Convert Tivo to Apple ProRes MOV for editing in Final Cut Pro X on Mac

This guide reveals how to convert your TV shows (.tivo) to Apple ProRes 422 MOV for editing in FCP X smoothly; more presets are integrated for NLEs or playback Tivo on portable devices.

We all know the TV shows can be recorded into Tivo files with the help with Tivo Desktop software; it’s much more convenient for us to playback, to edit the TV plays/shows without catching time all the time. But the fact is that video in .tivo format is not very good for playback on computer not to mention edit them

If you also have this problem to figure out how to edit tivo videos on Mac, this article is right here to help you out.

Here I’d like to introduce the Mac Tivo to FCP X Converter, a professional tivo converting program on Mac which supports outputting various video formats. (it can convert Blu-ray, DVD and any HD Video files to FCP support format on Mac OS X.)

Follow this link to download a free trial version. 

Step One. Download and install this Tivo to FCP X Converter for Mac, click the top left icon to import your tivo files.



Step Two. Choose “Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422(HQ)(*.mov)” as the best intermediate video format for editing tivo in Final Cut Pro X.
 

Pavtube programs also support customizing video size, bitrate(quality), frame rate and other settings; click “Settings” and change the figure as your needs.

Step Three. Trim out ads before conversion.

If you want to share the ultimate video with others or just enjoy by yourself, the ads could be very annoyed. No worries, Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac enables trim, crop, add subtitles and edit audio features, thus you can do a clear conversion and save the waiting time correspondingly.

Step 4. Now click the big “Convert” to start this easy conversion. Wait for a few moments; you can click “Open” to locate the converted video directly.

OK, let’s import video files into FCPX for editing.

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GoPro MP4 to iMovie: Editing native GoPro MP4 files in iMovie

Facing problems when you try to import native GoPro MP4 files to iMovie? This article will provide you an easy way to transcode GoPro MP4 to iMovie (iMovie 11/9/8 included) on Mac OS X.

Known for being lightweight, rugged, wearable, or mountable in unusual place such as outside planes, cars, bicycle or boats, GoPro HD camcorder, as a brand of high-definition personal cameras, is often used in extreme action video photography. When you go skiing, surfing, diving or biking outside, it is a great companion to record every wonderful moment. Being an “always-on” type of camera worn on your helmet, attached to your bike, surfboard or other, it usually record long sequences of footage and then you need to edit down. And GoPro HD camera captures footage in MPEG-4 and outputs its files as .MP4 files which are compressed using the h.264 codec.

iMovie is a powerful video edit software and free for Mac users, so many people Mac users use iMovie to edit videos. However, when they import GoPro HD MP4 files to iMovie, MP4 files cannot be recognized by iMovie. MP4 codec is not compatible to iMovie. Here Apple Intermediate Codec is natively supported by iMovie. To resolve the problem, the quick workaround is to convert native GoPro MP4 files to iMovie supported AIC MOV format.

Along with the help of third party software, it will be done effortlessly. Here I share a simple guide on how to transcode native GoPro HD MP4 files for editing smoothly with iMovie. If you're facing the issues, read on to find the answer.

Download Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac and install it.

It is easy-to-use yet all-in-one ultimate converter. With it, you can effortlessly transcode GoPro MP4 as well as your Blu-ray and DVD movies to Apple Intermediate Codec, which is an iMovie friendly file format keeping the Gopro HD original quality. Besides iMovie, this software can also output DNxHD for Avid, MPEG-2 for Sony Vegas, Premiere Element, AVI for Pinnacle Studio, ProRes for FCP, more NLE systems for native editing.

How to convert MP4 files from GoPro HD cameras to iMovie for editing?

Step 1. Load MP4 files to the Best GoPro MP4 to iMovie Converter for Mac.

