poz Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I have just transferred my super high quality raw .mts (avchd) files to my friends Mac book only to find that they were not recognised and he couldn't play them. This format has got to be the most used format amongst modern HD camcorders. I'm sure that I'm missing something here, but how can he get around this problem without have to spend 12 hours converting them all and probably losing quality or gaining file size in the process? What's worse, is that on my recommendation, he's just ordered the same Panasonic SD800 HD camcorder that I've got and he's a complete Mac head. Simon W, what file format does your mega (Sony?) camera put out, and are you converting in Final Cut? Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 We have a SONY, and all of our files are AVCHD. If you just want to play them he just needs to download the free 'VLC player' http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html If you want to edit it, then you need a Pro version of any editing software ( and a super powerful Mac ) The reason its not working now is because the the default 'player' on a Mac is Quicktime (which does not support AVCHD files.) The download will take no time at all and will deffo play your files. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 PS, The Panasonic you suggested to him is a great camera. I have one here but annoyingly its broken SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Cheers for that Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Simon, can I just ask, what software package are you using, and do you lose any/much of the quality in the process of editing? Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I am now on Final Cut Pro X. (which is a 64bit package) It's the TV standard, and I dont notice any reduction in quality. (unless I export it in the wrong format of course) I found iMovie to be good and also, did not notice a reduction in quality. If you are playing back (from the editing software) you will not be seeing a fully rendered playback so always export / share it somewhere to your computer to view. (unless you have a 64bit system, and final cut pro x) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Also, Loss of quality of the final edit WILL increase the more post production you have done. EG... If you lighten or darken a shot... stabilize it, filter it, or add an effect... this will effect the shot and make it look no longer HD which in effect it no longer would be. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Thanks for the quick response Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil1975 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 MPEG Streamclip is good for file conversions (& free). Don't know if it does AVCHD, but I've used it before on GoPro footage & been impressed. Might be worth a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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