Alpha 7S to Final Cut Pro - Natively Edit Sony a7s footage in FCP 7/X with ProRes codec

The following will introduce a powerful FCP Converter and provide a step by step guide on how to import XAVC-S file from Sony Alpha 7S (a7s) to FCP 6/7 and Final Cut Pro X on OS X Yosemite (10.10) with almost no loss of video and tone quality.

Sony's newly announced a7S is a versatile camera that lets you internally record videos in 50Mbps XAVC S 1920x1080 at 60P. Plus, in XAVC S video mode, the a7S can output uncompressed QFHD 4K video (3840 x 2160) in 8-bit 4:2:2 to an optional external 3rd party 4k recorder via HDMI. While, there are a few issues when it comes to view, load and edit Sony a7S XAVC S in Final Cut Pro. Some tricks for Sony a7S to Final Cut Pro 7/X best workflow are listed below.



As we mentioned above, the a7S uses XAVC S recording format. At present XVAC-S, a long GOP inter-frame codec, does not appear to be supported by FCP X, although I do not know that from personal experience. Apple does not respond on these forums and no one here knows or can say when, if ever, XVAC-S will be natively supported by FCP X. To edit Sony a7S XAVC S footage in FCP X or FCP 7 smoothly, a suggestion is to use Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac to transcode "XAVC S" to "ProRes", which is a friendly format supported by FCP.

With it, you can effortlessly transcode Sony a7S XAVC S files to Apple ProRes - ensuring maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Final Cut Pro (no matter Final Cut Pro X, FCP 6 or FCP 7). The conversion is darn easy to be finished with only three clicks without loss of video quality. Click the Download button below to get the program and check out the easy steps to convert and import Sony a7S XAVC S videos to Final Cut Pro without any troubles.

Tutorial on converting Sony A7S XAVC S to Final Cut Pro 7 in simple steps

Step 1. Launch the XAVC S to ProRes Converter on your Mac, then click the adding button to import your XAVC S flies from HD drive or your camcorder directly.



Step 2. Click the Format bar to get the drop-down menu and you can get the Apple ProRes codecs, including ProRes 422 (HQ), ProRes 422, ProRes 422 (LT), ProRes 422 (Proxy) and ProRes 4444. Choose the proper one you want.



Step 3. Press the “Settings” icon and you’d better set the video frame rate as 30fps, video size as 1920*1080 for editing Sony HDR-AS100V footages in FCP 7 with best quality.

Step 4. Hit the Convert button in the main interface to start the XAVC S to FCP ProRes conversion on Mac OS X.

After the conversion, you can run the Final Cut Pro and click File --> Import --> Files to import the converted files and edit them in FCP without any rendering or unrecognizable problem.

P.S. If you want to make your Sony Alpha 7S XAVC S files editable in iMovie, FCE, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, etc. the Mac XAVC S Converter will also be a great choice for you. Choose a proper output format like “iMovie and Final Cut Express-Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov)” for iMovie in the second step.

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Editing Sony PMW-300 50Mbps MXF and XAVC videos with Avid MC under Mac OS X(Yosemite)

When you want to import Sony PMW-300 MXF files to Avid MC or import XAVC to Avid Media Composer for editing, you’ll find the video files turn grey and can’t be added. What to do? How to solve the problem? Here you’ll find an easy solution.

Sony’s PMW-300 XDCAM camcorder is the first semi-shoulder mount camcorder to combine the benefits of 1/2-inch type Exmor Full HD 3CMOS sensor technology with 50Mbps HD recording at MPEG HD422, meeting broadcast standards around the world. The high bit rate ensures excellent capture of fast moving objects, while its chroma subsampling feature is perfect for a wide range of video recording situations. Also , the camcorder is upgradable to support Sony’s XAVC codec on 2014.

The XDCAM HD422 video footage is wrapped in an MXF container, which is can not natively imported by many professional video editing application including the Avid Media Composer. And the XAVC video included in PMW-300 is not compatible with NELs just like from Sony F5/F55. So, it will be a bit hard when importing Sony PMW-300 video footage with Avid MC.



