Hi pcollins298,
Thank you for the images.
Image, edit workspace.png
Your failure to allow the generation of Shadow Edit files to be fully completed on all clips in the Media Library is likely to be the route cause of your problem. See the yellow icons and the check marks of the clips still attempting to create Shadow Files, far too many. You must NOT start editing until all Shadow Files are generated.

Go to Preferences/General, uncheck "Enable HD video processing (shadow file)".
Go to Preferences/Confirmation, Uncheck "Always prompt me..... High def.... into the library.

Your setup should be ok to edit the video clips without Shadow Edit files. Try it and see.

I hope I've helped.
Dafydd

Edit - spelling error

Dafydd, I appreciate the help! Yall rock! I hope that fixes the issue. I am very confused with shadow files. I remember it promping me during installation about allowing shadow files or something of that nature. I will make revised adjustments and get back with you on results!

Again, thanks

Hi pcollins298,
I look forward to seeing you "shout for joy" at getting passed the issue ha ha.

Ok, just a tip, check your Preview Quality settings, review your project in High Preview most of the time rather than HD or Full HD.

Preference/Confirmation uncheck/check. Go through the lot, I'll post mine to show you what I've unchecked as it makes for easier editing without the unnecessary "warning" popups.

Dafydd