Apple ProRes 422 is a standard-definition and high-definition lossy video compression format developed by Apple Inc. for use in post production. It was introduced in 2007 with Final Cut Studio 2 and is comparable to Avid’s DNxHD codec which has the same purpose and uses similar bit rates. Both are DCT basedintra-frame-only codecs, and are therefore simpler to decode than distribution oriented formats like H.264. FCP/FCP7 is Mac based editing software which supports transcoding AVCHD MTS/M2TS to Apple ProRes for further editing.
AVCHD MTS/M2TS files produced by HD camcorder like Panasonic HDC-TM700, HDC-HS700, HDC-SD700/SD600, Sony CX350, Sony CX550, Canon HF200, etc are not the preferred formats by FCP/FCP7. Even you will have problem for transferring and logging these MTS, M2TS videos.
So the program you need is a great Mac AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 Converter. With it, you can convert any HD camcorder 1080 60p/50p, 1080i AVCHD (*.mts, *.m2ts), 720p AVCHD lite files to Apple ProRes 422 for editing with Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro 7 on Mac.
Below is the step-by-step guide for you to quickly convert AVCHD to Apple ProRes Codec (*.mov) for editing in Final Cut Pro 7.
Step 1. Download M2TS files to Apple computer.
Connect your AVCHD camcorder c to Apple computer via USB cable, find the .mts, *.m2ts files from the camera folder like PRIVATE > AVCHD > BDMV > STREAM. Then copy and transfer the .mts, *.m2ts files from camera to the Apple hard drive disk.
Step 2. Import MTS/M2TS files to the AVCHD to ProRes Converter for Mac.
Run AVCHD Converter for Mac as the best AVCHD to FCP Apple ProRes Converting software, and click the “Add” button to load AVCHD .mts or .m2ts videos. You may also directly drag and drop the AVCHD video to application UI for importing files.
Step 3. Choose Final Cut Pro 7 – Apple ProRes (*.mov) output format.
Click the “Format” option and navigate the mouse cursor to Final Cut Pro 7 > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as output format. The Mac MTS/M2TS to FCP Converter will convert AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 MOV with high quality. (Tip: The Apple ProRes (*.mov), DVCPROHD (*.mov), HDV (*.mov) formats under Final Cut Pro 7 output profile are available when your FCP is installed on Mac).
Step 4. Convert AVCHD MTS/M2TS video to Apple ProRes (*.MOV) for Final Cut Pro 7
Click the convert button under the preview window, and the Mac AVCHD to FCP Converter will start the conversion from AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV for Final Cut.
After the conversion, you can easily import Apple Prores to Final Cut Pro 7 without rendering for editing.
Tips:
If you would like to edit AVCHD MTS/M2TS with FCE/iMovie, Avid, etc, you can convert MTS/M2TS to Mac itself bring format like Apple Intermediate Codec, DV PAL/NTSC, DVCPRO NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50 PAL/NTSC (*.MOV) for FCE and iMovie, or transcode MTS/M2TS to Avid DNxHD (*.mov) for Avid on Mac.
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What is the best solution for editing AVCHD footage in Final Cut Pro X? This is a frequently asked question by FCP X users. AVCHD is an HD video format jointly developed by Sony and Panasonic that uses Advanced Video Coding (AVC) compression (also known as MPEG-4 part 10 or H.264) to achieve high-quality images and low data rates. Generally speaking, AVCHD footage is usually saved in MTS or M2TS container format, which are widely used by Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Canon camcorders. However, AVCHD files are not natively supported by Final Cut Pro X and must be transcoded to FCP X friendly codecs such as QuickTime movie and Apple Intermediate Codec before importing to FCP X. To lower the quality loss during transcoding, Apple introduced in 2008 the Apple ProRes family to help Final Cut Pro X works more efficiently with HD contents. By transcoding/converting AVCHD to Apple ProRes codec, the possible best quality is retained in post-production workflow and you can then edit the resulting media files just as you would edit in QuickTime Movie format. Besides, the rendering time is saved as Apple ProRes codecs are natively supported by FCP X. The following guide tells you how to convert AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 codec for use in your Final Cut Pro X sequence.
