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Friday, January 24, 2014

How can I edit my MXF video from Avid in Premiere Pro and upload to Youtube

Want to edit the mxf video from Avid in Premiere and post Avid MXF onto Youtube for sharing? Here will give you an easy solution to achieve it with this powerful MXF MultiMixer.

I'm a freelance tv producer, mainly music and comedy. Now I have some source video from EVS XT3 multichannel video server, what I want to do is to put my edited Avid MXF video onto YouTube for sharing. At the beginning, I wanna edited multicam on an avid media composer system, and afterwards effects and red epic footage on Adobe Premiere.

After editing MXF in Avid MC, I'm trying to import Avid DNxHD 36 media from Media Composer 5.5, but I get some issue saying that the codec isn't supported. Am I wrong that DNxHD is supposed to be native in Premiere Pro CS5+? Let alone uploading the MXF files onto Youtube.

In fact,MXF is used natively by Avid applications to store video and audio "essence" with associated metadata. It has also become the preferred file format for interchange of media files between Avid solutions and products developed by other vendors.

Well, the original MXF files is from Avid, to ingest Avid Media Composer generated MXF media-container to Premiere Pro and upload onton Youtube, the easy workaround is to transcode Avid MXF footage to Premiere/Youtube compatible videos. Along with some help from a professional Avide MXF Converter for Mac. It can be done.

Convert Avid MXF video for Editing in Premiere Pro and Uploading to Youtube on Mac

Software that can help:

Pavtube iMixMXF. I think it's much easier for me.Cost and efficiency. Avid MXF support, and not too expensive. It can not only convert Avid MXF to PPro best editing format, but also has editing functions and unique multi-track preserving feature. For guys who may find it difficult to import and edit Avid MXF files in Premiere Pro with keeping multi audio channels on Mac and want to easily upload to Youtube for sharing, here is the fast guide for you.

Step 1. Get this Mac multi-track MXF Converter 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 Apple Prores 422(*.mov) for editing with Premiere Pro natively.

If you want directly import your MXF videos onto Yoube, choose Common Video > H.264 Video(*.mp4) or Multi-track Video > Multi-track MP4(*.mp4) as Youtube supported video format.

Step 3. 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.

Step 4. Click "Convert" to start converting multi audio channels MXF from Avid to Prores 422 saving multi audio channels for editing with Premiere Pro on Mac.

You can also follow this guide to learn more How to Import Media Files to Premiere Pro.

Theis Pavtube Mac MXF Mixer can help you to change Avid MXF files to for Premiere Pro native Prores codec, then you can directly turn to your Youtube account and upload them to your Youtube for sharing.

Tips:

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

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Lossless backup Blu-ray/DVD for playing on Plasma TV with keeping 10:9 widescreen and 5.1 DTS video

Description: Just follow the step-to-step guide to learn how to lossless backup DVD to QNAP NAS via DLNA or TwookyMedia Server with 10:9 widescreen and 5.1 DTS video preserving, and then stream to Samsung plasma TV for playback.

Question:

I'm seriously considering to buy a DVD ripping tool. As I ripped Toy Story 2 from a 16:9 standard DVD and there are so many choices of different files & codecs, I was pretty confused. All I'm really after is the "highest quality" 16:9 Video/5.1 DTS file available to stream from my QNAP NAS via DLNA or TwookyMedia Server to my Samsung plasma (which has Smart Hub).

What setting would I use for standard DVD's, Blu-rays, & 3D Blu-ray's to achieve this? I assume I wouldn't use the same setting for a blu-ray as I would a standard DVD? Please keep in mind that I'm after the closest representation of the DVD/Blu-ray (video & 5.1 sound) as possible.

What we need?
If you want to enjoy the Blu-ray/DVD movie on your Samsung plasma TV streaming from QNAP NAS and TwookyMedia Server, you need to first lossless backup your Blu-ray/DVD disc to media server.

To achieve it, I did many free trials, and then I choose to use is Pavtube ByteCopy, which runs as the the top of the list of the best Blu-ray rippers. I was able to copy both my Blu-rays and DVDs with keeping 16:9 widescrenn with fast speed. It can keep the original V/A settings without quality loss, the chapter markers so I can skip viewing easily, and the most important original DTS audio. Mac version is available here:Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac; well support Mac Mavericks! Now I will show you how to lossless backup your Blu-ray to QNAP NAS and TwookyMedia Server on Win and Mac.

Download a trial before purchase; or you can get 20% OFF any Pavtube programs by sharing to your FB.

