Premiere Pro CC Export Freeze/ PNG Images/ New MP

[Switchfoot]

Hi all! NMP, 8 core, 32gb, d700.

Got a weird problem, the first thing that's managed to bring my NMP to a grinding halt. (Complete freeze- had to hold the power button and restart).


I have a 2 minute video in Premiere CC, parts of which have PNGs with subtitles overlaid on certain clips (4 or 5 total). Now, when I go to export it (H264 or Quicktime, Export settings don't matter), it'll always freeze at about 40-42%. Just completely locks up, spinning beach ball, and I have to hold the power button. Force quit doesn't work, nothing will respond.

The only workaround I've found (and this is after 4-5 restarts), is to delete the PNGs, export the movie (I do a low quality, android preset or something like that, so that it's done in a few seconds), then hit Command-Z to bring the subtitles back and reexport at whatever quality I want. And it goes through just fine.


I really can't wrap my head around it- has anyone experienced anything similar with PNGs? Just seems strange that it will work, but only right after an export with the PNGs removed.

 

[4God]

Are using the Mercury Playback Engine? Or software only?

 

[Switchfoot]

Are using the Mercury Playback Engine? Or software only?

Thanks for the reply! I am using the Mercury Playback Engine. I thought that was how the new CC utilizes the D700s?

 

[matteusclement]

The PNG files are in CKMY or another bit depth than the 8bit files your camera is using.
this has happened to me before.

I have also had success in taking the whole timeline and then copy/paste it into a new one and BANG. it works. so silly.

 

[Switchfoot]

Ah!

That makes sense- thanks for the explanation! I thought I was going crazy.

The PNG files are in CKMY or another bit depth than the 8bit files your camera is using.
this has happened to me before.

I have also had success in taking the whole timeline and then copy/paste it into a new one and BANG. it works. so silly.

 

[matteusclement]

Did it work?