Flawlessly Edit Sony PXW-Z100 XAVC Files in Final Cut Pro

A brief instruction here to let you guys know how to flawlessly edit Sony PXW-Z100 XAVC files in FCP.

For those Sony fans, you must not be strange with XAVC files. Such as Sony PXW series or PMW series. XAVC format is currently in use with Sony’s PXW-Z100 experienced 4K camcorders, so that the concept of a plug and play resolution for shoppers is not that farfetched. In this way, XAVC files is a new format for many of video player or video editing computer software just like FCP.

Searching on the internet for fast ways of flawlessly editing Sony PXW-Z100 XAVC files in FCP, no doubt there are two main methods. Plug-in and the professional XAVC video converter. Here let’s talk about the two methods and offer you some best suggestions.

Method1. Sony XAVC Plug-in for FCP
This plug-in supports SxS Card but not Professional Disc. XD

CAM Professional Disc users can use Content Browser software to ingest material into Final Cut Pro X. However, this plug-in requires FCP 10.0.8 and higher for XAVC format. Other disadvantages like bugs during the installing process.

Method 2.XAVC to FCP Converter for Mac---to get all your troubles away

Main characteristics are listed below you can take a further recognization:
Various HD videos for converting with a high definition
Deinterlacing for better video effects
Adjust your personal output videos with great effects
Merge your multiple video files into one

Not only for FCP, but also supported for Premiere or Avid. If you need, major conversion process you can also take a reference here:

When you import the XAVC or XDCAM correctly in XAVC/XDCAM to FCP X Converter for Mac with two buttons ‘Add videos’ and ‘Add from folder’, choose the best output format is important. Fortunately, it has the specific item for FCP X, ‘Final Cut Pro’>>’Apple ProRes Codec 422 (*.mov). Then if you want advanced settings, click the ‘Settings’ item and adjust your video size, frame rate, bitrates, audio channels, etc. For more functions about this program, you can have a free download below. Finally, ‘Convert’ to start your conversion.

At the end, I got a question, Which method do you like better? If you have other solutions, Please leave us some comments below. For those people who first time work with FCP, you can open here to know how to transfer your files.

See also:

• How to play XAVC video on QuickTime on Mac?
• Convert XAVC to MOV, MKV, AVI for editing, playing or sharing
• Recognize XAVC and How to Open XAVC on Windows/Mac

Released!!! An amazing update of Pavtube HD Video Converter 4.6.1

Good News! We are so proud to announce that Pavtube has an amazing updated version of its all multimedia tools. Acted on customers requests and Pavtube adds some amazing new features at the latest release.

What's New?

1. Add profiles for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4
2. fix some bugs

The new version of Pavtube HD Video Converter 4.6.1 is specially designed for converting your downloaded movies, camcorder recorded videos, tv shows, tv series,etc. for viewing with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4!



Version: 4.6.1
Supported OS: Windows 2003/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1
Download the lateast version of Pavtube HD Video Converter here.

Three new profiles:







Best Profile Settings:

Topic on Playing 4K Movies with Xbox One

In the guide, we’ll have a topic on how to play 4K movies well with Xbox One? Would you like to join us?

Xbox One and 4K Video
The Xbox One is a next-generation console, and as such, it's built with some future proofing in mind. It can do things you're not quite ready for just yet, such as play back 4K resolution games, movies, and TV. The Xbox One's predecessor, the Xbox 360, supported up to 1080p video output — considered full HD. Ultra HD, as 4K is also known as, promises about four times the resolution of a 1080p video source. 

Can all 4K videos be accepted by Xbox One?
However, today, cause most 4K movies are recorded in MXF/RAW/XAVC, etc. They are not so compatible with Xbox One. Currently, 4K content could presumably use either H.264 or H.265 for encoding while Xbox One only supports the H.264 AVI for the best. Someone else may ask : It is impossible that we can ensure our 4K videos are compatible with Xbox One, so can we solve the problem?

4K to Xbox One Video Converter---a true friend for Xbox fans
To solve the problem Xbox One 4K streaming problem, maybe we can get 4K video converter to have a try, this third-party app is a true friend who can convert, edit, enhance, capture and watch any HD videos and movies, including the 4K videos to Xbox One. You can see the example below.

