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Convert and Edit Sony HDR-FX7/XR150/CX110 Series to Mac, iMovie, FCP

January 27, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

How to Convert and Import Sony HDR Series Video to Mac for Editing HDR Video with iMovie, FCP

Sony HDR series Camcorders are High Definition Models, which store video in AVCHD MTS/MPEG-2. As a kind of popular HD camcorder, Sony HDR series own several hot family members including Sony HDR-XR150, HDR-XR500V, HDR-CX110, HDR-CX150, HDR-FX7, etc. Sony HDR series Handycam is lightweight, recording in high definition with good video quality, easy to use.

If you decide to select one, now, the following list of Sony HDR Series Camcorders you can check:

Sony HDR-CX Series: HDR-CX100, HDR-CX110, HDR-CX120, HDR-CX150, HDR-CX300, HDR-CX500V, HDR-CX550V, etc.
Sony HDR-SR Series: HDR-SR12, HDR-SR11, HDR-SR7, HDR-SR100, HDR-SR200, HDR-SR10E, HDR-SR12E, etc.
Sony HDR-XR Series: HDR-XR100, HDR-XR150, HDR-XR200, HDR-XR350V, HDR-XR550V, HDR-XR200E, etc.
Other Sony HDR Series: HDR-HC7, HDR-HC9E, HDR-FX7, HDR-FX7E, HDR-UX10, HDR-UX20, HDR-AX2000, HDR-TG5, HDR-TG5E, etc.
(Some of Sony HDR Camcorder Compatible with iMovie’ 09) http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3290

Owing to Sony HDR Handycam recording video in AVCHD MTS/MPEG, or miniDV, for Mac users, you cannot directly import these MTS, MPEG, miniDV video to Mac to edit with iMovie, FCP, etc.
If you want to convert and import Sony HDR video to Mac, how to do that?

Sony HDR Video Converter for Mac is the best solution to tansfer Sony HDR video like AVCHD MTS, MPEG2, miniDV, etc to MOV, MP4, M4V, 3GP, H.264 for Mac. With this AVCHD Converter for Mac, you can easily convert camcorder video such as MTS, M2TS, TOD, MOD, MPEG, etc to MOV, MP4, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MPEG-4, MP3, etc for Mac, iMovie, Quicktime, iDVD, FCP, FCE, Adobe Premiere Pro, iPad, iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, Youtube, etc.

Quick Guide to Convert Sony HDR Video to Mac, iMovie, Quicktime Step by Step
Step One: Import Sony HDR Video
Click “Add File” to add your Sony HDR AVCHD MTS or MPEG-2 files to Mac AVCHD Converter after you launched it. You can upload several videos one time.

Step Two: Set Output Video Format for Mac
Click “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to select MOV, or MP4 as output video format for Mac OS, Quicktime, iMovie, FCP, FCE, etc.

Step Three: Convert Sony HDR Video
Click “Start” button to convert Sony HDR video like AVCHD MTS/M2TS, MPEG-2, miniDV files to Mac. After conversion finished, you can enjoy converted Sony HDR video on Mac or edit these videos with iMovie, FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc.

More Tips: How to convert and import Sony DCR Series video to Mac, iMovie?
How to convert/import Panasonic HDC series to Mac and edit Panasonic HDC Video in iMovie, FCP?

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Convert Sony Handycam MTS to Mac, transfer Sony Handycam Video to iMovie on Mac

January 27, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

Sony Handycam to Mac: Convert/Import Sony Handycam MTS Video to Mac

Handycam,as the name of the first Video8 camcorder, is a Sony brand used to market its camcorder range. According to models of Sony Handycam, Sony HD Handycam series can record high definition 1440 x 1080 AVCHD(MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), capture stand definition 1440 x 1080(MPEG-2), such as Sony Handycam HDR-XR350V, HDR-CX350V,HDR-CX300, HDR-XR200V, HDR-XR520V, HDR-FX1000, HDR-CX520V, HDR-FX7, GVH-D700, DCR-DVD850, DCR-DVD650, DCR-HC52, etc.

For Mac users, they are no longer worried that Sony Handycam AVCHD Video cannot be compatible on Mac with a best AVCHD Converter for Mac, which can convert M2TS, MTS, etc videos to most popular formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MPEG-4, MP3, etc. And then you can import converted AVCHD MTS or M2TS files to Mac applications, like iMovie, FCP, FCE, iDVD and more for editing as you like.

