CRM files barely playing on new M2 Max MacBook Pro.

[richards56526006]

Hey everyone.. I'm using a Macbook Pro 16" M2 Max with 96GB... 6K RED RAW footage footage plays back smoothly in Premiere Pro, but 6K RAW footage from the Canon R3 won't play at all - basically a frame every 20 seconds or so, and processors running at 100%.  It plays perfectly in DaVinci and in Canon Cinema Raw Development.  Any ideas? Thanks 🙂

[Cal MacBeth]

You're not alone! Here's another thread dating back to 2018 -https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-discussions/c200-raw-crm-editing-really-slow/m-p/1375957...

Seems like Canon's RAW Light .CRM in Premiere Pro is simply not cared about albeit 'supported' in the most basic sense. It seems to be a problem in PP that affects even the highest spec Mac & Windows systems. Having not seen any real response from Adobe, I wouldn't hold your breath for a fix. It's been a real disappointment.. Other NLEs seem to handle .CRMs fine!

[Jessica23092097b67b]

Hey everyone.. I'm using a Macbook Pro 16" M2 Max with 96GB... 6K RED RAW footage footage plays back smoothly in Premiere Pro, but 6K RAW footage from the Canon R3 won't play at all - basically a frame every 20 seconds or so, and processors running at 100%.  It plays perfectly in DaVinci and in Canon Cinema Raw Development.  Any ideas? Thanks 🙂

By @richards56526006

It's evident that the .CRM format isn't receiving adequate attention from Adobe, impacting editing performance across powerful systems. Disappointingly, Adobe's response has been minimal, and a solution might not be imminent. Other non-linear editors (NLEs) handle .CRM files better. Considering these challenges, you might explore alternative NLEs or consider using a Saas CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solution for smoother project management. Stay resilient and consider seeking options that better suit your workflow needs.