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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Sony Alpha 7R and iMovie/FCE Workflow- Transcode a7R MTS files to AIC for editing

This article teaches you how to easily convert and import Sony Alpha 7R MTS footage into iMovie or Final Cut Express for further editing on Mac (OS X 10.9 Mavericks included).

Sony is well known for innovating in the camera sphere, basically because it can. The A7R Full-Frame Camera is the world's lightest interchangeable lens full-frame camera. The R in the A7R's name stands for resolution, so the emphasis here is on getting the highest possible picture quality, and it facilitates a host of features including full HD video recording and a quick auto-focus algorithm.

'Our Sony a7R arrived five days ago and we, my wife and I, have had a chance to put the camera through its paces. It is excellent for capturing memories on vacations, birthdays, sports activities. And it can capture Full 1920 x 1080 HD uncompressed clean-screen video files.'

However, one problem makes me headache, I cannot get the video files in .MTS (AVCHD) format from my Alpha 7R into iMovie or FCE. What's the problem? How to realize this goal for native editing Sony 1080 60p/60i mts in iMovie or FCE?

Since Apple hasn't added full supported to the 1080/60 mts recordings within iMovie/FCE, and you have to change Sony Alpha 7R MTS videos to iMovie/FCE acceptable AIC .mov format. This is the best solution to import and edit Sony Alpha 7R AVCHD mts footage in iMovie/FCE.

For this case, a professional Sony MTS to AIC application - Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac comes to help you which is your first choice to transcode Sony Alpha 7R AVCHD footages to AIC MOV for iMovie. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for your to figure out your Sony Alpha 7R MTS/M2TS iMovie/FCE problem:

Preparations

1. Copy your MTS videos from Sony Alpha 7R to computer hard drive.

2. Free Download Pavtube Sony MTS to iMovie/FCE Converter on Mac, install and launch it.

Brief Steps

Step 1. Drag and Drop source MTS videos to Pavtube Sony MTS to AIC Converter. Or click "Add Video" to import the mts footage from Alpha 7R

Step 2. Set up output format for Sony Alpha 7R AVCHD to iMovie/FCE Conversion.

From "Format" list, choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple InterMediate Codec (*.mov)" for output.

Step 3. Press the big "Convert" button to start transcoding Sony Alpha 7R AVCHD MTS to AIC MOV for using in iMovie/FCE. The program adopted advanced audio and video sync technology; never let you troubled by the audio and video issues.

Once finished, click "Open" to get converted MOV videos.

Then you could open up iMovie/FCE, and go to "File > Import > Movies…" to import converted video files to iMovie/FCE for further editing.

More Tips:

1. If you want to merge multiple MTS files into one for easy editing, please tick the box "Merge into one file" to merge all the imported clips.

2. In case the MTS footage is taken under interlacing mode, just click "Edit" to go to Video Editor, and hit Effect to select the Deinterlacing and interlacing lines will be eliminated. (Checked by default)

3. This Sony AVCHD Converter for iMovie/FCE optimized its conversion speed with multi-thread technology, so that you can convert the MTS 1.5 or 2 times faster than other similar programs. Its built-in codec will not install any codec on your computer, so as to avoid the unexpected codec problem.

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Top MTS to FCP Converter- Fast convert Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCHD to Prores HQ for FCP X

Description: Can't import Panasonic AG-HMC150 mts files to Final Cut Pro X? Follow the article below, you will get to know the easy way to transcode and deinterlace Panasonic AVCHD footage to Prores HQ for editing in FCP X editing.

The Panasonic AG-HMC150 is a camcorder designed to record in high definition on standard SecureDigital (SD) and SHDC memory cards. While SD-based camcorders have been gaining ground in the consumer market, the AG-HMC150 has the ability to record AVCHD images at significantly higher bitrates. The ability to record up to 24Mb/s onto a single SDHC makes the camera not only incredibly versatile, but allows users to record onto inexpensive media.

AVCHD was jointly established by Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation in 2006 for use in their digital tapeless camcorders. But practically speaking, importing AVCHD to FCP might be tricky, due to the version of FCP, your Mac processor (PowerPC- or older Intel-based Mac don't support AVCHD editing) , and the model of camcorder. Thus, many users report that they can't import AVCHD files from AG-HMC150 into FCP X using camera import.

I just downloaded a MTS/M2TS Video converter and I'm using it to convert Panasonic AG-HMC150 MTS files into Apple HQ prores 422, yet the converted files look damaged. I attached a photo of what the results look like. I must finish this editing project by tomorrow- please advise!

As MTS recordings are not the preferred format for Final Cut Studio, if you want to edit AVCHD video with high quality on Mac with Final Cut Pro X, you can convert AVCHD to FCP compatibel Prores .MOV before editing.

Here recommend you the top HD Video Converter for Mac which can help you to convert AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 preserving the original quality that get MTS files to edit in FCP X successfully. Plus, this Mac AVCHD converter also supports converting AVCHD MTS footage to iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Express and more to meet your needs. What's more, some easy-to-use editing features like trimming, cropping, adding watermark, deinterlacing, etc are combined with the convert program.

What's more, With Pavtube AVCHD MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac, you can also add *.srt, *.ass, *.ssa subtitle to a video/movie files. Here I share a guide of how to add subtitles and some free subtitle files download website:

Now, follow the step-by-step guide transcoding and deinterlacing Panasonic AG-HMC150 MTS video to Final Cut Pro X.

