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backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby mattwinn » Sun Sep 20, 2020 4:15 pm

When I try to put an abstract background from Muvipix in to PE2019 I get a message that the importer recorded a generic error.
I can not down load any of the backgrounds - after i have unzipped them. Any one know what i am doing wrong.
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby sidd finch » Sun Sep 20, 2020 4:39 pm

Shat is the file extension of the image you are trying to import?

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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby mattwinn » Sun Sep 20, 2020 7:00 pm

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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby Steve Grisetti » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:47 am

We have had reports of some of these MOV backgrounds not loading well into basic video programs. Many are really designed for After Effects.

But tell us exactly which one you're working with. We'll find a way to make it workable for you.
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby mattwinn » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:29 am

I tried several (10)of the motion backgrounds (general) but 019 through 023 for specifics
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby Steve Grisetti » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:57 am

Those unfortunately are pretty old files. And they're made for 4:3 standard definition videos.

But they can be made usable by running them through Handbrake, if you're interested. Or if you'd like to give me a list, I'll convert them for you and then put them on Dropbox so you can download them.

To convert them in Handbrake:
1. Open the MOV file in Handbrake.
2. Set the Preset to Fast1080p30.
3. Under the Dimensions tab, set Anamorphic to Custom, uncheck Keep Aspect Ratio, set Width to 720 and Height to 480.
4. Select a Save As destination and name and click on Start Encode to begin the conversion.

This will create a 4:3 720x480 MP4 file that will load right into Premiere Elements. (Unfortunately Handbrake won't convert to a higher-resolution video.)

Hope that helps!
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby mattwinn » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:04 am

Thank you Steve.
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby mattwinn » Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:31 am

Perfect. Thank you. I forgot about handbrake as I do not use it too often.

Thank you guys
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby Steve Grisetti » Mon Sep 21, 2020 10:13 am

Glad it works, Matt! Again, I apologize that some of our backgrounds don't work out of the box. And I'm glad to do any converting you need.
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby mattwinn » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:43 pm

Steve, thank you. No need but I appreciate the offer. It took me two minutes to recall that I set up the preset and I was able to convert all I need. With no basketball film to review I have been experimenting with all the effects and other tools in PE19. I have become quite adequate. Perhaps a tad above average. Still need work on key framing.
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Re: backgrounds not accepted in PE19

Postby Steve Grisetti » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:09 pm

Thank you for your highest compliments, Matt!
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