Continue reading »]]> Summary: The article will give you the workflow for how to import Sony HDR-CX360V 1920×1080 50p/60p MTS footages to Final Cut Pro if your Log and Transfer is proved to be ineffective while ingesting MTS files from Sony HDR-CX360V.

I used Sony HDR-CX360V to record 1920×1080 50p/60p AVCHD MTS files, which are not compatible with FCP. So in order to edit .mts clips on Final Cut Pro, conversion from MTS in 50/60 progressive mode to ProRes is necessary.

I’ve tried Clipwrap, Toast and Pavtube to carry out the conversion. Clipwrap failed because it cannot export 50/60 progressive mode; Toast completed converting but the quality is badly affected.

Only Pavtube MTS Converter for Mac successfully converted the 50p/60p MTS to ProRes 422 with no loss of quality. I really want to say that it is the best software to transcode Sony HDR-CX360V 1920×1080 50p/60p AVCHD MTS footage for FCP that I’ve ever used.

Free Download MTS Converter for Mac Mountain Lion 10.8.

Here is the step-by-step guide to quickly Convert/Edit Sony CX360 50p/60p MTS to ProRes 422 (*.mov) on Final Cut Pro.

1. Import .mts files.

Run the professional Mac MTS Converter for FCP. Use a USB cable to Connect Sony HDR-CX360V to Mac. Click “Add” icon or drag and drop to load .mts files from Sony HDR-CX360V to Pavtube MTS Converter for Mac. Follow the popup window and wizard to complete the import.

Choose Apple ProRes 422(HQ) (*.mov) under Final Cut Pro as its output format and choose “50” (or 60) for the frame rate.

2. Choose Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) for editing on FCP.

Hit “Format” box and select one of the Apple ProRes codecs on the dropdown list. You are advised to choose “Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)”or “Apple ProRes 422 HQ (*.mov)” format. Due to the difference in the compresstion standard of AVCHD and ProRes 422, the converted files are significantly larger than the original ones. If you prefer smaller file size, please choose “Apple ProRes 422 (LT) (*.mov)” instead.

Note: Since ProRes 422 (LT), ProRes 422 (Proxy), and ProRes 4444 have not been added to FCP 6, you’d better not set one of them as output if you happen to edit your H.264 files in FCP 6 before upgrading FCP 7.

Tips:

• ProRes 422 (HQ): offers the utmost possible quality for 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 sources and provides target data rate of approximately 220 Mbps and higher quality than Apple ProRes 422;
• ProRes 422: provides target data rate of approximately 145 Mbps and higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 (LT);
• ProRes 422 (LT): provides roughly 70 percent of the data rate of Apple ProRes 422 (thus, smaller file sizes than Apple ProRes 422) and higher quality than ProRes 422 (Proxy);
• ProRes 422 (Proxy): provides roughly 30 percent of the data rate of Apple ProRes 422 and high-quality offline editing at the original frame size, frame rate, and aspect ratio;
• ProRes 4444: offers the utmost possible quality for 4:4:4 sources and roughly 50 percent higher than the data rate of Apple ProRes 422 (HQ).

  3. Setting the best profile for editing mts files on Final Cut Pro.

  By clicking the Settings buttion on the main interface. Adjust the video and parameters, including the Bitrate of Video and Audio, the Codec of Video and Audio, Video Size, Sample Rate, Frame Rate, Audio Channels, etc.,

  4. Convert MTS to ProRes 422 HQ for FCP X.

  Click the “arrow” button to start converting Sony CX360V 50p/60p MTS to ProRes 422 HQ on Mac Lion 10.8/10.7/10.6/10.5 immediately.

  After the MTS to ProRes conversion is 100% completed, please run the Final Cut Pro and click “File –> Import –> Files” for editing Sony CX360V MTS files in FCP without any rendering and quality loss. Besides the ability to transfter the Sony CX360V MTS files to FCP, the versatile MTS Converter for Mac can help you import/edit Sony CX360V MTS files into FCP X, iMovie, FCE, Avid Media Composer, etc. If you are interested, please link to MTS Column to get more info.