While, things can be different if you get some help from third-party software Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac.

Overall, the program is a professional yet easy-to-use MXF/XAVC Converter on Mac OS X, which can not only convert Sony PMW-300 MXF/XAVC files to DNxHD codec videos for Mac editing, but also provide simple video editing functions for you. This Mac MXF/XAVC Converter can also transcode MXF videos from Canon C300 XF100, XF105, XF305, Pansonic P2 cameras for editing in Final Cut Pro 6/7, Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Express, iMovie, Avid MC, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc on Mac OS X(Mavericks and Yosemite included). Just download it and follow the tutorial below to get the work done.

Guide: Transcoding Sony PMW-300 MXF/XAVC files for editing in Avid Media Composer on Mac

Step 1: Import video files from your Sony PMW-300 to the MXF/XAVC to Avid MC Converter Mac.

Note: Before conversion, you need to transfer MXF files from your Sony PMW-300 to Mac Hard Drive, then click the "Add files" button to browse to import MXF videos.



Step 2: Click on "Format", and select output format from the drop-down list. Follow "Avid Media Composer" > Avid DHxHD (*.mov)”.



Step 3: Click "Convert" button to start converting Sony PMW-300 mxf, xavc files to Avid DHxHD .mov for Media Composer under Mac OS X.

Tip:Some more helpful features of the Mac MXF/XAVC to MOV Converter:

1. Settings- Click "Settings" button if you’d like to customize advanced audio and video parameters like Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sample rate, audio channels.

2. Editor (next to "Add" icon)- click to set deinterlace, denoise, mute, volume up, trim, crop, etc.

Once the XDCAM MXF/XAVC Mac conversion is done, you can transfer Sony PMW-300 MXF/XAVC footage into Avid Media Composer 5/5.5/6/6.5 for editing smoothly on Mac with ease.

If you have problems when importing or editing your Canon, Sony, Panasonic etc, camera video files, you can check out "Brorsoft Camcorder/Camera Importing Tips" or "FCE, FCP, iMovie Column" to get your solutions.

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Sony a6000/a5000 tips in iMovie-Editing Sony A5000/A6000 MTS to AIC .mov for iMovie on Mac (Yosemite)

In this article you will get the best workflow to import Sony A6000/A5000 AVCHD MTS files into iMovie and edit with native supported AIC .mov codec.

A5000: For beginners looking to upgrade from their point-and-shoot, searching for an affordable mirrorless camera and don’t mind making compromises, as long as the image quality as good, the camera is small and handy and all that for an affordable price.

A6000: For both advanced photographers (or if upgrading from an entry-level model), looking for a highly-capable mirrorless camera, and don’t mind paying more in favor of a viewfinder, better AF system, higher-res LCD, might take advantage of the Multi-interface shoe and very fast burst speed.

Movie Format: AVCHD 2.0 / MP4

Video Compression: AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

The Sony A5000/A6000 can both record videos saved in the MTS extensions of the AVCHD format (Press the MOVIE button to start recording beautiful movies that are notable for their sharpness and lack of visual “noise”—in your choice of 60p/50p, 60i/50i or 24p/25p*) . But you will be disappointed when you import footage from Sony Alpha A6000/A5000 to iMovie for further editing and find all 60p MTS files are greyed out.



There are mainly two reasons why you can not transfer video files from Sony A6000/A5000 to iMovie, including iMovie 8/9/11. Firstly, the recordings with the codec H.264/MPEG-4 are highly compressed for saving storage space and smooth playback, but the H.264 files are not suitable for editing, so editing H.264 MTS files in iMovie is always a headache for editors. Secondly, up to now, iMovie can not always successfully recognize footages at 60fps (60p). So if you want to ingest 60p AVCHD footage to iMovie, you will sometimes meet the importing problem.