Step 1: Free Download and install MTS to FCP Converter to your Mac. It's excellent AVCHD Converter which can convert nearly all Sony/Canon/Panasonic camcorder videos to any formats you need, such as Apple Prores 422 MOV, Apple InterMediate Codec MOV, QuickTime MOV, etc. Then import your AVCHD files.

Step 2: Click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422(HQ) (*.mov)" as output format for editing in Final Cut Pro X.

The Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codec offers the utmost possible quality for 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 sources (without an alpha channel) and provides the following:

Target data rate of approximately 220 Mbps (1920 x 1080 at 60i)
Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422

Tips:

1. You can also select Apple ProRes 422(LT) which will give smaller file size.

Learn more Apple ProRes, please refer to Types of Apple ProRes Codecs
2. You can deinterlace and edit the 1080/60i mts videos in this program before converting to other formats on Mac OS. Trim, crop, add watermark or adjust effect as you want.

By the way, if you need to remove interlace for the media file, just click on "Edit", you will see a Video Editor panel where you are able to easily edit your 1080i HD video by using several powerful editing functions. Click on "Effect" tab, and check the deinterlace option.

Step 3. Click "Convert" button to start converting/deinterlacing Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCHD videos to FCP X on Mac OS.

After a shot conversion, you will be able to import mts videos to FCP X for editing without rendering. With it, you can also get the mts video to recognized by FCP X. Just have a try. Good luck!

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Vegas Pro & MTS files: Import Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts to Sony Vegas Pro 12 Editing

Summary: This article will show the best way to get Sony Vegas to work with Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts footage by converting mts to MPEG-2/WMV for Sony Vegas Pro 12 editing.

Panasonic AG-AC160 and AG-AC130 Memory Card Camera Recorders offer a host of advanced functions. Both are new AVCCAM Model with better zooming, greater sensivity, and higher image quality. Full-HD - Slow / Quick-Motion Recording Supported. Panasonic AG-AC130/AG-AC160 can offer high-quality HD recording utilizing MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high-profile encoding.

The AVCCAM camcorders' Full HD resolution imager produces stunning 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 AVCHD video at high sensitivity. And you will find the mts video from Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 will not import correctly into Sony Vegas Pro 12.

Have you been having problems with this as well? As we know, AVCHD format video is not easy to use, many video editors which don't support MTS, especially the 60p mts video files. An efficient workflow is to convert Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 to Sony Vegas native editing format like WMV/MPEG-2. This article will share the way to convert Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 MTS to Sony Vegas Pro 12.

First, I found an app called Pavtube HD Video Converter , tired it and succeeded.

This software will help you to get Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts files working well in Sony Vegas Pro 12. It is capable of converting a variety of hd video, blu-ray, and dvd movies to another format. And meanwhile it supports to convert to many mobile devices and editing software, like After Effects, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and more. CUDA acceleration will give you faster conversion speed. Below is a guide for you.

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Convert Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts for Sony Vegas Pro 12 editing
1. Free download and install this mts to Sony Vegas Converter, just copy the AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts files right to your hard drive, import the files to the program.

2.Click format bar to choose the output format. Click and choose Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas --> MPEG-2 (*.mpg) or WMV (VC-1) (*.wmv). This format is best for Sony Vegas Pro 12 editing.

3.You can click "Settings" button to adjust the parameters, such as resolution, bitrate, etc.

4.Click convert button to start converting Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts to Sony Vegas Pro 12.

This 20% off Ultimate Video Converter from Pavtube can convert Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts files to Sony Vegas Pro 12 with best quality and fast speed. Once the conversion completes, you can click "Open" button to get the output files effortlessly.

Now you have got it right, just to import and edit Panasonic AG-AC160/AG-AC130 mts files within Sony Vegas Pro 12 at ease.

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Transfer Panasonic HDC-MDH1 AVCHD 2.7" videos to FCP 6/7

Summary: Read on this article, you can get the hints how to import and edit Panasonic HDC-MDH1 2.7" AVCHD MTS footage with Final Cut Pro 6/7 flawlessly without any issue.

I purchased Panasonic HDC-MDH1 on 26.3.2012 in Bangalore. This is an exellent professional shoulder mount camera in lowest price, also best for Wedding, Birthday parties, Functions, outdoor shoots etc. Shoots in very lowest light clear picture. No vibration in long zoom shooting.

I have just shot my first HD wedding video with the MDH1. I am very happy with the video quality with the 2.7" Touchscreen LCD, the camera which records in AVCHD format, I need to edit the 2.7" mts files on Mac with FCP before sharing with my friends and family.

But I find that Panasonic HDC-MDH1's recording AVCHD MTS files are not the preferred format for Final Cut Pro 6/7. Then I think the first step to do is to convert Panasonic mts video to FCP compatible Prores codec for editing with high quality on iMac/MacBook Pro with Mac OS X like Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks 10.9. Now I will share the easy steps here.

Step 1: Free Download and install Panasonic MTS to FCP Converter to your Mac. It's excellent Panasonic AVCHD Converter which can convert nearly all Panasonic camcorder videos to any formats you need, such as Apple Prores 422 MOV, Apple InterMediate Codec MOV, QuickTime MOV, etc. Then import your 2.7" AVCHD files from HDC-MDH1.

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Step 2: Click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format .

Tips:

a. There are other four presets for ProRes: Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy and Apple ProRes 4444. Usually the ProRes 422 HQ has better video quality than ProRes 422 and could meet your needs. If you need smaller size, turn to ProRes 422 LT.