Note. For any 4K videos right now, this program has the ability of converting them to others except for H.265. But don’t worry, with update of 4K to Xbox One video converter, it will not be a long time for H.265. 

After download this program, double click the item and get into the interface, you can see some buttons also with a preview window on the right. ’Add Videos’ to import your 4K files and take a preview on right window. You must wait a little longer if you got large files.

To smoothly play 4K movie with Xbox One with original video quality, you need to follow ‘HD Video’>>’AVI HD Video (*.avi)’ as the output format which is specially for 4K HD videos.

Before you tap ‘Convert’ button to start your conversion, ‘Editor’ is also an interesting item to explore. Walk into the ‘Editor’ interface, we can make our video shorter by ’Trim’ or concise video image by ’Crop’. Add ‘subtitles’ to explain something to you audience, etc.

Additionally, it is suitable for DVD and Blu-rays converting to Xbox One. Have any other suggestions or ideas want to tell us? Please pay attention to our product or leave some comments below.

More guides you should know:

• Best 4K HD Video Converter to 4K Videos on PC or Mac
• Best 4K XAVC Xideo Converter For Converting XAVC (S) Videos
• Can Xbox 360 Play Blu-ray and DVD Discs?

Transfer TiVo HD XL/XL4 TiVo Files to PC with Best Solutions

The following article offers you the best solution on how to transfer TiVo files on PC which recorded by TiVo HD XL or TiVo Premiere XL4.

First of all, can you guys solve the question lists here:’ I have a TiVo HD XL in one room and a TiVo Premiere XL4 in another. They both have the same Media Access Keys and they can transfer from one to the other. - How to download the tivo to PC? I used TiVo Plug-in to download HD movies from my TiVos but it can’t work all the time.’ It’s okay that you guys can’t offer the best solutions, it is indeed a good question.

Due to the speciality of TiVo files which recorded by TiVo HD XL and TiVo Premiere XL4, it is common that we can’t directly transfer them on PC or stream them on TV. Today , let’s together learn some solutions on this topic.

Preparation:Transfer Tivo recordings to Mac with TivoDecode Manager
It is a free program to download Tivo recordings to your computer and decoding them into MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 files. Click “Add Show to Queue.” And then click “Download Location” to set the folder where you want to save the Tivo video files.

Two main methods of transferring TiVo files to PC for watching smoothly.
Method 1.TiVo Plug-ins called TiVo Desktop
Launch the TiVo Desktop and open the TiVo recordings on your PC, copy the home videos you wish to transfer to your TiVo into the ‘My TiVo recordings folder’. This will now display in your TiVo Desktop’s Now playing List. Then navigate to TiVo Center for ‘Now Playing List’. Scroll down to the bottom of the list and select your “Now Playing on [YOUR PC]” Finally you can follow the screen and begin the transfer.

Notes for TiVo Plug-in’s shortcomings:
Your network speed limitations may cause your videos to pause.
You can’t transfer several files at one time, additional files will be queued later.

Method 2.TiVo to PC Converter for Mac-With easy operation and stable characteristic

Firstly, Run this Mac Tivo converter and click “Option” button to switch to “Options” window. Click on “Tivo” tab and enter the Media Access Key.

Launch the program and load the TiVo files correctly with ‘Add files’ or ‘Add from folder, just choose one you want. Then, get the compatible video format for PC or TV, such like ‘H.264 MP4 (*.mp4), or ‘Apple TV M4V’, etc. So many formats are showed on ‘Format’ list. 

What’s more, in order to adjust the PC screen size or frame rate, we can also get into the ‘Settings’ item for further editing with output videos. As the picture showed below:

Finally, ‘Convert’ to start your conversion and you can watch them both on PC and TV. If you have compared the two methods above, TiVo to PC Converter for Mac is no doubt the winner! Cause it has the concise interface and convenient operation with multiple video formats, it is indeed the best choice for us!

