mpeg2 in to mpeg1 converter

[dervast]

Hi to everyone i am really noob noob noob guy and i need help.. With my tv card i can capture video in mpeg 1 and mpeg 2 format... The mpeg1 has very poor quality and i dont like it .... The mpeg2 its great for me.. My problem is that the programmes that can edit video cant import my mpeg2 files. For example premiere cant open mpeg2 and i cant edit my videos :(
Any suggestion?

[setarip_old]

Hi!My problem is that the programmes that can edit video cant import my mpeg2 files.That's rather hard to believe, unless there's something wrong with your MPEG2.

Please list the editing programs...

[siddharthagandhi]

Convert MPEG-2 to Huffyuv avi (lossless codec)
or try MSU lossless codec
I think Vdub accepts MPEG-2 input, and you can use those two codecs in Vdub.

[ammck55]

That's rather hard to believe, unless there's something wrong with your MPEG2.
That's not at all hard to believe, since any version of Premiere has been notoriously difficult to work with when trying to import MPEG-2 files. Do you personally have experience with any version of Premiere and MPEG-2 files?

Welcome to the Forum, dervast--Since this is the Newbies Forum and Premiere/MPEG-2 issues are not beginner-level, I'm not going to lay out information that may be beyond your experience level. Search the NLE forum here at Doom9 and the net; "MPEG-2 Premiere" as keywords will return all the information you need. Or don't....

siddharthagandhi has given you sound advice if you've enough experience to take advantage of it.

My suggestion would be to download a demo of VideoReDo (http://www.videoredo.com/). It works handsomely with MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 input, is very user-friendly, has excellent documentation, and can export to a wide range of destination formats. They also list a support forum, but I have no idea how active it is. VReDo is not freeware, but you get a lot of bang for your buck with this little rascal.

I'll also add that you'll need a second program to convert VReDo's MPEG programs or elementary streams into VOB's and IFO files, which can then be burned to DVD. This is not a "duck soup" workflow, but after a little work and reading you'll be able to accomplish this. Go to the VRedo FAQ for suggestions and explanations

Yes, the next time you mention a piece of software that has several versions still in use (like Premiere) it's a good idea to list the version #. Good luck!

ammck55

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@ammck55

You and I have parsed two different parts of the original posts. I asked about the other editing programs the user has: My problem is that the programmes that can edit video cant import my mpeg2 files. since he/she already specifically stated thatpremiere cant open mpeg2...

[CWR03]

Chances are your editing programs need an MPEG-2 plugin which may or may not be available from the vendor. There are many free editing programs such as Cuttermaran, but be prepared for audio synch problems which are common with TV captures. If your card is compatible with VirtualDubMod for direct capture, it's a good way to avoid synch problems.

[dervast]

I use premiere 6 and i cant import mpeg2 files

[setarip_old]

I use premiere 6 and i cant import mpeg2 filesYou're just repeating what you've already stated in your initial post to this thread.

You also said that you have other editing programs. What are they?

[siddharthagandhi]

Dervast are u even listening to the advice that was already given? The moderator said something about Videoredo and I told you something about Huffyuv...why dont you try it?

[CWR03]

Premiere 6 doesn't come with the MPEG-2 plugin already installed - you would have to purchase it from Adobe. Without it you can't import MPEG-2 into Premiere.

Cuttermaran is a free and useful MPEG-2 editor.

[siddharthagandhi]

Why don't you just change the format by converting it so that you can use it in Primiere, which probably is the better editing program, seeing that its a paid software that costs like 1000 bucks.

[ammck55]

You also said that you have other editing programs. What are they?
Good grief, X2! This is the third time he's said he's using Premiere, and the third time you've asked about other editors, if you count the cross-post I closed. Either help the guy with Premiere, point him to an editor you're more familiar with, or....leave him alone. [/Echo off]

dervast, either:

Look at my first post and search for "Premiere import MPEG-2
Follow any of the other pieces of sound advice you've been given
or, find another piece of software or workflow on your own. It would be far more exciting if the next time you post to this thread, you have a specific problem with a specific piece of software; until then, you, and everyone that reaches out to help you, is spinning their wheels and wasting their time.

The VideoReDo app I pointed you to is extremely easy to use. From the time it hits your machine and you do some reading, I bet you could have product in an hour, tops. For lightweight editing of commercial broadcasts, this thing is a very good tool.

Note-The solution in siddharthagandhi's last post is commonly used by video professionals, it's a solid fix.

ammck55

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@dervast

In addition to all of the specific suggestions already made to you, if you click on the primary Google link below, you'll find MANY links to many other MPEG2 editing programs...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22MPEG2%22+and+%22editing%22

[siddharthagandhi]

lol he won't give up

primiere is a 1000 dollar program and freeware editing programs are not going to give the same functionality of premiere