Continue reading »]]> Summary: Problem for import AVCHD MTS from Panasonic, Sony, Canon cameras to Final Cut Pro 6/7/X editing on Mac:

Problem 1: Importing MTS files into FCP 7

I’ve just bought FCP 7 and I have a lot of rushes on an external drive that are AVCHD with the .MTS on the end of each file. I’ve just tried to import the MTS files into the project but it won’t recognize them and I can’t see AVCHD in any of the settings.

I bought the upgrade just for this reason as I was told that 7 handles the AVCHD codec. Any tips? The footage is no longer on the camera by the way.

Problem 2: .MTS files in FCP 7

I’ve created a timeline in FCP7. Most clips are from my Panasonic HMC150, with .mov files captured as ProRes422. However, a buddy also filmed the event with a couple of HiDef Canon cameras with files that capture as .MTS Well, FCP7 doesn’t seem to recognize .MTS files. What software do you use to convert .MTS to ProRes 422? Thanks for your help!

Problem 3: How to import MTS files in Final Cut Pro 6?

Hello we captured footage with the Canon HF20 Hi-Def Camcorder, transfered the video files onto an external drive. We’re now trying to import those MTS files into Final Cut Pro 6.0.5 but it seems they are not supported… how do you import them?

Problem 4: Cannot Ingest AVCHD .MTS files in FCP 7

I am trying to Ingest .mts files into Final Cut Pro 7.

I dragged all of the files from an SD card onto one of my External Hard Drives.

I open up Final Cut Pro 7, Go to Log and Transfer, Navigate to the AVCHD folder then to the BDMV folder then finally to the STREAM folder. In the STREAM folder sits all of the .mts files. They are all greyed out and I cannot Ingest them. They will not add to the Log and Transfer Window in FCP 7.

What am I doing wrong? How can I Ingest these files into FCP 7 so I can edit with them?

Thanks in Advance.

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In addition, I also found a lot Problem about “How to importing/editing AVCHD MTS to Final Cut Pro” by Google. For example:

– Some videos are not imported to FCP

– FCP X quits/crash/not respond

– A long time transcoding when importing AVCHD to FCP 7

– MTS files without AVCHD structure could not be imported to FCP

– Can FCP ingest 1080 60p 50p AVCHD videos?

– Is there any way to avoid rendering?

– How to convert AVCHD MTS/M2TS to FCP native ProRes?

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Best Solution:

Transcoding AVCHD MTS to Apple Prores  (which is native formats for Final Cut Pro encoded .mov format) along with some help from the third-party software.

Required Software:

Free Download Mac AVCHD to FCP Converter

Why choose the professional Pavtube AVCHD to FCP Converter for Mac users?

1. FCP 6/7 can’t very well work in Panasonic, Sony, Canon, JVC etc. cameras  recording .mts files with H.264, MPEG, MPEG-2 codec etc. and video playing is not smooth. But the professional Mac AVCHD to FCP Converter can import various format, such as:

2. Final Cut Pro can only support under 30 frame rate.

3. FCP only support into the whole folder, does not support into a single. MTS file, That means you should keep the BDMV folder within the AVCHD folder. The files shall include .cpi, .mpl, .mts or .m2ts. This will lead to software collapse, crash etc. However, Pavtube Mac AVCHD to FCP Converter can be. Below is the folder structure of the AVCHD videos on camcorder memory card.

4. This MTS Converter for Mac is a professional AVCHD to ProRes Converter on Mac Lion 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8.

– Easy to use with fast conversion

– Output best HD quality for you with ProRes Codec that fits for Final Cut Pro well and saving rendering time, also keep original multiple audio tracks

– Provide simple video editing functions

Besides, it can work with HD videos from HD camcorders or DVs (like JVC, Panasonic, Sony, Cannon etc.) for editing in Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, iMovie, Avid Media Composer etc. Mac editing software.