How to convert and import Sony Handycam video to Mac iMovie, FCP, FCE for editing and enjoy? Now, the following quick guide can help you.

Step One: Input Sony Handycam Video to Mac
After you copied Sony Handycam video files to Mac or PC, then you can launch Mac AVCHD Converter. Click “Add File” to add target AVCHD MTS video for converting.

Step Two: Select Output Video Format for Mac
Click the small down arrow at the very right of the “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to choose MOV, MP4,or DV as output video format for Mac iMovie, FCP, FCE, iDVD, etc.

Step Three: Start to Convert Sony Handycam Video to Mac
Press “Start” button to convert selected AVCHD MTS files for Mac. When the conversion finished, you can enjoy them on Macs or PCs.

Related: If you want to edit your AVCHD MTS/M2TS videos on Mac, you can refer to edit AVCHD files on Mac OS.

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Convert/Import Sony DCR-SX/SR/HC/DVD Series to Mac, iMovie, FCP

January 27, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

How to Convert Sony DCR Series to Mac and Edit Sony DCR SD Video in iMovie, FCP

As we known, Sony DCR series camcorder includes Sony DCR-SX, Sony DCR-SR, Sony DCR-HC, Sony DCR-DVD, Sony DCR-TRV, Sony DCR-VX, etc, and most of Sony DCR camcorders record video in SD MPEG-2 such as some Sony DCR-SX series, Sony DCR-SR series, Sony DCR-DVD series.

Some Popular Sony DCR Camcorder Series in the following:
Sony DCR-SR: SR40, SR42, SR60, SR68, SR82, SR87, SR100, SR200, SR300, SR45E,SR65E, SR87E, SR85E, SR220E, etc.
Sony DCR-SX: SX40, SX44, SX60, SX63, SX83, SX34E, SX40E, SX43E, SX46E, SX60E, etc.
Sony DCR-HC: HC35, HC26, HC28, HC62, HC40, HC21, HC52, HC24E, HC38E, HC54E, etc.
Sony DCR-DVD: DVD650, DVD108, DVD92, DVD850, DVD403, DVD505, DVD610E, DVD710E, etc.

Due to Sony DCR video cannot be directly imported to iMovie, Quicktime, iTunes, FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro and some other popular devices, if you want to import your Sony DCR Handycam SD video to Mac for enjoying or further editing with iMovie, FCP, FCE, etc, the first step for you to do is to convert these Sony SD video to MOV, MP4 for Mac, then you can import converted Sony DCR video to iMovie, Quicktime, iTunes, FCP on Mac for enjoying or editing.

To convert Sony DCR series video to Mac,
Sony DCR Video Converter for Mac is the best software to transfer these Sony DCR SD MPEG-2 video, Sony AVCHD MTS, M2TS files, and some other camcorder videos to MOV, MP4, MPEG, 3GP, M4V, etc on Mac. Besides, you can also convert and import Sony DCR SD video to iPad, iPod, iPhones (including iPhone4), PSP, Blackberry, and other mobile players.

How to Convert Sony DCR video to Mac OS for further editing with iMovie, FCP, etc?
Step1: Add Sony DCR Video on Mac
Click “Add File” to upload your chosen Sony DCR video to Mac AVCHD Converter after you launched it.

Step2: Set Output Video Format for Mac
Click “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to select MOV, or MP4 as output video format for Mac OS, Quicktime, iMovie, FCP, FCE, etc.

Step3: Convert Sony DCR Video to Mac OS
Press the “Start” button to convert Sony DCR SD video or AVCHD MTS/M2TS files to Mac. After conversion finished, you can enjoy converted Sony DCR video on Mac or edit these videos with iMovie, FCP, FCE, iDVD, etc.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 AVCHD Lite digital camera review

January 27, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, developed by Panasonic Inc. is a digital camera with 25mm Ultra Wide-angle Powerful 12x Optical Zoom LEICA DC Lens Featuring Intelligent Resolution Technology and Built-in GPS. And its main features is as following.
*Ultra Compact 25mm Lens and 16X Intelligent Zoom
Easily bring your images closer without losing picture quality in an ultra compact camera
The powerful zoom of the DMC-ZS7 can be freely controlled even when shooting motion images. Inheriting the fine rendering and outstanding quality of the LEICA ELMAR lens, this easy-to-carry camera delivers beautiful images any time, any place.
* Converted to standard 35mm camera equivalent, at the maximum wide position.
*16x Intelligent Zoom / 23.4x Extra Optical Zoom
*AVCHD Lite HD Movie Recording
1. AVCHD:record 1920 x 1080 videos at 60i
smooth HD 1280 x 720 movies at 60p in AVCHD. For those looking for 2. better compatibility with computers:
2. record HD Motion JPEG(QuickTime Motion JPEG) in 1280 x 720 pix
VGA: 320 x 240, 30fps [4:3]
VGA: 640 x 480, 30fps [4:3]
WVGA: 848 x 480, 30fps [16:9]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has four model: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7K(Black), Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7A(Blue), Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7R（Red）, Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7S(silver).

