Showing posts with label FCE. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FCE. Show all posts

Monday, December 16, 2013

Sony AX1 4K files in FCE - Convert/Import Sony AX1 4K XAVC S to FCE 4 with AIC mov format

Summary: This guide provides a Sony AX1 4K files and FCE workflow: How to transcode Sony AX1 4K XAVC S videos to work in Final Cut Express (4). 

Introducing the peerless FDR-AX1 Handycam with professional-caliber XLR mic input and unparalleled image quality. Breaking ground by incorporating new-paradigm 4K/60p video recording and output in an incredibly user-friendly form. Ready to capture the imaginations and eyes of even the most discerning videographers.



Advancing to the next world of 4K video recording

The FDR-AX1, the first 4K* resolution Handycam, features a blazingly fast image processor identical to those included in Sony models for professional use. Because the camera can record 4K*/60 fps movies at its full resolution, even images shot while planning or when subjects were moving look extraordinarily smooth, sharp and true to life in playback.

* 3820 x 2160 pixels

XAVC S consumer-use 4K/HD recording format

The AX1 records 4K/HD movies in the XAVC S format, which was developed for consumer use based on the XAVC 4K/HD format suited for professional use. To extend the hours of 4K video capture capacity, XAVC S employs the Long GOP codec of H.264/AVC for video file compression. Moreover, the MP4 container format simplifies the handling of 4K video.

High-quality 50 Mbps HD recording

The XAVC S can record high-quality images at 50 Mbps even during Full HD (1920 x 1080) recording.

4K Workflow for getting Sony FDR-AX1 XAVC S to work with FCE 4

I am looking for a XAVC S Video Converter for our company and have tried several video converters today. Unfortunately I was not successful... The tested file can be played in the CONTENT BROSER (SONY) without problem and the import into FCE 4 was also successful. XAVC S videos are from Sony FDR-AX1 btw. Have you any idea?!

What if we want to import XAVC S FCE (4) and more? A recommended solution is to convert Sony XAVC S file to iMovie native AIC .mov format! The following article will introduce a step by step guide on how to encode Sony FDR-AX1 XAVC S video to FCE 4 with high output video quality.

Free Download Pavtube XAVC S Video Converter for Mac, install and launch it.

Click "Add Video" icon and load source media into this application.



From Format list, choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.MOV)" for getting FCE optimized video format.



Tips:

If you want to optimize the video and audio parameters, you can set in "Settings". File size, bitrate, frame rate can be adjusted here.

If you have finished the above steps, please click the button "Convert" at the lower right corner to start converting Sony AX1 4K XAVC S to AIC MOV for Final Cut Express (4).

After a while, you can get the generated files from the destination folder. Once you get the converted MOV file, you can import it to FCE 4.

This time, you can edit your Sony AX1  4K XAVC S videos in Final Cut Express(4) with ease. OK, When you have trouble getting Sony FDR-AX1 4K XAVC S video footages in FCE 4, refer to this tutorial.

Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac can also convert Sony AX1 4K XAVC S files to FCP, QuickTime, Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve or Apple Aperture 3 compatible video format for editing.
 
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Source: http://camcordervideoshare.altervista.org/blog/get-sony-ax1-4k-xavc-s-to-fce-4/

Monday, September 30, 2013

Convert Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V/PJ780 MTS to iMovie/FCE

Follow this article to quick learn how to convert and import Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V/780 AVCHD MTS file to iMovie/FCE for editing on Mac.

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V/PJ780 are very popular models among Sony Handycam series and many people prefer to shoot vacation videos with them; for that they are not large in size and capable of shooting high quality AVCHD videos in MTS. Hereby many mac users would prefer to edit the Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V/PJ780 MTS videos on Mac directly, in programs like iMovie 8/9/11, Final Cut Express 4, etc.

Here comes the problem: can I import Sony Handycam AVCHD footage to iMovie/FCE for editing?

Convert Sony Handycam AVCHD Footage to iMovie/FCE

The answer is yes! Follow these steps, you can easily import and editing Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V/780 AVCHD MTS videos in iMovie 8/9/11 and Final Cut Express 4 with the help of  Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac. With it you are able to fast convert Sony MTS videos to iMovie/FCE editable video easily. Also it provides a high conversion speed and supports bath conversion. What’s more, its built-in video editor enables you custom MTS files freely.
 
Step-by-step guide on converting Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V/780 MTS videos to iMovie/FCE.

Step 1. Directly Download this mac-based program here to your Mac. Install and run it successfully.

Step 2. Add MTS file.

Use USB cable to hook your Sony Handycam to Mac and keep it on. Thus this camera will show as a hard drive icon on desktop.

Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac

Pls note the top left icons; you can click the first one to load individual MTS (real video clips), or click the second one to load the entire AVCHD folder. Wait a moment,source files will be load soon.

Attached the AVCHD footage file structure:
  
AVCHD file structure

Step 3. Output Settings for iMovie and Final Cut Express.

Click “Format” and choose “iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov)“ as the best video codec for iMovie 8/9/11 and FCE 4.

Convert AVCHD to iMovie/FCE

Step 4. Click "Convert" to start converting Sony Handycam HDR-PJ790V/PJ780 MTS to AIC for iMovie/FCE. Wait for a few moments, click “Open” to locate the converted video.

After format conversion finished, you can launch iMovie and add the converted camera clips to your Even library through "File -> Import -> Movies..." like this:
Import Video File to iMovie

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