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2015年2月14日星期六

Import Sony AX1 4K XAVC S to FCP and Burn to DVD

Summary: Follow this guide to know how to convert Sony AX1 4K XAVC S to Prores for editing in FCP 6/7 and burn to DVD on Mac.

Playing with 4K videos is no longer a pie in the sky. It is the Sony FRD AX1, the first 4K Handycam that makes most consumers' dream come true. Upon looking through the introduction of this newest gadget, we cannot help but wow on the tangible cutting-edge technology. It can not only shoot videos at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 in 60p, but also adapts the latest storage standard and Sony's newest format called XAVC S (MPEG4-AVC/H264). To provide a happy post production to the users, a Sony Vegas Pro 12 Edit will be bundled. Have to admit that, the FDR AX1 is the Sony's first all-in-one solution for 4K content production with a price tag less than $5,000.

The FDR-AX1 records 150Mb/s and for 1920x1080 at 60p you'll get 50Mb/s. But the editing workflow on Mac with AX1 4K XAVC S files is not so fluent. You may encounter problems when you want ot import Sony AX1 XAVC S files to Final Cut Pro 6/7 for editing. It takes long time to render, and you can't edit the AVCHD footages smoothly in Final Cut Pro 6/7.

Final Cut Pro Supported Video Formats

In order to edit Sony AX1 4K XAVC S clips in FCP 6/7 without crashing problem and avoid rendering, you'd better transcode Sony XAVC S footages to FCP native format, say, Apple ProRes Codec. This article will share the way to convert Sony AX1 4K XAVC S footages to Apple ProRes 422 encoded MOV file for FCP 6/7 and burn to DVD on Mac.

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Part 1: Convert Sony AX1 4K XAVC S to FCP 6/7

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Pavtube's HD Video Converter for Mac - a top XAVC S Video Converter for Mac.

The Mac XAVC S Video to FCP Converter is an easy to use yet professional Converter on Mac OS X which can not only transcode Sony AX1 4K XAVC S videos to Apple ProRes codec for Mac editing, but also provide simple video editing functions for you. Besides, the program can also convert HD videos from HD camcorders or DVs (like JVC, Panasonic, Sony and Cannon) for editing in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Express, iMovie, Avid, Adobe Premiere etc. Below is how.

Solve problem about editing Sony AX1 4K XAVC S footage in Final Cut Pro 6/7

Step 1. Import Sony AX1 AVCHD videos to the best Mac Sony AX1 Video Converter for FCP 6/7.

Step 2. Click the Format bar, and move mouse cursor to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format.

Step 3. Click "Convert" button to start transcoding Sony AX1 4K XAVC S files to Apple ProRes Codec for Final Cut Pro under Mac OS.

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.

After a shot conversion, you will be able to get/transfer Sony AX1 XAVC S videos into Final Cut Pro 6 and Final Cut Pro 7 for editing without rendering. (Read FCP File Importing Guide)

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Part 2: How to burn AX1 XAVC S to DVD on Mac

Now Pavtube DVD Creator for Mac adds support for XAVC S files burning, it can burn single file or folder structure videos, you can burn Sony AX1 XAVC S to DVD in few steps, just follow it:

1. Install the best XAVC S to DVD Creator on your Mac, connect your DVD Writer and insert a blank DVD. Add your videos into the DVD Creator for Mac.

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 Sony AX1 4K XAVC S files into DVD on Mac.

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-Support ProRes/DNxHD/DVCPRO/AIC and other codecs for NLEs on Mac.
-Convert HD footages from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, JVC, etc.
-Convert any video and audio for multiple playback devices.

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Source: http://handycameratips.jimdo.com/2013/10/29/convert-sony-ax1-4k-xavc-s-to-fcp-and-dvd/

2015年2月12日星期四

Canon C500 MXF read errors in Premiere Pro CS6/CS5/CS4

Summary: If you get the importing error message while importing Canon C500 MXF files to Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, CS5 or CS4, Pavtube MXF Converter will be the best MXF to Adobe Premiere Pro solution for you.

Canon has officially announced the EOS C500, the professional 4K video camera output that it promised at the NAB trade show in April. A continuation of the concept of the C500, it can capture Raw 4K video footage and offers frame rates of up to 120fps in compressed 4K. It also captures 2K footage (2,048 x 1,080 pixels) at 12-bit, with 4:4:4 Y'CbCr chroma sub-sampling for high colour resolution. For 4K and 2K recording, uncompressed output is delivered to external recording systems via built-in dual 3G SDI ports. Dual HD-SDI monitor outputs support external live monitoring. Simultaneously, HD content can be written to dual onboard CF cards to provide proxy video for offline NLE systems.