Learn more Apple ProRes, please refer to Types of Apple ProRes Codecs

b. Click Settings to customize video size, bitrate, frame rate and other specs.

Step 3. Click "Convert" button to start transcoding Panasonic HDC-MDH1 2.7" AVCHD videos to FCP 6/7 on Mac OS (Mavericks 10.9 included).

After a shot conversion, you will be able to import/load Panasonic HDC-MDH1 2.7" videos into Final Cut Pro 6/7 for editing without rendering.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Best method to import video Files from Panasonic into FCP X/Vimeo/Hightail

Summary: In this guide, you can get to know the easy method to convert Panasonic video files to Mac for editing in FCP, then upload it to Vimeo and distribute to others via Hightail.

I make video's of lectures organise by a non profit organisation. I record the video from Panasonic camera's, I need to convert the Panasonic videos to Prores 422 codec. After video editing with Final Cut Pro X, then I can convert the Prores .mov to H.264 (mov) format in two different size: 720*1280 and 540*960 and use the output to upload it to Vimeo or to distribute to others via Hightail.

I exactly looked up the file format in google, and took to me to a website that told me that my Panasonic shoot videos in MTS/MXF format, it suggest me to convert Panasonic videos to best compatible format for Mac OS. Only by converting can I avoid video playback, editing and importing problems. And under comments, I was recommend to use a decent Ultimate Panasonic Video Converter on Mac platform - Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac, to help me get it done.

P.S. I use also Elgato H.264 Turbo HD and Compressor (Apple). The last one is not easy to use. So I choose Pavtube. It is easy to install, free upgrades, easy to use and lots of supporting formats.

Surprising, we find the program is 20% off at Pavtube Thanksgiving Best Seller.
Convert Panasonic MXF/MTS videos on Mac for editing in FCP X and shareing on Vimeo or Hightail

1. Install Panasonic Ultimate Converter for Mac. Run it and transfer Panasonic video to hard drive, and then click "Import" to add the handycam files you need into the program.

2. Click format column and choose the output format.

You can choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov), this codec is optimized for FCP X editing;

For sharing on website like Vimeo or Hightail, you can choose MP4 format for output.

3: Click settings button to adjust the output video’s parameters, such as bitrate, resolution, etc.

4. You can edit the Panasonic MXF/MTS videos in this program before converting to other formats on Mac OS. You can trim, crop, editaudio/subtitles or adjust aspect ratio the output videos by clicking the pencil-like icon.

For example, you can switch to “Crop” tab. Choose Advanced mode, lock the “Keep Ratio” and you can free change aspect ratio.

5. Start converting Panasonic video to FCP X/Vimeo/ Higtail.

This iMedia Converter for Mac is an all-in-all converting program that will convert Blu-ray, DVD, and recorded videos on Mac at top speed, you can choose rich formats for output on Mac, and now I can easily and successfully use Panasonic recorded MTS/MXF footages to edit in FCP X, and then sharing on Vimeo and distribute to others via Hightail. It really do a great favor for me, if you have the same problems, you can take a try now! Good luck!

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Easy Way to Get mts Videos from JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA into FCP

Summary: To make it easier for editing JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA mts videos on FCP, you can use the best JVC AVCHD Converter for Mac to transform MTS to Prores 422 for native importing.

Where the JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA beats most pocket video cams -- and many traditional camcorders at the budget end of the scale -- is picture quality. It uses JVC's HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine to process footage as 24Mbps AVCHD-standard files, which produces far superior results compared to the process used by lower-end models, even those that claim 'full' 1080p resolutions. Indeed, we were very pleased with our test footage. The GZ-HM330's picture was detailed and sharp, while colours were very realistic. It's easy to use, easy to carry and video quality is very high for a camera of its price.

After shooting can1080p Full HD .mts/.m2ts videos from GZ-HM330SAA, you may look for a way to help you ingest JVC GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD video clips to FCP for editing? You are likely to get some incompatible troubles, as AVCHD is a high compression format but not a good editing format on Mac. To put the MTS videos from GZ-HM330SAA in to FCP without any problem, you need to use the professional MTS to FCP Converter to transode MTS/M2TS movie from GZ-HM330SAA to a comfortable format for FCP, like ProRes.

To keep the original video quality for editing, Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac is known as the best JVC AVCHD Converter for Mac that can help you transcode JVC GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD to Prores 422 MOV for FCP editing. Here are the simple but useful steps for you.

Good news! At Thanksgiving Big Deal 2013, if you get HD Video Converter for Mac, you can get DVD Creator free which can help you to burn mts videos on Mac with ease. Take a look now and grasp this opportunity before Dec.10, 2013! Never miss!

Step 1. Download and install the JVC Video Converter and imput the mts recordings to the program.

Drag and drop JVC GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD files to Mac MTS to Prores Converter. Then the files will be listed on the file list tab, you can choose to check the properties of the video or preview it.

Tips: You can imput a number of files to the programs, and if necessary, you can use the function "Merge into one".

Step 2. Choose the best compatible output format--Apple ProRes for FCP.

Click the Output bar, you can finsd that there are many output format there. For Final Cut Pro, Apple ProRes 422 is the first choice certainly.

Step 3: (Optional) Adjust audio and video parameters in Profile Settings. You can change the default codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel according to your needs and optimize the output file quality.