Launch the GoPro MP4 to iMovie Converter for Mac and add MP4 files to it. Click “Add video” or “Add from folder” button to load single MP4 video file or the entire folder. Or directly drag and drop the source MP4 file you want to the software. Then you can preview the whole videos in the preview window on the right.

Notes: If you need to join multiple source MP4 file into one output file, you can go to select the desired tasks and check “Merge into one file” for conversion.

Step 2. Choose AIC MOV for iMovie.

Click “Format” option to choose the output format for iMovie. Choose the moset compatible “Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)” under “iMovie and Final Cut Express” option as output format. 

Notes: If the default settings do not fit your needs, you can click “Settings” button to customize output video parameters like bitrate, channels, frame rate, etc, such as to set higher bitrate to get much better image quality. In general, the higher video bit rate, the larger output file size, and vice versa.

3. Convert GoPro MP4 to iMovie AIC.
  
Hit the big “Convert” button to start converting GoPro MP4 to iMovie AIC. Once finished, hit “Open” button to get the generated files for iMovie.

Now you can import GoPro HD MP4 file into iMovie and then further edit it without any problems. Try it right now.

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Apple's iPhone 5C and 5S debut: We live in boring times

Marketers will do their best to convince you otherwise, but smartphones now belong to a maturing industry with little sizzle.

Apple is a tough act to follow, especially when you're Apple. And especially when almost every detail of your big unveiling had already been picked apart and reported on by the press.

After announcing on Tuesday what arguably was one of the most significant product refreshes in years, Apple shares still sagged a little more than 2 percent -- the equivalent of a Wall Street shrug. Besides, the stock had been running up, playing to the saying, buy on the rumor, sell on the news. None of that means that the new products and technologies Apple showed off were necessarily wanting or somehow disappointing.

But everything is context and for the past year, Apple has battled the perception that its technology edge over Samsung was narrowing. Apple now also faces a clutch of scrappy overseas rivals such as Huawei, ZTE, and Xiaomi that make competitive, low-cost smartphones.

So as Apple's senior executives took their respective turns on stage talking about the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, the hyperbole was, expectedly, as thick as San Francisco's late-summer fog. At one point, CEO Tim Cook extolled the "incredible" interaction between Apple's design and engineering teams. At another point vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller described 5C as "absolutely beautiful."

That over-the-top stuff is always part of what's essentially a big marketing show. But there were no big surprises out of Apple this time around. No surprises because the news leaks were spot-on. And if you were waiting for pyrotechnics, you went home disappointed because Apple had nothing about possible wearable computing devices or televisions in the offing. The only unexpected news came when Apple said that iWork, iPhoto, and iMovie for the iPhone and iPad would be free for download. However, with tech addicts always looking for the next big breakthrough, would this provide a big-enough fix?

Another question: When it comes to price, it's far from clear how the low-end iPhone 5C will sell, considering that it's not exactly a 3 bargain. The 5C will list for $549 and $649, for 16GB and 32GB versions, respectively. The price falls to $99 and $199, with a two-year contract. The unsubsidized pricing offers just a $100 discount from the iPhone 5S contract-free pricing. You'll pay $649 off contract the 16GB version of that device. Also, watch how this unfolds in China. The Tech In Asia blog noted that Apple's online store in China lists the price of the 5C for the equivalent of a hefty $733.
 
Many consumers -- especially the loyalists -- will still hand over their credit cards, convinced that Apple builds better devices. And these are measurably better smartphones than their predecessors. Among the myriad announcements, three caught my eye:

• Apple unveiled a Touch ID fingerprint scanner for its more expensive iPhone, the 5S. Something like this had been widely expected since Apple spent $356 million last year to buy AuthenTec, a company that makes sensor chips for use both in personal computers and smartphones. For anyone who has ever forgotten a password or worried about security -- um, like most of us -- that's a nice selling point. The end of passwords? We can only hope. (The Motorola Atrix 4G offered a biometric fingerprint smart sensor when it debuted in 2011.
• The announcement of the A7 processor, the first-ever 64-bit chip in a smartphone, is significant. Given something with that kind of speed and a tool kit, there should be amazing stuff coming out from developers.
• The iPhone 5S comes with an much improved camera that includes burst mode, better glare reduction, a bigger aperture, and a larger sensor. "You can't underestimate the quality of the new camera, especially when those who understand imaging get a chance to put it through its paces," said technology analyst Tim Bajarin.