How to backup Blu-ray to QNAP NAS and TwookyMedia Server keeping 16:9 widescreen and DTS audio

Step 1. Launch Pavtube ByteCopy, click “Load files(s)” to import Blu-ray disc, ISO/IFO files, and BD/DVD folder.

Step 2. Choose “Multi-track Video >Lossless/encoded Multi-track MKV(*.mkv)" in “Format” drop-down list as the lossless preset for QNAP NAS and TwookyMedia Server.

Step 3. Adjust video/Audio settings. Click “Settings” in the main interface, you will find three tabs for Video, Audio and Subtitles. In the Video tab, uncheck “Encode” to output MKV file without quality loss.

If you check the “Encode”, it will output MKV files compressed with H.264 or Xvid uses the original aspect ratio. If you are using Blu-ray as input, you needn’t change anything here, because this ratio is proper for full HD Blu-ray movies, and you can get a 16 x 9 file in 1080p. But if your source media is standard DVD, we suggest you set the size down to 1280*720 to produce a 720p video in widescreen (16x9).

Then switch to Audio tab, choose wanted audio tracks and uncheck “Encode” and can set up channels to 5.1 for output to get 5.1 DTS audio.

Step 4. Start Conversion.

Start backing up Blu-ray/DVD movie to lossless MKV, all the chapter markers will be save and Pavtube ByteCopy will take the rest. After the conversion, click “Open” to quick find converted videos.

Simply copy the output MKV file to your QNAP NAS and TwookyMedia Server and stream them via DLNA to Samsung plasma TV for freely playback.

Money saving bundles:

ByteCopy($42) + Video Converter Ultimate($65) = Only $79.9, Save $27.1
ByteCopy($42) + DVD Creater($35) = Only $44.9, Save $32.1
ByteCopy($42) + Vidpie($29) = Only $54.9, Save $16.1
ByteCopy($42) + MXF MultiMixer($45) = Only $69.9, Save $16.1
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Best way to Copy/Store DVD disc on a Sonology Diskstation

More and more people keep an eye on how to protect your favorite DVD disc from scratched. This article mainly tells you how to backup/copy DVD discs on a sonology diskstation for wathing or syncing.

I wanted to store my DVD collection on a sonology diskstation, then I can watch the videos from any mobile device or on my tv when I connect my laptop. How to make it?

DVDs, as with all kind of optical media, is that they are pretty easy to damage. DVD players need the DVD to be in a specific format. To can easily play DVD content from sonology disk station with no restrictions and without needing the DVDs every time. You need to use a DVD ripping software to rip and transfer the DVDs to sonology disk station for watching.

So I'm looking for the best software to copy dvd digitally without sacrificing the picture quality on the internet for quite a while until I met this Best Blu-ray Ripper- BDMagic. I like that it’s simple to use as I’m not a computer technician. The ripped video works well on my galaxy s4, iPad 2, and a laptop.

Overall, BDMagic is a professional Blu-ray/DVD converting program which works with 1:1 backup solution and convert Blu-ray/DVD to MKV/MP4/MOV/M4V/MPG/FLV/AVI/WMV, etc. Well I haven’t got the chance to try every profile, but it’s really the best Blu-ray/DVD backup tool I’ve met ever; I mean it’s ease of use, not fuss and simple to follow. This best Blu-ray Ripper can rolls off Blu-ray/DVD disc protection, supports loseless 1:1 Blu-ray backup and keeps all the disc titles and chapter structure perfectly.

Don’t you like to have a try?

They provide free trial (no time limitation) before purchase; and you can reach the Mac version here. Here is a guide for Mac users: How do I Back up and Burn a Blu-ray with Mac?

How to backup DVD disc on a sonology disk station with best video quality

Step 1. Import DVD discs to Pavtube BDMagic.

Run the best DVD backup software, click "Load files" icon to load the DVD discs. After successful 100% load, click the select main title you are able to preview the whole movie in the preview window, which works just like a media player.

I also noticed if you have a ISO file to import, it will recognize the ISO file automatically with no need to run virtual driver and mount ISO files firstly. Good design.

Step 2. Different ways for copying DVDs to sonology disk station.

Here I will show you two different ways of lossless backup DVD disc:

Method 1. Full disc copy: 1:1 backup the entire disc with original structure and chapter marks

If you want to copy a 3D/2D DVD discs and remain 3D/2D in output files for further playback, or keep the original structure of disc for further creating ISO files or DVD discs, that is what exactly "Full disc copy" can do for you.

Click "Copy the entire disc" icon on the interface and you are brought to conversion progress immediately.

After conversion, go to "Open output folder" you will get a generated folder combined with two folders: "BDMV" and "CERTIFICATE". All the M2TS files are located in BDMV folder.

