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emilepavlovic17
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December 16, 2017
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Capturing & Digitising analogue video into Premiere Pro CC - function no longer working????

  • December 16, 2017
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PLEASE HELP! I'M DESPERATE!

Hey all,

I am digitising a large number of analogue video tapes, and since January, I have been capturing Video (from a a variety of different analogue sources) directly into Premiere Pro with no issues, but more recently - possibly since the latest update? Something has gone terribly amiss.

I am on the MAC platform, capturing Video (i,e., VHS, minDV etc.,) using a Canopus ADVC 110 via thunderbolt and importing directly into Premiere Pro CC 2017.

Previously, I was able to capture directly from source (VHS VCR via Canopus) But, now when I try and capture video, I receive an error message regarding QuickTime codecs, namely .mov files no longer being operational... I've done some research and as I understand it, there have been some changes made to how .mov file codecs are used but rather than waste my time trying to understand how and why this has all happened without any forewarning, what I really need to know is how I can best overcome this issue and continue capturing my video content into Premiere Pro as I am have a MAJOR backlog of work that needs my immediate attention ASAP.

I had initially thought it was QuickTime (QT) so I tried uninstalling QT but that hasn't fixed the problem....In fact nothing I've tried is working.... I'd really rather not capture the Video using a different capture program if I can help it, as I feel that may be a complete waste of my time at this late point in the picture!

Has anyone encountered this issue recently and overcome it with ease? And, if so can you please advise me how I had best overcome this issue & fast? Quick fixes are what I seek...if that is of course possible!

Your help would be greatly appreciated guys!

Cheers heaps,

Emile

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Correct answer excited_Genie16B8

One thing I can think to advise is to do this kind of work on a PC with a FireWire port.  This solves issues that often occur when using FireWire converters, as well as the QuickTime issue because PC's use the standard .avi format.

Another option might be to change capture cards.  Something like the Blackmagic Intensity.  Though you may still run into the QuickTime issue there.  I'm less familiar with that hardware.

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excited_Genie16B8Correct answer
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December 16, 2017

One thing I can think to advise is to do this kind of work on a PC with a FireWire port.  This solves issues that often occur when using FireWire converters, as well as the QuickTime issue because PC's use the standard .avi format.

Another option might be to change capture cards.  Something like the Blackmagic Intensity.  Though you may still run into the QuickTime issue there.  I'm less familiar with that hardware.

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emilepavlovic17Author
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December 16, 2017

Thank you Jim, but alas I’ve already tried both these options.  I was previously using  Blackmagic Intensity to capture but switched back to the Canopus Cos as it was far less finnicky. 

I only have a PC laptop without a FireWire port so that eliminates that option I’m afraid.

My thinking atm albeit a a long shot, is that there maybe a program I can install onto my Mac which will work with adobe as the media player, convert my captured video as .avi or better yet MP4 straight up?

not Ideal I know due to compression limits but I’m desperate for a solution right now!

Or do you happen to know of a different program I could use on the Mac to capture the video before I import back into premiere for post work?

Cheers again Jim, I appreciate your support!

Emile

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excited_Genie16B8
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December 17, 2017

Yes, you would have to build a PC with FireWire on the motherboard, or add in a FireWire card.

But...that would probably be a good thing to do anyway.

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