Showing posts with label canon. Show all posts
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Monday, May 27, 2013

Encoding Canon C500 MXF to MOV for Premiere Pro 6 editing smoothly

If you encountered problems with Canon C500 MXF when importing to Premiere Pro CS6 on Mac, please follow this post below to know how to import Canon C500 mxf to PPro CS6 for editing without rendering.

Canon EOS C500 offers a Super 35mm, 8.85-megapixel CMOS image sensor. The professional 4K video camera output that it promised at the NAB trade show in April. A continuation of the concept of the C300, it can capture Raw 4K video footage and offers frame rates of up to 120fps in compressed 4K. It also captures 2K footage (2,048 x 1,080 pixels) at 12-bit, with 4:4:4 Y'CbCr chroma sub-sampling for high colour resolution.


While Canon C500 MXF recordings brings better quality and convenient for broadcasting, but most users usually occurred some error messages during the editing process as the MXF still cannot fully supported by some video editors like Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. So if you are using Adobe Premiere Pro for editing just like me, the best workaround for us is to convert Canon C500 MXF to Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 MOV, which is the most compatible format for Premiere Pro CS6, and it will make the editing work much smooth and easier.

Preparation for C500 to Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 conversion:

You can use the best Canon MXF Converter for Mac, which was a great C500 MXF Converter for Mac users. It can not only convert Canon C500 MXF videos to Premiere Pro without quality loss, but also can make it easy for merging multiple video clips.



Convert Canon C500 MXF to MOV for Premiere Pro CS6 editing smoothly on Mac 


Step 1. After downloading, install and run this MXF to Premiere Pro Converter, just copy the C500 MXF files from the CF cards right to your hard drive, import the files to the software.




Step 2. Click "Format" bar to choose the output format.

Click and choose "Format > Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MOV (AVC)(*.mov) or MPEG-2 Video (*.mpg)" as output format. The MXF Converter for Premiere Pro will convert Canon C500 MXF videos to MOV/MPG with the original video resolution.



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

Step 4. Click "Convert" button to start converting Canon C500 MXF to MOV/MPG for importing to Premiere Pro CS6 on Mac.

After the conversion is finished, just run Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and import the .mpg or .mov files for editing. You will find the output video work perfectly on Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.

If you do not know how to import video to Adobe, please reference the following guide:

Adobe Premiere Pro workflow: How to import Media Files to Premiere Pro on Mac


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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Canon XF105 Compatible with FCP? -Edit Canon XF105 MXF in FCP

By transcoding Canon XF105 MXF to ProRes MOV format, you can easily import & edit XF105 recorded MXF footage in Final Cut Pro 6/7 and FCP X smoothly without rendering.

The XF105 utilizes Canon's XF Codec – a file-based MPEG-2 compression with an MXF File Wrapper that ensures the widest compatibility with existing industry infrastructure, metadata and non-linear editing (NLE) systems. The codec's 4:2:2 color sampling provides ultra-fine transitions in tone and color for maintaining the highest image quality needed for advanced post production processing. But you maybe you must be disappointed when the FCP failed to import recordings from Canon XF105..




I am a photography enthusiast. I have a Canon XF105 camcorder and shoot the videos recently, it supports Full HD 1920×1080 resolution with Canon XF codec, up to 50Mbps bit rate and 4:2:2 color sampling. After shooting some .mxf clips on the Canon XF105, I want to merge multiple mxf videos into one and edit .mxf clip in FCP . But I find the problem that FCP does not recognize the .mxf videos? It does not even support importing mxf videos ?

I just bought a converter last month so I could edit my XF105 MXF files on Final Cut. But it seems tracks is missing when converting. Have you had this problem arise before? Can you assist? How to convert Canon XF105 MXF files to FCP with all the original audio tracks in the MXF container preserved?    

So how to solve the the problem when you wanna edit XF105 MXF footages in Final Cut Pro? Here is the easy way to fix it, namely, converting Canon XF105 MXF to MOV, say, the Apple ProRes encoded MOV format on Mac.