Tip: Video Size:1920*1080 & Frame Rate:30 fps(NTSC) or 25fps(PAL)

Step 4: Click the “Convert” button on the main interface to start JVC .mts to prores conversion.

As soon as the covnersion is over, you just need to click the "Open" button on the main interface to find your converted file. That is to say you can easily edit JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD in FCP for further editing without any rendering or compatibility issue.

File Importing Steps: How to import video files or projects to FCP on Mac?

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Guide on Importing Sony FS700 MTS files into Final Cut Pro 7 and FCP X

Summary: Here are tips and tricks for Sony NEX-FS700 and Final Cut Pro: In order to import and edit Sony NEX-FS700 MTS into FCP 7/X smoothly, you need transcode Sony AVCHD to FCP compatible format on Mac.

As a high-end camcorder, Sony NEX-FS700 is definitely worth buying: professional design, large-sensor, and high quality recording. FS700 can shoot at up to 960 frames per second and now there are already quite a few cameras out there that can do this.

As FS700 records full HD 1080 50/60p MTS/M2TS files in AVCHD format. However, FCP has less compatiblity with AVCHD .mts/.m2ts files, and many users find that the AVCHD format cannot be recognized by FCP 7, for example:

Hello, I own HD video converter for MAC. I'm attempting to batch transfer 1080i HD footage from a Sony FS700 (AVCHD/MTS) to Prores. I want the footage to stay interlaced and not convert to 25P (progressive). Is there a way to do this? Can only find a 25p option. Thank you!

Why this happens just because the codec of AVCHD is not supported by Final Cut Pro. So is there any easy solution to avoid the headache "incompatibility importing problem"? Here is a simple tip for you to make Sony FS700 50/60p AVCHD editable in FCP. Some 1080/50 fps AVCHD clips grayed out in L&T or import window and we were not able to ingest them to FCP until we used third-party encoder to change these 50/60 fps MTS clips to ProRes 422.

What we use: Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac to help you get it done.

Good news! At Thanksgiving Big Deal 2013, if you get MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac, you can get Video Converter for Mac free which can help you to edit and play flash video (flv, f4v) on Mac with ease. Take a look now and grasp this opportunity before Dec.10, 2013! Never miss!

It will not only transcode Sony FS700 mts to Prores 422 for native editing in FCP on Mac, but also keeping audio and video synchronization on Windows and Mac (including Mountain Lion/Mavericks).

Sony FS700 workflow-Load FS700 recorded 1080p AVCHD to Final Cut Pro

1.Download Pavtube Sony MTS to FCP Encoder, follow the prompts to install the program. Click "Add" to load Sony FS700 MTS video files or directly drag the files into file list.

2.And then click "Format" bar to choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple Prores 422 (*.mov), this format is best presetted for FCP editing.

3. "Settings" button in the main interface is very useful for you to customize the Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sampling rate, bit rate, channels.

4. After these, you can click "Convert" to start to transcode Sony FS700 MTS to Apple Prores codec for native editing.

Now you can follow the steps and have a try, happy every day!

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Best solution for importing Sony DSC-RX100 mts video in iMovie

Summary: Have got a Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 and have issues with importing movies from RX100 into iMovie. Is there any solution? Just convert MTS video to AIC .mov for iMovie for editing on Mac.

If you are planning to buy a mid-range HD camera, RX100 could be a smart choice. It is an enthusiast compact camera features with 1080 60p or 1080i video capture in AVCHD format. However, AVCHD is not friendly with iMovie, many users encounter the problem when transferring RX100 AVCHD MTS files to iMovie.

Q1: iMovie cannot import movies from the RX100. Anyone has a work around?

Q2: I'm using iMovie, and I'm trying to import the video from my camcorder (Sony RX100). But when I clicked the camera button, iMovie crashes. Why I can not import the clips to iMovie directly? Am I missing something? Pls help me!

Q3: I have a Macbook with Mac OS X installed. I have installed iLife 09. I have just bought a sony rx100. I can download the photos but I am unable to open mts in iMovie. They are in MTS format (AVCHD). Is there any software which I can import mts files to imovie?

What's the problem? And then how to realize this goal for native editing RX100 1080/60p mts in iMovie? Since Apple hasn't added full supported to the 1080/60p mts recordings within iMovie, and you have to change MTS videos to iMovie acceptable AIC .mov format. This is the best Sony RX100 1080/60p AVCHD to iMovie Solution.

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For this case, a professional Sony MTS to iMovie application - Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac comes to help you which is your first choice to transcode Sony RX100 1080/60p AVCHD footages to AIC MOV for iMovie. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for your to figure out your Sony RX100 MTS/M2TS iMovie problem:

Notes: Free MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac you can also have a try!

Preparations

1. Copy your MTS videos from Sony RX100 to Apple hard drive.

2. Free Download the best MTS to iMovie Converter on Mac, install and launch it.

Brief Steps

Step 1. Drag and Drop source MTS videos to Sony MTS to iMovie Converter. Or click "Add Video" to import the mts footage from RX100.

Step 2. Set up output format for AVCHD to iMovie Conversion.

From "Format" list, choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple InterMediate Codec (*.mov)" for editing in iMovie smoothly.

Step 3. Press the big "Convert" button to start transcoding Sony RX100 AVCHD MTS to AIC MOV for using in iMovie. The program adopted advanced audio and video sync technology; never let you troubled by the audio and video issues.