Method 2. Directly Copy: 100% backup the intact main movie of DVD discs

If you just want to copy the main movie for playback without the menu and promotional clips etc, "Directly Copy", which will takes less time for conversion and occupies less space than Full disc copy, is right for you.

Click "Format" menu and go to "Copy" option, choose "Directly Copy" for output format.

Then click "Convert" button to start coping. Once finished, you will get a converted file in M2TS format for DVD disc.

Every time when the conversion is finished, "Open" button on the main interface will help you to locate the generated files. If you try to copy one DVD disc in different ways, you do not need to worry about that the previous one will be covered because of the same file name. In this case, the software will automatically add number 1, 2, 3… in the end of file name because of built-in setting of renamed the same file name.

You can choose any way of them to copy your DVD disc without quality loss. Now connect your sonology diskstation to computer and transfer them into it, then share them with your family or friends.

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Backup BD contents (mostly additional contents) with subtitles to Tablet for watching on the subway

This is a thorough hands-on review on the best Blu-ray Ripper for Mac of how to backup BD contents to external hard drive, or watch on tablets on the subway with subtitles.

Q: I needed a sw to backup mu BR collection and to transfer some contents on my tablet, mostly BR additional contents that i transfer to my tablet to watch it on the subway while i'm going to work. I was wondering whether there is a program could allow me do this? I'd prefer to convert these BRDs to h.264 for ipad or Xvid for Kindle Fire (HD) for enjoying. Any insights?"

I'd love to share my experience with you guys. After googling to search the word: transfer video from blu ray, convert blu ray to ipad, extract video with subtitles (Subtitle was in my search because was one of my first needs), I met this BDMagic for Mac.

I downloaded a trial version some months ago and liked it, after some time of tryouts to see if it was right for my needs i purchased it. i am able to transfer contents with subtitles, which was a features i did not found in anther sw, or i did not find simply in other software UI, it is simple to use.

This best Blu-ray Ripper for Mac can rolls off Blu-ray/DVD disc protection, supports loseless 1:1 Blu-ray backup and keeps all the disc titles and chapter structure perfectly.

Don't you like to have a try?

They provide free trial (no time limitation) before purchase; and you can reach the Windows version here (Also 30% off now).

Here is a guide for Mac users: How do I Back up and Burn a Blu-ray with Mac?

How to BD contents (mostly additional contents) with subtitles to Tablet for watching on the subway

At first, keep your Mac networked to insure the software will handle Blu-ray copy-protections.

Step 1. Run Best Blu-ray Ripper for Mac and import disc.

Click this icon to load disc from ROM, IFO/ISO or folder. I also noticed if you have a ISO file to import, it will recognize the ISO file automatically with no need to run virtual driver and mount ISO files firstly. Good design.

Notes:

Select the movie title you want to convert, and preview the file you just selected from the BD movie in the preview window if you want.
Select wanted subtitles and audio track if necessary.

Step 2. Choose format.

Click "Format" drop-down list and choose proper format for different using.

For instance, if you simply want to back up Blu-ray to external hard drive, here are two solutions:

1. Click the "computer" icon on the top to output 1:1 Blu-ray file exactly the same as original.

2. Select "Copy>Directly Copy" in format list to output an intact m2ts file of the main title.

For people who want to watch Blu-ray movies on Tablet, you can choose "Common Video> H.264 Video(*.mp4)", it's well compatible with most Apple/Android/Windows devices.

Step 3. Change video specs. (Optional)

If you are not satisfied with default specs, then click "Settings" to enter Profiles Settings windows. You can customize video frame rate, bitrate, size and other settings freely.

(It does not work for directly copy)

Step 4. Add External Subtitles (srt/ass/ssa)

If you want to trim, crop, edit audio/subtitles of the source video, just click the pencil-like icon on the top to enter video editor.

Click "Edit" button on the interface to find "Subtitle" option, check "Enable" then go to "Browse" to find your download subtitles in srt format. Click "OK" button to load the subtitles. Please note that subtitle in SRT/ASS/SSA format can be supported.

There are many other websites for you to choose. See below top websites: Top 5 Subtitle Sites to Download Subtitles

Step 5. Start conversion.

Click the big red "Convert" to start backing up or converting your Blu-rays. Usually backup will be quicker because it does not need to do trancoding.

After the conversion, click "Open output folder" to quick locate converted files. Connect your tablet to computer and transfer them into it. Now the subtitle has become a part of converted mp4 movies, you can totally enjoy the movies on your tablet with subtitles on the subway. Just download the program to have a try. You will love it.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

iPad Air MKV Playback- Make 1080p/720p MKV playable iPad Air with subtitles on Mac

How to play 1080p/720p mkv movies on iPad Air? Please follow below simple steps to easily & quickly convert MKV to iPad Air support video formats for smoothly playback on Mac.