Well, no worry. Here I’d like to show you an easy way to fix the issue. Since Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) is the most compatible codec introduced by App which ensures maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with iMovie, the common practice for working Sony a6000/a5000 MTS with iMovie is, get a Mac MTS to iMovie Converter and transcode Sony a6000/a5000 .mts footage to AIC MOV, which will save you both time and trouble. All you need is to drag the result videos for prompt editing.

This Mac AVCHD Converter comes with supports for a wide range of video editing software and media devices, including iMovie, Final Cut Express, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro and. It helps you convert Sony as well as Panasonic, Canon AVCHD recording to any editable format like AIC. mov, MPEG-2, DNxHD, ProRes, etc as you need without any quality loss. Overall, the program is an easy-to-use yet professional app which can be used a Mac AVCHD MTS Converter under OS X Leopard (10.5), Snow Leopard (10.6), Lion (10.7), Mountain Lion (10.8) and Mavericks(10.9), Yosemite(10.10). It is free, clean and safe to install and use.

The Steps: Converting Sony A5000/A600 MTS to iMovie 11/10/09/08
1. Launch the top Sony MTS Converter for Mac, load .mts files from your Mac hard drive backed up from your Sony A5000 or A6000 and then click "Format" to choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as output format which is the best compatible video format you need for iMovie.



2. Click the "Settings" icon to make the best settings for editing Sony A5000/A6000 MTS in iMovie on Mac. You can set the video frame rate as 30fps, video size as 1920*1080 to keep the best output quality.



3. Start the MTS to AIC MOV conversion by pressing the big "Convert" button.

After the conversion, you will be able to get the output files compatible with iMovie effortlessly. So there you have it. Pretty Simple! Now you can effortlessly import Sony Alpha a5000/a6000 mts footage in iMovie 09/'11 without problems.

Additional Tips:
If you want to edit Sony a5000/a6000 MTS clips in Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7/6, you just need to choose the "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format in the second step; For Avid Media Composer, choose "Avid Media Composer > Avid DNxHD(*.mov)" as output; For Adobe Premiere Pro or Vegas Pro, choose Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas> MPEG-2(*.mpg) as output.

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ISO to AVI conversion- How can I change DVD ISO to AVI video

Get the quick and easy way to convert your DVD ISOs to AVI files? Here I will provide the best solution to get the job done very well.

Source From: How to Transcode DVD ISO to AVI for playing

If you have some DVD ISO image files downloaded from the Internet or ripped from a DVD disc, you’re probably eager to change the ISO format to AVI or some other format, so that you can easily share the movies or play the movies on some media players.

I just wanna play ISO files on computer with Windows Media Player or edit ISO files with Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, Pinnacle Studio, etc. without problem, then find the direct way for you to follow is to find a powerful third party program online to encode DVD ISO files to AVI or other playable (editable) formats.

To save time, Brorsoft DVD Ripper is highly recommended here as the best DVD ISO converting program to help you get the work done.With it, you can effortlessly convert DVD ISO files to MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, MKV, FLV, VOB, etc. for using in any regular media players. In addition, you can transcode your DVD ISO into NLEs with professional codecs in software presets, like DNxHD for Avid, MPEG-2 for Premiere .etc. If you're using a Mac, just get Brorsoft DVD Ripper for Mac on Mac. Now download the right version and follow the step-by-step guide below to finish your task.

How to Convert DVD ISO to AVI format

STEP 1. Run DVD Ripper and click "Load" icon to add ISO files to the program. DVD disc, DVD folder, IFO file are also supported here.



STEP 2. Click Format bar to get the format list and select a AVI format in "Common Video" column. This DVD ripper also allows you to convert DVD files to all other regular video formats like MP4, MOV, MKV, MPG, WMV, etc. and portable devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, etc.



Settings: Before conversion, you can click "Settings" to change the video encoder, resolution, frame rate, etc. as you need.

STEP 3. After settings, tap the "Convert" button on the main interface to begin converting DVD ISO files to AVI videos.

