Error: "Error compiling movie" during render or export (Adobe Premiere Elements)Products affected
[Note: This document is about Adobe Premiere Elements. For a related document about Adobe Premiere Pro, see this page.]
Issue
Premiere Elements returns the message "Error compiling movie. Unknown error." when you render or export.
This message is generally followed by the error message, "Sorry, a serious error has occurred that requires Adobe Premiere Elements to shut down. We will attempt to save your current project."
Solution
Do one or more of the following:
Note: Always restart the computer after a problem occurs to refresh its memory. Continuing to work without restarting the computer may compound the problem.
Solution 1: Remove effects from the problematic clip.
Remove all of the following effects from the clip that generated the error: Auto Levels, Auto Color, Auto Contrast, and Shadow/Highlight.
Auto Levels, Auto Color, Auto Contrast and Shadow/Highlight are modified effects from Adobe Photoshop. When you apply these effects to long clips or nested sequences, you may see an error.
Solution 2: Convert your file to DV AVI.
You may have a problematic file. Once you have determined which file is causing the problem, convert it to a DV AVI file.
Solution 3: Quit any applications that may be interfering with the render process.
If you are using GPU (Video Display Card) based effects and transitions, then make sure you do not use other GPU intensive applications (video games, screen savers, etc.). Do not allow your system to be locked or hibernate while rendering the timeline or during export.
Solution 4: Use a different codec for your export.
The problem may arise from exporting with a codec that is not fully supported in Premiere Elements. Try exporting your project using a different codec such as Microsoft DV AVI.
Solution 5: Disable Auto Save.
The Auto Save feature may interfere with the export process. Turn it off if you are experiencing problems when you export to your hard disk, DVD, or tape.
To disable AutoSave:
- Choose Edit > Preferences > Auto Save.
- Uncheck Automatically Save Projects.
- Click OK.
Doc ID
(332331)
Last updated
2011-08-20
OS
Mac OS (All)
Windows (All)
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