” Have a Canon VIXIA HF G10 camcorder and recorded a lot of videos. I’m  planning to import these AVCHD videos to FCP but failed. How can I edit Canon VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD videos with Final Cut Pro? Please help!?

Have you ever fell into the same program? How to import Canon VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD to FCP? Just take it easy. Jihosoft Video Converter for Mac is recommended to you here. This Mac program is specially designed to convert VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD to ProRes 422 that Final Cut Pro highly supported. Plus, if you need, you can convert VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD files to other popular video formats like AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, MPEG, and more.

Easy Steps to Convert Canon VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD to Apple ProRes on Mac:

1. Transfer your Canon VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD videos to Mac computer.
2. Run this Canon VIXIA AVCHD Video Converter, click “Import” to add target AVCHD videos to the program.
3. Click on “Profile” to select “Final Cut Pro”> “Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” as the output format.
4. Final click “Start” to convert Canon VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD to ProRes for FCP on Mac OS

This Mac Video Converter supports all Canon VIXIA camcorders:

Canon VIXIA HF G20, Canon VIXIA HF G30, Canon VIXIA HF S30, Canon VIXIA HF M52, Canon VIXIA HF M5O, Canon VIXIA HF M400, Canon VIXIA HF M500, Canon VIXIA HF M300, Canon VIXIA HF M41, Canon VIXIA HF M40, Canon VIXIA HF R32, Canon VIXIA HF R30, Canon VIXIA HF R21, Canon VIXIA HF R20, Canon VIXIA HF R300, Canon VIXIA HF R200, Canon VIXIA HV40, Canon VIXIA HF 21

More tips for Canon VIXIA HF G10 AVCHD videos:

Sometimes, you recorded many AVCHD videos with your Canon VIXIA HF G10 camcorder. This is often not a wise way preserve your precious videos there. Sometimes camcorder or memory card will crash and you may lose all the videos. If this did happen, just keep calm and get reliable data recovery software to help you. Jihosoft Photo Recovery for Mac is a powerful tool to retrieve lost videos from digital camcorders. What you need to do is just connect your Canon VIXIA HF G10 camcorder to computer and you’ll get videos back immediately.

Key Specifications:

– Bridge design
– 60x 20-1200mm (equivalent) F2.8-5.9 lens
– 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor
– Fixed 3-inch TFT LCD display
– 1080/60i HD video
– 200MB internal storage, raw shooting

Footage shoot with the Lumia DMC-FZ70 are saved in AVCHD format, which is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video. After you transfer the recorded videos from camcorder to Mac, do you want to open them in QuickTime player or edit them in Final Cut Pro X, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, etc? However, due to the limitations of the AVCHD file format, you may encounter all kinds of troubles when dealing with the situations above.

Solution: you can convert Panasonic Lumia DMC-FZ70 AVCHD files to Mac friendly format such as MOV, MP4, and Apple ProRes 422/4444. Jihosoft Mac AVCHD Converter can help you finish the conversion in simple steps while retaining the original video quality. It empowers you to play or use your camcorder files at the most. With bundles of optimized preset formats for hot devices, you can even easily make the footage playable on iPhone, iPad, HTC One, Motorola Droid, Samsung Galaxy, etc.

Convert Panasonic Lumia DMC-FZ70 AVCHD on Mac

1. Load AVCHD files from Lumia DMC-FZ70 to Jihosoft Mac Video Converter
2. Preview and edit the imported videos if you want
3. Customize the output profile by choosing a desired format from the “Profile” drop down list and change its resolution, frame rate, bit rate, etc
4. Click “Start” to convert the imported files at once

The FDR-AX1 is the first Handycam from Sony that shoots 4k, it reflects the look and feel of a camera with a long line of production history. Other popular models in this series include Handycam HDR-CX700v, HDR-CX190/130/220, HDR-TD10, HDR-PJ430v/380/200/230, and more. To fulfill most of your video recording demand, you can’t miss out the smart device.

Camcorders in this range commonly use the same basic format to save videos, that is, AVCHD (.mts). To make the footage you captured more perfectly, you may want to import them to iMovie for editing on Mac computer. Although iMovie has added support for the AVCHD format from a wide range of HD camcorders, the 1080i MTS files are not so easy to be imported, it takes long time to render.

How to Convert and Import Sony Handycam MTS to iMovie

Jihosoft Video Converter for Mac is strongly recommended for you to transcode Sony Handycam MTS to iMovie native format – Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) and deinterlace 1080i recordings. After the conversion, you can import and edit the Sony Handycam camcorders AVCHD footage in iMovie smoothly on Mac.