Read More: XF200/XF205 | C300 | XF305 | Canon XF300 | Canon XF105 | Canon XF100

Canon C500 is very excellent, you may have bought a C500 camcorder and need to edit C500 files in Premiere Pro CS 4/5/6, but C500 MXF files are not well supported by Premiere Pro CS6, as you may encounter many audio and video problems, such as bitrate unsupported, and synchronization program.

We did a test, we had only been able to get 35Mbps and 25Mbps files to work in PPro CS4, we have to use CS5 or above to edit natively 50MBPS 422HD recordings with AMA MXF or Canon XF Plugin. To edit C500 MXF videos, you'd better upgrade to CS5/CS6. But some users can't upgrade to CS5/CS6, what will you do?

In fact, it is an easy solution for many users, it can save money and same time. The most importnat is that the conversion won't reduce the video qaulity. Here we run Pavtube MXF to Premiere Pro Converterto take an example. Below is the simple guide on how to convert C500 MXF movies to Premiere Pro CS4/CS5/CS6 supported formats.

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Step 1. After downloading, install and run this Mac MXF Converter for Premiere Pro, just copy the MXF files from the CF cards right to your hard drive, import the files to the software.

Step 2. Click "Format" bar to choose the output format. Click "Format > Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MOV (AVC)(*.mov) or MPEG-2 Video (*.mpg)" as output format. The MXF to Premiere CS Converter for Mac will convert Canon C500 MXF videos to MOV/MPG with the original video resolution.

Step 3. You can click "Settings" button to adjust the parameters, such as resolution, bitrate, etc.

Step 4. Click "Convert" button to start converting Canon C500 MXF to MOV/MPG for importing to Premiere Pro CS4/5/6 on Mac.

After the conversion is finished, just run Adobe Premiere Pro CS4/5/6 and import the .mpg or .mov files for editing. You will find the output video work perfectly on Adobe Premiere Pro CS.

PS. If you do not know how to import video to Adobe, please reference the following guide:

Adobe Premiere Pro workflow: How to import Media Files to Premiere Pro on Mac

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Streaming Any Video Formats to Google Chromecast

Have you ever tried to stream videos and movies to Google Chromecast for playing on your HDTV? I have tested Videostream for Chromecast with FLV, AVI, MKV, MP4, WMV, MTS, M2TS, Tivo, MPEG and VOB files. This article tells you how to stream Chromecast supported and upsupported media videos to Google Chromecast.

See also: Google Chromecast Column

It requires a wireless connection using the Internet or a network connected computer, tablet, or smart phone. You can play various multimedia content, but only Google Cast supported formats can be streamed directly. According to this way, in order to smoothly watch HD movies on HD TV via Google Chromecast, we should know more details on Chromecast Supported and Unsupported Video Formats below.

Part 1.Introduction of Chromecast Supported and Unsupported Video Formats:

A: Standard supported Chromecast Video Formats include:

MP4 - MPEG 4 or MP4 video files uses the standard .mp4 extension. It is most commonly used to store video and audio files.
WebM – An open video format for the web that allows everyone to stream video and audio codecs.

B: Some unsupported video formats include:

AVI – AVI (Audio Video Interleave), the most common format for audio/video data on the PC, is a multimedia container format with video and audio.
MKV – The Matroska Multimedia Container holds video, audio, picture, or subtitle tracks in one file.
FLV – Flash video formats are video files that are streamed over the Internet using the Adobe Flash Player.
MOV – MOV is a multimedia file format that contains one and more tracks of data, such as audio, video or text.
VOB – VOB (Video object) files are DVD-Video file formats that contain digital video audio, audio, and subtitles relevant to DVDs.
3G2 – This is video container file for audio, video, and text that is an extension of MP4.

See also: Best Codec for Video Playing, Editing and Uploading

Part 2.How to stream your supported video formats to Google Chromecast?

Method 1.Connect with your Mobile device
To stream videos using your mobile device, you will need to download and open the Chromecast app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet using Google Play or the App store. The Chromecast app is available for Android tablets and smartphones through Google Play and for iPhones and iPads in the App store.

Note: You should ensure that your mobile device is connected to your Wi-Fi and not your mobile network. Also, you must have the latest app installed and be on the same network as your Chromecast digital media player.