"I don't think there was anything fundamentally disappointing out of Apple despite the fact that there was lot of anticipation," said IDC's Will Stofega. "What we've seen with Apple and other vendors is they're incrementally changing and improving things."

Hardly the end of the world, but let's not kid ourselves: Elvis has left the building and the magic's gone out of the smartphone business, leaving companies and their advocates to argue about slightly faster processors, more megapixels, or slightly improved battery life. That's progress, but it's the equivalent of three yards and a cloud of dust.

When Apple came out with the original iPhone in 2007, that was the real game-changer. Before then, the phone carriers were able to dangle access to their networks to dictate what got built into handsets and how much the devices would cost. Handset makers complied or they got frozen out. The result: crappy phones. Then Steve Jobs upset the rules and the rest we know.

The journey part of the story is over. Smartphones, which are so baked into our lives, belong a maturing industry, which means that it's going to get harder and harder for any company -- Apple, Samsung, or any other would-be challenger -- to make a splash. One smartphone isn't all that different from the next. The devices do what we need them to do. It doesn't mean there aren't other delightful applications waiting to get invented. But as Stofega noted correctly, "There's only so much you can do with a device." We're talking about a communications tool, not a talisman.

So here's what's important to remember: The media often gets it wrong, as does Wall Street. The truly critical days are the weeks and months ahead when consumers vote with their wallets. And if the rumors are true, an October surprise may be in the offing from Apple. That one still hasn't leaked though the buzz is feeding a groundswell. Is Apple planning some sort of wearable device or is it the rumored television? Or maybe it will be some sort of big screen that integrates all your home devices into iOS.
 
Apple has time to get this right, and the instant it introduces a new platform, the excitement will be back. I can't wait because the status quo is boring me to tears.

 

How to Get MTS/M2TS into FCP X for Editing?

How to import your M2T files into FCP (X) if you've already copied the individual files to your Mac. Also a how to use M2T to FCP Converter to rewrap M2T files into FCP X friendly ProRes 422 mov files smoothly. The article is showing you.

What is M2T files?

M2T is High-definition video recording format used by many HD camcorders; commonly referred to as "HDV"; uses MPEG-2 compression to store HD video data on DV or MiniDV tapes; supports resolutions of 720p and 1080i.

There are many different digital video file types available out there, which can make file conversion difficult for the inexperienced. M2T files and MPG files are actually not completely dissimilar, as both are different types of MPEG2 video files. As a result, this is a much less complicated conversion than many other possible video conversions. If a quick file renaming trick doesn't work, there are many conversion programs available on the Internet. I'd like Pavtube Mac M2T to ProRes Converter. 

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The native format of HDV isn't QuickTime, its .M2T. 

Anyway, while working on my latest book, I needed to batch convert .M2T files to FCP (X) compatible Formats. Apple Final Cut likes lots and lots of different files – but not .M2T.

This means that if someone captures an HDV file in another application, such as Adobe OnLocation or HDVSplit , then sends it to you, you'll need to batch transcode M2T to ProRes MOV before importing M2T to Final Cut Pro (X) for editing.

Note: You can not use QuickTime Player to preview an M2T file. The Finder displays it as a generic document icon.

Step 1. Load M2T files to Mac M2T to ProRes Converter.

Install and run Pavtube Mac M2T to ProRes Converter. Copy your M2T footages to Mac, Click "+" button to load your M2T file.

Tip: If you merge or combine various .m2t files into one file, click "Merge into one file".