Required software: MTS/M2TS to ProRes Converter for Mac
About the software: This is an AVCHD transcoding tool for Mac OS X only. The Mac MTS/M2TS to ProRes Converter deals with AVCHD footage straightly from Sony, Panasonic, JVC and various other camcorders and exports HD contents encoded in various codecs for editing and playing back. The FCP X friendly codecs includes Apple ProRes family (ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 Proxy, ProRes 4444), DVCPRO, HDV, Apple Intermediate codec, etc.
Software availability: The Mac AVCHD to ProRes Converter is offered for $35 only, and is free of update. You may download a trial of the MTS/M2TS to ProRes Converter for Mac software to try it out.
Detailed guide of converting AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 codec for Final Cut Pro X:
Step 1. Run MTS/M2TS to ProRes Converter for Mac. Click “Add” button and browse to the AVCHD footages either from scratch disk or cam HDD for loading to the converter.
Step 2. Click on “Format” bar and set a FCP X friendly format in dropdown-list. You are advised to “Follow Final Cut Pro” template and “Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” format. AVCHD has a much higher compression ratio than Apple ProRes, so the ingested files are significantly larger than the original files. For example, a 2-minute native AVCHD file is about 200–300 MB. After transcoding to the Apple ProRes 422 codec, the file size can be as large as 2 GB. If you prefer smaller file size, choose “Apple ProRes 422 (LT) (*.mov)” instead. The “Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) (*.mov)” format offers file size at SD levels and is recommended for 480i/p and 576i/p shootings.
Step 3. Click the “Settings” button and customize proper video/ audio parameters if necessary. Video size, bitrate and fame rate are flexible and can be adjusted as you like. E.g. Set video size to 1920*1080 when you feel like to keep 1080p as the source file features. Or set smaller bitrate to further cut down export file size. You may skip this step as well.
Step 4. Click “Browse” button to set a location on your HDD for the output video file. As I mentioned above, the generated file size could be huge, so make sure there are enough disk space.
Step 5. Click “Convert” to start transferring AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 codec. The conversion process may take long time due to huge file size but trust me– this Mac MTS/M2TS Converter is faster than most other AVCHD transcoding tool. And it will not bother to render the converted files in FCP X. After conversion just click the “Open” button to locate converted video files for FCP X post-production seamlessly.
Additional Tips and Tricks for the Mac MTS/ M2TS to ProRes Converter app:
- Thumbnail- click “Snapshoot” button when previewing the video. Click “Option” to set the image format of screenshots.
- Deinterlace- click “Editor”, switch to “Effect” tab, find “Deinterlacing” box, and check it to eliminate interlacing lines.
- Combine files together- check the files to be merged in file list and check “Merge into one” box beside “Settings” button.
- Trim a section of the movie- click “Editor”, switch to “Trim” tab, and input time point in start and end box.
- Auto shutdown- click “Option” menu and check “Shut down the computer after conversion” before conversion starts.
Related software recommends:
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- TheiMedia Converter for Mac, which converts AVCHD videos, common videos, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc to Apple ProRes 422 codec for Final Cut Pro X and to MP4, MOV, M4V videos for QuickTime player, iTunes, iPad, iPhone, iPod, etc.
(Price: $35)
Have you experienced a peculiar issue with the playback of some Apple ProRes 422 footages? Apple ProRes 422 is a standard-definition and high-definition lossy video compression format developed by Apple Inc. for use in post production. It was introduced in 2007 with Final Cut Studio 2. Apple ProRes 422 codec is always used for editing in FCP, really uncompressed with huge size. Often, it is not a common-used format for movie playing or enjoying. You may need convert Apple ProRes Movies to H.264 MOV, AVI, MP4, Flash Video, MPG, etc format with smaller size for fluently playing back.
The recommended Video Converter for Mac can be used as a Mac Apple ProRes 422 Converter, which not only supports converting TiVo, DV, HDV, AVCHD, etc to FCP Apple ProRes for editing, but also helps converting Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 to MOV, AVI, MP4, FLV, MPG, etc for playing.
