General Discussion - Convert HDR-CX520/HDR-CX500 M2TS Videos to FCE4 okletgo - Wed Apr 27, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject: Convert HDR-CX520/HDR-CX500 M2TS Videos to FCE4
Launched simultaneously, the Sony HDR-CX500 and Sony HDR-CX520 are two of Sony’s high definition and flash memory camcorders which offer 32 gigs (CX500) and 64 gigs (CX520) of internal memory. They both capture Full High-Definition (1920x1080) video and images of up to 12-megapixel resolution. Other features include Advanced Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode) with 3-way Shake-Canceling, and advanced Smile Shutter with Face Touch function.
When searching some information about Sony HDR-CX500 and Sony HDR-CX520, I came across a thread about Trouble adding HD video to FCE4 with Sony HDR-CX520:"I'm using a Sony HDR-CX520 and when i plug it in via usb, open FCE4 and then go log and transfer nothing happens. When i try and point it to the directory manually i get an error message saying it is unsupported media or an invalid directory structure."
At first, we must make clear that Apple's Final Cut Express 4 and Final Cut Pro can’t edit AVCHD videos directly. Usually these videos are automatically converted into the Apple Intermediate Codec format, which requires at least three elements: More hard disk space (40GB per hour as opposed to 13.5GB per hour for Standard Definition DV); More powerful machine (an Intel-based Mac); More recent OS (Mac OS X 10.5). If one of the listed is missing, you will have difficult in importing Sony HDR-CX520/HDR-CX500 M2TS Videos to FCE 4.0.
Here I am glad to share my own experience about converting HDR-CX520/HDR-CX500 M2TS Video to FCE4 for further editing.
For the preparation of video converting, please free download Brorsoft M2TS Converter for Mac and install it. Then connect your Sony HDR-CX520 or HDR-CX500 camcorder to iMac, Macbook or Mac Pro via USB cable.
Step 1. Load HDR-CX520/HDR-CX500 M2TS files to Brorsoft M2TS Converter for Mac.
Drag and drop specified M2TS files to this software or click the "Add" button to accomplish this importing.
Step 2. Choose MOV as output video format.
Click "Format" option and choose "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas->MOV (AVC) (*.mov)" as output video format. If you are annoyed by the interlacing video effect, please tick the checkbox of "Deinterlacing" by clicking "Editor" bar and choosing "Effect" tab.
Step 3. Click converter button to start converting Sony CX520/CX500 M2TS to MOV for FCE 4.0 with Brorsoft MAC M2TS Converter
After conversion, you can click the ‘Open’ button to locate converted video files. And then import the output .mov files to Final Cut Express 4.0 for further editing.
Tips: The reasons I recommend Brorsoft M2TS Converter for Mac are as below: At first, It’s very easy-to-use and offers a free trial before you buy.
Secondly, it adopts advanced audio and video sync technology which never let you troubled by the audio and video issues.
Thirdly, its after-sale service is kindly and timely. Last month, I encountered a problem about deinterlacing my m2ts videos and sent it to their support team; they replied me on time and solved my problem successfully.
For more information please refer to: Add HDR-CX520/HDR-CX500 M2TS Video to FCE 4.0 without troublerobinhan - Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:54 pm Post subject:
Sometimes, Mac users want to import DVD movies to iTunes, but many people don't know how to import DVD to iTunes on Mac? As we know, iTunes can handle just about any file format that works with QuickTime and will play any file purchased or downloaded from the iTunes Store. And video files that with file extention .mov, .m4v, or .mp4 can be watched in iTunes.
If you want to import DVD movies to iTunes on Mac, you should convert DVD to iTunes supported video formats such as .mov, .m4v, .mp4 on Mac. Mac DVD to iTunes Converter can convert DVD to iTunes on Mac just in few steps.
Mac DVD to iTunes Converter enables you convert DVD to other popular video formats like AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GP, etc so that you can enjoy your favorite DVD movies on almost players. In additon this program also allows you set video resolution, video bit rate, video frame rate, audio bit rate and so on.
Install and run Mac DVD to iTunes Converter, then load the DVD movie from your Mac or DVD Driver, click "Open DVD" to load the DVD movies you want to convert.
Step 2. Output settings
You can select the ".mov" as the output format from the "Profile" drop-down list, and then set the file saving destination on your Mac.
