Off-topic - Import MTS files into FCP X for editing zolaperry - Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:29 am Post subject: Import MTS files into FCP X for editing
Final Cut Pro X is designed to deal with editing job from a wide range recorded videos from camcorder, handy camera, Apple devices and more. The FCP X was once claimed the most revolutionary Pro video editing software in the world. However, in fact, it doesn’t mean everything to users. For HD camcorder owners, they are still complaining with the FCP X saying no to their .mts files.
Tip 1: In the supported list, you can notice these models included:
Canon HF100, Canon LEGRIA HF G10 E, Canon VIXIA HF G10, Canon VIXIA HF M31, Canon VIXIA HF S200, Canon VIXIA HF11, Canon VIXIA HG10, JVC GZ-HM300S, Panasonic AG-AF100P, Panasonic HC-X900, Panasonic HDC-TM700, Sony HDR-SR10,etc. Get more at http://help.apple.com/finalcutpro/cameras/en/index.html.
If your camcorder isn’t in the list, how to handle the problem? FCP X should work with AVCHD clips but the .mts files still can’t be successfully loaded into FCP X. In the case, transcode MTS to Final Cut Pro X acceptable files like Apple ProRes 422.
Tip 2: Apple 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.
On 28 August 2008, Apple introduced a free ProRes QuickTime Decoder for both Mac and Windows that allows playback of ProRes files through QuickTime.
Installing Final Cut Pro will install the ProRes codecs for encoding your own files on OS X.
Apple released ProRes bundled with other pro codecs as a free download for OS X with QuickTime 7.6 and newer. –from Wikipeida
Step by step guide on how to convert MTS to FCP X:
The MTS Converter for Mac can make it easy to convert HD MTS files to MOV, MPEG4 format supported by Final Cut Pro X. Plus, it has dozens of output presets for video or audio file formats or applications like QuickTime, iTunes, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, etc.
Step 1. Import MTS files to the program
After you download this MTS to Final Cut Pro X Converter, install and launch it. Then simply click "Add File" button to import your .mts files.
Step 2. Set Final Cut Pro X compatible format as output format
Choose the output format and saving file folder from the profile and destination. To import MTS to Final Cut Pro X, select "MPEG-4, MOV, MPEG-1, DV, or 3GP" as output video format.
Step 3. Start to convert MTS to Final Cut Pro X
Click "Start" button to begin the MTS to FCP X conversion. Plus, the application also enables you to convert AVCHD to Final Cut Pro as well.