The new iPad Air is a new model tablet released by Apple Inc. in 2013. It is only 0.29 in depth and about 1 pound in weight, very thin and light. Especially, it comes with Retina Display and 2048-by-1536 resolution at 264 ppi. What an amazing experence to carry with iPad Air for a commute and travel to watch 1080p/720p videos and movies!

According to Apple, however, iPad Air supported video formats are limited to .mp4, mov and m4v, which means there will be many videos in different file format can’t be played with this device. Then many movie fans may have the question: How can we watch MKV files on iPad Air with subtitles when we are out?

To accomplish this goal, the most effective way is to convert MKV to MP4 with best video settings for iPad Air. Now follow this article; you will learn how to change MKV to iPad Air with subtitles easily within a few clicks on Mac OS X system. For Windows users, the workflow is almost the same.

Preparation:

Here I'd like to introduce Pavtube iPad Air Video Converter for Mac, a very easy-to-use video to iPad Air converting program which comes with flawless video quality and quick conversion speed on Mac. Reach the Windows version here: iPad Air Video Converter.

(Both are 20% off now at Pavtube Christmas & New Year Huge Discount).

Tip 1:

If you have any requirements of outputting 3D (Side-by-Side, Top-Bottom, Anaglyph) in MKV/MP4/AVI/MOV/WMV formats, you are suggested to try this 20% off Video Converter Ultimate (Mac Verison: iMedia Converter for Mac)

Tutorials: Converting MKV to iPad Air friendly format on Mac

Step 1: Load video files to this Mac Video to iPad Air Converter

Download the Pavtube Video Converter for Mac on your computer, install and run the program, add videos. You can choose to import videos or the entire folder by clicking the top left two icons.

Tip 2:

From the drop-down list of Subtitles tab, choose the desired language you want to show in converted movie. You are allowed to choose audio track as well. (Read more: Subtitle FAQs)

Step 2. Choose a proper format for iPad Air.

Click the "Format" drop-down list and select "iPad >iPad Air Full HD Video(*.MP4)" for iPad Air. Or you can choose other presets if you don't need full size videos. You can submit "iPad Air" in the search box at the bottom right corner.

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Step 3. Customize video specs for iPad Air (Optional).

You could also click the "Settings" to adjust the video and audio parameters of output files.

In the Video Settings, you can select Encoder, Frame Rate, Resolution (you could define it yourself according to your iPad Air tablet) and Bitrate for your movie.

In the Audio Settings, you can select Encoder, Channels, Bitrate and Sample Rate for your movie.

Step 4. Start 1080p/720p MKV Videos to iPad Air Conversion.

You can hit the big red "Convert" to start converting MKV to MP4 with best video settings for iPad Air on Mac. After the conversion, click "Open output folder" in the conversion window, or "Open" in main interface to quick locate the converted video. Now, you can transfer these MKV to iPad Air on Mac for smooth playback without any problem. Enjoy your digital life!

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Monday, January 13, 2014

How to perfect home video editing workflow with 5D mark III mov files

Does some Video Editor support ALL-I .mov video files from Canon 5D Mark III? If you want to edit or play 5D3 H.264 mov files, you have to convert mov to compatible MP4 format.

I have been an amateur photographer for 30 years and recently retired so am now able to spend more time on my main hobby of photography. I recently purchased a Canon 5D Mark III and while my main interest is photography and travelling, I am now starting to also use the video functionality with this DSLR camera.

I am taking some family and holiday videos at 1920 x 1080 at 24fps with compression ALL-I. When I exported the .mov files from my camera to AVS Video Editor, while the software would play the files, it could not convert or edit them. (As for me, AVS Video Editor is my preferrable editing software to help me trim out of focus portions or other unwanted footage and add transitions or text. After editing my mov videos from Canon 5D Mark III, I can give copies to family members and retain as a personal archive.)

After searching, I get these info: ALL-I stands for "Intra-coded Frame, the Intraframe (ALL-I) compression format is designed for users working in high-end editing systems or those looking for the highest quality possible. And 5D Mark III cameras record movies using the H.264 codec in the .mov container.

Maybe the ALL-I compression type within this codec is too high for some Editors to support. Then I'm looking for the best software to convert Canon 5D Mark iii mov files to mp4 for editing. I did some reading in forums and a number of people recommended Pavtube HD Converter from first-hand experience. I didn’t realise at the time that you also have another product Video Converter Ultimate which may have suited me better. (As it can deal with Blu-ray and DVD disc as well)

Previously I have been using AVS Video Converter and Video Editor for a number of years but when I purchased my camera recently I found AVS could not convert Canon mov files to mp4 or edit them. I like the availability of Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate to convert and merge all files into one to expedite editing. The conversion speed is excellent. With it, I can effortlessly transcode Canon 5D Mark III mov files to MP4 format for editing.

