2015年6月7日星期日

Transcode Canon XF200 MXF to MOV for Editing in iMovie/FCE

Transcode Canon XF200 MXF to MOV for Editing in iMovie/FCE 

Summary: In this article, you will get to know how to transcode Canon XF200 MXF videos to MOV for iMovie/FCE editing with keeping multi aduio channels on Mac. 

Source: Import Canon XF200 MXF to iMovie or FCE 

Further building upon the successful features of the XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders, the Canon XF205 and XF200 Professional Camcorders support two recording formats – MXF, a file format used by broadcast stations, and MP4, which offers high versatility through its compatibility with various viewing and content providers such as web browsers and television news outlets. 

 

Have you got one? According to test,problems are coming up when we import the Canon XF200 MXF files into iMovie or FCE for editing on Mac. So This article is mainly to solve the Canon XF200 recordings to iMovie/FCE importing problems, meanwhile, we will give you the way for converting MXF to iMovie/FCE supported mov format with best video quality as well as preserving the original multi audio channels. 

Software that can help: 

Here recommend you to try Pavtube iMixMXF. I think it's much easier for me. It can not only convert Canon XF200 MXF to iMovie/FCE best editing MOV format, FCP supported Prores MOV format,Avid MCPremiere Pro, etc., but also has unique multi-track preserving feature. Becides, it can get your MXF footage deinterlaced by default. 

For guys who may find it difficult to import and edit Canon XF200 MXF files in iMovie/FCE with keeping multi audio channels, here is the fast guide to mix and convert Canon XF200 multi audio channels MXF to MOV for iMovie/FCE. 

  

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How to transcode Canon XF200 MXF to AIC MOV for iMovie/FCE editing? 

Step 1. Get this multi-track MXF Converter for Mac installed, click 'Add Video' to load individual mxf videos; or click 'Add 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 MOV(*.mov) for natively editing in iMovie/FCE. 

 

Tip 1. 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. 

 

Tip2: Your Canon XF200 1080i MXF files is deinterlaced for iMovie/FCE by default, you needn't to do any operation to get it done. 

Step 4. Click "Convert" to start converting Canon XF200 multi audio channels MXF to MOV saving multi audio channels for iMovie/FCE editing. 

You can also follow this guide to learn more How to Import Media Files to iMovie

Tips: For users don't need to deal with multi-track thing, just simple want to convert MXF to other formats, the MXF Converter for Mac ($29) is highly recommended. 

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2015年6月4日星期四

iMovie won't recognize GoPro HD MP4 files on Mac?

iMovie won't recognize GoPro HD MP4 files on Mac? 

Overview: Want to import GoPro HD MP4 video to iMovie on Mac? A free step by step guide aims to help iMovie users solve the issue of failing to import MP4 files to iMovie for editing MP4 in iMovie 

Source: Import GoPro HD MP4 files to iMovie on Mac

GoPro cameras are used by more action sport athletes, race teams and core enthusiasts than any other camera in the world. With every new model, GoPro's innovation has surpassed their previous models technology making them more powerful, smaller, lighter, and overall so much better. The GoPro HD captures professional quality video at 1080p-30, 720p-60, 960p-48 and WVGA-120 resolutions and frame rates. To confirm good quality output the GoPro Hero requires MP4 as its output format and files are compressed using the h.264 codec. 

Since MP4 is created by Microsoft and it isn't compatible with most Mac software program, and iMovie is one particular. When importing a GoPro MP4 file to iMovie, it'll goes gray, that signifies iMovie does not assistance GoPro MP4 files. Thus, we will have to do anything just before editing GoPro files with iMovie. To get iMovie willing to import MP4 files from GoPro HD cameras, the ideal resolution should be to convert GoPro mp4 video to iMovie compatible formats, right here, AIC .mov, the natively supported format by iMovie. 

 

The article would show you how to convert GoPro HD MP4 files to iMovie on Mac step by step with a professional Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac (Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion and Snow Leopard included), by running it, there's no need to set the codec by yourself: the Mac program has a optimized preset for iMovie (iMovie '11 included): 

What's more, it can bring about the unprecedented fast converting speed and unbelievable high quality for you thanks to its inherent hyper-threading tech, multi-core CPU use and High Quality Engine. Thus, you can accomplish converting GoPro HD MP4 to iMovie on Mac just in a moment of blinking eye and edit videos without any quality loss. 

Meanwhile, the best Mac HD Video Conversion tool can create files compatible with various non-linear editing systems like Avid, FCE, FCP X, and Adobe Premiere Pro etc. 

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Just download it and follow the tutorials below to transcode and import GoPro HD MP4 footage to iMovie for smoothly editing. 

