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.

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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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Best way to import 1080p /720p MKV into Final Cut Pro (X) on Mac

Summary: This article will tell you how to convert MKV to Final Cut Pro supported ProRes MOV format so that you can import MKV to Final Cut Pro (X) for editing. 

Final Cut Pro

As a major breakthrough in video editing, Final Cut Pro may be the first choice for Mac users. It makes video editing faster and better with motion graphics and file-based workflow, offers a new way to organize. As we know, Final Cut Pro(FCP) allows users to edit any QuickTime compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM, and 2K film formats without any quality loss.

But for Mac users, what confused them most now is the importing problems with the 1080p/720p MKV video. For example, how to play MKV on Xbox?

 

In fact, FCP still can't support MKV format, which is similar in concept to other containers like AVI, MP4 or Advanced Systems Format (ASF), but is entirely open in specification, with implementations consisting mostly of open source software. If you want to import 1080p/720p MKV files into FCP and edit 1080p/720p MKV files with FCP, you must get the Mac MKV to FCP Converter first.

To do MKV video to Final Cut Pro mac task, you're highly recommended to get Pavtube Video Converter for Mac which can convert 1080p/720p MKV to Apple Prores 422 which is the most  most compatible codec with Final Cut Pro on Mac with fast speed by keeping the original quality. Then you can easily import the 1080p/720p MKV to Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro 6, Final Cut Pro 7 for editing on Mac. This will help you import the file correctly, saving the rendering time and keep the HD quality. Why not to download this easy-to-use and useful software for you and  transcode MKV to Apple ProRes codec. 

What to do in detail?
The Steps for Converting MKV to FCP Apple ProRes 422 

1.Load MKV files
After install and launch the Pavtube MKV to FCP Converter, drag and drop MKV file. You can drag several files to the program directly.



2.Choose output format
Apple ProRes MOV is the best format for Final Cut Pro (X), here you just need to choose the target application as output format, for example, “Final Cut Pro”->”Apple ProRes 422(*.mov)”.



3. Do some settings as you want.

4.Transcode MKV to FCP (X)
At last, hit the “Convert” button to transcode MKV to FCP (X). With this MKV to Apple ProRes 422 converter, you can easily change MKV files to FCP (X) for editing, this software runs fast, so you can convert your 1080p /720p MKV footages to FCP (X) in less time, video and audio synchronization are perfectly guaranteed, after converting you can follow this guide to import videos to FCP (X) for editing.

As Apple ProRes codecs are natively supported by FCP, the rendering time is saved as well. And you can not only edit footage captured in such popular video formats, but also edit video clips such as downloaded web content or even archived video from the hard drive by converting and importing MTS to Final Cut Pro, M2TS to Final Cut Pro, MOV to Final Cut Pro, MXF to Final Cut Pro, etc. Good luck to you!

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Canon XF100 and Final Cut Pro X Importing Tips with multi-track retaining

Description: This guide will show you how to convert multi-track XF100 MXF to Apple Prores MOV retaining multi audio channels for editing in FCP X on Mac OS X (Mavericks 10.9 included)

Question: "Hi, I filmed using Canon XF100 camera using 2 clip mics and want to edit in Apple Final Cut Pro X. I’ve tried several programs but always loss some of the audio channels. Pls I need to edit both the original two channels in my FCP X. How can I solve this?”

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Step 1. Get this Mac multi-track MXF Converter installed, click  'Files' to load individual XF100 mxf videos; or click' From Folder'  to load the entire folder. It will recognize all the audio channels.



Step 2. Click "Format" and choose Multi-track Video>Multi-track Apple ProRes 422(*.mov) as the most compatible codec for FCP X editing.

Step 3. Click "Settings" to customize your video size, bitrate, frame rate and other specs; and check video channels that you want to keep.

Follow the bottom left icon to "mix into one channel"; or that it will keep all the audio tracks apart.

Step 4. Click "Convert" to start converting multi audio channels XF100 MXF to multi-track Apple Prores 422 mov saving multi audio channels for editing in FCP X on Mac.

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How to import video from Canon 70D to iMovie/FCE

The article shows you the best workaround for editing Canon 70D videos in iMovie by transcoding Canon H.264 .mov to iMovie/FCE native editing format - Apple Intermediate Codec.

The Canon 70D is Canon's least-expensive full-performance DSLR. I can't think of anything significant missing on the 70D for a normal person not made of money. The 70D is a fantastic camera at any price. If you think you want one, just get it. The 70D shoots fast and it's always right on-target. Everything about the 70D just goes!