Method 2.Connect with your computer

Chromecast allows you to stream videos on your TV using your Mac or PC running the Chrome browser. This is the only browser that Chromecast is compatible with. Follow the instructions below to connect with your computer:
Step 1. Open the Chrome browser on your computer and then navigate to this page to see how to setup Chromecast.
Step 2. Dwnload the Chromecast app to your computer.
Step 3. Select the instruction below that is applicable to your computer.

I. On your Windows computer, Save the file, Run the Chromecast app and follow the prompts to complete setting up Chromecast.
II. On your Mac OS X computer, drag and drop the Chromecast app into your Applications folder. You will need to open the folder, run the application, and then select the Chromecast device. Follow the instructions to complete the setup process.

Method 3. Connect with YouTube:
Step 1. Connect your Chromecast device to an available HDMI slot on your HDTV.
Step 2. When your Chromecast digital media player is securely connected to your TV you will see the Chromecast Home screen with your Wi-Fi name at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3. Now, download the YouTube app on your Android or Apple tablet or smartphone.
Step 4. Connect your Android or Apple device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
Step 5. Open the YouTube app on your Android or Apple device and click the Cast button to start streaming videos/

Part 3. How to stream those unsupported video formats to Google Chromecast?

Since we know the MP4 and WebM can be the two best ones for watching on Google Chromecast, what we need here is a professional Chromecast Video Converter for us to smoothly work the original any Video formats with Google Chromecast. Fortunately, Pavtube Video Converter for Windows / Mac is such a good choice for us to enjoy any videos and movies on Google Chromecast well.

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How to convert any Videos to Chromecast supported formats?

Step 1. Add your video files

Launch the program and open the main interface, we'd better to click the 'Add video' or 'Add from folder' to let our original files in.

Step 2. Choose suitable one for Google Chromecast

Come to the output list by hitting the 'Format' bar on the left of the preview window, here we suggest you to select the 'HD Video'>>'H.264 HD Video (*.mp4)' as the best output one.

Step 3. As the additional functional button, on the main interface we can get into the 'Edit' button to adjust our output videos such like the video length with 'Trim', get rid of the edges with 'Crop', or even add some subtitles with 'Subtitle', etc. Just be a good editor here.

Notes: More talking on this professional Chromecast Video Converter, we have to tell you with the latest upgrade version, it can support the H.265/HEVC videos encode and decode, with the higher quality and smaller size, do you wanna a try?

Step 4. Click "Convert" button to begin to convert videos to Chromecast at 6x fast speed.

Then you can stream local videos to Chromecast now. You can freely start to stream any videos on chromecast for sharing with your family or friends on TV, Youtube, iPad, iPhone, Xbox, etc. (How to Setup and Use Chromecast to stream your content to TV)

Now, do you still find it is hard for us to watch FLV/F4V movies on HD TV via Google Chromecast? Just have a try!

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2015年2月11日星期三

Canon EOS C100 AVCHD Import in Final Cut Pro X

Now we are have a discussion about the ways of importing Canon EOS C100 3D MTS in FCP X, would you like to show your opinions about this topic?

1. Expand knowledge:
"Canon EOS C100 3D relies on a compact design to bring together the renowned technology of Canon CMOS sensors in a smaller, lighter body. Modular and compatible with a host of Canon and third-party accessories, the EOS C100 3D brings stunning HD video quality to independent event videographers and production companies---From the heading lines of Canon EOS C100 on website."

2. Common questions:
"My name is Sara and recently, my boyfriend Kevin proposed to me and recorded our moving moments down by Canon EOS C100 3D. In order to share my happiness with my relatives and friends, we have an idea of editing videos with FCP X and upload on my blog. But there seems some trouble, could anyone one do us a favor?"

3. Know why and solve problems.
From the product specifications on this website we know the main video format that Canon EOS C100 3D output is MTS while FCP X' s compatible format is Apple ProRes codec 422. That's the reason. Here we strongly recommend you Pavtube 3D MTS to FCP X Converter not only can make MTS files edited in FCP X, but also can do some simple editing or settings during the conversion.

See also: Top 5 MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac Reviewed

Just free download or buy Pavtube XAVC S Video Converter for Mac, and install on your Mac:

4. Import 3D MTS files and choose the best format for FCP X.
Download, install and launch MTS converter, load files from 'Add Video' or 'Add from folder' item. Then choose '3D Video>>MOV Side-by-side 3D Video(*.mov) to output 3D Videos too.