Step 2: Choose Apple ProRes 422 MOV as output format for FCP.

When you'd like to specify an output format, you can choose "Format > Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as the best video format for FCP 6/7 and FCP X on Mac 10.8.

Step 3. Set best video and audio for FCP.

Click "Settings" if you want to further customize video and audio parameters such as video codec, audio codec, frame rate, bit rate, video size, audio channels etc. Do not forget to click on "OK" to confirm your settings. In Export to box you could specify destination for the converted file.

Tips: You can click "Edit" button to perform edit functions such as crop, trim, flip, effect, watermark and audio replace. To eliminate interlacing effect, simply check Deinterlacing box under Effect tab.

If you don't want "3D effect", please click on the pull down menu, choose "none".

Step 4: Start converting M2T to ProRes 422 MOV.

Click on "Convert" button to start Conversion. The converter will generate MOV file with admirable video quality. The M2T files are HD video with huge file size, so the conversion of M2T to ProRes MOV may cost lots of time. You can set auto shutdown before conversion starts.

After conversion you can click the "Open" button to locate converted files and load the ProRes MOV files to FCP (X), then you are able to edit M2T footage in FCP 6/7 or FCP X freely.

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Free or Paid MXF Converter for Working with C300 MXF Files on Mac OS X

How to editing Canon C300 MXF files in Final Cut Pro 7 and  Final Cut Pro  X? Follow our tips to get free or paid MXF Converter to make video editing with C300 MXF footage go as smoothly as possible.

Working with Canon C300 footage – which is XDCAM 422 50/Mbs footage in a .MXF wrapper – should ordinarily be quite straight forward. MXF files will work natively in Adobe Premiere and ingest quite happily through a free plugin in Final Cut Pro 7 and FCP X.  You can also bring this footage in through AMA into Avid Media Composer 6. AbelCine has an excellent step by step guide to importing C300 footage to Premiere CS6, FCP X, FCP 7 and Avid Media Composer 6. You can check it out here.

Everything will work seamlessly, that is, if your cards have been copied correctly to the hard drive with their entire folder structure intact. Without that folder structure you are effectively locked out of accessing your footage and an editing application like FCP7 will give you an error message like this one:



How to Copy MXF Files Correctly

So how do you copy cards correctly?

Well first, and this may go without saying, but if you're going to get an intern or producer to do it make sure they know what they're doing. Essentially you must copy the entire card structure (preferably not through dragging and dropping in the finder).

Sony and Canon both have free browser apps that will let you back up your media. Or you could invest in something like Shotput Pro to duplicate your cards to multiple drives simultaneously. You are backing them up as you go, right?

If that's not enough detail, just watch this great tutorial on a correct tapeless media workflow from Shane Ross. Although the tutorial winds up in Final Cut Pro 7, the initial principles are the same for any system. If you want even more tips, check out this great video from Chase Jarvis on his complete tapeless workflow.

What To Do If Your C300 Card Structure Is Broken

If for whatever reason your card structure doesn't come across intact, what can you do?

Depending on your NLE you have various options. If you're in Adobe Premiere it doesn't matter, as it will read the MXF files just fine.

First, you can try to 'fake it' out by recreating the C300 card structure (which should look like the example below). In the past I'm sure I've gotten lucky with it but its a pretty slim chance of actually working.

FCPX needs a correct card structure so if you have to, transcoding in a 3rd party app is a feasible workaround.



Free App For Converting C300 MXF Files

Miro is a great free app (one of the few free apps I found) that actually works and works well. Miro Video Converter will allow you to grab the .MXF files and transcode them into Pro Res 422, DNxHD and AVC Intra 1080p and 720p. You can batch transcode as many of them as you like and it works pretty quickly. The files look great and were a higher quality than files I created using the demo of Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac （Here is a detailed steps）. But as Miro is a free app, there are a few catches.