When the conversion completes, you can tap "Open" to locate the output AVI files. Now, you can play and share encoded DVD ISO movies without any issue.

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EOS 700D to Adobe Premiere - Solution with Importing .MOV files from Canon 700D to Mac Premiere Pro CC/CS6

In this article, you will learn how to successfully import Canon EOS 700D H.264 MOV recording to Adobe Premiere Pro CC/CS6.

Canon 700D is an ultra-compact, highly versatile camera that will appeal to a wide spectrum of independent videographers including corporate video makers, wedding and event video producers and more. However, you may face a problem when trying to transfer Canon EOS 700D footage to Mac tools like iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro.

I just use the Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 to edit video clips, however, the H.264 video from the EOS 700D is a delivery codec rather than editing code, so i need to transcode H.264 footage to a more friendly format MPEG-2 *.mpg for Premiere Pro. Follow below quick tutorial up on how to transcode Canon 700D MOV to MPEG-2 for editing flawlessly with Adobe Premiere on Mac OS X (Yosemite included).



Download and install the app Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac

It is a top MOV Converter for Premiere Pro. It supports encoding all Canon DSLR MOV files to MPEG-2 so that you can easily import the Canon MOV to Adobe Premiere for editing on Mac. This will help you import the file correctly and saving the rendering time. Plus, it can also transcode Nikon/Canon MOV footage to Apple ProRes .mov for FCP, Apple InterMediate Codec for iMovie/FCE, NDxHD .mov for Avid MC. If you want to solve the Canon MOV incompatibility problems on Windows PC, please turn to Brorsoft Video Converter.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to convert Canon D700 MOV to MPEG-2 for Adobe Premiere editing with Mac OS X like Mountain Lion, Maverick, Yosemite.

Step 1: Launch this Canon MOV Converter for Mac. Import D700 footage to the converter. You can join several video clips together by checking the “Merge into one file” box.



Step 2: Click Format bar to choose the output format. For importing Canon D700 media to Premiere Pro, please select Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MPEG-2 (*.mpg).



Step 3: If need, you can click "settings" to customize the output parameters, adjust the resolution, bitrate for easy editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Step 4: Click convert button to start transcoding Canon 700D MOV files to Premiere Pro for editing.

After the short MOV to MPEG-2 conversion, you can import the Canon 700D videos to Adobe Premiere Pro CC/CS6/CS5 for editing smoothly without rendering or any other issue.

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Tivo Shows play in MPG Format-Simple way to Change Tivo file to MPEG video

Follow the steps below to easily convert TiVo files to MPEG video(mpeg-1, mpeg-2, mpeg-4).

Source From: Convert Tivo File into MPEG Without Losing Quality

TiVo is a brand and model of digital video recorder which works just like any other digital recorder. However, the recorded TiVo files usually are not compatible with most media players we adopt.

Q1: I have TIVO and I have downloaded some programs, using TIVO Desktop, onto my computer. The thing is, I want to be able to view these programs onto my laptop, but I can not burn a DVD with the TIVO format. Is there anything I can do to convert it? Thanks!

Q2: I have recently exporting a TV show from my TiVo to my PC using my TiVo home network, but the file is in .TiVo format. Does anyone know the best way to convert this to a avi file or mpeg?

From the quoted words, we can get clue that most guys wanan a simple way to change TiVo files to MPEG video for easy playback or burning. And in this article, I will outline a method to help those guys including you achieve the goal.

In fact, Tivo is an encrypted video format. Based on its specificity, few media players can play it well and some freeware can’t handle it also. Here Brorsoft TiVo Video Converter is the optimal solution for you. It enables you batch convert TiVo files to MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 video without quality loss. In fact, this TiVo Converter is an all-in-one video convert app.

It can also help you quickly convert TiVo to MKV, AVI, WMV, MOV, MP4, etc popular format. You could get wonderful output files and never worry about out of audio/video sync.

