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Monday, June 15, 2015

Ikegami GFCAM HDS-V10 MXF to Premiere Pro CC/CS6 Workflow

Summary: If you are looking for a solution to convert MXF file shot by Ikegami HDS-V10 for editing in Premiere Pro, this article is worthy reading. It presents the detailed steps required to convert Ikegami HDS-V10 MXF to MPEG-2 for use in Premiere Pro.

Ikegami HDS-V10 camcorder is a professional high-end camcorder, it uses 2/3-inch 3CCD system and digital process IC (ASIC), it can help you to record high quality videos in the resolution of 1920*1080, the recordings will be in MPEG-2 HD Long GOP MXF video format, the MXF video format is mainly used by professional camcorders, which can give you high quality videos.

However, when importing and editing Ikegmai GFCAM HDS-V10 MXF videos in Premiere Pro CC/CS6, users always encounter video, audio and other import problems. “I want to edit my Ikegami HDS-V10 .mxf files in Premiere Pro CC without quality loss, what should I do? And I take much time on importing Ikegami MXF video into Premiere Pro CC. The process is a pain in the neck.”

Owing to video codec, computer configuration and operating environment, it is difficult for Premiere Pro to recognize MXF videos. Even though the users can import the MXF videos to PPro, some importing issues will occur as the above users met due to the incompatibility. As .mxf format is efficient, but simply isn't engineered to maintain quality during complex post production effects processing. Uncompressed HD format delivers superior image quality, but data rates and file sizes can stop a workflow dead in its tracks. Well, MPEG-2 MPG format delivers both efficiency and quality without compromises. So, before transferring Ikegami V10 MXF to Premiere Pro CC/CS6, you’d better convert MXF to MPEG-2 MPG, Premiere Pro best accepted format, for smoothly editing.

Overall, Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac (review) is just one of the best MXF to Premiere Converter for you to transcode MXF files for PPro CC/CS6 smooth editing on Mac (Yosemite included). The program is capable of converting Ikegami GFCAM HDS-V10 MXF as well as Canon XF, Sony XDCAM and Panasonic P2 MXF to DNxHD, Apple ProRes, AIC, etc on Mac OS X for smoothly importing and editing in various non-linear editing systems, including Avid Media Composer 5.5/6.0/6.5, Final Cut Pro, iMovie and more.

How to import Ikegami HDS-V10 MXF to Premiere Pro CC/CS6 for editing?

Step 1: Download Mac MXF Converter, and follow the prompts to install the program. When the installation is complete, the best MXF to Premiere Converter will launch automatically.

Step 2: Click “Add video” button to load Ikegami HDS-V10 MXF files or directly drag the files into file list. By default, the files are selected. You can delete files which you don’t want to import to.

Step 3: Click “Format” bar to determine output format. For best image quality, click the format bar and choose “Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas>>MPEG-2 (*.mpg)” as output format.

Step 4: Click “Convert” button to start to convert Ikegami HDS-V10 MXF to MPEG-2 MPG format. After conversion, import the converted MXF videos to PPro CC/CS6 for real time editing and mastering.

Conclusion: You can set auto shutdown in progress window or leave it there and come back later. There is no more difficulty in editing Ikegami HDS-V10 MXF in Premiere Pro CC/CS6.

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Thursday, June 11, 2015

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Video to PowerDirector 13 Workflow

Summary: With the Phantom 2 Vision+, you can records MP4 formats, but most users may find a problem when converting DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ MP4 to PowerDirector 13 for editing. These MP4 files are clunky to edit requiring much rendering when in a PowerDirector 13 timeline.

As we know, MP4 is widely used for saving media datum. And it can be found in lots of places, such as camcorders (GoPro/Sony or other camcorders), websites (YouTube/Fox or other Video websites) and even the newly aerial apparatus like DJI Phantom 2 Vision+. It is a common video format for users to share.

When you import DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ recorded H.264 MP4 videos to PowerDirector, you may get the error message below: “An error occurred while opening this media file in the media library. It may be because the file is broken, an unsupported format, protected video content, or for another reason.”

Solution 1: If your imported file is placed under the path which using Unicode folder name (for example: Chinese, Japanese, Korean…) and have Apple QuickTime 7.7 version installed, you will encounter the problem. This is because the data structure in new QuickTime version has changed. First, name your folders/files in English. And then re-install QuickTime software. It could fix the issue.

Solution 2: If you still can’t resolve the problem, this could happen because of the different codec in a number of MP4 files as CyberLink PowerDirector (even the latest PowerDirector 13) might not support all of these codecs. If you’re in such a situation, there is an easy way to fix the issue. Get an MP4 converter, and Pavtube Video Converter is highly recommended, and transcode .mp4 files to MPEG-2, which will save you both time and trouble, and all you need is to drag the result videos for prompt editing. Supported file fomats for CyberLink PowerDirector 13 is for your information.