If you have got the Canon 70D and often use it to record full HD video in H.264 MOV format, you may have the need to import Canon H.264 .mov files to iMovie/FCE on Mac, but iMovie best native supported video format is Apple Intermediate Codec MOV format, so iMovie/FCE doesn’t support Canon 70D mov footages well, you may encountered many problems, like import it slowly, and couldn’t edit videos smoothly.

To load Canon 70D H.264 MOV to iMovie or FCE, you need to convert them into iMovie/FCE preferred video format firstly. Besides, it's a pity if you don't keep the original file structure, but it's not unfixable – come and meet this Canon MOV Converter for Mac.

This H.264 MOV to AIC Converter is not only able to convert organized videos files, but also able to deal with various videos and audios in batch. No need to install third party plug-in, no need to fix the settings manually; just import, choose iMovie/FCE preset, and click Convert. It's just as simple as that. The software does a good job in editing H.264 .mov files directly in iMovie/FCE and also easily convert Canon MOV video to FCP, Avid Media Composer and Premiere Pro etc. You can also remux, Trim, cut, split, mix videos, overlays the 1080p H.264 mov footages. Now mac Mavericks 10.9 is supported, feel free to have a try!

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How to Convert Canon 70D H.264 MOV to iMovie/FCE with AIC MOV

Step 1. Connect your Canon 70D camera to Mac with USB cable or use card reader to transfer the MOV files to Apple hard drive disk.

Step 2. Add Canon 70D 1080p H.264 MOV videos to Mac Canon Video Converter.

Run this HD Video Converter for Mac, and click the "Add Files" button to load individuals mov videos; or you can click "Add from folder"to load the entire folder.



Step 3. Choose editing program compatible format.

Click the "Format "option, to get high video quality with least quality loss, you can choose iMovie and Final Cut Express>Apple InterMediate Codec(*.mov).



Click Settings, you can fix the size to 1920*1080 to get better video quality; also you can fix the bitrate, frame rate as what you need.



Step 4. Now click the big red "Convert" and wait for a while to get the fresh hot converted video.

Click Browse to locate them directly. Ok now the transcoded files now are ready for editing Canon 70D MOV in iMovie or FCE.

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Rip DVD movies to MP4 and burn the converted videos to playable DVD on Mac

Description: This article guides you though the whole process of ripping DVD movies to MP4 format for playback on portable device, meanwhile you would learn an easy way to burn the converted videos to playable DVD on Mac.

Question: I have an iPhone. I use my iPhone for calls, texting, email, music listening and some surfing the net. Now I’m looking for the right tool to rip DVDs to an mp4 file for playback on my iPhone. BTW, do you know anything can make these movies into one playable DVD-disc for myself and for my friends that can be played on any DVD-player? Thank you!

The reason I write this guide is I was in the same dilemma few months ago before I find Pavtube DVD Ripper for Mac – rip DVDs to different files, above all to mp4-files, and DVD Creator for Mac – the best DVD Burning tool on Mac I ever used to burn videos to a playable DVD-disc for playing on any DVD-player.

Because I already had Pavtube DVD Creator for Mac and it seemed like a good idea to get a DVD Ripper for Mac to combine the two programmes so they - as to speak - could communicate seamlessly, which they also did and do to my satisfaction. I find them at App Store and then on Pavtube website. I have used many other similar softwares but Pavtube seems to be the best for me.

First of all, let’s talk about ripping DVD movies to MP4 for playing on Mac.

It would be great fun to enjoy your DVD collections on your portable device on the go. But how?

No worries; this DVD Ripper for Mac from Pavtube is just designed to free your hands. With clean and simple interface, fast conversion speed and perfect video quality, it will become your most reliable DVD Ripping tool. Meanwhile, I often use this app to make 1:1 copy of my DVD movies from physical discs to hard drive and prevent from scratches or other damages.

FYI:

1. Here is another choice for Blu-ray users – Top Blu-ray Ripper for Mac to rip blu-rays/DVD.

2. There is a Multi-track Blu-ray/DVD Ripper whcih has excellent ability of ripping Blu-rays/DVDs to MKV, MOV and MP4 with multi-track audios preserved, and output 3D video, you can have a try!

Below is how I rip and convert my DVD movies to MP4 on Mac.

First, free download Pavtube DVD Ripper for Mac, install and launch it. Click the "DVD" icon to load DVD movie from ROM, "ISO/IFO" icon to import movie from DVD ISO or ISO. When importing DVD movie you need to keep your PC/Mac networked so as to access keys for hacking DVD copy-protections.

Step 2. Optional - You can click on the dropdown list of "Subtitles" to select subtitles of desired language so that you can view DVD films on your Android devices with proper subtitles, same steps you can do with Audio track selection. Make sure you select the main movie before setting subtitles.