  

First, you cannot specify the output folder and it defaults to your MacHD > User > Movies folder. So you need to have enough space on your boot drive to transcode the footage too. This is also a problem if you have multiple files with the same name, (which I had on this edit with a two camera shoot) as this means you have to transcode one set at a time and move them out of the folder so as not to overwrite them with the next batch. Annoying.

Also the original camera footage I was working with had two audio tracks in it where as Miro would only export a single mono track. This was not helpful either as I needed to be able to mix each track individually.

Note: If you want to retain multiple audio tracks from Canon C300 MXF videos, you are recommended to get a professinal multi-track MXF Converter for Mac program: Pavtube iMixMXF. The following links are detailed steps:

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Paid Apps for Working With C300 MXF Files

As I was editing on an FCP7 system I had to find a way to get my C300 MXF files to play nice with Final Cut Pro 7, while getting around the broken file structure. A cry for help on Twitter led to this great recommendation from Andy Mees who saved the day by suggesting I check out both MXF Import from Calibrated {Q} or MXF4Mac from Hamburg Pro Media. Both plugins essentially do the same thing which is to allow Quicktime (and any apps that make use of the Quicktime architecture) to work with MXF files, just like any other file.

Calibrated{Q} MXF Import for OSX is a QuickTime Import component for NATIVE Importing and Editing of MXF Files within Final Cut Pro 6, 7, and X without using Log and Transfer.

And you’re not just limited to Final Cut Pro, you can also natively import and work with MXF files in CatDV, Compressor, Motion, Sound Track Pro, QuickTime Player and Shake.

You can download a free demo of MXF Import from Calibrated {Q} to test that it will work on your system. The demos only restriction is that it only allows you to view the first 30 seconds of the clip, other than that it’s the same as the full app. After installing the plugin I could drop the C300 MXF files directly onto the timeline in FCP7 and get editing – and with the dual audio tracks in the original files! Huzzah.

Hopefully these tips will save you some time, effort and frustration with broken MXF file structures.  And next time you’ll just copy the cards structure correctly…and get to editing!

To learn more about Canon, Panasonic P2, Sony XDCAM MXF videos editing and transcoding on Windows or Mac, the MXF Column from camcordervideoshare.altervista.org is highly recommended.

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Rewrap/Convert FCP projects to MKV, MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, MPG, etc. or Free burn FCP projects to DVD on Mac

Description: If you want to convert projects from FCP to MKV, MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB, FLV, etc. for playing, burning, editing, sharing and so on, this article will give you instruction. Follow this article to find the solution.

Final Cut Pro is a professional editing program developed by Macromedia Inc. and later Apple Inc. Many Mac users prefer to use FCP to create individual videos for sharing with family and friends and export videos as Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (LT), and Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy).

• Types of Apple ProRes Codecs | Apple ProRes Format Specifications

Do you want to convert FCP projects to MP4 or MKV for playing them in some mobile devices, tend to convert to WMV or AVI for sharing with your friends who use Windows Media Player on PC, or transcode to H264 MOV for more portable devices? When you search a solution in Google, you will find much third-party software can do conversion.

Free software like Handbreak may be your first choice. After trying it, you will be disappointed that the output video looks fine but the audio is out of sync. At this time, Turning to Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac will bring you good-quality output videos without any video and audio out of sync issue. And easy-to-use workflow and fast conversion speed will provide you great customer experience. Now let me show you how to convert FCP projects.

Note: Trial version before purchase can help you to test all the functions, but there will be Pavtube watermark in the middle of output videos, which is the difference form retail version. Download it according to different Mac OS.

                 

Make preparation: Export videos with Final Cut Pro

When you have finished editing the video with Final Cut Pro, export it to MOV files. Hit “File” option and then go to “Export”, choose QuickTime Movies.

1. Import FCP projects

After you get the FCP output files successfully, launch HD Video Converter for Mac and then choose to locate the projects into the program by clicking “Add video” or “Add from folder”. 