5. Can you see the 'Editor' item above?

5.1 'Trim'---allows users to decide where to start and where to end when converting the selected clip, so that unwanted segments will be cut out after conversion.

5.2 'Crop'--- enables users to get rid of the black edges and unwanted area of the image. Switch to "Crop"tab, and follow the below methods to crop selected video:

5.3 'Image/Video Watermark' Check Enable, you can add images or videos as watermark onto selected video file. The location can also be set by dragging on the preview screen.
5.4 Audio Editor and Subtitle: You can either replace/remove original audio, or set audio fade in/out effects. In this tab, you can add *.srt or *.ass/*.ssa subtitle-files to the video as hard subtitles.

6. "Settings" for your output Apple ProRes profiles."
Such as codec, size, bitrate and frame rate. Take the picture as a reference.

7. Convert Canon C100 AVCHD MTS to Appel ProRes mov
Start 'Converter' to finish your work for further editing in FCP X with your output videos. Also we find the way to import media files into FCP X if you need: Open up FCP X, and go to "File -> Import -> Files…" to import converted 3D footage to FCP X project...

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MTS to DV Converter: Convert MTS/M2TS Files to DV-AVI/MOV for Editing

How to convert MTS/M2TS files to DV-AVI/MOV for importing them into video editing tools like FCP, iMovie, Premiere Pro? This tutorial gives you the answer.

"I'm probably taking the plunge into an HD camcorder in the near future. However, I'm still using Premiere Pro 2.0 for editing, and upgrading that, my computer system will cost a bit. So I'm wondering about converting AVCHD MTS to DV-AVI so I can edit it (or try to edit it) with my current rig, until I spring for a new one. What are the tradeoffs-- I mean, other than massive files on my hard drive?"

Have you ever meet the troubles like above? I'm sure most of you are fond of recording the HD videos no matter in your gathering parties or some significant moments, right? In order to make the recordings more beautiful and meaningful for a nice sharing or memory, we are interested in editing those HD movies like MTS or M2TS in some popular NLEs, just like FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc, and the upload MTS/M2TS to YouTube/Vimeo for nice sharing? That's really cool! However, you may be failed in importing them directly in these popular editing tools because they usually can only handle footages from DV, MP4, and MOV etc. not give good support for MTS files.

Compared with MP4, MOV (encoded with inter-frames), DV provides videos with intra-frames, with each frame having being a self-contained picture. So could we easily convert our MTS/M2TS files to DV AVI/MOV as the suitable formats for these editing software? That's really the hot topic. In order to successfully transcoding MTS/M2TS to DV AVI/MOV, this tutorial provides a simple workaround to convert MTS to DV quickly and easily with professional and intuitive Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac. It's a professional MTS/M2TS converting assistant that can additionally edit and adjust your output videos in a nice way. (Read Reviews)

Several steps we should know clearly for converting MTS/M2TS to DV-AVI/MOV for editing.

Step 1.Add MTS/M2TS to this MTS to DV Converter

If you have downloaded and installed this program on your computer, Click "File">"Add Media Files" to load the MTS videos you want to convert.

Step 2.Choose the best output AVI for editing

Come to the output list by clicking the 'Format' bar on the left of the preview window, we suggest you to select the 'HD Video'>>'AVI HD Video (*.avi)'as the best one. For other NLEs? You can also choose one as your favorite.

Step 3. Start your conversion of MTS/M2TS to DV AVI

Once you confirm everything goes as you plan, just click "Convert". The progress bar will show you the conversion processing. With such as easy workflow, we can transcode MTS/M2TS to DV AVI/MOV for editing, is that cool?

Notice again: If you are Windows users, try MTS to DV Video Converter for Windows ( Pavtube MTS Converter ) (supports Windows XP/2003/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10) with the same steps.

Enjoy the time with DV AVI/MOV in iMovie, Premiere, FCP, etc. to create your masterpiece!

Further reading:
Convert MTS to MP4: Want to convert MTS/M2TS files to MP4 for playing on tablets & smartphones or burning into a DVD disc? Consider it done here.

Convert MTS to QuickTime MOV: Convert your camera MTS videos to QuickTime MOV format for uses in Apple software and devices etc.

Handle 3D MTS files: This Guide will tell you how to convert 3D MTS files and watch 3D video on HD TV or portable devices, etc., give us unprecedented enjoyment.

Convert MTS to Different File Formats: Transcode MTS/M2TS files shot by Sony, Canon, JVC, and Panasonic AVCHD/AVCHD Lite cameras to whatever file-formats you need.

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