Once finished, click "Open" to get converted MOV videos. Then you could open up iMovie, and go to "File > Import > Movies…" to import converted video files to iMovie.

More Tips:
1. If you want to merge multiple MTS files into one for easy editing, please tick the box "Merge into one file" to merge all the imported clips.

2. In case the MTS footage is taken under interlacing mode, just click "Edit" to go to Video Editor, and hit Effect to select the Deinterlacing and interlacing lines will be eliminated. (Checked by default)

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Sony's FDR-AX1 Handycam puts 4K recording in the grasp of prosumers (eyes-on)

We assure you, the camera above is not Sony's HDR-AX200.

Model Highlights: 4K/60p video Ultra HD, 1/2.3" 8.3MP Exmor R® CMOS image sensor, real-time 4K/60 fps recording, 3 ND filters and 6 paint functions, Sony G Lens with 20x (31.5-630mm) zoom, built-in mic with 2x additional Pro XLR jacks.

While it shares a similar body, this is the new FDR-AX1 that leaked this morning -- a fixed lens 4K videocamera for prosumers, priced at a cool $4,500. Although JVC beat Sony to the market with its $5,000 kit, Sony's vying to have the upper hand with the tech inside its take, namely by using its XAVC S format. It works by capturing video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Long GOP and audio in linear PCM, which all gets saved in an "MP4 wrapper." To handle the massive amount of data throughput from its 4k/60p stream, the camcorder records to QXD cards (two slots are onboard) which, until now, haven't had much use outside of Nikon's D4. A 64GB card will net you two hours of 4K video, while downscaling to 1080/60p adds an extra hour on top of that.

Video gets captured by a 1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor and a 20x optical zoom (31.5-630mm) G lens, which comes equipped with a trio of ND filters and Optical SteadyShot. As you'd expect, there are a plethora of manual controls, powered stereo XLR inputs, a 3.2-inch display and a viewfinder on back. It's worth noting that while the AX1 won't be HDMI 2.0 compliant at first, Sony's planning a firmware update down the line to enable it. Until that occurs, it'll only be able to transfer HDMI video over to Sony's existing 4K TVs. We're also told that the camcorder will work with SD cards for shooting in HD.

If you don't care for the flexibility of interchangeable lenses or need something more affordable than the likes of a RED Scarlet, the FDR-AX1 can be yours this October. Sweetening the deal just a little more, Sony will also throw in a 32GB XQD card and a full copy of Vegas Pro 12 to ensure you can get started out of the box. Check out our eyes-on gallery with the prototype seen above in the meantime.

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Fast Way for importing Sony FS700 50/60p mts footage in Avid Media Composer

In this article, you will learn how to transcode Sony FS700 50/60p MTS to DNxHD MOV for Avid Media Composer editing without any importing problems on Mac.

The file I'm trying to import is AVCHD from my Sony NEX-FS700 at 1080p50 into Avid MC 6.5 via AMA. AVCHD-MTS AMA-plugin is installed but result in an error message. So I'm was asking here to figure out how to get the mts files from FS700 into Avid without any issue?

In fact, Avid can't import Sony FS700 recorded 1080 50/60p AVCHD video, the frame rate is so high and the codec is not friendly to AMC for editing. On Avid official website, Avid only works with standard film and broadcast formats. Although, Avid MC has added some plug-ins, actually background converters for the high-definition video format AVCHD, the importing process are unbelievably slow.

As DNxHD codec is the first choice for editing in Avid Media Composer, so in order to import the Sony FS700 50/60p AVCHD to Avid for editing, the easy workaround is to transcode MTS to Avid MC compatible DNxHD .mov format.

Here, Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac does a good job in converting Sony FS700 50/60p AVCHD to Avid Media Composer preferred DNxHD format with best video quality. Following we will offer you a tutorial on importing and editing Sony NEX-FS700 50/60p AVCHD to Avid Media Composer on Mac.

1.Download the best Sony mts to Avid Converter, follow the prompts to install the program. Click "Add Video" to load Sony FS700 60p MTS video files or directly drag the files into file list.

2. Click "Format" bar to choose Avid Media Composer -> Avid DNXHD (*.mov), this format is best presetted for Avid Media Composer editing.

Tips:

Pavtube Sony AVCHD Converter for Mac can also convert Sony FS700 60p mts files to FCP, iMovie and FCE, QuickTime, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve or Apple Aperture 3 compatible video format for editing.

a. For FCP and Aperture 3: Click and choose "Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422(*.mov)" as the output format. FCP 6 only can support ProRes 422 and ProRes 422(HQ) codec.

Smoothly Import Sony NEX-FS700 AVCHD to Final Cut Pro

b. For iMovie and Final Cut Express: Click and choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)" as the best output codec.

iMovie: Not Importing AVCHD Footage

c. For Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects: Click "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas", choose "MPEG-2 (*.mov)" or "MOV(AVC)(*mov)" or "WMV (VC-1)(*.wmv)" as the best video format.

AVCHD workflow in Adobe Premiere on Mac

d. For playing Sony AVCHD video on QuickTime: Choose "Common Video -> MOV-QuickTime(*.mov)" as the best video format.

Convert MTS to Quicktime MOV for Playback

3. "Settings" button in the main interface is very useful for you to customize the Video Codec aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate,Audio codec, sampling rate, bit rate, channels.

4. After these, you can click "Convert" to start to transcode Sony FS700 50/60p MTS to Avid DNXHD codec for native editing in Avid Media Composer.

