asquaddie Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 When using an AVCHD (Panasonic) camcorder can you just take out the SD card and place in straight into a MAC Pro and use iMoves? Or do you need to buy other software i.e. Final Cut Express! Just interested….. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Panasonic HDC-SD700 and Mac Book Pro. Just plug the camera directly in to the Mac, and do nothing else. It will arrange by (day) and (event) into iMovie. (the free software) ready for editing. Final Cut is the top notch software for movie editing but not required unless filming in 1080 60p Go on..... you know you want to!! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Simon I can only whisper this so no one else can hear, but I’ve brought a Mac Book Pro 15” Received it yesterday and iMovies does NOT recognize any video from my SD Card from my Panasonic HDC-SD5EG. I’ve downloaded all the updates – (sounds like Microsoft now) It recognizes only jpg’s Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Use a lead and plug the camera in. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 I guess, but then I have to watch the whole video again. I was hoping to just take out the SD Card from the camcorder and put it in my new shiny Mac and then the Mac reads it from that – like a PC would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Why would you have to watch the video? Just plug the thing in and let it do it's thing. It's exactly the same as plugging in the SD card?? I think you may be thinking that it's more complicated than it actually is mate. Pop over any time and I will show you. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I guess, but then I have to watch the whole video again. I was hoping to just take out the SD Card from the camcorder and put it in my new shiny Mac and then the Mac reads it from that – like a PC would. the thing is with a mac is you CAN do other things on it while it is down loading the film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 I don’t think I’m over complicating things – just trying not to waste time. For example – You take a video of say, 1 hour. You take it home, take out your SD Card, slot it in the Mac and copy the files over. – Simple and quick. Want I am doing is taking the 1 hour video. Taking it home, connect the camcorder to the Mac and play back the video for the 1 hour while the Mac is recording and saving it. I have even spoken to Apple and they say that Final Cut Express will not recognize the file format either. I know what you’re say next – buy a new compatible camcorder. My answer is use Pinnacle Studio 10 on a PC. I still like the feel of the Mac and using jpegs with it so far. My last option is to use a converter, that does not take 4 hours to convert the file format to MPEG 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Dude, I don't know what to say... For me, it was super simple. iMovie and final cut both recognise the camera. I can start editing as soon as the first files are imported. In fact I demoed this exact fact in Spain while loads of people were watching. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Simon I know that's why I purchased one. Does anyone want to buy a NEW Mac Book Pro 15" or want to sell a good Panasonic camcorder? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilc Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Has anyone used a Mac to edit footage from a HD (tape) camcorder ?... I have a Canon Mini tape camcorder and you can connect this to a PC or Mac with a firewire lead... Neil.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 It works exactly the same way mate. I have not, but I have seen it done. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I had big problems with my files with my new ATC9k (better than the gopro)..but it would seem the file as it comes from the camera cannot be edited with any windows software..... my mate (whos in the know about these things ) gave me a link to some free software that converts virtually anything to anything... I just load all my req to be converted files....to it ...tell it the req output type ..and go to Bed and hey presto next morning everythings done....ready to edit....its what mates are for http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I had big problems with my files with my new ATC9k (better than the gopro)..but it would seem the file as it comes from the camera cannot be edited with any windows software.....my mate (whos in the know about these things ) gave me a link to some free software that converts virtually anything to anything... I just load all my req to be converted files....to it ...tell it the req output type ..and go to Bed and hey presto next morning everythings done....ready to edit....its what mates are for http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/ That definitely sounds better than my GoPro which just plays all my files straight away. How boring, and I've got nothing to look forward to in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 ? I thought it was the computor that played the files......its just that I have purchased the wrong laptop......the camera is the bollocks...... http://www.oregonscientific.co.uk/cat-O ... -Unit.html I like the fact you can see what you are aiming the camera at..using the built in LCD.... ...I like the fact I can play back the footage ....to see what I have just got and delete if its crap (it usually is)..... I like the fact the waterproof remote has all the controls as well so you can switch between video and stills if you want .... oh and I like the little lazer light that comes out the front to show its about to switch on and record so even when its up in the wing you can see if its on or off.... its just that it produces the wrong ....F ing ......file for my lap top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 ? I thought it was the computor that played the files......its just that I have purchased the wrong laptop......the camera is the bollocks......http://www.oregonscientific.co.uk/cat-O ... -Unit.html I like the fact you can see what you are aiming the camera at..using the built in LCD.... ...I like the fact I can play back the footage ....to see what I have just got and delete if its crap (it usually is)..... I like the fact the waterproof remote has all the controls as well so you can switch between video and stills if you want .... oh and I like the little lazer light that comes out the front to show its about to switch on and record so even when its up in the wing you can see if its on or off.... its just that it produces the wrong ....F ing ......file for my lap top Can you post some footage to see the quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyfreefly Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Ive only uploaded one video so far .......and its not in full HD ....because it takes ages to upload to youtube on my...... substandard computor system... its only 1.30 long not 14mins ?? as youtube says....oh and its of my other love.....surfing so it might not tickle your fancy.....but here is the link..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Latest episode update: Phoned Apple a few times and no joy – but very helpful. Even went to the Apple shop in Swindon and asked them – still no joy. Downloaded a file converter (Autsoft). Now I transfer the files from SD Card into the converter, which then loads it into iMovies. All good, but it did take 4 hours for a 6 GB HD video. End result – Excellent once the video is in iMovies. I have only used it over the weekend and so far really impressed in how you can interchange and select different photos, music, sound and video. Great things like Auto ‘red eye’ and in iMovies using the ‘World thingy’ moving from one location to another. I lot more to learn thou, but looking good. Summary – if you are thinking about buying one – make sure your camcorder is compatible with iMovies by checking Apple’s web site. Stills should be no problem. Loads of different functions and interaction between different applications In all, excellent crafted and usable machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Welcome to the dark side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 No Pete - The brighter and better side. Just need an update on the next version so my camcorder works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigger Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 It's all good from now on, you won't look back, it only gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Glad you sussed it Now where is your first movie? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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