Overall, it is an all-in-all converter that can help all Windows users losslessly convert the HD footages and Blu-ray/DVD files to most popular video formats as well as importing MOV files from 5D Mark III to Pinnacle, Cyberlink, Sorenson Squeeze, Windows Movie Maker, AVS Video Editor etc. for editing. Besides, this smart converting program also provides users with useful editing functions and new features such as converting 2D videos to 3D, etc.

Guide: Transcoding Canon 5D Mark III to MP4 for editing and sharing

Step 1: Add mp4 footage from MP4 file folder to ALL-I H.264 MOV converter. You can directly drag and drop video files to this software.

Step 2: Choose best editing and playback format.

Select HD Video -->H.264 HD Video(*.mp4) or MPEG-4 HD Video(*.mp4) on the dropdown menu as output format. Besides, you can also choose Divx HD(*.avi) or WMV HD(*.wmv) is also fit for importing or watching.

Tips:
1. Video Settings:

You can adjust video and audio parameters, including the Bitrate of Video and Audio, the Codec of Video and Audio, Video Size, Sample Rate, Frame Rate, Audio Channels, etc., in the Profile Settings.

2. Edit videos as you like

Find “Edit” icon and then click it, you will find video editor. There you can Trim, Crop, Add watermark and Effect. Above all, Subtitle can be added here.

For creating customized subtitle, you can count on free software for subtitle editing: Subtitle Edit. Go to write the subtitle content there and it will be saved as SRT files, which is supported by Video Converter Ultimate. Then load it to the software for output videos and you will get a characteristic video.

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3. Convert videos to different formats

Step 3: Hit "Convert" button to carry out the conversion process. When the conversion ends, you can import the resulted .mp4 files for playing or sharing easily.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Blu-ray to Galaxy - Convert/Transfer Blu-ray movies to Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Do you have a new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1/8.0? And do you have tried to play 1080p Blu-ray Movies on new Tab 3? This article is mainly talking about how to rip Blu-ray movie files to Galaxy Tab 3 support format for freely enjoying.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 provides consumers watch, listen, creativity and close friends to share unforgettable moments with family and friends and especially the content of a variety of ways. Whether at home, or on the way to work, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is the perfect choice to capture moments of life.

Overall, the Galaxy Tab 3 (10.1 inch or 8.0 inch) is a great portable media player for watching movies. There are many choices to enjoy movies with your gadget. If you want to watch Blu-ray/DVD disc/ISO/folder on Galaxy Tab 3 10.1/8.0, you will need a tool to convert Blu-ray to Galaxy Tab 3 supported video formats first.

There are many programs out there that allow you to make copies of your Blu-rays and let you watch them the way you want to view them. You may be confused about choosing a most suitable tool. If so, I recommend you try this Top Blu-ray Ripper from Pavtube Studio. It is easy to use for conversion and makes great quality copies of my Blu-ray disc.

Top 5 Best Blu-ray Ripper Review

If you are a Mac user, you can use its equivalent Mac version – Pavtube BDMagic for Mac for transferring Blu-ray to Galaxy Tab 3 on Mac.

Top 5 Blu-ray Ripper for Mac Review

How to rip Blu-ray Disc/ISO/folder to Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1/8.0

FYI: Note: BD drive is required for ripping Blu-ray disc.

Step 1. Import Blu-ray disc/ISO/folder.

Click "Load files" to choose import from ROM, BD ISO/IFO or BD folder. It will detect and check the main title automatically; so keep it as default unless you want to include tidbits.

Step 2. Chose "Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Video(*.mp4)" as target format.

Click the drop-down list besides Format, you can find many presets for different devices, editing programs and media player. Let’s choose "Samsung" in left area and select "Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Video(*.mp4)" as target video format.

Step 3. Customize video specs. (Optional)

Pavtube Blu-ray to Galaxy Tab 3 Ripper also offers a editor window to let you free set eo specs; click "Settings" to customize output file size, bitrate, frame rate and sample rate.

Step 4. Start Conversion.

Click the "Convert" button to start converting Blu-ray to MP4 so you can watch them in Galaxy Tab 3 10.1/8.0 smoothly. Wait for moments, then click "Open output folder" to locate the converted file quickly.

Learn more: Transfer video files from PC to Galaxy Tab 3 with Kies

You may want to read:

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