Step 3. Select a friendly format for your portable device, e.g. H.264 .mp4 for conversion.

 There are optimized format for Galaxy Tab 2, Xoom, Acer Iconia Tab, Asus Transformer, Google Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD, HTC One, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Mega 5.8/6.3, iPad, iPhone, Surface RT & Pro and more. Basically the "Common Video -> H.264 Video (*.mp4)" is a universal format for Android/IOS/Windows 8 tablets and smartphones.

Or depends on your device, you can choose a suitable video format from "Android" or "iPad" or "iPhone" catalogue.

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Step 4. Optional - If you think the video size this not suitable for your portable Tablet or Phone, you can first choose any one of the provided type, then change the settings, see the following picture:

Please remember the file size is based more on bitrate than resolution which means bitrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss.

Step 5. Click the big "Convert" button to let the software do the DVD to MP4 conversion. After the ripping, you can click "Open" to locate the converted MP4 video files and just transfer them to your portable devices and enjoy your DVD movies.

Considering about burn videos to playable DVD on Mac, follow the step below:

Output mp4 video, and then you can easily burn these mp4 video files to playable DVD on Mac with Pavtube DVD Creator for Mac.

1. Install Pavtube DVD Creator for Mac, connect your DVD Writer and insert a blank DVD. Add your mp4 videos into the program.



2. Edit movie clip and Customize your DVD menu. You can edit your videos with trim, crop, watermark, effect settings, audio replacing settings features.



3. Preview Created DVD-Video and click burn button to start your marvelous burning process from mp4 files into DVD on Mac.

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Easy way to rip Blu-ray movies to MKV for streaming to Roku 3

Summary: How to prepare your blu-ray videos for playback on Roku 3? – Read on this article to get the way for converting blu-ray movies to play with Roku 3 directly. 

I have a hard drive full of blu-ray movies that I want to rip my blu-rays to MKV file to work with my Roku 3, and playback on iPhone. I'm currently using a bluray ripper but am running into playback issues half way thru movies.  Roku is telling me to use a different software but I'm sure you guys would know what I need to do. Is there a certain software that you recommend over another to rip blurays for roku 3 playback? 

Roku 3 is such a power device that not only a video game console but also a great video player which could play Blu-ray and HD movies. So for lots of movies lovers, it’s a good assistant because most of them may have different puzzlement. Some of them may find it’s hard to search the right one among tons of disks; others want to backup their discs in order to avoid physical damage. In fact Roku 3 can help them to solve these problems. Then how to play Blu-ray movies on  Roku 3? You just need a Blu-ray to Roku 3 Converter. Next I will show you an easy way to convert Blu-rays to Roku 3 for enjoying.

If you have lots of blu-ray collections that you'd like to convert to MKV, the best recommend is Pavtube Blu-ray Ripper (30% off now). With this app, you can help you remove the Blu-ray/DVD disc protection. With its clean interface, fast converting speed and good video quality, converting Blu-rays to MKV will be simply finished within a few clicks. Refer to the guide below for how to rip blu-ray to MKV to play via Roku 3 streaming media player.

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FYI: If you want to keep all the audio tracks (language) and soft subtitles, here’s another choice for you: Blu-ray/DVD ISO Converter Pro.

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How to convert Blu-ray to Roku 3 playable MKV format

1. Launch the highly recommended Blu-ray to Roku3 Ripper.Insert your Blu-ray movie to disc drive, and click “Load Disc” button on Pavtube Blu-ray Ripper interface to load Blu-ray from ROM; it also support importing Blu-ray ISO and Blu-ray folder.


2. Select the main title and set subtitles/audio language you'd like to preserve.

3. Select a format for conversion. To convert Blu-ray to MKV video, press on "Format" and choose "Common Video>> MKV(Matroska) Video (*.mkv)" format.



4. Start ripping Blu-ray movie to MKV for Roku 3, Roku 2 XS, and Roku HD-XR playback.

5. After conversion completes, press "Open" to locate resulted MKV files. Copy these MKVs to USB stick.

How to set a minimum length for conversions and ignore the rest

When converting Blu-ray to MKV, you can trim the movie and export only a short clip. Follow the steps below to proceed movie trimming.



1. Select the main movie, or the chapter you'd like to trim.

2. Press "Edit" button.

3. In Video Editor, play the movie and set starting and ending time point by clicking "[" and "]" button.

4. Click OK.

Will the file names stay the same during batch converting?

The file name will stay the same as original name (except for extension). If you need to change/designate output file name, move your mouse to destination file name and click on it, then input a new name.

Supported formats and Best possible quality that Roku 3 streaming player plays via USB channel:

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