And there is an easier way that is to directly drag the projects into the program, which allows you to load multiple projects at one time. It loads files quickly and the dialogue box of progress will give you timely state of loading.

Tips: If your videos are different segments and you want to joint them into one output file, at this time, you can go to select the desired segment titles and then check Merge into one file button on the interface. In this way, you will get a big combined file.

2. Choose video format for output

This program offers you a variety of video formats in the “Format” dropdown list. Many common portable devices and editing software are listed. If you do not want to choose the devices, “HD Video”, “Common Video” and more options can give you more choices. Just choose the one you need from the list.



Tips: Sometimes you may think too many video formats listed is inconvenient because some options you won’t use at all. Don’t worry; you can remove some formats and customize the list according to your own need. 

3. Adjust the output parameters (Optional)

This step is optional. If you are not good at settings, keep the system built-in settings will as give you great target videos. However, if you want to change codec, bitrate, frame rate, and so on, here is right for you. Click “Settings” to set them.

4. Convert FCP projects.

Before starting conversion, you may need to set the location of output videos in Browse. Now, hit the “Convert” button to get started. Then Open output folder to get the generated videos.

Tips: If you need to convert so many videos with big file size, you can not bear waiting for a long time when you are in a hurry to go out or go to bed. Just one click will solve the problem for you:

Go to check “Shut down the computer after conversion” and then you can go to do everything else. The computer will shut down automatically after completed conversion.

 

It is an all-in-one program that many other videos besides FCP projects can be converted with this program.

What’s more, you can free burn FCP projects to DVD on Mac by Pavtube Free DVD Creator for Mac. (Here is a guide)

You can have a try when you need. Now please enjoy the output video.

Import MTS Clips from Canon C100 to Final Cut Pro on Mac

Many of us only copy the Canon C100 .mts files to Mac hard drives without knowing that Final Cut Pro doesn't work with individual .mts/.m2ts files unless the AVCHD file structure is preserved from the camera archive. If you'd like to import single .mts file from C100 to Final Cut Pro 7/6, here's a Canon C100 camera user's issues.

"I'm using a Canon C100 AVCHD camera. I want to log and transfer the raw footage to Final Cut Pro 7 for editing, then export the video and compress it to H.264 HD for normal playback. But I am confronted with a warning that reads "Invalid directory structure."…

Is there any easy way to do this?"

It's kinda complicated but could be easy if you have every step done easily and efficiently.

The correct way to backup AVCHD is copying the entire AVCHD folder with all directories and files to your Mac HDD. The AVCHD folder structure and all of its files must stay intact. If not, the video editing program will throw an error message when trying to import. You can try importing AVCHD from C100, or getting an AVCHD to Apple ProRes decoder that reads single .mts files, for instance, above mentioned Pavtube MTS Converter for Mac.

Here you need to do two conversions, first convert Canon C100 MTS clips to ProRes 422 MOV for FCP editing, then convert ProRes MOV to H.264 MOV for normal playback. Have a try firstly.

          

Notes:

• The free trial version is provided for you to see if it would be able to convert your AVCHD format video from a Canon C100 camera.
• The trial version will create videos with PAVTUBE logo standing in the center of the output image. To bypass the watermark, you should purchase its full version. 

How to import Canon C100 raw footage to edit in Final Cut Pro? First convert C100 MTS clips to ProRes 422.

Step 1. Load source mts files shot with your Canon C100 camera

Launch Pavtube MTS Converter for Mac as C100 MTS to ProRes Converter. Click "Add video" or "Add from folder" icon to load your source files directly from your Canon C100 camera, or from a card reader, or from the file folder that contains the source MTS videos stored on your computer's hard disk drive. Or drag and drop Canon C100 AVCHD MTS file to the program. You can batch load several files to the program directly.

Step 2. Select "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format for Final Cut Pro

Go to "Format" menu, move to "Final Cut Pro" option, and choose "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as target format for FCP 6/7 or FCP X.