Hope this guide: "How to import/edit Sony FS700 50p/60p MTS to Avid Media Composer"can do great help to you. Happy every day!

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Does iMovie 9 recognise 1080p MTS video from Panasonic HC-X920?

Summary: How to get iMovie 9 to work with 1080p mts footage from Panasonic HC-X920 perfectly? The is easy workaround to convert Panasonic MTS to AIC Codec for natively using AVCHD file in iMovie.

The 2013 collection is no different, and what better place to start than the new Panasonic consumer flagship, the HC-X920. With the WiFi-enabled X920, you can enjoy professional grade HD video you can share from anywhere. X920 records video with [AVCHD] AVCHD 3D / Progressive / [iFrame] MP4 format. If you use Panasonic HC-X920 for the 1080p 60fps mts recording and want to edit the 1080p mts files in iMovie 09. You will got problems as below:

I also purchased X920 for the better clock rate and the newer AVCHD codec. My editing software iMovie 09 doesn't yet support the top recording standard 1080/60p. It is a easy to use camcorder, you won't go wrong with this model. So is it possible make it into reality to edit them in iMovie 09?

X920 is what I expected, have taken it to the beach, snow and have not had any issues, my children love the menu, easy for anybody to operated, no need of the viewfinder, best investment for your money. What's more, HC-X920 also supports the optional 3D lens, will recommend it to friends and family. Any suggestions for the X920 3D mts and iMovie 09 workflow?

I have a MacBook Pro Vs.10.6.8, which came with iMovie '09. I just bought a new X920 HD Camcorder 1080 it puts files in .MTS format. My iMovie does not support the files. It can't even pick them up. Do I need to upgrade to IMovie '11 to be able to edit my HD camcorder files (.MTS)? If so, that's a problem, becuase I got an error that said I can't upgrade because my Mac is too old (which it's only two years old). Or, should I just get another camera?
iMovie 09 won't import the 1080p AVCHD (2D/3D) Videos. So, how to deal with Panasonic HC-X920 1080p AVCHD in iMovie 9? Well, as we know, iMovie native format is AIC .mov, so the best method to import 2D/3D AVCHD from Panasonic HC-920 to iMovie 9 smoothly is to convert the Panasonic AVCHD to AIC for editing along with some help from a 3rd-party Mac Pansonic AVCHD Converter.

Fortunately, Pavtube MTS to iMovie Converter for Mac can exactly do favor for you. With it, you can convert Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD to iMovie compatible AIC codec MOV format. There will be no problem to import AVCHD footage into iMovie 9 keeping audio and video synchronization on Mac.

With the Mac program, you can transcode AVCHD MTS/M2TS/M2T/TS files at 1080i, 1080p, and 720p to proper format for:

Editing on FCP, iMovie, FCE, Avid, Premiere, iPhoto and more;
Playing on portable devices(iPad, iPhone, iPod, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Galaxy S4, S3, Tab 3, Tab 2, HTC One and so on);
Burning on Mac OS X
Uploading to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and more uses.

What's more, the MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac supports adding .srt, .ass, .ssa subtitle to your videos or movies. Aslo, it has added 3D profiles in Format menu. (Side-by-Side, Top-Bottom, or Anaglyph 3D in MKV/MP4/MOV/WMV/AVI)

In summary, it works very well in converting Panasonic HC-X920 1080p MTS files to AIC for editing in iMovie 9. You can download a free trail version: Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac and follow the guide below:

Step 1. Add .mts files to the Mac MTS to iMovie Converter.

Launch the Mac MTS/M2TS to iMovie Converter. Click "Add Video" or "Add from folder" button to load your source .mts or .m2ts files from Panaonic HC-X920.

Tip: If you want lossless merge multiple MTS, M2TS files, pleas check the "Merge into one file" box.

Step 2. Choose iMovie native foramt as output.

To convert X920 MTS files to iMovie native foramt, please click "Format > iMovie and Final Cut Express", choose "Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) .mov" as the best output format.

Tip: If you wanna edit the video/audio parameters, you need to go to "Settings" window.

Step 3. Start MTS to iMovie native foramt conversion.

Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, and the best Mac MTS to iMovie Converter will start converting Panasonic HC-X920 MTS clips to iMovie friendly AIC mov format on Mac OS X.

When the conversion is done, you will be directed to open the folder where you saved the converted files, and then you can import output video files to iMovie to edit.

Tips:
1. If you want to import Panasonic MTS footage in FCP, only need to change step 2, choose "Format > Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format, or you can also refer to the guide.

2. If you want to edit Panasonic HC-X920 MTS footage in Avid Media Composer, only need to change step 2, choose "Format > Avid Media Composer > Avid DNxHD (*.mov)" as output format, or you can also refer to the guide.

3. If you want to share Panasonic HC-X920 60p AVCHD video on Youtube, you can refer to this guide.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Best method to change video format from mts to swf

Have the need to convert MTS to SWF? Now get the most efficient software- Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac to accomplish this task with lightening speed and exceptional output quality.

Now I have stored a lot of MTS videos in hand from some HD Camcorders. What I would like to do is to share my happy moment with more and more people over the Internet. So how to get these mts shootings more compatible for uploading?
As we konw, to play, upload and share the mts videos over and over again is somehow very trouble. You may find many videos with SWF format on the websites like YouTube. SWF is an Adobe flash file format used for multimedia, and it has become the dominant for displaying "animated" vector graphics on the Web. So, as an alternative, you can try to change video from mts to swf so that you can easily sharing your mts files on the web.