If you are interested doing likewise, check out Pavtube's MXF to FCP MOV Converter for Mac. The program is an easy-to-use and intuitive Mac tool for camcorder users. It is good at batch converting MXF recordings shot by Panasonic P2 camcorders, Canon XF series cameras to ProRes/AIC MOV formats compatible with your Mac Video editing software like Final Cut Pro (x), iMovie, Final Cut Express. Now follow the guide below to convert Canon XF105 MXF to FCP ProRes MOV easily on Mac.

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Guide- Convert Canon XF105 MXF to MOV ProRes for FCP editing smoothly on Mac

Step 1. Free download and run Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac, add MXF captured videos to the program. You can not only click "add video" button to import Canon mxf files, but also you can click "add from folder" button to add MXF folder.



Step 2. Select output profile. If you want to edit MXF file in Final Cut Pro 6/7 or FCP X, suggest you choose Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422(*mov).

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Tips: For editing in iMovie/FCE, you can choose iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*mov).

Step 3. Click Convert" button to start transcoding Canon XF105 MXF to ProRes MOV for Final Cut Pro.

Tips: By default, Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac exports files with all the original audio tracks in the MXF container preserved, thus there are no additional steps required for keeping multiple audio tracks in the generated files.

Some more helpful features of the batch MXF to MOV Converter for Mac:

1. Settings- click to set video resolution(1920×1080/1440×1080/1280×720/720×480), bitrate (from 1Mbps to 20Mbps), frame rate (24p/30p)

2. Editor (next to "Add" icon)- click to set deinterlace, denoise, mute, volume up, trim, crop, etc.

Once the MXF to MOV Conversion is done, you can go to the output folder to find the converted video files. Now you are free to import Canon XF105 MXF files in Final Cut Pro for editing under Mac without problems.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

RAW 24fps DNG video hits the Canon EOS 5D Mark III via Magic Lantern!




It's no secret that Canon's 5D Mark III is the go-to DSLR for videographers the world over, but things are about to become a whole lot more interesting. The people behind Magic Lantern have successfully coaxed the 5D Mark III into shooting 24 fps RAW video at resolutions up to 1,920 x 820 pixels using 1000x speed cards. If you're not familiar with Magic Lantern, it's an open source firmware add-on that brings additional functionality to Canon EOS cameras. The ability to capture RAW video at 24 fps improves dynamic range and resolution -- it also provides extra flexibility during post-production. According to the team at Magic Lantern, more work is required before the feature is ready to be deployed. So until then, you're invited to follow the via link below and watch the RAW vs. H.264 videos after the break, or if you're feeling brave, check the source for download locations.

Yes, thoungh initially the Magic Lantern team didn’t even think it was possible, they’ve now enabled 24fps RAW HD video (without sound) on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III

This is HUGE news. The dynamic range is now in the range of what people are so excited about with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera and Alexa and other cams. 


So what does this mean? As I mentioned above, the dynamic range of the video is stunning and is on par with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera and other cameras.  

Update: We just received news from Magic Lantern that Canon's Mark II is now also a go for 24 fps with the new firmware. Nic from the development team said "After some further testing it is clear the older, cheaper Mark II should be able to record at least resolutions of 1880x840 in full-frame mode (with line skipping)."

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

FCP and Canon MOV transcoding- Convert Canon 1D H.264 MOV to FCP X with Apple ProRes

Canon EOS-1DX, a fantastic camera that can deliver high quality videos with the full-frame 18.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and all-new Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors, features the Enhanced EOS HD Video at 1920 x 1080 in selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p, or 30p; and 720p HD or SD video recording at either 50p or 60p. In the dimmest low-light conditions it can also provide sharp, low-noise images low-noise images.


However, here comes the problem. How can we edit video files shotting by Canon EOS-1D C in FCP? We all know that Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime compatible video format . But frequently, we will notice that, sometimes .MOV video files taken by some DSLR camcorders could not be read by FCP directly, such as Nikon DSLR, Canon DSLR. Why? It is codec problem that MOV works as container format which can hold most codec data, but it still may contain the codec that FCP could not recognize just as Canon EOS-1D C MOV files. If you want to import Canon EOS-1D C MOV to FCP for better video enjoyment, you will have to use a practical Mac MOV to FCP converter.