See also:

• Windows Movie Maker-TiVo files will not load
• Convert recorded Tivo videos to Avid MC for editing

Kids’ Favorite Top 15 YouTube 3D Videos

Our paper listed out the top 15 YouTube 3D videos below also with a 3d video converter. Parents can take this as a reference.
Are you parents or have kids yet? With the rise in the popularity of 3D movies, it seems that more and more 3D movies have appeared on YouTube , almost all kids are fond of watching them. Today here, let’s look at the 15 top YouTube 3D videos and additionally with best 3D video converter to make kids interested in.

Top1. Roller Coaster Simulation
It’s a fun roller coaster ride done by computer-generated images to make YouTube 3D videos perfect for both kids and kids at heart.

Top2.3Digital Vision Demo Reel
This program mainly includes some skateboarding action clips in a cool skate park, many teenage who love skateboarding play there.

Top3.OK Go-White Knuckles music video
OK Go’s videos are always loved by a lot of kids with features stacking of cups which always seems to defy dogs. It is always the one of best 3D videos.

Top4. Giant bird in flight
It is told about a huge turkey vulture with huge wings flap as it lands just over the heads of the spectators. Animals lovers have fun in this animal 3D videos.

Top5.Fun at Sea in 3D-Greece
This YouTube 3D video can take your family with a trip to Europe. It is about the everything in sea with a 3D version.

Top 6. Relaxing Magic Forest Video in 3D and HD
Just relax after the frequently changes of view, this kind of 3D video can give you a comfortable feeling of enjoying the gorgeous scenery along with good music.

Top7. ESPN -three minutes of exciting college football action
This short 3D movie is great for kids because of all of the action and thrill. It’s a cut of the first 3D broadcast ESPN ran.

Top8. Mosquito Highway
It’s a funny movie made at home, it tells the story about a guy who know what’s what but bugs got their way in the end.

Top9. Marine World Preview
This 3D video introduces everyone to the aquarium in Fukuoka, Japan. A wide variety of colorful fish and sea animals will delight and enchant.

Top10. Animated 3D Demo
This 3D animation movie is sure to captivate. This 3D animal movie is a marvelous look at what computer animation is capable of.

Top11. 3D Horsesr
A nice horse race with 3D effects! Most kids won’t be disappointed with horses in the paddock and competing in dressage

Top12. Red Crabs IMAX trailer
Do you like red crabs? This movie tells the story of the crabs, and this video is the 3D trailer for the film. They come up from the beach, cross the road, and head off to spawn.

Top13. IMAX 3D Sun Trailer
Another cool space video in 3D, this trailer for an IMAX film about the sun will keep your kids entranced, especially watching the Northern lights dance in 3D.

Top14. Jay Jay’s Dance Off 3D
This is a video for those people who love hip hop and street dancing. In some ways, the dancing just can’t be beat and in 3D no less.

Top15. NASA 360 Presents Desert RAT

How much do you know about NASA? You have dreams of becoming an astronaut one day? Let’s watch this 3D videos together.

Another good news for you guys! A comprehensive YouTube 3D Video Converter for you to get enough 3D movies for your kids! This program can convert 3D videos and movies for playing on any devices or players. You can download here to have a try!

                              

For more specific information of converting 3D videos, take the following picture as a reference.

More related:

• Watch and enjoy 3D AVCHD on PC and Mac
• Rip 3D Blu-ray disc to 3D MP4 with preferred subtitles
• Process on how to edit Canon EOS C100 3D MTS in FCP X

Watch ISO/IFO Collections on iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 on Mac

Do you like to copy DVD collections to the hard disk for playback in ISO or IFO image format and want to load them for watching on iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6?

Are you a movie lover? If you have a large DVD ISO/IFO or BD ISO files collection, it should be such a cool thing to enjoy them on iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 ---which is the six-generation iPhone serious that Apple showed to public several days ago. Due to the lack of media player on iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6, they both support limited formats including DVD ISO/IFO and Blu-ray ISO files.

Specific News for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

To make ISO and IFO files friendly to iTunes, and make it possible to sync them to iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus on Mac, all we need is the ISO/IFO to iPhone 6 Converter for Mac to make the original ISO/IFO files compatible with iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 as well as iPhone 5s/5c, iPad, etc.