Guide: Transcode AVCHD MTS files from cameras to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP 6/7/X editing on Mac

It’s considerate allowing you to directly drag and drop your camera files into the Mac app for start your MTS to FCP conversion. And also, you can click “File” or “” menu and then choose “Add Video/Audio”. If you have several MTS files and wanna merge them into one for getting a continuous file, you can check “Merge into One File” down the bottom of the main interface of the Mac AVCHD to Final Cut Pro converter.

For the sake of saving your time, the MTS to FCP application provides an optimized preset for Final Cut Pro so that you can directly choose it under “Format > Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” section as your output format. In addition, the smart program even offers you some helpful but easy-to-use edit functions which enable you to crop the black edge, rotate, adjust the brightness or apply cool effects to your video files.

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

Press “Converter” and then the rest would be accomplished automatically. The Mac app works fine on Supported OS: Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), Snow Leopard (10.6), Lion (10.7), Mountain Lion (10.8).

So there you have it. Pretty simple. After the workflow, you can go to the output folder to find the converted video files. Now you are free to import and edit AVCHD files from cameras in Final Cut Pro 6/7/X under Mac without problems.

To learn more conversion solutions for AVCHD MTS files recorded by Canon, Panasonic, Sony cameras, you are recommended to visit MTS Column or FCP Column page.

Happy Every Day!

Continue reading »]]> Summary: Do you want to solve the Panasonic G5 and iMovie/Final Cut Pro/Final Cut Express/Avid Media Composer compatibility problem on Mac 10.8/10.7/10.6/10.5? This short article will tell you the most simple way, you only need to transcode Panasonic Lumix G5 1080/60p AVCHD to AIC MOV for iMovie and Final Cut Express – G5 AVCHD to ProRes 422 MOV for Final Cut Pro – G5 AVCHD to DNxHD mov for Avid Media Composer via using Mac Panasonic AVCHD Converter. Finally, you can import the converted G5 1080/60p AVCHD files to iMovie, FCE, FCP, Avid MC for editing on Mac Mountain Lion 10.8.

Panasonic Lumix G5 Introduction

Panasonic has launched the LUMIX G5 in 18th July, 2012. A new standard in digital single lens mirrorless camera image quality, with a new 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor; the Venus Engine VII FHD image processor; and an ISO range of up to 12,800, the LUMIX G5 provides stunning image quality, even in low-light situations. With highly precise, light speed Auto Focus and six FPS burst shooting at full resolution, you’ll never miss the perfect shot; With the in-built Electronic Viewfinder You can frame the perfect portrait with your eye close to the camera, while the 3.0-inch free-angle touch LCD screen means you can take shots from above your head and below your feet with perfect clarity.

For more information on Panasonic, its brand and commitment to sustainability, visit the company’s website at panasonic.net/

If you have got the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 in hand and tried to shoot with it, you will definitely be surprised by the fantanstic photo and video performance since you can get the great image quality, sharp details and excellent resolution and color production. After showing off your Full HD videos, you will be disappointed when you want to import Panasonic G5 1080p AVCHD footages to iMovie/FCP/FCE/Avid MC and find all MTS files are greyed out, which means that iMovie can not recognize your MTS files.

What causes makes iMovie/FCP/FCE/Avid MC and Panasonic G5 AVCHD does not compatible?

After testing, we found the 1080p AVCHD recordings from Lumix DMC-G5 can’t be surpported well by FCP/FCE/Avid MC/iMovie (include iMovie 8/9/11), especially 50p clips.

Firstly, the recordings with the codec H.264/MPEG-4 are highly compressed for saving storage space and smooth playback, but the H.264 files are not suitable for editing, so editing H.264 MTS files in FCP/FCE/Avid MC/iMovie is always a headaching problem for editors.