As for the problem of how to convert mts to swf, there are quite a few ways to do it. But the easiest and quickest way is to use Pavtube MTS to SWF Converter for Windows and MTS to SWF Converter for Mac which owns powerful converting functions and flexible editing functions.

With this software, you can deal with the mts format including converting mts to other popular video format like mts to mov, mts to wmv, swf to vob, swf to mp4, in which way, you are enabled to convert MTS to SWF with no limitation.

As for the flexible editing functions, like cutting off the unnecessary part, adding watermarks including text, image and video, adding 3D effect, and so on. And attaching subtitles to output video can be achieved here. You can add subtitles to your favorite movies which have no subtitles or add subtitles of native language to the foreign movies in order to fully enjoy the movies. Such a great job!

The following is the detailed information on how to convert MTS to SWF on Mac with the help of Pavtube MTS to SWF Converter for Mac, the windows workflow is as the same. At first, please download the program here and install it on your Mac.

Step 1: Import MTS footage.

Run the Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac, click "Add video" to load mts recording videos to the program, or also support to drag and drop mts files to the program.

Step 2: Choose SWF format.

Go to choose the proper format what you need. Click "Format" to choose "Flash Video > SWF-SWF Format (*.swf)" or other popular format you want.

Step 3. Attach subtitles to a video/movie.

Find "Edit" icon and then click it, you will find video editor. There you can Trim, Crop, Add watermark and Effect. Above all, Subtitle can be added here.

Step 4. Customize the output format

Click "Settings" to customize the video and audio settings. For video settings, you can adjust Encoder, Frame Rate, Resolution, Aspect Ratio and Video Bitrate. For audio settings, you can adjust Encoder, Sample Rate, Channels and Audio Bitrate to meet your needs.

Step 5. Start MTS videos to SWF Mac Conversion.

Click "Convert" button to start conversion. The conversion from mts to swf which will be done in amazing fast speed, which costs you a few minutes thanks to its advanced feature and easy-to-use interface.

After conversion, go to find the converted .swf files with subtitles by clicking "Open" button. In this way, you will change video format from mts to swf with ease and successfully solve the mts video sharing problems.

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Sunday, September 1, 2013

Convert .mts files from Sony NEX-7 to work with iMovie on Mac

Summary: Follow this article you will know how to convert and import Sony NEX-7 AVCHD MTS to iMovie compatible format with the best MTS to iMovie Converter on Mac.

In the middle ground between DSLRs and point-and-shoot lies a vast plain filled with all manner of tweener cameras, in all variants of shape, size, price, and quality. Until now, no one has nailed the whole package, but so far the smartest middle ground — smaller body and price, but without losing too much quality or manual control — has been Sony's NEX line.

The NEX-5N and NEX-C3 are excellent cameras, with big sensors in small bodies, but the NEX-7 is the flagship member of the line. The $1,349 shooter has a DSLR-sized, 24.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, a built-in electronic viewfinder, a tilting LCD, 1080p video recording, and a solid set of manual controls. It's built to run with the big dogs, and priced like it too — can it keep up? And could you actually buy the NEX-7 instead of a DSLR?

For many experienced Mac users, what they are concerned most is how does the Sony NEX-7 mts files work with Mac. As for NEX-7, you will get all kinds of options when shooting video: it can record in 1080p and 1080i at 60 frames per second, or 1080p at 24fps. You can shoot in AVCHD or MP4, though MP4 video is an odd 1440 x 1080 resolution. You can also shoot video in a variety of different manual modes, meaning you can change shutter speed, aperture, and the like both before and during video recording.

Read how to Edit and Play Sony NEX-7 AVCHD files on Mac

But AVCHD format is not well supported by iMovie, Final Cut and other software on Mac, you may encounter many problems when you try to import and edit them in FCE, iMovie and FCP. If you want to import and edit Sony NEX-7 MTS in iMovie, you need to convert Sony MTS to iMovie best supported video format, like Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) MOV format, you can follow the steps below and learn how to convert Sony NEX-7 MTS videos to AIC codec for iMovie editing smoothly.

1. Free Download Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac. This software can convert Sony AVCHD MTS video to iMovie compatible formats or other common formats.

2. Install and run this MTS to iMovie Converter. Click "Add Video" to load the .mts files from Sony NEX-7 to the Mac Converter.

3. Click format column to choose the output format for iMovie. Click and choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)", it's the best format for iMovie - to import Sony NEX-7 MTS to iMovie.

4. You can click "settings" button to adjust output parameters, such as resolution and bitrate.

Tips: To get 1080p full hd video qualtiy, you can click to set video resolution to1920×1080.

5. Click convert button to start.

The Mac MTS to AIC Converter will convert Sony MTS footage for iMovie quickly. It can also help you to convert Sony Alpha NEX-7 mts for importing into FCP. After conversion, you can successfully work with Sony NEX-7 MTS video in iMovie as you want.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Converting Canon XA25 MTS recordings to Apple FCP and Aperture 3

Summary: In this tutorial, we intend to elaborate how to enable Apple Final Cut Pro and Aperture 3 to work with AVCHD MTS clips taken by Canon XA25.

The XA25 is a compact, high-performance Professional camcorder designed specifically for "run-and-gun," ENG-style shoots with enhanced I/O connectivity. The XA25 offers a unique combination of high-precision optics, outstanding image processing, multiple Recording formats, flexible connectivity and intuitive User features.