Steps to convert Sony Handycam MTS to iMovie Format

1. Install and launch the converter program
2. Transfer AVCHD (.mts) files from camcorder to Mac and import them into the software
3. Select iMovie Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) as the output profile
4. Auto-start the conversion by pressing the “Start” button

Tips: with some basic video editing features like crop, trim, merge, watermark, etc, this Mac video converter allows you to personalize your MTS files before conversion.

Canon XA10 Camcorder Highlights:

– 10x HD Zoom Lens
– Dual SD Memory Card Slots
– 24Mbps AVCHD Recording
– 3.5″ Touch Panel LCD Screen
– Waveform Monitor, Peaking, Zebra 70/100%

Professional Canon XA1O captures Full HD 1080p video using an AVCHD codec. However, the output videos in AVCHD are rather difficult to handle. For example, FCP can’t recognize the MTS files from Canon XA10 HD camera. If you want to edit the Canon XA10 captured video with Final Cut Pro on Mac, you will need to convert XA10 AVCHD/MTS to ProRes codec that FCP supported.

If you’re in such a situation, here is an easy solution. Video Converter for Mac is a great tool introduced by Jihosoft Studio, which can convert AVCHD MTS files from Canon XA10 camera to Apple ProRes on Mac OS X. Then, you can import the converted XA10 video to FCP for further editing. Also, this program provides advanced output profile settings, which allows you to adjust video codec, bit rate, frame rate, etc. to best suits Final Cut Pro.

Easy Guide on Converting Canon XA10 to Apple ProRes for FCP

1. Import Canon XA10 AVCHD Files
After you install and run the Canon XA10 Video Converter on Mac, you can click “Import” to add AVCHD MTS files from Canon XA10 camcorder to the program.
2. Set Apple ProRes as Output Format
To edit Canon XA10 AVCHD MTS files in FCP, here just click the menu bar of “Profile” to select the “Final Cut Pro” > “Apple ProRes (*.mov)” as the output format.
3. Convert XA10 AVCHD MTS to ProRes
Finally, click “Start” to convert Canon XA10 AVCHD MTS files to ProRes 422 codec on Mac. After conversion, you can easily import the XA10 video to FCP for editing.

The AVCHD codec is used by Sony Cyber-shot cameras for a long time. It is great for recording, but sometime it is not quite easy to use the AVCHD videos. For example, when you need edit the AVCHD files, you will find that most editing software can’t support this format.

“Hello all, I have recorded some videos with My Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. Now I need to edit them with FCP, but I can’t load these Cyber-shot AVCHD files to Final Cut Pro 7. Any help would be greatly appreciated.”

The FCP can’t load Sony Cybershot recorded AVCHD videos. In this case, you will need Jihosoft Video Converter for Mac. It is a powerful conversion tool that designed to convert Sony Cyber-shot AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 codec for editing in Final Cut Pro.

Transcode Sony AVCHD to ProRes for FCP on Mac

1. Free download Sony AVCHD to ProRes Converter for Mac, install and run it.
2. Click “Import” to add your Sony Cyber-shot recorded AVCHD files to the program.
3. Click “Profile” bar to choose “Final Cut Pro” then “Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as the output format.
4. Click “Start” to start converting Sony Cyber-shot AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP on Mac OS.

Jihosoft Sony AVCHD to ProRes Converter supports a wide list of Popular Sony Cyber-shot digital cameras, including:
R series (bridge camera with large sensor): DSC-R1, DSC-RX100, DSC-RX1;
T series (ultra-thin compact cameras): DSC-T3, DSC-T77, DSC-T90, DSC-T300, DSC-T500, DSC-T700, DSC-T900, DSC-TX9, DSC-TX10, DSC-TX100V;
H series (bridge camera): DSC-H3, DSC-H10, DSC-H50, DSC-H20, DSC-HX1, DSC-H55, DSC-HX5/DSC-HX5V, DSC-H70, DSC-HX10V, DSC-HX200V;
W series (entry-level cameras): DSC-W110, DSC-W130, DSC-W210, DSC-W290, DSC-W390, DSC-W580, DSC-W690, DSC-WX50, DSC-WX300.

