keine Ausgabedatei erstellt oder geöffnet werden. "

          If i remove the dnxhd codec i am able to export in quicktime.

          Do you have any suggestions?

          THX, Oliver


          Have you loaded any other codecs on the system? There might be conflict. What OS are you running?

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