PS: AVCHD Lite is a variant of AVCHD format, with HD-recording limited to 720p/30. The first AVCHD Lite HD movie recording digital cameras: Panasonic DMC-ZS3, Panasonic DMC-FT1, Panasonic DMC-TZ7 digital cameras are annouced in January 2009. And More AVCHD Lite digital camers are Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds,Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35/38, Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10, Panasonic Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75, Panasonic Panasonic LX5, Panasonic LEICA D-LUX 5, Panasonic LEICA V-LUX 2, besides Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 which is introduced above.

Mac Lumix AVCHD Lite Converter can convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 AVCHD Video to MOV, MP4 on Mac. Lumix DMC-ZS7 video Converter for mac also can convert and import Lumix DMC-ZS7 to Mac OS and edit Lumix DMC-ZS7 video in iMovie, FCP.

Doremisoft Panasonic Lumix AVCHD Lite Converter is a powerful video converter that can easily convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 AVCHD files to all kinds of popular standard video formats and HD formats for all sorts of players including iPhone, iPad, iPod, Gphone, PSP, BlackBerry etc. and for applications such as Windows Media Player, WinDVD, Windows movie maker, iTunes, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere etc

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Convert/Edit Panasonic HDC-SD9/HS700/TM700 to Mac, iMovie, FCP. FCE

January 27, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

How to Convert Panasonic HDC Series to Mac and Edit Panasonic HDC Video in iMovie, FCP

Panasonic HDC camcorder family has a great number of High-Definition Camcorders that satisfy different people who want to record their interesting daily life, now, You can check the list of popular Panasonic HDC series camcorder as follows:

Panasonic HDC-SD Series: Panasonic HDC-SD9, HDC-SD10, HDC-SD60, HDC-SD100, HDC-SD200, HDC-SD700, etc.
Panasonic HDC-HS Series: Panasonic HDC-HS250, HDC-HS300, HDC-SD60, HDC-HS200, HDC HS100, HDC-HS700, etc.
Panasonic HDC-TM Series: Panasonic HDC-TM10, HDC-TM20, HDC-TM60, HDC-TM50, HDC-TM30, HDC-TM200, HDC-TM300, HDC-TM700, etc.

Most of Panasonic HDC Series Camcorders record video in AVCHD MTS/M2TS files, for example, Panasonic HDC-SD9 records 1080i 17Mbps video in M2TS files; Panasonic HDC-SD700, Panasonic HDC-HS700, Panasonic HDC-TM700, these three types store videos in MTS format and all offer Full HD 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution at 50 frames per second. For Mac users, if you cannot import Panasonic HDC video to Mac to enjoy, or cannot directly edit Panasonic AVCHD MTS/M2TS files in iMovie, FCP, FCE, you need to convert Panasonic HDC videos to MOV, MP4, 3GP, M4V, H.264 for Mac and then you can edit converted AVCHD MTS/M2TS video with iMovie, iTunes, FCP, FCE, etc.

Mac Panasonic HDC Video Converter, a professional AVCHD Converter, is designed for converting videos collected from Camcorder Panasonic, Canon, Sony, etc to MP4, MOV, MPEG, 3GP, M4V, AVI, etc to Mac, then you can play AVCHD MTS/M2TS, videos on Mac, iPad, iPod, iPhone, PSP, Blackberry, and any other mobile phones.

How to convert and edit Panasonic HDC video to Mac?

Step1: Import Panasonic HDC Video to AVCHD Converter for Mac
Click “Add File” to upload your Panasonic HDC video to Mac AVCHD Converter after you launched it.

Step2: Set Output Video Format for Mac, iMovie, FCP
Click “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to select MOV, or MP4 as output video format for Mac OS, iMovie, iTunes, iDVD, FCP, FCE, etc.