The Canon XF300 is a professional camcorder, taking advantage of the latest HD technology along with Canon’s newly developed MPEG-2 4:2:2 codec to record Full HD video. XF300 comes with versatile design, offers unsurpassed image quality and vivid display, and allows you to work in virtually any production environment. It is ideally a camcorder that can match the requirements of electronic newsgathering crews, independent filmmakers, documentary producers, and event videographers.

The Canon XF300 records video in MXF format, an internationally standardized container format for the exchange of video and audio material to keep high video quality. However, the problem is that the MXF format is not a common video format and not supported by many editing software. Many users may find it difficult to load Cannon XF300 MXF files to FCP for further editing, for example:

“I’m using Canon XF300 and currently recorded a lot of videos, but I can’t load these MXF videos into Final Cut Pro for editing. Can you help?”

Have you ever tried to edit HD MXF files from Canon XF300 camcorder with Final Cut Pro? If so, it is a good choice to transcode Canon XF MXF to Apple Prores 422 MOV. Jihosoft Video Converter for Mac just provides the possibility to convert Canon XF300 MXF to ProRes 422. With it, you can convert Canon XF MXF to ProRes for FCP with outstanding output video quality and perfect audio and video synchronization.

Here are 4 steps to help you convert Canon XF MXF to ProRes for FCP on Mac:

1. Download Canon XF300 MXF Converter for Mac, install and launch it on Mac.

2. Add MXF Files from Canon XF300 camcorder to Jihosoft Mac Video Converter.
3. Choose Final Cut Pro > Apple Prores 422 as output format and set output folder.
4. Now convert Canon XF300 MXF to Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) for Final Cut Pro.

In addition to convert Canon XF300 MXF, this software also supports MXF files from Canon XF100, XF105, XF305, and more. After conversion completed, you can load the converted MOV videos to FCP for further editing without any compatible issue.

If you have a E-PL3 and often use it to shoot HD videos in your life, you may have the need to load and edit the AVCHD videos in iMovie. However, it’s not that an easy job. If you have tried, you may meet the problem like this person:
“I have recorded a lot of AVCHD videos on my E-PL3. I want to use them in iMovie on my MacBook. But after the importing, all clips appear blank both in the event library and timeline. Could you please advise how can I convert and a workflow for these files?”

Optimal Editing Format for iMovie

For iMovie ‘08, it’s recommended to import videos in standard-Apple MP4 or MOV; as it for iMovie ‘09 and iMovie ‘11, then a slightly wider range of input video types are supported, such as MP4, MOV, DV and AIC. So, in order to import Olympus E-PL3 AVCHD to iMovie for editing with best result, you can try convert the videos into one of the formats above.

Convert Olympus E-PL3 AVCHD to iMovie Format on Mac

Jihosoft Mac Video Converter allows users to convert 1080p and 720p AVCHD files to suit a list of video editing applications like iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, etc with optimized preset. You can finish the conversion in simply three steps:
1. Import source AVCHD videos
2. Select “Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC)” for iMovie as the output profile
3. Click “Start” to begin the conversion process

After the conversion is done, click “Open” button to preview the generated AIC MOV files. Then run iMovie, click File -> Import -> Movies… to import Olympus E-PL3 AVCHD to iMovie.

After you record some AVCHD footage with your Sony XR500V camcorder, do you want to share them on Vimeo with friends and people online? If you have tried, you may find Sony AVCHD files can’t be uploaded to Vimeo. To upload Sony XR500V AVCHD to Vimeo, you need to convert the videos into a format recognizable by Vimeo.

Vimeo supports most major video codec, but for the best result, it’s recommended to use H.264 in the following parameters:
Frame rate: 24, 25, or 30 FPS
Bit rate: 2000-5000 kbit/s, 5000-10000 kbit/s or10000-20000 kbit/s
Resolution: 640 pixels wide (SD) or 1280 pixels wide (HD)

Convert Sony XR500V AVCHD Files to Vimeo H.264

Jihosoft Video Converter works perfectly to help you convert AVCHD (.mts/.m2ts) files to all sorts of popular videos, like H.264 (HD) video, MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MOV, DV, 3GP, etc. What’s more, it offers lots of optimized preset formats which enable you to convert Sony footage to fit your iPhone5, HTC One, Galaxy S4, iPad, etc with best results. If you need to do the conversion on Mac computer, then select Jihosoft Video Converter for Mac.

1, Run the software on your computer after you install it
2, Batch import the Sony AVCHD files you wish to convert into it
3, Select “H.264 HD Video (*.mp4)” in “Profile” -> “HD Video” as the targeted output format
4, Start to convert the imported videos automatically

With fast conversion speed, the converted files should be OK for you in the output folder after a while. Now login to your Vimeo account in web browser, you will be able to share Sony XR500V AVCHD files on Vimeo without compatibility issue.