The camcorder features both MP4 (up to 35 Mbps) and AVCHD (up to 28 Mbps) codecs at up to 1080/60p Resolution for virtually blur-free, high-quality capture of fast-moving subjects. Dual-band, built-in Wi-Fi technology allows easy FTP File transfer and Upload to the internet.

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I have a ton of footage a client brought in that was shot on a Canon XA25 HD camcorder. They are .MTS files. I don't see any timecode on them. I need to get them into FCP and Aperture 3 to edit with. But FCP/Aperture 3 does not see this kind of format and will not import. Anyone have an efficient workflow for this?

Why would you meet the trouble? Because FCP, including FCP 6/7 and FCP X, and Aperture 3 cannot support the native AVCHD footages from Canon XA25. In order to transfer MTS files from the XA25 to FCP and Aperture 3, you need to transcode the MTS to ProRes 422, FCP and Aperture 3 compatible video format.

Luckily, we found an app called Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac, which is a versatile and professional AVCHD to FCP Converter, tired it and succeeded.

Overall, it is not only the best MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac which can aid you to convert Canon XA25 AVCHD to ProRes 422 for FCP and Aperture, but also designed for fast transcoding, deinterlacing AVCHD MTS footage from Canon, Panasonic, JVC, and Sony full HD AVCHD camcorder/cameras that makes the MTS editing work much easier with Non-Linear Editing Systems on Mac.

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Easy Guide on Converting Canon XA25 MTS recordings to FCP and Aperture 3

1. Download Pavtube AVCHD to Prores Converter for Mac, it's an professional AVCHD converter on Mac which can convert Canon XA25 AVCHD files to different formats.

2. Install and launch this AVCHD Converter for Mac. Import the 1080p .mts footages from Canon XA25 to the converter.

3. Click "Format" bar to choose output format, you can click and choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as the best codec for editing in Apple Final Cut Pro and Aperture 3.

4. If you want to customize the output parameters, you can click settings button. Adjust the resolution and others as you need.

5. Click convert button to start the Canon XA25 AVCHD to ProRes 422 MOV conversion.

With Pavtube MTS/M2TS converter for Mac, you can easily convert Canon XA25 AVCHD files to Apple Final Cut Pro and Aperture 3 for editing with Prores 422 codec MOV format.

After converting, you can import videos to Final Cut and Aperture 3 for editing as you want.
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Monday, August 19, 2013

Best Way to convert Canon HF G30 AVCHD footage to Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6

Summary: With following this guide, you can smoothly import and edit Canon HF G30 50p/60p AVCHD footage in Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6 by transcoding Canon 50p/60p .mts to Premiere/AE CS6 most compatible MPEG-2 video.

The new Legria HF G30 (also known as the Vixia HF G30 in the US) from Canon has the same imaging system, but without the XLRs and is aimed at enthusiast videographers, such as hobbyists or film students. Their HD video system has been completely redesigned – from the lens through to the image sensor and processor – to improve imaging performance. There are various advanced shooting features and connectivity options to suit different types of applications, from news and documentaries to weddings.

This camera is awesome, I've had it almost a month now and was able to put it through it's paces on a Disney cruise to Alaska. It was amazing with great control in manual mode with auto exposure and worry free shooting in auto mode where all my settings were taken care of.

But now I have a question. I'm working on a documentary project using a Canon HF G30; I had problems working with AVCHD Progressive files genereted by HF G30 and I was very worried because both Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6 didn't support the 1080 50p/60p .mts files. To make this kind of file compatbile, I tried to convert the Canon HF30 AVCHD footage with various programs but the results was no more an HD progressive file.

Then I tried this amazing program, Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac , and I'm very happy of the converted files: no loss of quality, the same high resolution, same colors and defitition.It works fast and with an incredible quality; I tried to compare the original files with the converted one and I could not find differences, I even analysed the two files with professional instrumens and compared the flow on a professional monitor, this program it's simply great! Now I have successfully converted Canon HF G30 50p/60p MTS footage to editable formats not only for Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6 editing, the converted files work perfectly with these pofessional editing programs!!! Just follow the step-by-step guide I shared below to get the work done smoothly.

Convert Canon HF G30 50p/60p .mts to Premiere Pro CS 6 and After Effects CS6 editable format

Step 1: Copy Canon HF G30 50p/60p .mts media on to the Storage Drive in a folder.

Step 2: Launch the best Canon AVCHD Converter for Mac. Click the "Add" button for adding to import the 50p/60p mts files from Canon HF G30 to the best Mac G30 MTS/M2TS Converter.

Step 3: Click on the dropdown menu of "Format", and then move your pointer to Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas> MPEG-2 (*.mpg) which is the perfect video format for you to transfer MTS to Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6.

Then you can set the output folder by clicking "Browse" icon as you prefer.

Step 4: Click "Settings" icon to adjust audio and video parameter. You can change the default codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel according to your needs and optimize the output file quality.

Note: To get original(best) video quality, you can keep original video size and bitrate.

Step 5: Click the "Convert" button and it will losslessly convert Canon HF G30 AVCHD 50p/60p mts files to MPEG-2 for editing in Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6 immediately.

Step 6: Once the Mac MTS to Premiere and AE CS6 conversion is done, you will be able to get the output files for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6 via clicking on "Open" button effortlessly.

Now you can easily and correctly import the converted video in Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6 for editing keeping high quality.

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