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[Razmilu]

Hello :),

I did a search to get some help, but I am afraid that apart from WoW and Quickbooks online I am a little...well, tech challenged. Unfortunately, the explanations already in the forums went over my head.

Here is my problem:

I purchased Adobe Premiere Elements 4 and imported video shot from fraps. When I view the video from fraps, it is very clean and clear. When I view it from Adobe, it is pixilated. I attempted to try the Windows Movie maker, just to see if it would make a difference. But I have the same problem. If I view the video from the import section, it is fine. But when I drag it down, I get that same pixilated appearance.

Oh how I wish there was a "Machinima for Dummies"! :) hehe If anyone could lead me through how I could take care of this problem, I would appreciate it very very much.

Thanks!

Raz