AVI to Premiere Pro - How Do I import .AVI files into Premiere Pro CS5/CS6

 [Q]" The AVI files look and play great by themselves in Window Media Player, but when I import the AVI file into Adobe Premier in order to add a voice over and export the finished video into other formats, the playback is very jerky. So I can't seem to use these AVI files in Premiere as source video files and have them look good at all.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance !"

[A]
Here is the step-by-step guide on transcocding AVI to MPEG-2 for Premiere Pro CS5/CS6 on Mac OS X with Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac. This video app can help you change AVI into a different format (e.g. .mov, .wmv, .mpg) with least quality loss. You should then be able to import the new file into Premiere with smooth editing without any trouble. If you are Windows users, please get the Video Converter. Below is how to.

Source: How Do I import .AVI files into Premiere Pro CS5/CS6

Step 1: Run AVI to Premiere Converter for Mac and you can import AVI clips to the program through "Add Video" button or "Add from folder" button. If you like, check the “Merge into one” box to join AVI clips together.



Step 2: Choose output format. This video converter offers optimized format preset for Adobe Premiere. Just click "Format" menu firstly and then follow "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas" to set MPG, MOV or WMV format.



Tip: If the default settings do not fit you requirement, you can click “Settings” icon to and enter "Profile Settings" panel to adjust video size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channels.

Step 3: Click “Convert” button to start encoding AVI to MPEG-2(.mpg) for Adobe Premiere Pro CS5/CS6 on Mac OS X.

When the AVI to Adobe Premiere Pro conversion task is finished, click "Open" button to get the exported files for transferring to Premiere Pro CS5/CS6 with easy playback or editing.

Additional Tips:

1. This AVI to Premiere Pro Converter not only can help you convert .avi to Adobe, but also enables anyone with AVI files to use in any non-linear editor like Final Cut Pro, iMovie, FCE, Avid Media Composer, etc as long as transcode AVI to a recognizable format.

2. If you have problems when importing or editing your Canon, Sony, Panasonic etc, camera video files, you can check out “Brorsoft Camcorder/Camera Importing Tips” or “FCE, FCP, iMovie Column” to get your solutions.

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