Step3: Convert Panasonic HDC Video to Mac, iMovie
Click “Start” button to convert Panasonic AVCHD MTS/M2TS files for Mac. After conversion finished, you can enjoy converted MTS/M2TS files on Mac or edit these converted AVCHD video with iMovie, FCP, FCE, iDVD, etc as you like.

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MTS to MOV Converter for Mac,Convert MTS to MOV for Quicktime, iMovie, iTunes, iDVD on Mac OS

January 26, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

How to Convert AVCHD MTS Files to MOV for Mac OS?

MTS, a high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format, is commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic. MTS files are primarily associated with AVCHD and used primarily with Sony hardware. AVCHD MTS files can be burned to Blu-ray discs and played in compatible devices, such as Blu-ray disc players and the Sony PlayStation3. Various video programs can edit or convert MTS file format which is generally used by Sony and some Panasonic video cameras.

Actually, now we can directly play MTS video files on VLC media player and Mplayer OS X for free. But how to play MTS files on Mac Quicktime, edit MTS videos with Mac iMovie, iTunes, FCP, FCE, or enjoy your MTS video files with popular portable players like iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, Zune, Blackberry, Walkman, etc? The best way is to convert MTS files to MOV or MP4 for Mac Quicktime, iMovie, iTunes, iDVD, etc. Doremisoft MTS to MOV Converter for Maccan help Mac users convert MTS files to MOV for Mac and also can transfer MTS video files to MP4, AVI, 3GP, 3G2(AAC), DV, FLV, MPEG-4, WMV, MPG, MKV, etc. After the conversion, we can directly import the MTS files to iPad, iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, Zune, BlackBerry, Creative Zen, Walkman, and any Mobilephone.

Quick guide: How to convert MTS video files to MOV for Mac OS X?

Step1: Import MTS, M2TS Files to Mac MTS to MOV Converter
Click the “Add File” button to upload your AVCHD MTS, M2TS files to MTS to MOV Converter for Mac after you lauched it.

Step2: Set MOV as Output Video Format for Mac OS
Click the small down arrow at the very right of the “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to select MOV as output video format for Mac OS Quicktime, iMovie, or iDVD. Or you also can convert MTS files to MP4 for iPod, iPhone, PSP, PS3, Blackberry, etc.

Step3: Convert MTS Files to MOV on Mac
Click “Start” to convert AVCHD MTS, M2TS videos to MOV for Mac Quicktime. After converting finished, you can edit your converted MTS, M2TS files on Mac OS X.

How to edit AVCHD MTS Video Files on Mac OS?

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How to import Sony/Panasonic/JVC/Canon AVCHD MTS to iMovie?

January 26, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

Best MTS to iMovie Converter to Convert MTS, M2TS Files to iMovie for Editing

1. ‘Best software to convert AVCHD / .mts files for editing on Mac / iMovie?’
2. ‘My Sony HDR-CX110 camcorder records videos in MTS format. I want to change it to iMovie on Mac OS?’
3. ‘Importing raw .mts files into iMovie 09 for mac? I’m working with a Canon Vixia HG20 HD camcorder, Mac 10.4.11, and iMovie HD 6. The camera is not recognized by iMovie. —From Yahoo Answer

If you got some MTS files recorded by AVCHD camcorder like Sony Handycam, Canon, Panasonic, JVC. You would be frustrated that MTS, M2TS files cannot be compatible in iMovie on Mac. iMovie, a video editing software application, offers Mac users to edit their home movies in DV, HDV, MPEG-4 formats directly. So to import MTS, M2TS files to iMovie for editing, you have to convert MTS files to iMovie MP4, DV, etc.

Doremisoft Mac AVCHD Converter is designed for you to convert M2TS, MTS files to iMovie MP4, and allow you to transfer AVCHD MTS, M2TS files to MOV, M4V, AVI, MPEG-4, 3GP, FLV etc. Then you can import MTS files to iMovie on Mac OS for editing. Besides, With this AVCHD Converter for Mac you also can convert and import AVCHD MTS, M2TS files to Mac iTunes, iDVD, FCP, FCE, iPod, iPhone, iPad and other popular players such as PS3, Walkman, Blackberry, Palm, Zune, etc.

How to Convert/Import MTS, M2TS Files to iMovie MP4, DV?

Step1: Upload MTS, M2TS Files to MTS to iMovie Converter for Mac
Click “Add File” button to add MTS, M2TS files from your Mac hard disc. And you can import several MTS/M2TS files one time.

