Continue reading »]]> JVC Everio offers Full HD image quality throughout the lineup. So every new Everio is capable of recording 1920×1080 resolution AVCHD video. What’s more, all new Everio models support 1080P output. Enjoy uncompromising picture quality on a TV that accepts 1080P input.

GS-TD1, the world’s first consumer-grade camcorder to shoot two frames of Full HD in 3D mode, using a pair of parallel lenses and CMOS sensors. The GS-TD1 can record in either side-by-side AVCHD format or Full HD MP4 MVC 1920 x 1080/50i, an iteration of the MultiView codec used for 3D Blu-ray. It can also take 3D still images in .MPO format. Another famous 3D camcorder announced from JVC is GY-HMZ1U which records 3D by combing two lens and sensors into one small package which makes it easy to capture great images.

However, for Mac users, they will have some further work to deal with the 3D AVCHD footage. For example, import/edit the footage with Mac’s common editing software FCP(X), it is essential to convert 3D AVCHD to more mac compatible format. The reason lies on the AVCHD video format is not supported well by FCP X. Many people explained that there are many problems when import JVC Everio GS-TD1/GY-HMZ1U 3D AVCHD to FCP X. According to the test, the Apple ProRes format is compatible for editing on FCP X.

Pavtube 3D MTS Converter for Mac can help you transcode JVC Everio GS-TD1/GY-HMZ1U 3D AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP X editing, please follow the steps below.

Step 1. Install and Run 3D AVCHD to FCP X Converter for Mac, drag and drop JVC Everio GS-TD1/GY-HMZ1U 3D AVCHD files to the program. Then the files will be listed on the file list tab, you can choose to check the properties of the video or preview it.

Step 2. Choose best output format for the JVC Everio GS-TD1/GY-HMZ1U 3D AVCHD to ProRes MOV conversion.

Click the “format” bar, and there will be many output formats on the format list. You are recommended to choose “Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)”.

Step 3. Convert JVC Everio GS-TD1/GY-HMZ1U 3D AVCHD MTS/M2TS video footages to FCP X.

Click the “Convert” button and start convert JVC Everio GS-TD1/GY-HMZ1U 3D AVCHD to ProRes for FCP X. Then you can edit JVC Everio GS-TD1/GY-HMZ1U 3D AVCHD videos on FCP X, FCE and iMovie as you want.

When the conversion ends, you can easily import converted ProRes MOV files to FCP X/FCE/iMovie to have easier editing on your Mac system.

You can also use DVD Creator Mac to burn 3D AVCHD to DVD disc. Now Pavtube starts the Thanksgiving promotion activity, if you buy converter products, you can get free DVD Creator, please take a look.

Continue reading »]]> Sony HDR-TD20VE 3D Camcorder Key Features:

2 x 1/3.9in Exmor R CMOS with 5.4Mpixels; Full HD AVCHD 2.0 at up to 28Mbits/sec; 3D recording using MVC format; 17x Extended zoom (2D mode); 12x Extended zoom (3D mode); 64GB Flash memory

Sony HDR-TD20VE 3D Camcorder Pros:

Great image quality
Comprehensive manual features
Control knob

Sony HDR-TD20VE 3D Camcorder Cons:

Expensive
No lens ring
Proprietary accessory shoe

The HDR-TD20VE is rare, like the JVC Everio GS-TD1, in that it is built for 3D from the ground up. Instead of requiring any kind of 3D accessory, as with Panasonic’s 3D-capable models such as the HC-X900, the TD20VE can shoot 3D whenever you like – simply flip a switch on the rear. The TD20VE incorporates two identical lens paths leading to two identical CMOS sensors, each 1/3.9in in size with 5.4Mpixels apiece and sporting Exmor R technology. This is Sony’s equivalent of back-side illumination, which gives sensors greater light-sensitivity for improved image quality, particularly in low light.

3D AVCHD to FCP X solutions:

You may have use HDR-TD20VE camcorder and recorded many 3D AVCHD footages, after recording, you may want to import Sony HDR-TD20VE 3D AVCHD to editing software on Mac, such as Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, etc. but, as we know, AVCHD is not the best format for use on Mac, users will encounter many problems when they try to import HDR-TD20VE 3D MTS to Final Cut Pro X, because the AVCHD format/codec is not friendly to Mac application, the best format is MOV.

The best method to solve these problems is to change Sony HDR-TD20VE 3D AVCHD footage to FCP X best supported video format and codec. Apple prores codec is the best for FCP X. Now you can follow the steps below to transcode Sony HDR-TD20VE MTS/M2TS to FCP/FCP X best codec with Pavtube MTS converter for Mac.

Step by step guide to transcode Sony HDR-TD20VE 3D AVCHD to ProRes MOV for FCP X

1.Download Pavtube 3D AVCHD to FCP X Converter. This professional MTS Converter for Mac can help you convert Sony HDR-TD20VE AVCHD files to ProRes or AIC codec for editing software on Mac, more output formats are also supported.

2.Install and launch this 3D AVCHD to FCP X Converter for Mac. Drag and drop your Sony HDR-TD20VE footage to the converter.

3.Click “Format” bar to choose the output format. For editing in FCP, FCP X, you can click and choose “Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)”.

4.You can click “settings” to customize the output parameters, adjust the resolution, bitrate as you want.

5.Click convert button to start.

With this professional Mac 3D AVCHD to FCP X converter, you can easily convert Sony TD20VE 3D AVCHD files to Mac editing software for editing, this software runs fast, so you can convert your HDR-TD20VE footages in less time, video and audio synchronization are perfectly guaranteed. You can take this “how to import video to FCP X guide” as example to import video files to FCP X. You can also find more tips and tricks in MTS column and FCP column.

Except convert 3D AVCHD to FCP X, if you need to burn Sony TD20VE 3D AVCHD to DVD disc/ISO/folder on Mac, you can try Pavtube DVD Creator for Mac, now you can get 50% off on this product.

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