More details are allowed here for you to take the advice:

Step 1: Download and install the program. Click “Add video” on the main interface to load H.264 MP4 files to the program. You can also drag the files to the program’s window list directly. This program can also support the batch video clips.

Step 2: Select the right formats for editing in PowerDirector 13. Here we suggest you to go to the “Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas” list, you will get the “MPEG-2 (*.mpg)”as the best output.

Step 3: Wanna compress your H.264 videos? Well, in the “Settings” button, you can adjust video and audio settings, including codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, and audio channel.

Step 4: With all the preparations work done? Why not go back to the main interface to click the “Convert” button to get the work started?

Conclusion: Once the conversion is finished, click “Open” to quickly find the converted files. Then, PowerDirector 13 will recognize, catalog, play and stream them just fine. During Jun 12th to Jun 15th, Pavtube Studio has a special offer provided for all of you!

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Monday, June 8, 2015

Convert Sony Videos to Windows Media Player on Windows 10/8.1/8

Summary: If you want to play Sony videos on Windows Media Player, you need to convert Sony videos to AVI first, which is compatible with WMP, and Pavtube Video Converter is the right tool can help you.

As the default media player in Windows operating system, Windows Media Player (abbreviated WMP), makes it easy to play audio, video and view images for Windows users. However, many Sony videos contain video streams that are encoded using codecs that WMP cannot normally interpret. When you attempt to playback such a file like XAVC/XAVC S/XAVC L, problems may be encountered.

Sony videos to Windows Media Player playback problem:
To be frank, recently on some recording forums there are a few of Sony PXW-X70 users complained that Windows Media Player can’t recognize X70 recorded XAVC L MXF files: “Just got the Sony PXW-X70 and I can’t seem to open its XAVC L MXF or even successfully transcode the video files into something that can be read by WMP. I downloaded Brorsoft Video Converter and the Acrok Video Converters and neither of them works. Very frustrated here, any advice?”

“I have purchased Sony DSC-WX500 camcorder last week. I have recorded several 1080p videos with it and the recordings are in XAVC S, when I try to import the XAVC S files to Windows Media Player, it says the video formats are not supported to import.”

Being a new recording format introduced by Sony, XAVC/XAVC S/XAVC L has not been widely adopted now. Long GOP is a high-efficiency codec to serve more widely the requirements of the professional market, which XAVC S employs the MP4 wrapping to serve the consumer market. In order to watch Sony XAVC/XAVC S/XAVC L video on Windows Media Player smoothly and to solve various incompatible issues, you should choose a best codec or format for Windows Media Player playing, AVI format is the first choice. Having tested so many third-party programs, PavtubeVideo Converter is highly recommended for the easy of use and lossless quality. With the upgraded version 4.8.6.2, it supports encoding to M3U8. What is M3U8 and what’s the advantage of M3U8? You can remove all your confusions when reviewing top-ranked M3U8 Converter for Windows.
Tips: If you are Canon lovers and users, how to play Canon videos on Windows Media Player could do you a big favor.

Detailed steps about how to play Sony videos on Windows Media Player:

Step 1: Download, install and launch the smart Video Converter. Click “Add video” or “Add from folder” button to load Sony videos to the program. You can also directly drag the files to the main interface.

Step 2: For playing Sony videos on Windows Media Player smoothly, you can hit the “Format” bar to choose “HD Video>>AVI HD Video (*.avi)” as best output format.

Step 3: Click “Settings” button to customize the output video and audio settings by yourself. But if you are not good at it, you’d better use the default parameters, they will ensure you a good balance between file size and image quality basically. You can change the resolution, bit rate, frame rate as you need.

Step 4: Now everything has been settled, and don’t forget to set the file location. Click “Convert” button to start the conversion work and click “Open” when you finish your conversion to check your converted files.

Conclusion: Now, you can enjoy playing Sony videos on Windows Media Player without any hassles. If you’re satisfied with our product, why not share it with your friends and family?

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

How to compress MOV file to MP4 on PC or iMac?

There aren’t that many really popular video formats, and MOV is one of the leading contenders. The incompatibility of formats between different platforms and devices can still be a problem for many users. For example, big file size of mov recorded from camera/camcorder is hard to be played and your devices has limited storage space. And if you want to convert files to other equipment for editing, such as Avid Media Composer, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro, Android/ Apple devices, or playing on computer，what to do?

The easiest way to resolve this problem is to compress MOV files to another file type that is more widely supported by devices and operating systems, such as MP4 (MPEG-4). Read this tutorial on how to compress or convert MOV to MP4, then install the program and give it a try yourself.