Step2: Set Output Video Format for iMovie
Click the small down arrow at the very right of the “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to select MP4, DV as output video format for iMovie Mac OS.

Step3: Start to Convert MTS Files to iMovie
Click “Start” to convert MTS, M2TS videos to iMovie. After converting finished, you can edit your converted MTS, M2TS files with iMovie as you like.

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Convert/Import MTS, M2TS files to FCP MOV, MP4, DV on Mac OS

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How to Convert/Import MTS, M2TS Files to Final Cut Pro on Mac OS

MTS format is high-definition MPEG, AVC, H.264 transport stream video file format which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic, JVC. HD camcorder makes use of MTS in the form of AVCHD, a format for recording and playback of high definition video.

Nowadays, most digital camcorders record videos in AVCHD MTS/M2TS format that is a high-definition and high quality video format.

Here you can check the list of some popular HD camcorders recording video in AVCHD MTS/M2TS format including Canon, Sony, Panasonic and JVC as follows:

Canon HF10, HF100, VIXIA HF S100, VIXIA HG21, VIXIA HF200, VIXIA HF S200, VIXIA HF M300, HG20, HG21, IVIS HF M31, IVIS HF R10

Sony HDR-SR1, HDR-SR10, HDR-XR100, SDR-SR10, HDR-SR11, HDR-XR100, HDR XR-500V, HDR-TG1, HDR-CX7, HDR-SR5, HDR-CX7

Panasonic HDC-SD60, HDC-SD100, HDC-SD200, HDC-HS100, HDC-HS350, HDC-HS700, HDC-TM35, HDC-TM350, HDC-TM700, HDR XR-500V

JVC GZ-HD10KR, GZ-HD30, GZ-HD40, GZ-HM200, Everio HD10, Everio GZ-MG130

HD camcorder owners can enjoy HD video with their HD camcorder, however, original AVCHD MTS, M2TS files cannot be directly imported to Mac. So for Mac users, if you want to import MTS/M2TS video to FCP(a highly-regarded video editing, compositing, and special effects package for the Macintosh) on Mac for editing, you have to convert MTS/M2TS files to MOV, MPEG-4, DV for FCP firstly.

Doremisoft MTS to FCP Converter for Mac is the best software to convert original MTS, M2TS files to Final Cut Pro with good quality. It can transfer MTS video to MOV, MP4, M4V, AVI, DV, 3GP, etc and other HD videos like HD MP4, HD MOV, etc. With this AVCHD Converter for Mac, you can convert MTS video to FCP, FCE, iMovie, Quicktime, iTunes, iDVD, iPad, iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, PSP and so on.

Easy Tutorial for you to convert MTS/M2TS files to FCP on Mac here:

Step1: Import MTS, M2TS Files to Mac MTS Converter
Click the “Add File” to upload your chosen AVCHD MTS, M2TS files to MTS to FCP Converter for Mac after you lauched it.

Step2: Set Output Video Format for FCP
Click “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to select MOV, MPEG-4, or DV as output video format for FCP on Mac OS. And you also can convert MTS files to iMovie, Quicktime, iDVD, iPod, iPhone, PS3, Blackberry, etc.

Step3: Convert MTS Files to FCP
Click “Start” to convert AVCHD MTS, M2TS videos to FCP on Mac. you can edit your converted MTS, M2TS files with FCP on Mac OS X after converting finished.

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Get Camcorder Video Like AVCHD MTS, M2TS, MOD to Mac, iMovie

January 26, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

How to Get AVCHD MTS/M2TS, MOD Files off HD Camcorder to Mac, iMovie, FCP

Most digital camcorders record videos in mts, m2ts, mod, tod formats, for example, Camorder stores video in MTS, M2TS format: Sony HDR-CX150, HDR-CX500V, HDR-SR7, HDR-SR100, HDR-XR150, Panasonic HDC-SD700, HDC-SD100, HDC-HS700, HDC-TM700, Canon VIXIA HF R100, VIXIA HF M300, VIXIA HF100, VIXIA HF200, etc; MOD format: Canon FS100, Canon FS200, Canon FS300, Panasonic SDR-S100, SDR-S150, SDR-H20, JVC GZ-MG37, GZ-MG100, GZ-MG630, etc; TOD format: JVC GZ-HD3, GZ-HD5, GZ-HD6, GZ-HD30, GZ-HD40.

Among these HD camcorders, some of them can be compatible with iMovie’ 08 and iMovie’ 09, you can check iMovie’ 09: Camcorder Support here.