Note: If you are running on Mac, please turn to its equivalent Mac version TiVo Converter Mac.

And the full tutorial would be divided into two parts: Part 1. Transfer TV shows from TiVo to PC; Part 2. Converting TiVo to MPEG. Learn the details.

Part 1. Transfer TV shows from TiVo to PC

Launch TiVo Desktop software on your PC. Connect TiVo to your home network, and then the TiVo Desktop will provide you with a list of shows for transferring to your PC. Then please transfer the TiVo TV shows you want to PC. Once all the shows you selected have been downloaded from your TiVo, they will appear in the Now Playing list in TiVo Desktop.

Part 2. Converting TiVo to MPEG

Step 1: Start up this program, and then click “Add” to import all .tivo files.

Tip: When first loading, Brorsoft TiVo Converter will ask you to input your Media Access Key. Simply enter your Media Access Key, and click "OK" to confirm.



Step 2: Choose the MPEG as output format. Click Format bar and MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 are provided for you in Common Video profile list. To adjust video and audio parameters like codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, you could click on "Settings" button.



Tip: If you want to convert TiVo to mpeg-4 (*.mp4) for your Galaxy Note, Asus Infinity, Nook Tablet, etc with best settings, please choose the specific profiles the software has preset as output format and get the suitable settings.

Step 3: Start converting TiVo to MPEG format

Click Convert button to start TiVo to MPG conversion. The conversion process will take a while, and you’ll see an encoding progress bar.

Once finished, click the Open button in the main interface and you can locate the encoded TiVo files effortlessly. And then you are able to use these files as you want for your portable devices, PC, media player or video editing programs.

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QT Alternative on Yosemite-QuickTime doesn't work on Yosemite? Resovled (10.10 Yosemite Supported)

QuickTime can’t play some media files on Yosemite? Ok, check here to let your QuickTime play all formats on Mac OS X Yosemite.

Why QuickTime can't support as many formats as possible? After updating to Yosemite, I can't play AVI or WMV videos on Yosemite with Perian as uaually.
Actually, Apple has disabled 3rd party extensions. QuickTime has become useless for a large amount of media formats.AVI isn't native to Mac, and Perian hasn't been updated for Yosemite support. That means Perian isn't available for Yosemite or Mavericks now.

I have a reliable way that can make your QuickTime play all formats on Yosemite at once. The solution is to find a QuickTime Pro Alternative for Yosemite - Brorsoft iMedia Converter for Mac. It can convert any video and audio formats into any format you want.For QuickTime lovers, it’s absolutely can’t-miss QuickTime Yosemite component. It really makes QuickTime the only one application that can play all of media files with the original video & audio effects.

It also has a user-friendly interface so you are not going to have any problems about using it. Conversion is literally as easy as ABC! Below are the 3 steps you have to follow in order to convert your file using Brorsoft iMedia Converter for Mac successfully.

Step 1: Download and Install Brorsoft iMedia Converter for Mac
Download the program from below. This is a free trial version that you can use forever. The download and installation process is really quick, it only takes few minutes and it is done.



Step 2: Select the Output Format You Want For Your Files

The next thing you have to do is to choose the output format for your video file, and to do this, just open the output format list of the software you can do this by clicking the Format bar at the bottom part of the software's pane. You will get a list of extension files and devices you can convert your media file to, just choose the one you like. Make sure that it's going to play on the media player you are going to use to play your video.



Tip: You can simply click the Edit button to enter the editing mode. You could trim or crop your videos directly using this program. In addition to that, you can also add watermarks or captions on your video if you want. There are a lot of different effects available for you to choose from as well in order to enhance the visualization of your videos.

Step 3: Convert Your Video Files on Yosemite

Simply click the "Convert" button to begin the conversion on Yosemite. After that, the conversion will begin. There is a progress bar where you will see the progress of the conversion, it usually just take a few minutes to finish, depending on the size of the file you are trying to convert. And it's done!

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