  

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3 Steps to Convert GoPro HD MP4 to iMovie on Mac with Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac 

Preparation: connect camcorder to computer
1. Turn on your camcorder. 
2. Connect your camcorder to Mac via USB. 
3. Confirm that the camcorder is recognized on your desktop. 

If you have used SD memory card to record videos, please insert the card in the camcorder first before connection. 

See also: How to Transfer Camcorder Videos to Computer? 

Step 1. Import GoPro HD MP4 files into the Mac program 

Install and run the Mac MP4 to iMovie Converter, click "Add" or "Add From Folder" to load your GoPro HD footage. You can also directly drag & drop the MP4 files to the converter. 

 

Step 2. Click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple InterMediate Codec(*.mov) as output format. 

 

Some more helpful features of the app: 

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

2. Editor (next to "Add" icon)- click to set deinterlace, denoise, mute, volume up, trim, crop, etc. 

Step 3. Click "Convert" button to start GoPro HD MP4 to AIC MOV conversion. 

As soon as the encoding process finished, you can get the final output aic .mov files via clicking "Open" button effortlessly. The transcoded files now are ready for iMovie. 

Such a powerful tool is unbelievable easy to use. You can totally master it within 3 minutes without any professional training. This quick guide is my using experience of converting GoPro HD MP4 videos to AIC MOV for editing in iMovie with full sound. 

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2015年5月31日星期日

Encode Sony WX500 XAVC S to MPEG-2 for Premiere Pro CC/CS

Encode Sony WX500 XAVC S to MPEG-2 for Premiere Pro CC/CS 

Overview: 
"As far as I know the latest XAVC S high-speed format introduced by Sony WX500 is still not supported well by Premiere Pro CC so far. If you want import XAVC S into Premiere Pro CC? This article will show you the XAVC S to Premiere Pro CC workflow on Mac." 

 

Why our users love Sony WX500 camera so much? 

Like the HX90, the WX500 is designed to meet the requirements of novice photographers and offers a collection of automatic shooting options, but there are also exposure modes to suit more experienced photographers: shutter priority, aperture priority and manual. Videos, however, can be shot in Full-HD at 8 bit and 4:2:0 at up to 50Mbps in AVCHD, MP4 or the new XAVC S format at 50/60p. 

Causes of XAVC S files cannot be suitable for Premiere Pro CC/CS? 

Granted, Premiere Pro CC/CS can handle (usually) 4K XAVC S files without much problem, but it is extremely hardware intensive. Thankfully you probably don't have to buy a new computer, but you do need to convert XAVC S to Adobe Premiere Pro using MPEG-2 (1080p) as primary delivery format (Native support formats by Adobe Premiere). As same as the issues appeared in other NLEs like FCP, iMovie, FCE, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, etc., so let's find the solutions below: 



Any good professional converting tools can offered to us? 

For me, of course, I don't like convert my source videos, because the quality loss (even you can't tell from your eyes), but if you have been driven crazy by this problem, then you may like to have a try. What I've tried is to convert XAVC S to MPEG-2 for Premiere Pro CC/CS with the help of Pavtube Video Converter for Mac. For Windows users, Pavtube Video Converter is the alternative choice. Since Windows and Mac version have upgraded to 4.8.5.1, it can also encode/decode H.265/HEVC videos on the latest Windows 10 and Mac Yosemite 10.10 so nicely. 

  



How to convert WX500 XAVC S to MPEG-2 for Premiere Pro CC/CS editing? 

Step 1: Launch the corresponding version as the best XAVC S to Premiere Pro Converter, and click the "Add video" or "Add from folder" button to load your source files from your backup folder. 

 

Step 2: To import WX500 XAVC S files to Adobe Premiere Pro, you can hit the "Format" bar and follow "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas" column and select "MPEG-2 (*.mpg)" as output format. 

 

Step 3: If the default settings do not fit your needs, you can click "Settings" button to adjust audio and video parameters as you like. 

Step 4: Finally, click "Convert" button and your XAVC S files from Sony WX500 will be converted to MPEG-2 files and later are ready to be imported to Premiere Pro CC/CS for editing. 

Conclusion: When everything is done, you can click "Open" button to get the generated files. Now, you can enjoy editing WX500 XAVC S files in Premiere Pro CC/CS flawlessly. 


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2015年5月28日星期四

Edit FDR-AXP33 4K XAVC in Sony Vegas Pro 13 with Original Quality

I was troubled by the issue- Sony Vegas Pro 13 not seeing 4K XAVC codec. Do you have such experience likewise? If you have got some 4K XAVC files from Sony FDR-AX33, you would probably come across the problem. Let’s look at the XAVC to Sony Vegas Pro 13 importing issues in detail.


“I placed an order on the website for Sony FDR-AX33. I learnt that this camcorder could record videos at 4K with XAVC codec. Although I have not received my camcorder, I am wondering does Sony Vegas Pro 13 support 4K XAVC videos.”