If you are looking to make the leap from a point-and-shoot camera to one where you can swap the lenses, you can’t miss the Sony NEX-F3. The NEX-F3 is the direct successor to NEX-C3, and takes over the bottom spot in the NEX lineup. It sports a 16-megapixel APS-C image sensor that delivers top-notch images in challenging light. Also, it can focus and fire off images with impressive speed.

Above the average battery life for a mirrorless camera, the NEX-F3 records 1080p AVCHD video with a great tilting LCD that even lets you shoot self-portraits. Versatile video mode is available. The device went on sale in the US market since 2012. Three body colors for you to choose: silver, black and white.

Import Sony NEX-F3 AVCHD to FCP (X) on Mac

After capturing some AVCHD footage with your camcorder, do you want to import them to Final Cut Pro (X) for editing? If you have tried, you may find various problems may exist, such as the sound & animations lost, videos can’t be loaded in, and so forth. To smoothly edit the Sony NEX-F3 AVCHD files in FCP, you’d better convert the videos into Apple ProRes codec which is best recommended by Final Cut Pro.

Jihosoft Mac Video Converter enables you to convert Sony NEX-F3 AVCHD (.mts) files to all kinds of common and popular video formats easily. Featured output format include ProRes 422/4444, MP4, MOV, FLV, AVI, MKV, DV, M4V, MPEG-2, and more. Besides, the program offers one click solution for you to convert videos best suit hot devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, etc) and frequently used applications (Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, etc) with optimized pre-settings.

Step1: import source AVCHD files into the converter
Step2: select “Final Cut Pro” -> “Apple ProRes 422” as the output profile
Step3: click “Start” to convert Sony NEX-F3 AVCHD to FCP (X) on Mac

When the conversion is finished, import the converted files into Final Cut Pro, and you will be able to edit Sony NEX-F3 MTS in FCP.

The Panasonic AG-HPX170 is an ultra-mobile P2 HD handheld camcorder delivers groundbreaking new usability features in several key areas, along with excellent color and relatively noise-free video. The AG-HPX170 is smaller and about 20 percent lighter than the popular AG-HVX200 that precedes it. It is fully solid state and comes with a host of enhancements including a new 1/3″ progressive 3-CCD imager system, an HD-SDI interface, metadata input and management.

Highlights of Panasonic AG-HPX170

– Wide choices in 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 480i recording
– Wider angle 13X Leica Dicomar? zoom lens
– Variable frame rates for Fast- or Slow-Motion effects
– Reliable solid-state P2 recording

Panasonic AG-HPX170 is a potent filmmaking tool which is able to shoot videos in MXF format, but the HD experience also brings problems to users who want to edit AG-HPX170 MXF footages in FCP X/7/6, for example:

“I recorded some clips last week with my Panasonic AG-HPX170. I want to edit them in FCP then share it on Facebook, but I can’t import these P2 MXF videos into Final Cut Pro X. What should I do?”

Well, the reason is that FCP does not work perfectly with the Panasonic P2 MXF codec. Therefore, to edit MXF in Final Cut Pro, you will need to transcode AG-HPX170 MXF to ProRes 422 first. Here, Jihosoft Video Converter Mac is recommended to help you do the conversion. By using it, you can convert P2 MXF to ProRes MOV without quality loss, and then import to FCP for further editing.

Steps to Convert AG-HPX170 MXF to ProRes MOV for FCP on Mac OS

1. Free download Jihosoft MXF Converter for Mac trial version, install and launch it on Mac OS.

2. Click “Import” to add AG-HPX170 P2 MXF clips into this Panasonic MXF to ProRes Converter.
3. To transcode AG-HPX170 MXF to ProRes 422, choose Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as output format from “Profile” > “Final Cut Pro”.
4. Finally, click the “Start” button to begin the conversion from Panasonic AG-HPX170 MXF to ProRes MOV on Mac.

Apart from AG-HPX170, Jihosoft Video Converter Mac also support MXF files from other P2 digital camcorders, such as, Panasonic AG-HVX200, AG-HPX171, AG-HPX250, AG-HPX300, AG-HPX370/371, AG-HPX500, AJ-HPX2000, AJ-HPX2700, AJ-HPX3000, AJ-HPX3700, and more.