v14 not supporting Alexa Mini LF codec

Report · Jan 15, 2020

I'm trying to import MXF files from the new Alexa Mini LF and I keep getting an "unsupported format" error. Will there be a camera raw update in the near future for Adobe?

In the meantime, what is the workflow for exporting an XML based off proxy files? My color grader will work off the RAW files for DaVinci Resolve.

Report · Mar 17, 2020

Can you share what codec you are using? Is this ARRIRAW in an MXF wrapper or ProRes?

Report · Dec 10, 2020

It's good to finally see a rep from Adobe responding. I have also posted about this and have seen no response from Adobe. This is a recurring issue that has been known since the reease of the Mini LF. It has been confirmed by ARRI, they said the issue is relating to the SDK version in Premiere, the problem is addressed in V6. That said, have not been provided with an implementation timeline by Adobe.

WHEN IS ADOBE GOING TO FIX THIS ISSUE?????!!!!

...or should we just all migrate to DaVinci where is works without issue.?

Report · Dec 10, 2020

Let's see if @Francis-Crossman might pop in.

Neil

Report · Dec 10, 2020

Yes, let's see. Adobe needs to take this seriously.... neglecting to provide support for ARRI RAW from the MINI LF means they are not taking the professional community seriously. I was honestly shocked to hear from ARRI how long they have been trying to get ARRI to address this. The fact that Adobe came out with another important update this week and continued to not not address this issue is beypnd frustrating. @Francis-Crossman

Report · Dec 10, 2020

I was just able to imort an arriraw (.ari) file from Alexa LF into PPro 14.7 without issue. Would you be able to send us a short sample of the MXF files that do not import?

Report · Dec 10, 2020

I would be happy to send you a file. Please let me know where to send it. The issue is not with Alexa LF but MINI LF RAW.

Report · Dec 10, 2020

I'll DM you

Report · Dec 10, 2020

Thanks for popping in, Francis!

This is something I've seen from several users of the Alexa Mini.

Neil

Report · Feb 16, 2021

Have there been any developments on this issue? I ran the latest updates and am now having different errors, the footage doesn't come in at the correct resolution, no image images show and the following messages come up...

Report · Dec 14, 2020

We have identified a fix to this issue and you can test that out in Premiere Pro Beta right now. We don't yet know exactly which public release this fix will go into, but it should be soon.

Report · Dec 14, 2020

Thanks, Francis!

Neil

Report · Dec 15, 2020

Hey guys, I am dealing with the same issue. My Mini LF just came in and I did some tests and was all excited to get some stills from premiere and boom. What do you mean Premiere Pro beta ? Thank you in advance

Report · Dec 15, 2020

In the CC Desktop app there's a tab for public beta apps. You can download and run the public beta alongside the shipping version.

Neil

Report · Dec 16, 2020

So I downloaded BETA but it still doesnt work properly. It opens the file but it wont edit it. These are the errors I get and there is like 30 of them in the row all the same

- Frame Substitution Recursion Attampt

- Error Retriving Frame

Report · Dec 16, 2020

For all the public beta apps there's a few icons in the upper right corner. One is a chat bubble I think, and that takes you to the public beta forum for that app which is where the developers track issues.

So click on that icon, and post "over there" also please.

Neil