We highly recommend you Pavtube Video Converter, the best video movie compression software to help you compress MOV file to MP4 for editing and playing on Windows. If you are running on Mac, you can turn to the equivalent version Pavtube Video Converter for Mac.
There’s also a Free MP4 Players for Windows/Mac. If you want to learn more, please read.

More details are allowed here for you to take the advice:

Step 1: Download and install the corresponding version. Click “Add video” on the main interface to load MOV files to the program. You can also drag the files to the program’s window list directly. This program can also support the batch video clips.

Step 2: Open the list of supported formats by clicking the convert to section. Locate the collection of MP4 presets and select the one that will work best for your target devices.

Step 3: If you want a smaller size when the free apace is not enough, you can click "Settings" to adjust Bitrates (kbps) and Size (pix). Choosing a little lower Bitrates and Size will help you to get a smaller target file, but it also leads to a lower video quality in saved file. Don't forget the balance between video quality and size.

Step 4: Click the “Convert” button to start compressing MOV files to MP4. After the conversion, click the ‘Open’ button to locate the output files and transfer the files to other equipment for editing or playing on computer.

The guide is very simple. If you want to learn more, you can see more products on our official website.

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Enjoy NX300 60p MP4 Footage on QuickTime Player

Summary: No methods when importing NX300 60p MP4 footage to QuickTime for playing? Why don’t you convert 60p MP4 to QuickTime MOV as we all know the suitable format for enjoying in QuickTime Player?

The Samsung NX300 captures video as an MP4 file using H.264 compression method and records Full HD 1080p at 60fps. It can also record 30fps or 24fps. Sound is captured with in-camera stereo sound. The Samsung NX300 produces just as good video results as it does still images. While as we are now talking about the MP4 footage, it is the common format that can be accepted by some NLEs and portable devices, but for playing on common media player like QuickTime, we cannot directly import them in. This is the format limitation that we may usually meet.

“Hi, guys, I’m just wondering if there’s a smooth way to work with Samsung NX300 60p MP4 in QuickTime. I’m trying to enjoy the video I shot. The thing is that the video playback is very ‘choppy’. Is there a way to go about this problem? Any clues? I would really appreciate any help. Thanks.”

While, the audio, subtitle or other media source that embed in MP4 might have different codecs. That’s the key QuickTime refuses to recognize NX300 60p MP4 footage. The limit compatible video formats, to be frank, really reduce our joy. In order to fix this, we need to convert MP4 to QuickTime MOV which is supported by QuickTime Player. Note that MOV is the default format of Mac OS X Yosemite. For a fast and fluid workflow, Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac is highly recommended. Generally speaking, it is not a converting tool which can easily transcode the MP4 footage to QuickTime MOV, but also an editor that can adjust the output video parameters for advanced users.

How to convert NX300 60p MP4 footage to QuickTime?

Step 1: Download and have a quick installation. The trial version will have a watermark on your converted files. Except for that, there are no time limitation, no virus, and no unnecessary bundle apps while downloading. After that, click “Add Video” button to load NX300 60p MP4 footage. You can load several files at once thanks to “Add from folder” button.

Step 2: Here, you need to choose what you want the output to be. Click “Format” drop-down list, and then select “Common Video>>MOV- QuickTime (*.mov)” as the best output format.

Step 3: Click “Settings” button to customize the output video and audio settings by yourself. But if you are not good at it, you’d better use the default parameters, they will ensure you a good balance between file size and image quality basically. You can change the resolution, bit rate, frame rate as you need.

Step 4: When everything is done, you can take a preview by hitting “Play” button. If you are satisfied with the final result, you can click “Convert” button to finish the conversion work.

Conclusion: When the conversion is done, you can click “Open” to get your generated files. Now, you can enjoy Samsung NX300 60p MP4 footage on QuickTime without any hassles.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Edit Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS in Avid MC on Yosemite

Summary: If you are searching the workflow on how to get Sony Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS to Avid Media Composer on Yosemite, the page here can show you a wonderful workaround. Are you interested in joining us to have a discussion?

The Sony Alpha 77 Mark II is the sequel to a camera series that bowled us over last year. Now it has come to us. In addition to highly detailed stills with smooth gradations, the Alpha 77 Mark II now has access to the high-bit-rate AVCHD MTS format with 60p, 30p, and 24p recording options, all at 50 Mbps. Why is Alpha 77 Mark II so popular among photographers? Though more and more HD cameras have been released by Sony, Alpha 77 Mark II has the stable shooting ability and the high definition output footage AVCHD.

With its advantages appeared, disadvantages are not hidden. While enjoying the stunning image quality, many folks may find it a painful experience to import Sony Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS to Avid Media Composer for further editing. “I just have a Sony Alpha 77 Mark II camera on hand. I’m wondering what people are using in order to get the AVCHD MTS files from Alpha 77 Mark II work with Avid Media Composer. I shot the video in 1080 60p, I found the AVCHD MTS clips cannot be recognized by Avid MC. How can I solve the import issue?”

