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How to put together H.264, QuickTime, AVI, MPG and FLV videos for editing in Final Cut Pro 7
“I'm a video editor and a long-time client asked me to put together a series of videos from widely different source files including H.264 format QuickTime files, MPEG-2 files, AVI and FLV files. These videos will be used by my client in their...[ Learn More... ] -
Convert DVR-MS video to Final Cut Pro preferred Apple ProRes 720p video
“I needed to edit dvr-ms files, which I could not open with any professional software. It was from a Canon HDV camcorder / ingested into a PC via some standard Windows software. The software which helped me to at least trim the videos and save...[ Learn More... ] -
How to Import and Edit Sony NEX-5R MTS Videos in iMovie 8/9/11 on Mac Mountain Lion?
To import AVCHD footage from a Sony NEX-5R camera correctly, iMovie requires the directory structure of the AVCHD footage must be the same as when it was recorded to the card. If you’ve copied your footage onto a hard drive or other storage...[ Learn More... ] -
Convert Black Magic Intensity Pro ProRes files to DNxHD MOV for Avid Media Composer 6
“I’m using the Black Magic Intensity Pro. I’ve been editing and rendering with Final Cut Pro thus I use Apple ProRes codecs which lets me edit the recordings naturally in FCP 7. Now I’m working on a job for my coworker, to...[ Learn More... ] -
Import Canon EOS Rebel T4i footage into Final Cut 6/7 – MOV to Apple ProRes Redering
“I have used a Canon GL2 and Final Cut 6/7 for years and have now graduated to the Rebel T4I for video… it’s pretty scary for me! I don’t understand why my Rebel T4i mov files won’t work in my Final Cut Pro 7 program,...[ Learn More... ] -
How to do simple special effects and brighten or darken video clips easily?
Pavtube Media Magician is not a substitute for full-featured video editing software if your goal is professional looking videos. However, if you’re just doing home movies of summer vacation for the family, and you want to take an hour’s...[ Learn More... ] -
Convert Apple ProRes video to M4V for streaming to Apple TV 3
ProRes is a lossy video compression format developed by Apple Inc. for use in post production that supports up to 4k, it is the successor of the Apple Intermediate Codec and was introduced in 2007 with Final Cut Studio 2. The benefit of an...[ Learn More... ] -
File Extension - What is .CPI file in AVCHD file system for? How to open .CPI on Windows and Mac?
“Hi, I just purchased Pavtube MTS-M2TS Converter in order to transfer my camcorder files to another usable file on my Mac. I have a Sony HDR-XR500 that appears to have raw files of .CPI. Can you please let me know if I purchased the correct...[ Learn More... ] -
Final Cut Pro X and 3D AVCHD: Can FCPX process Sony 3D DEV-5 .mts footage?
“I have the Sony 3D binoculars model DEV-5. It encodes video in 3D HD: MPEG4-MVC/ H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible (1080/60i). Is there anyway to edit this video in the new Final Cut Pro X and maintain the ability to have 3D...[ Learn More... ] -
How to rewrap/reformat Sony Handycam M2TS video to .MOV for mocha AE and FCP
“We're trialling Mocha for tracking on some footage shot on a HD Sony Handycam type HDR-CX11E (*.m2ts), however, Mocha can't open m2ts files. I can use Log and Transfer to ingest the AVCHD and edit the video in FCP7, and then export the work...[ Learn More... ] -
Mac Camcorder Partners: Divergent Media ClipWrap vs. Pavtube Video Converter for Mac
A great many of today's camcorders record to a variety of media types whether they be to hard-disk, Compact Flash or SD cards. These transport files tend not to be suited well for post production, especially on a Mac. No one size or application fits...[ Learn More... ] -
Edit Panasonic TM900/HS900/SD900 MTS files with iMovie/FCE on Mac Mountain Lion 10.8
Scenario: I recently switched from my Windows PC to an iMac with Mountain Lion OS X Version 10.8.2, 2.7 Ghz Core i5 processor, with 8 gigs of memory. I have a Panasonic TM900 camera, which comes with OEM software disc for HD Writer. I can use the...[ Learn More... ] -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 and FCP 6/7 workflow on Mac
Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 is a point-and-shoot camera structured around a 1/2.3″ 16.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor. The DSC-WX80 additionally utilizes an 8x optical zoom lens (25 – 200mm focal length equivalency), a fixed...[ Learn More... ] -
The Optimization of Output Settings When Changing MTS to DNxHD MOV for Avid Media Composer
Both amateur video editing lovers and professional videographers often encounter troubles while loading MTS clips from an AVCHD camera/camcorder into Avid Media Composers for further editing. The solution to this kind of problem would be...[ Learn More... ] -
Solution to Import Sony Alpha NEX Cameras MTS to FCP 6/7 or FCP X for editing
This is a problem and solution post. We had this problem and while we found untold others who had the same issue we struggled to find a solution, so will post the solution we discovered for this problem. Problem: We have a Sony Alpha NEX-6...[ Learn More... ]