.mts format issue in premiere pro cc

[Jimsa]

Hi

I've always experienced problems in editing with .mts video files (recorded with a panasonic camera) and most of the time, I'd rather convert them to other formats (like mxf or h264). mts files slow down the whole program, you can't play nor edit them correctly... and especially when making a multi-camera sequence, it get worst. Does anyone have an idea on this? Should I install a codec or....? I've had this issue in every edition of PP (including 2014, 2017, 2018)

I work on a PC

Thanks

[Byron Cortez]

You can work offline using proxy media, see this short and helpful video:

Work offline using proxy media |

Good luck!

[Jimsa]

thanks, of course I meant using the .mts files without converting them.

[excited_Genie16B8]

I recommend using Cineform proxies for all H.264 media.

[Jimsa]

Thanks jim; could you please elaborate? how? what should I install?

[excited_Genie16B8]

You don't need to install anything.  Use the proxy process described in Byron's linked video.  Choose a Cineform preset.