“Is there anyone having an issue getting Sony Vegas Pro 13 to accept the 4K XAVC clips from Sony FDR-AX33? Why do the Sony camera divisions and SCS not work together to ensure that their own NLE can accept their own camera footage when a camera is released. It's crazy.”

Although Sony states that the Vegas 13/12 supports native XAVC editing, we find it's not easy to edit XAVC in Sony Vegas Pro 13/12/11. To ingest 4K XAVC to Sony Vegas Pro 13 perfectly, Pavtube Video Converter is highly recommended to convert 4K XAVC to Sony Vegas Pro 13 native format-MPG. It’s a best 4K XAVC Converter on Windows 8.1/8 and does a good job in converting 4K XAVC files to Sony Vegas Pro 13 most compatible format with least quality loss. Plus, it supports encoding camera shootings in different formats to video editing software compatible file types to meet your different needs.
Tips: For Mac users, you can get the Pavtube Video Converter for Mac.

                           

Encoding FDR-AX33 4K XAVC to Sony Vegas Pro 13:

Step 1: Run the best 4K XAVC to Sony Vegas Pro 13 Converter, and click the “Add video” button to load 4K XAVC videos from Sony FDR-AX33. If you want to load several files at one time, “Add from folder” button is available.



Step 2: Click “Format” bar to determine output format. Follow “Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas” and select “MPEG-2(*.mpg)” as the output format. Besides, you can also choose WMV (VC-1) (*.wmv) if you want to get a relatively smaller output file.



Step 3: Adjust video and audio parameters, including the bit rate of video and audio, the codec of video and audio, video size, sample rate, frame rate, audio channels, etc., in the Profile Settings by hitting “Settings” button.



Step 4: Click “Convert” button to start encoding Sony FDR-AX33 4K XAVC files to MPG for importing to Sony Vegas Pro 13.

Conclusion: When the conversion task is finished, click “Open” button to get the exported files and then import the converted AX33 footage into Sony Vegas Pro 13 to do further editing without hassle. In addition, money saving bundles and deals is good news for you! Enjoy!

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2015年5月27日星期三

Premiere Pro CC Won’t Import Panasonic HC-VX870 AVCHD MP4

If you are Panasonic HC-VX870 users, you may have this question: “Can I import Panasonic HC-VX870 AVCHD MP4 files to Premiere Pro CC on Mac OS X Yosemite or Windows 8.1/8? I want to edit Panasonic VX870 files via Premiere Pro CC, but the program isn’t smoothly.”


If you are shooting with a Panasonic VX870 camera, you will find it is able to record 1080p AVCHD and MP4 footage, which Premiere Pro CC cannot recognize as import. To be able to import Panasonic VX870 AVCHD MP4 to Premiere Pro CC for editing, format conversion is inevitable. This post displays the best way to convert VX870 AVCHD MP4 footage to Premiere Pro CC editable files in detail.

Adobe Premiere Pro is a timeline-based video editing software application. It is part of the Adobe Creative Suite, a suite of graphic design, video editing and web development programs. This editing software supports a wide variety of video and audio file formats. H.264 MOV and MPEG-2 MPG video are the best video formats for Premiere.
Tips: Adobe Premiere Pro supported formats

While Panasonic VX870 users still have troubles when importing those 1080P recordings with AVCHD MP4 file extension to the latest Premiere Pro CC for editing. What to do if you need import VX870 AVCHD MP4 files to Premiere Pro CC? For loading and editing VX870 AVCHD MP4 in Premiere Pro CC (CS6/5.5/5/4) without any problem, here we recommend using Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac to convert VX870 AVCHD MP4 files to Premiere Pro CC supported video format, such as converting VX870 AVCHD MP4 to MPEG-2 .mpg.
Tips: Pavtube HD Video Converter is provided for Windows version.

                          

How to edit Panasonic VX870 AVCHD MP4 files in Premiere Pro CC?

Step 1: Install and launch VX870 AVCHD Converter, and then click "Add video" button to load VX870 AVCHD MP4 files or directly drag the footage to the program.



Step 2: Choose output format. This video converter offers optimized format preset for Adobe Premiere. Just click “Format” menu firstly and then follow “Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas” to set MPEG-2 (*.mpg) format.



Step 3: If the default settings do not fit you requirement, you can click “Settings” icon to and enter “Profile Settings” panel to adjust video size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channels.



Step 4: Finally hit the “Convert” button; the best AVCHD MP4 converter will convert Panasonic VX870 AVCHD MP4 files to MPEG-2 .mpg for Adobe Premiere Pro CC immediately.

Conclusion: When the conversion process shows in 100%, you can get the generated videos from output folder easily for easier editing in Premier Pro CC.

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