Final Cut Pro supported best video format is Apple ProRes 422 Codec MOV format, so in a word, you need to convert EOS 1D MOV to ProRes 422 codec MOV format . You can follow the steps below to edit EOS 1D video well in FCP on Mac.

The preparation you need to do is that to find a best MOV to FCP converter for mac.

Step by step for you to convert Canon EOS-1D C MOV to FCP compatible format.

Step 1. Load Canon EOS 6D mov files.

After install, open up the professinal Canon 6D MOV to Final Cut Pro Converter. Click "Add video" or "Add from folder" tag to browse and load source MOV files from your Canon 6D camera directly or from an archived folder saved on your HDD. You are allowed to add multiple files to convert at a time.

Tip: If you have multiple MOV files, you can select the "Merge into one" box to join your MOV files into one single file.



Step 2. Select output format for Final Cut Pro 6/7/X.

Click "Format" column to choose the "Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" Apple ProRes 422 MOV as best output format for editing in FCP 6/7/X.



Step 3. You can click settings button to adjust the output video and audio’s parameters, such as resolution, bitrate, codec and frame rate, etc.



Step 4. Edit function is useful and convenient for you to use. You can trim, crop, adjust effects or add watermark to the video. such as "how to trim and maintain a certain section of a Canon 6D MOV clip?"

Click "Edit", when the "Video Editor" interface appears, switch to "Trim" tab, on which you are allowed to trim your wanted section by setting Start and End time. When finished, click "OK" to confirm.



Step 5. Convert Canon EOS 6D MOV to ProRes 422 MOV for FCP 6/7 or FCP X.

Click "Convert" button to start convert Canon EOS 6D H.264 MOV videos to ProRes 422 MOV for working within Final Cut Pro (or FCP 6/7, FCP X). When the conversion is done, click "Open" button to get the generated ProRes 422 files for using in FCP 6/7/X.

After converting Canon EOS 6D MOV files, just according to the following tutorial import the output Apple PreRes 422 .mov files to Final Cut Pro (X), Final Cut Pro 7 or Final Cut Pro 6 for editing the video. Optimize your workflow and save time with the Apple ProRes compression for Final Cut Pro X. You can also import the output videos to Final Cut Express 4 (FCE 4) for editing in full HD.

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Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac can also help you convert Canon EOS 6D MOV files to Mac Compatible Formats like ProRes 422(*.mov), Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC)(*.mov), Avid DNxHD, XDCAM MOV, HDV, DVCPRO, MOV(AVC), H.264 MOV for editing software FCP (X), iMovie, FCE, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Aperture 3, Kendlive, etc or convert to other common formats such as MP4, WMV, MPG, MPEG, 3GP, AVI, and even H.264 MOV for other usages. Only need to change the "step 2″:

- choose "Avid DNxHD (*.mov)" for Avid Media Composer
- choose "Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)" for iMovie or Final Cut Express
- choose "MOV (AVC) (*.mov)" for Adobe Premiere Pro

Good-fellowship clew: Here is a Free DVD Creator for Mac, it can help you free burn Canon 1D MOV video to DVD disc on Mac (include Mac Mountain Lion 10.8).

The last step you need to do is to imput the created file from Canon EOS-1D C MOV Converter to FCP.

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Deinterlace and Convert Canon VIXIA HF G20 1080 60i AVCHD recordings to FCP X

This article will show the best way to convert Canon AVCHD to ProRes 422, so that you can import Canon Vixia HF G20 1080 60i .MTS files into Final Cut Pro X for smooth editing work.
Canon VIXIA HF G20 Full HD camcorder, as the Canon's VIXIA family's a new member, has come to us along with the HF R-series. According to the camera maker, the G20 is designed to rival pro-level camcorders in image quality. It captures Full HD 1920x1080p videos in MPEG4 or AVCHD format. Intended for professionals, the G20 features nine Cinema-Look Filters to create video with a variety of professional cinematic look and Professional Shooting Assist functions.