Tip: If you want to get to a smaller file, you’d better choose ProRes 422(LT)(*.mov).



Do some settings as you want before conversion:



Click "Edit" to deinterlace 1080i MTS files for FCP.

Step 3. At last, hit the "Convert" button to convert Canon C100 MTS clips to ProRes 422 MOV for FCP editing.

After the fast conversion process, you are able to get the converted file by clicking "Open". Then you can import C100 MTS files to FCP 7 for editing.

Launch Final Cut Pro 7, choose "File > Import > Files…", and browse to where you save the converted AVCHD clips to. Choose the videos that you'd like to add.



Apple ProRes encoded videos should be added instantly to FCP project. No rendering is required. Just drag the clips to timeline for editing.

If you want to export the video from FCP and compress it to H.264 HD for normal playback, Pavtube HD Video Converter for Macis the best choice for you.

Good Luck

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Blu-ray to iMovie Converter-Convert Blu-ray to iMovie/FCE on Mac

Today's technology requires the use of digital formats for movie fans to watch or edit Blu-rays on Mac(iMovie, FCE, FCP, Avid, etc.). Also, digitizing your discs collection is an ideal form of insurance against damage, theft or loss. This guide will show you how to ingest and convert Blu-ray to iMovie/FCE for editing, playing on Mac.

"I happen to come up with an idea to ingest the audio of my Blu-ray and edit them on Mac using programs like iMovie, FCE, etc. I know there're some Blu-ray Ripper programs but are they safe? Is it possible to get the audio/video only?"

Commercial Blu-rays bring extraordinary video quality to us for family watching and sharing for the large amount of content that can be stored. It's a great fun if you have a pretty large Blu-ray collection, or movie collection. However, what if you want to have the digital copies of these movies saved on your hard drive or personal server? Not everyone would like to take a stack of the blu-ray discs with himself. Also some of us may like to not only get the digital copies of blu-rays, but also edit Blu-rays in nonlinear editing programs such as iMovie/FCE, FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro and so on.

In this case, it comes with the problems that how can us rip Blu-rays and edit Blu-ray movies in iMovie/FCE? iMovie is not so that picky on formats but it prefers AIC(Advanced Intermediate codec) in editing.  Is there any quick and easy way to do this?
  
OK, after lots of searching in google, finally a powerful conversion program is founded to be able to ingest Blu-ray to iMovie or FCE on Mac, an all-in-one Pavtube BDMagic program on Mac. This software does a good job in decrypting and transcoding Blu-rays so that you can easily get the files you want, no matter audio/video only, or both.

Get this Best Mac Blu-ray Ripper for iMovie/FCE installed here; you can order a license directly or download a trial version for free before purchase.

           

How to Rip Blu-ray to iMovie/FCE with Best Blu-ray Ripper for Mac?

Step 1. Load your disc.

There is a disc icon on the top left which let you load from disc, folder or ISO/IFO respectively.
  


Step 2. Choose your Output directory down which is marked as 2.

For editing Blu-ray movies in iMovie/FCE, the AIC is preferred. Click "Format" and choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)".



PS: It has various profiles and formats so that you can rip blu-ray to various formats according to your needs.

Step 3. set up frame rate, bitrate and other output settings. 

Click Settings, you can find file details including codec, size, bitrate and frame rate. You are able to fix them according to your needs. FYI: the higher bitrate you choose, the better video quality it outputs.

Step 4. Now just press the big circular "Start Conversion" button to convert Blu-ray to AIC MOV for iMovie/FCE and let it do its magic. Wait for moments and you will get the fresh hot AIC videos for iMovie/FCE.

Tips:

1. Refer to here to learn how to import video files into iMovie.

2. Here are some step-by-step guides of how to import Blu-ray to FCP and import DVD to FCP, iMovie, FCE.

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