However, to get these camcorder videos off camcorder to Mac is not easy for some green hands who own HD camcorders.

Tutorial and steps to get Video off Camcorder to Mac, iMovie as follows:

Step1: Turn on your camcorder and make sure your camcorder is set to the right mode to import videos or photos.

Step2: Connect camcorder to Mac with USB cable(a 6 pin or 4 pin cable), and make sure you insert cable to Mac and camcorder in the correct port.

Step3: Your Mac will automatically launch iMovie, So you can review your video or select “Import All”, and make sure your camcorder is set to “Automatic”. If DVD Player automatically open, quit DVD Player first.

Step4: If you select “Manual”, you can import some clips to iMovie.

Step5: If you import from tape-based camcorder such as DV or HDV, iMovie will automatically revise tape and import all. iMovie can automatically create thumbnail video after complete importing.

Tips: 1. iMovie can automatically detect your camcorder when you have a FireWire camcorder connected. If you see the message no camera or camcorder attached, you need to check your camera is on and you plugged in the cable in the correct way, and then make sure your camcorder is set to VCR, VTR, or Play mode. You can also click “Connection Help” button for more suggestions.

2. You can select the right video format as your needs. If you import video from your camcorder, you can select DV, DV Widescreen, HDV 1080i, and HDV 720i. If you record video from your iSight, select iSight. If you copy MPEG-4 files from your PDA or phone, select MPEG-4.

Related: If your camcorder cannot be compatible with Mac, you can click here to see how to convert AVCHD MTS, M2TS to Mac.

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Import Canon VIXIA Series Video to FCP and Edit Canon VIXIA HF Video in FCP

January 26, 2011 maksims Leave a comment

How to Convert and Import Canon VIXIA AVCHD MTS/M2TS Files to FCP for Editing

Most Canon VIXIA HF series and other VIXIA series camcorders record video in high definition using a special codec (compression/decompression) called AVCHD, for example, Canon VIXIA HF11, VIXIA HF R11, VIXIA HF200, VIXIA HF R100, etc store videos in HD format using AVCHD compression and the files have MTS extension. For Mac users, it’s virtually impossible to edit Canon VIXIA AVCHD footage natively in FCP due to different video codec and taking large space. But also some of Canon VIXIA HF series camcorders can support iMovie’ 09 or iMovie’ 11. You can check the list of Canon VIXIA HF camcorders compatible with iMovie’ 09 as follows:

Canon VIXIA HF M30, VIXIA HF M300, VIXIA HF R100, VIXIA HF R11, VIXIA HF S20, VIXIA HF S21, VIXIA HF S200

So if you would like to edit Canon VIXIA AVCHD video in FCP, you need to convert these AVCHD MTS files to FCP supported video format like MOV, MP4, DV, then you can import them to FCP for editing.

Doremisoft Canon VIXIA to FCP Converter is specially designed for Mac users to convert camcorder video like Canon VIXIA video, Sony HDR video, Panasonic HDC video, etc to Final Cut Pro MOV/MP4/DV. It also supports converting video including MTS/M2TS/TS/TRP(AVHD H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2 HD), MKV, etc to MOV, MP4, AVI, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, MPG, DV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, WMV, etc.

Doremisoft Mac AVCHD Converter not only have the ability to convert HD videos to SD (Standard Definition) format, but also the ability to convert SD to HD which contains MPEG2-HD, MPEG4-HD, H.264-HD and more. More editing functions of Canon VIXIA to FCP Converter you can see edit AVCHD MTS/M2TS Files on Mac OS.

Before you import Canon VIXIA videos to FCP to edit them, the following easy guide can help you convert Canon VIXIA AVCHD MTS/M2TS files to MOV, DV or MP4 for FCP.

Step1: Add Canon VIXIA Video Files
Click “Add File” to upload your chosen Canon AVCHD MTS, M2TS files to Canon VIXIA to FCP Converter after you lauched it.

Step2: Set Output Video Format for FCP
Click “Profile” to open the Profile drop-up list to select MOV, MPEG-4 or DV as output video format for FCP on Mac OS. And you also can convert Canon VIXIA MTS files to iMovie, Quicktime, iDVD, iPod, iPhone, etc.

Step3: Convert Canon VIXIA Video to FCP
Click “Start” to convert Canon VIXIA videos to FCP, and you can edit your these converted AVCHD files with FCP on Mac OS X after converting finished.