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===Import Video from a DSLR Memory Card===
 
''Provided in the Multimedia Lab and Non-Linear Suites are memory card readers at each station.''
 
  
#Insert the memory card into the provided card reader.
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====Fixing Folder Structure of .MTS Video Clips====
#Open a project in Premiere Elements.
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#In the Tasks Panel select the '''Project Tab''' and select '''Get Video From: Flip, AVCHD, Cameras, Phones, or Removeable Drive'''.
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#The Video Importer window will appear with all the video clips displayed and their duration.
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====Import Video Clips from a Folder====
#Check the boxes of each clip that you want to copy into your project. To preview a clip select it and press play in the bottom right preview window.
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Import clips into Elements from files that were already copied from a memory card.
#Click the folder icon and choose to save into your project folder. ''It is recommended to create a subfolder labeled "video clips".
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# In Elements, at the top left of the screen click the '''Add Media''' tab.
#Choose a naming preset.
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# From the list, select '''Files and Folders'''.
#'''Uncheck''' all three boxes (delete originals, add to timeline, and instant movie).
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# In the file dialog box click the triangle on the top right to expand the window. Find your project folder, and navigate to the '''video''' folder.
#To import the clips click the '''Get Media''' button. Depending on the quantity of footage this may take a few moments.
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#*From the video folder select each video clip as it appears as a .MTS file or .MOV. To select all press '''command A'''.
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# Click '''Import''' to add clips to the project.
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# Video clips will appear in the '''Project Assets Tab'''.
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====Import Video Clips Directly from a Card Reader====
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Import clips directly from the memory card reader, available at every station in the Multimedia Lab, or when using the Computer Center checkout a card reader from Media Loan down the hall.
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# With the camera powered off, remove the memory card and insert it into a card reader.
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# From the top left of the screen click the '''Add Media''' tab.
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# From the list, select '''Videos from Flip or Cameras'''.
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# In the Video Importer window, click the yellow folder icon next to the '''Save In''' location, navigate to your project folder, and select '''choose'''.
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# Preview video clips by selecting them and press play in the Preview window.
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# Un-check the box next to clips you do not want to use.
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# Click '''Get Media''' to import clips. This will duplicate the media files from the memory card to your project folder, and import the files into the '''Project Assets Tab'''.
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# After importing is completed, eject the memory card by dragging it to the trash, and then place it back in the camera.
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# Initialize the memory card before returning equipment to Media Loan.
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====Project Settings====
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When creating a new project Premiere Elements will automatically adjust the project settings to match the first type of video content that is imported.  Project settings cannot be changed after starting a project.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:49, 3 November 2016

Fixing Folder Structure of .MTS Video Clips

Import Video Clips from a Folder

Import clips into Elements from files that were already copied from a memory card.

  1. In Elements, at the top left of the screen click the Add Media tab.
  2. From the list, select Files and Folders.
  3. In the file dialog box click the triangle on the top right to expand the window. Find your project folder, and navigate to the video folder.
    • From the video folder select each video clip as it appears as a .MTS file or .MOV. To select all press command A.
  4. Click Import to add clips to the project.
  5. Video clips will appear in the Project Assets Tab.


Import Video Clips Directly from a Card Reader

Import clips directly from the memory card reader, available at every station in the Multimedia Lab, or when using the Computer Center checkout a card reader from Media Loan down the hall.

  1. With the camera powered off, remove the memory card and insert it into a card reader.
  2. From the top left of the screen click the Add Media tab.
  3. From the list, select Videos from Flip or Cameras.
  4. In the Video Importer window, click the yellow folder icon next to the Save In location, navigate to your project folder, and select choose.
  5. Preview video clips by selecting them and press play in the Preview window.
  6. Un-check the box next to clips you do not want to use.
  7. Click Get Media to import clips. This will duplicate the media files from the memory card to your project folder, and import the files into the Project Assets Tab.
  8. After importing is completed, eject the memory card by dragging it to the trash, and then place it back in the camera.
  9. Initialize the memory card before returning equipment to Media Loan.

Project Settings

When creating a new project Premiere Elements will automatically adjust the project settings to match the first type of video content that is imported. Project settings cannot be changed after starting a project.