Using .MTS files

Neil

Newbie Joined: Jun 11, 2010 14:47 Messages: 2 Offline

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Jun 11, 2010 15:10

I use a Canon Legria HF S100 camcorder which saves clips in .MTS format. Power Director 8 desc seemms to suggest that these files are compatible but when I import them they generate shadow files up to about 30 then stop. Also the sound is present but some of the waveforms do not appear on the timeline.
At this point the computer starts to take an age to do things but never gets round to creating any more shadow files, therefore I can't do anything.
Anyone solved this problem or can tell me if I am missing something? Windows XP sp3. Intel core 2 quad(2.4GHz), Radeon HD 3650, 4Gb RAM, 500Gb HDD

I've spent hours getting nowhere.
Neil D

VGi

Newbie Joined: Mar 15, 2010 10:49 Messages: 8 Offline

Jun 11, 2010 16:27

Hi,
Same camera,but no problems at all.
W7 64bit.
Maybe something with your PD installation?

Another thought.
Which way do you use to import your files?
Pixela?
Have you tried to import directly from the SD card?

This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at Jun 11. 2010 16:36

vn800rider

Senior Contributor Location: Darwen, UK Joined: May 15, 2008 04:32 Messages: 1949 Offline

Jun 11, 2010 16:42

With your set up you should not need shadow edit files - try turning them off Alt-C>General> uncheck "enable file processing to speed up high definition video processing"

This may not help with problem existing projects - there is some evidence from a few users that PD seems to get "stuck" (for lack of a better word) in some projects and doesn't respond correctly.

Cheers
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Neil

Newbie Joined: Jun 11, 2010 14:47 Messages: 2 Offline

Jun 12, 2010 07:27

Thanks a lot guys, you are both right. I swithched off shadow files and dragged files across rather than import. Up and running again.
Cheers!