How to import mts into Final Cut Express on Mac

Aug. 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Welcome to this free Final Cut Express Guide on how to import MTS files into FCE.

Introduction:

If you have an AVCHD camcorder like Canon ivies HG10 AVCHD, Sony HDR SR 12E AVCHD, or Panasonic AVCHD camcorder, you may have already had enough pain or difficult time trying to import MTS file extension into Final Cut Express. It seems the problem happened with no reason or couldn't be explained in a reasonable way. How come we can't import MTS files into FCE while Apple states that Final Cut Express supports AVCHD video?


Please take your time to finish reading through this guide below; you will surely find a way out.

What are AVCHD files?

AVCHD (AVC-HD, AVC HD) utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVC) video compression codec and Dolby AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio compression codec. AVCHD recordings can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camcorder via the USB connection. Many camcorders can record to removable media like SDHC and Memory Stick cards or DVD discs, which can be read on a computer directly. Copying files from an AVCHD camcorder or from removable media can be performed much faster than from a tape-based camcorder, because the transfer speed is not limited by real time playback.

http://www.fceconverter.com/mts-to-final-cut-express/


What's the relationship between Final Cut Express and AVCHD?

Final Cut Express 4 adds support for the latest AVCHD cameras, allows mixing of standard and high definition content on a single timeline, includes the ability to import iMovie '08 projects, and gives users access to hundreds of sophisticated FxPlug cinematic effects and filters. AVCHD is supported on Intel-based Macs.


Import MTS files into FCE (Final Cut Express)

We connect our camcorder and navigate to Final Cut Express 4's new Log and Transfer window. Next, we choose our camcorder in the Finder window and expect the MTS files can be imported into FCE. Suddenly, an error message pops up that says "AVCHD" contains unsupported media or has an invalid directory structure. Please choose a folder whose directory structure matches supported media.

The reason is that there are some necessary codecs needed to read MTS are not installed in your system so that Final Cut Express can load the info.

What program you need?

If this is the case happen when you are unable to import MTS files to FCE, there is a simple yet powerful program you can turn to for help. AVCHD Converter for Mac carries a powerful codec pack that contains all the codecs needed to meet your various projects need. It can easily convert between almost all video/audio files and can easily convert ACVHD (M2TS, MTS, and TS) to DV, MPEG-4 that compatible with Final Cut Express.

Don't worry if there would be quality loss during the conversion from MTS to MPEG-4 or DV, AVCHD Converter for Mac allows you to tune the video resolution, bit rate, frame rate and you can just keep the highest setting as you can so that get the most satisfying result.

Using AVCHD Converter for Mac to convert MTS to mpeg-4 or DV and then import the converted files into FCE could be as simple as few mouse clicks. It is suitable for both new and experienced Mac users. Just download a free trial and run a test now.

http://www.fceconverter.com/mts-to-final-cut-express/