Secondly, up to now, FCP/FCE/Avid MC/iMovie can not always successfully recognize footages at 60fps. So if you want to put 1080/60p files to FCP/FCE/Avid MC/iMovie, you will sometimes meet the importing problem.

How to solve the importing problem without any loss of original quality?

To sovle the importing problem, the first thing you should know is that the Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) is the best codec for iMovie 8/9/11 on Mac Mountain Lion 10.8, So you need a professional Mac Panasonic AVCHD Converter to convert Panasonic G5 1080p 50p/60p AVCHD to AIC MOV for editing. Here recommended the best Mac Converter – Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac, applying which you are not only able to transcode 1080/60p AVCHD files to 1080/30p MOV files with AIC/ProRes/DNxHD codec, but also capable of combining several clips into one for easy importing/editing in iMovie/FCP/FCE/Avid MC, trimming videos, adding text/image/video as watermarks to your original files, replacing audios, adjusting brightness/contast/saturation of the imported files, etc.

Free Download Mac Panasonic AVCHD Converter

If you want to know detailed conversion step, please view:

For Final Cut Pro Users: please view “Convert AVCHD to ProRes 422 MOV for Final Cut Pro”

For Final Cut Express Users: please view “Make MTS footages editable in Final Cut Express”

For Avid Media Composer Users: please view “Get Avid Media Composer working with AVCHD MTS footage”

Well, you can have a try.

Happy Every Days!

Continue reading »]]> The Panasonic HDC-TM900 is the successor to the lauded HDC-TM700, it offers the same fantastic video performance as its predecessor, particularly with its widely-praised 1080/60p mode. You can shoot Full HD 50/60P AVCHD videos with Panasonic TM900. However, bad news is currently the Panasonic 50/60P AVCHD format is nearly impossible to be edited in Final Cut Pro. Even with the lastest update of FCP X, we have not seen the expected support for 50/60p AVCHD MTS. So how to import Panasonic TM900 AVCHD 50p/60p videos into Final Cut Pro for editing smoothly on Mac?

As far as I know, the best method to solve these problems is to transcode Panasonic TM900 AVCHD 1080p 50p/60p footage to Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro on Mac, as it’s best/natively supported by FCP 6/7 and FCP X. Of course, we need to get some help from a 3rd-party tool. If you looking for a solution for this problem likewise, check out Pavtube’s MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac which is entitled as a top Mac MTS to Final Cut Pro Converter. It supports encoding all Panasonic 1080p 50/60P AVCHD MTS files to Apple ProRes 422 so that you can easily import the Panasonic 50p/60p AVCHD footages 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 and saving the rendering time. If you have the same problem about editing Panasonic AVCHD 50/60p videos in Final Cut Pro, check out the brief guide below.

Convert/Load Panasonic TM900 AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 for Final Cut Pro editing smoothly on Mac

1. Free Download and install Pavtube AVCHD to Final Cut Pro Converter to your Mac. It’s excellent Canon video converter which can convert nearly all canon cameras’ videos to any formats you need, such as Apple Prores 422 MOV, Apple InterMediate Codec MOV, QuickTime MOV, etc.

2. click format bar to choose output format for use in FCP 6/7 or FCP X. click and choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov).

Here we recommend the Apple ProRes 422. In the settings you will find Pavtube allows you to keep the original frame rate 50/60fbps in the final ProRes files.

3. Click “Convert” button to start Convert Panasonic AVCHD 50/60p footage to ProRes 422 MOV for editing on Final Cut Pro on Mac OS.

So there you have it. Pretty simple. After the workflow, you can go to the output folder to find the converted video files. Now you are free to Log and Transfer Panasonic TM900 AVCHD 1080p 50p/60p videos to Final Cut Pro 6/7 or FCP X for editing on Mac without problems.

Tips: Before you try to do the conversion, if you are also a FCP X user, please make sure that you have installed the Apple ProRes Codec manually since the FCP X asks users to install it by themselves.

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