As a Mac and FCP user, I like to edit 1080p AVCHD video with FCP X. Final Cut Pro X users always have the headache since they find the problem editing Canon VIXIA HF G20 AVCHD 1080i files in FCP X on Mac. How to solve the incompatibility is the key to make Canon HF G20 more convenient for shooting and editing. And as far as we know Apple ProRes is perfectly compatible with Final Cut Pro.

So the problem becomes easier to solve. Just find out a converter, which can transocde Canon HF G20 AVCHD recordings to ProRes on Mac and keep the quality as original. Plus, 1080i videos are not perfectly readable for these video edit programs including FCP, iMovie, FCE, Avid Media Composer, etc. Thus, deinterlacing Canon 1080/60i MTS on Mac is imperative to be considered.

If you haven't found out a decent AVCHD convert tool yet, you may try the top AVCHD to FCP X Converter we recommend here. It can not only convert HF G20 AVCHD files to ProRes 422 with the original high definition, but also deinterlace 1080i files to make the converted files more smoothly in FCP X.

Here we show you the guide on how to deinterlace and convert Canon VIXIA HF G20 1080/60i MTS to FCP X

1. Download Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac, it’s a professional Canon AVCHD converter for FCP X  which can convert G20 AVCHD files to ProRes 422, AVI, etc.


2. Install and launch this Canon MTS converter for FCP. Import the footages to the converter.

3. Click format bar to choose output format, you can click and choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov).


4. If you want to customize the output parameters, you can click "Settings" button and enter "Profile Settings" panel to adjust the resolution and other A/V settings as you need.



5. Click convert button to start the Canon G20 AVCHD to ProRes 422 conversion.

With Canon AVCHD converter for FCP, you can easily not olny transcode Canon G20 AVCHD to Prores 422 for FCP, but also convert Canon XA10 AVCHD files to Final Cut Pro, convert VIXIA HF M500 AVCHD to FCP, convert Vixia HF M300 to FCP, convert Vixia HF S10/S100 to FCP, etc. Just try and have a good time.

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Fast Convert/import Canon XF100 1080p MXF to AIC MOV for iMovie


Canon XF100 makes use of Canon's XF codec-a file-based MPEG-2 compression with MXF file wrapper. It can record content with 1080/60i/30p/24p or 720/60p/30p/24p at a constant bitrate of 50Mbps for high color resolution of HDV. You can capture many interesting videos with Canon XF100.

Everything goes perfect until you try to edit Canon XF100 .mxf file in iMovie. Fail in import the MXF file into iMovie, though you can see the disk on the desktop and can play the files in the Canon plug-in after connecting the XF100 to Mac. Why does it happen? The answer is MXF file format incompatibility with iMovie (even iMovie'11).

To import XF100 MXF files into iMovie for editing, the best way is converting MXF to iMovie recongnized video formats like AIC .mov. Mac Canon MXF Converter is your best choice to convert MXF to iMovie on Mac.

With Mac XF100 MXF to AIC MOV Converter, you can keep the highest video quality for editing. In addition, you can also convert MXF to Prores for FCP, DNxHD MOV for Avid,AVC MOV for Premiere Pro or other popular video formats like WMV, AVI, MKV, FLV, 3GP, MPG, etc on Mac and edit videos like cropping videos, adding watermark, trimming videos, merging videos.

Step 1. After downloading, install and run this best Canon MXF to iMovie Converter for Mac, just copy the MXF files from the CF cards right to your hard drive, import the files to the software.



Step 2. Click "Format" bar to choose the output format.

Click format bar to choose the output format, for editing Canon MXF files on iMovie, you can choose iMovie-> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov).



Step 3. You can click Settings button to adjust the output parameters such as resolution and bitrate, you can also keep it as original.


Step 4. Click convert button to start converting Canon XF100 MXF to AIC for iMovie.

Pavtube MXF to iMovie converter can convert Canon MXF footages quickly, after conversion, you can use converted files in iMovie smoothly, just have a try.