Proper way to import footage AVCHD footage comes in a complex file structure that contains much more information than is typically found in video clips. You can work on footage while it's on the storage card. But if there is any difficulty, the first thing to do is to copy the footage onto a hard disk. Be sure to copy the entire file structure of the card instead of just the clips. Always use the Media Browser in Adobe Premiere Pro, or use Prelude, to import the footage. System considerations when working with AVCHD footage Any computer that meets the system requirements for Adobe Premiere Pro should be able to edit this footage. The main restriction on AVCHD footage is the CPU. This particular format is not dependent on the hard disk speed, as it tends to be small file sizes for video footage. Also, the GPU doesn't process the video footage, so the video configuration doesn't have much effect on the performance. If you're looking to bu