Main Supported Video Formats for Avid Media Composer:
DNxHD: This is Avid’s baby. All kinds of DNxHD are supported natively via either of the import methods mentioned above.

H.264: H.264 is the ubiquitous codec, and it looks like it will stay for quite some time. Avid Media Composer supports H.264 natively, via AMA as mentioned above.

MPEG-4: Like H.264, Avid Media Composer supports MPEG-4 natively, via AMA as mentioned above. The Quicktime plug-ins are installed by default.

Several main Avid Media Composer are listed above, may be the DNxHD can be the best codec which is the most native one for Avid. However, someone there will be confused: How could we import those incompatible videos to Avid for editing? Such as Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS and etc. Fortunately, you won’t worry about that, for seeking the best codec for Avid, we here can strongly introduce you the Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac, which has the strong ability of converting all different videos for editing in various NLEs.

How to edit Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS in Avid MC on Yosemite?

Step 1: Connect your Sony Alpha 77 Mark II camcorder to Mac via USB cable and find the AVCHD MTS files from the camera folder. Then copy and transfer the AVCHD MTS files from Alpha 77 Mark II to the Apple hard drive disk.

Step 2: Import Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS files to Mac MTS Converter. Run it as the best Mac MTS Converter, and click the “Add video” button to load AVCHD MTS files. You may also directly drag and drop AVCHD MTS videos to application UI for importing files.

Step 3: Click the “Format” option and navigate the mouse cursor to “Avid Media Composer>>Avid DNxHD (*.mov)” as output format.

Step 4: When everything is ready, click “Convert” to start converting Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS to DNxHD. This Mac MTS/M2TS Converter supports batch conversion so you may load multiple files and convert them at one time.

Conclusion: Now, you can edit Alpha 77 Mark II AVCHD MTS files in Avid Media Composer freely. Good news! During May 29th to June 1st, you can get our part products 40% off. Why not take a close look at our event and have a try? Happy weekend!

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Monday, May 25, 2015

4K to iMovie: Import DJI Inspire 1 4K Footage to iMovie for Editing

Summary: What aspects do you use for your DJI Inspire 1 4K footages? How do you usually play, edit or upload your Inspire 4K videos? Here is a tutorial on how to import DJI Inspire 1 4K footage to iMovie for editing on Mac Yosemtie.

DJI Inspire camera can shoot up to 4K footage with MOV/MP4 format capture 12 megapixel photos. With this high definition image ability showed to us, DJI Inspire has attracted a lot of users. While on the hand, it has also confused most people in playback 4K files on such like tablets or edit in NLEs like iMovie and etc.

“I am doing some DJI Inspire 1 4K video editing. I see my desktop is very powerful. However, when I playback the video in iMovie, it's very choppy, and not easy to do the editing. Does any pros have any idea on 4K in iMovie workflow? Much appreciated!”

The reason why iMovie can’t handle 4K footage is simple. Currently 4K footage is not widely supported yet, only a few video editing program like FCP X can support it. In order to edit DJI Inspire 1 4K footage in iMovie smoothly, the easy workaround is to use third-party software to rewrap and convert DJI Inspire 1 4K footage to iMovie more “editable” format Apple InterMediate Codec MOV. With the help of Pavtube Video Converter for Mac, you can finish the task easily and quickly.

In general, you can effortlessly encode DJI Inspire 1 4K footage for smoothly importing and editing in various NLEs including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer,Final Cut Pro, FCE and more. Besides, DJI Inspire clips, it also can deal with other video formats such as MKV, MTS, MXF, FLV and etc. If you are a PC user and willing to transfer DJI Inspire 1 4K footage on PC, Pavtube Video Converter Windows version is your first choice.

Keep reading for a brief how-to on the simple process:

Step 1: Download and have a quick installation. The trial version will have a watermark on your converted files. Except for that, there are no time limitation, no virus, and no unnecessary bundle apps while downloading. After that, click “Add Video” button to load your 4K videos from DJI Inspire 1. You can load several files at once thanks to “Add from folder” button.

Step 2: Click the “Format” bar to get the drop-down menu and you can get “iMovie and Final Cut Express”. Choose “Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)” as best output format.

Step 3: Click “Settings” button to customize the output video and audio settings by yourself. But if you are not good at it, you’d better use the default parameters, they will ensure you a good balance between file size and image quality basically. You can change the resolution, bit rate, frame rate as you need.

Step 4: When everything is done, you can take a preview by hitting “Play” button. If you are satisfied with the final result, you can click “Convert” button to finish the conversion work.

Conclusion: When the conversion is done, you can click “Open” to get your generated files. Now, you can edit DJI Inspire 1 4K footage in iMovie without any hassles.

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