Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 at DVinfo.net

Bill Rankin · February 23rd, 2013, 11:32 PM

When I attempt to import MXF files from my new PMW-200, PPro crashes. The files are 422 50.

It has happened 4 times in a row.

Any ideas from anyone is appreciated.

I have a I7 CPU, 8 gig of ram, using windows 7

Harm Millaard · February 24th, 2013, 04:02 AM

Just guessing here, but CS5 may be too old to support these very new file formats. If you encounter this problem even after updating to 5.03, it may be time to upgrade to CS6, where MXF support works flawless, at least from Canon XF series. Haven't tried the PMW-200 material yet, but it is probably closely related.

Bill Rankin · February 24th, 2013, 10:17 AM

Premiere Pro 5.0 offers XDCAM HD422 in the sequence selection. That makes me think PP 5.0 is useable for codec. I can load "some" MXF footage on the timeline. But after I do, the physical memory skyrockets to 5.31 gig....and that is with only 7 minutes of footage.

Harm Millaard · February 24th, 2013, 10:57 AM

Your amount of memory is a weak point for sure. But whether that causes your problems? How do you import? Copying the complete BPAV directory and importing from that with the Media Browser?

Bill Rankin · February 24th, 2013, 11:57 AM

There is not a "BPAV" directory. The only folders are 'Clip List", "User Data", Planning".

This is a XDCAM 422 50 mbps file

Trevor Dennis · February 24th, 2013, 02:36 PM

I just tried a .MXF clip in PP CS5 and it worked fine, but it is possible that it is using codecs that were installed with PP CS6.

8Gb is definitely pushing your luck. Your system is not dissimilar to me previous setup, and that was struggling with H.264 footage from a Canon 1DMK4.

Bill Rankin · February 24th, 2013, 02:36 PM

This is what happens when PPro crashes. Picture below.

Bill Rankin · February 24th, 2013, 05:35 PM

Problem solved....

PPro (C.S. 6.0) has solved the problem, I was using CS 5.0...5.0 might handle .mxf files, but not the 422 50 mbps.

Trevor, you are right about RAM. when I load 15 minutes, physical ram used is about 6 gig.

February 23rd, 2013, 11:32 PM	#1
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 When I attempt to import MXF files from my new PMW-200, PPro crashes. The files are 422 50. It has happened 4 times in a row. Any ideas from anyone is appreciated. I have a I7 CPU, 8 gig of ram, using windows 7 __________________ Bill Rankin

February 24th, 2013, 04:02 AM	#2
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Re: Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 Just guessing here, but CS5 may be too old to support these very new file formats. If you encounter this problem even after updating to 5.03, it may be time to upgrade to CS6, where MXF support works flawless, at least from Canon XF series. Haven't tried the PMW-200 material yet, but it is probably closely related.

February 24th, 2013, 10:17 AM	#3
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Re: Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 Premiere Pro 5.0 offers XDCAM HD422 in the sequence selection. That makes me think PP 5.0 is useable for codec. I can load "some" MXF footage on the timeline. But after I do, the physical memory skyrockets to 5.31 gig....and that is with only 7 minutes of footage. __________________ Bill Rankin

February 24th, 2013, 10:57 AM	#4
Harm Millaard Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands Posts: 1,832	Re: Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 Your amount of memory is a weak point for sure. But whether that causes your problems? How do you import? Copying the complete BPAV directory and importing from that with the Media Browser?

February 24th, 2013, 11:57 AM	#5
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Re: Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 There is not a "BPAV" directory. The only folders are 'Clip List", "User Data", Planning". This is a XDCAM 422 50 mbps file __________________ Bill Rankin

February 24th, 2013, 02:36 PM	#6
Trevor Dennis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Zealand, Rapaura (near Blenheim) Posts: 434	Re: Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 I just tried a .MXF clip in PP CS5 and it worked fine, but it is possible that it is using codecs that were installed with PP CS6. 8Gb is definitely pushing your luck. Your system is not dissimilar to me previous setup, and that was struggling with H.264 footage from a Canon 1DMK4. __________________ Stills at: www.flickr.com/photos/trevor-dennis/

February 24th, 2013, 05:35 PM	#8
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Re: Import MXF files and PPro 5.0 Problem solved.... PPro (C.S. 6.0) has solved the problem, I was using CS 5.0...5.0 might handle .mxf files, but not the 422 50 mbps. Trevor, you are right about RAM. when I load 15 minutes, physical ram used is about 6 gig. __________________ Bill Rankin