MOV to Premiere Pro: Why a MOV Will Not Import and How to Fix It
Premiere Pro opens MOV files, but the codec inside decides whether one imports, plays or stutters. Check the codec, then convert or use proxies.
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Premiere Pro opens MOV files, but the codec inside decides whether one imports, plays or stutters. Check the codec, then convert or use proxies.
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