Efficient ways of playing ISO/IFO files on iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6?

Part1. Load your image.

Download and install ISO/IFO to iPhone 6 Converter for Mac and run it. Click the file icon and choose’ Load IFO/ISO’ to import your files. Pavtube BDMagic will detect and check the main title automatically, you can choose the subtitles and audio track for the target video on the main interface.

Part 2. Get iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 best supported video format.

Both iTunes and iPhone 6 supported MP4, MOV and M4V, we should only click the Format’ bar to select the most suitable format. On format list, just click “iPhone” ＞ “iPhone 5S/5C H.264 HD 720P (*.mp4)” for iPhone 6, and “iPhone 5S/5C H.264 HD1080P (*.mp4)” for iPhone 6 Plus. That’s okay when you can start your ISO/IFO conversion.

Part 3. Two ways of transferring the converted ISO/IFO files to iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6.

Method 1. Sync with iTunes, you can take a reference from here

Method 2. Transfer your media files from PC to iPhone 6 via iCloud. If you have other iOS devices running iOS 8 and have iCloud backups, you can log in iCloud on your new iPhone 6 (go to Setting -> iCloud -> Enter your Apple ID info -> then you will get a iCloud terms doc, agree it) and restore the iCloud backup on the device.

Additional Tip: How to How to Transfer Videos/Music to iPhone 6 (Plus) from PC/Mac?

You’ll get more here:
Watch MKV/AVI/ /FLV/WMV Video Files on iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus
Best Video Formats For iPhone 6 Plus & iPhone 6

Any Ideas on 1080p or 720p SD/HD Videos to iPhone 6 Plus?

This guide can help you easily transfer 1080p/720p SD/HD Videos(MKV, AVI, VOB, WMV,MOV, FLV) to iPhone 6 plus in best video quality.

With the selling day of iPhone 6 Plus nearly coming, our iFans mostly have a desire if iPhone 6 Plus can play SD/HD videos well in high quality. While due to the limitation of Apple company’s security, we still cannot get all videos played on iPhone 6 Plus. To create a new playing world, it’s time for us to do some changes. Look here to find more?

Awesome!---Play 1080p/720p SD/HD videos on iPhone 6 Plus

Comparing with the Samsung Galaxy Note, iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5inch display which can bring us a visual feast if we can play some HD movies smoothly. At home? On working? On Parties or during your leisure time. When and Where you like, right? But for those incompatible videos, we have to change our minds.

Some preparations before we change our minds. What do we need?
---Original 1080p/720p SD/HD videos
---Your iPhone 6 devivce
---iPhone 6 PlusVideo Converter for Mac

Let’s start to create a new video world on iPhone 6 Plus

Install and run the Best Video to iPhone 6 Plus Converter on your computer. Add videos in the following two ways:

a. Click “Add video” button to choose video files from your hard drive for converting
b. Directly drag the videos to Video Converter for Mac

An significant point here for you to choose the best suitable format,’ HD Video’>>h.264 HD Video (*.mp4).

Edit video and customize specs before conversion. You can edit these videos before conversion by clicking the’Editor’ icon on the top. Some of the source video such as MXF/MTS/MKV could be interlaced which is not good for playback; in this case you can check “Deinterlacing” in Effect tab to get perfect progressive HD MP4 videos. Trim, crop, edit audio.

Back to main interface, you can click ‘Settings’ to free customize video size, bitrate(quality), frame rate, sample rate and other specs.

At last, you can connect your iPhone 6 Plus to your computer and play 1080p/720p SD/HD MP4 movies to enjoy yourselves! Do you know how to sync videos to iPhone 6 Plus? Additional tips below:

Plug iPhone 6 into computer via the USB cable. iTunes will launch automatically, if not, manually start it on your computer.  Click “File > Add Files to Library” at the upper left corner of the window. Then select the video files on your computer, then click Open to ‘add the media files to the iTunes library.’

Open My Computer, go to your movies folder and choose the movies you want to copy to your iPhone. Right click then choose Copy.

Wanna more?
How to stream MKV/AVI files to your Xbox One
Good Advice on Playing MKV on Mac with QuickTime or iTunes?