Below is the step-by-step guide for you to quickly convert Apple ProRes Codec Movies for playing on Mac.
Step1. Import Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy) or ProRes 4444 files to the Video Converter for Mac.
Run the Video Converter for Mac as the best Apple ProRes Converting software, and click the “Add” button to load Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 videos. You may also directly drag and drop the Apple ProRes video to application UI for importing files.
Step 2. Choose H.264 MOV, MP4, AVI, FLV, etc output format for playing back
Click the “Format” option and navigate the mouse cursor to HD Video > H.264 HD Video (*.mov) or AVI, FLV, etc as output format. The Mac ProRes to MOV, AVI Converter will convert Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 videos to MOV, MP4, AVI, FLV, etc with high quality.
Step 3. Convert Apple ProRes video to other format for playing.
Click the convert button under the preview window, and the Mac Apple ProRes files Converter will start the conversion from Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 to H.264 MOV, AVI, MP4, FLV, MPG, etc for fluently playing back.
After the conversion, you can easily play converted Apple ProRes movies with A/V sync.
(Price: $35)
The Canon XF105 supports the highest HD quality with Full HD 1920×1080 resolution with Canon XF codec, up to 50Mbps bit rate and 4:2:2 color sampling. After shooting some footage on the Canon XF105, you may want to edit them in Final Cut Pro. However, you may also face the problem that FCP does not recognize the .mxf videos.To make it easier for editing Canon XF105 MXF videos on FCP, you can use Canon MXF Video Converter for Mac, which was a great Mac Canon XF105 MXF Converter. It can not only convert Canon XF105 MXF .mxf videos to HD .mov, but also make iteasy for merge videos.
Below is the simple step-by-step guide for camcorder and camera users about how to keep and maintain 1080/50 mbps from Canon XF105 to Apple ProRes 422 MOV or HD MOV for FCP on iMac/MacBook Pro with Mac OS X like Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard.
Step 1. Add Canon XF105 MXF videos to Canon MXF Video Converter for Mac.
Connect your MXF Camcorder to iMac with USB 2.0 cable or use card reader to transfer the .mxf files to Apple hard drive disk. Run Canon XF105 MXF Video Converter for Mac as the best Mac Canon XF105 to editing software Converter, and click the “Add” button to load .mxf videos. This Canon XF105 MXF Video Convetrer can convert Canon xf mxf export lossless compression video/audio compatible with Final Cut Pro on Mac
Step 2. Choose MOV with Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro.
Click the “Format” option, and move mouse cursor to Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) or DVCPRO HD video (*.mov) as output format. To get 1080 videos, we need to click the “Settings” button and choose 1920*1080 as output video size. You also can choose HD Video > H.264 HD Video(*.mov).
Step3. Merge Canon XF105 MXF files. (Optional)
Tick the checkbox for “Merge into one file”, and the Mac Canon XF105 MXF Video Converter will join and combine the video clips into a single file as output.
Step4. Convert Canon XF105 MXF to Apple ProRes MOV for Final Cut.
Click the convert button under the preview window, the Mac MXF Video converter starts converting Canon XF105 MXF videos to Apple ProRes MOV, and joining the MXF files for editing in Final Cut Studio.
After converting and merging the Canon XF MXF files, just import the output Apple PreRes 422 .mov files to Final Cut Pro 7 or Final Cut Pro 6 for editing and the video .Optimize your workflow and save time with the Apple ProRes compression for Final Cut Pro. You can also import the output videos to Final Cut Express (FCE) 4 for editing in full HD.
Tips:
If you would like to edit Canon XF MXF with FCE/iMovie, Avid, etc, you can convert Canon XF MXF to Mac itself bring format like Apple Intermediate Codec, DV PAL/NTSC, DVCPRO NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50 PAL/NTSC (*.MOV) for FCE and iMovie, or transcode Canon XF MXF to Avid DNxHD (*.mov) for Avid on Mac.
(Price: $35) 
The Canon XF300 supports the highest HD quality with Full HD 1920×1080 resolution with Canon XF codec, up to 50Mbps bit rate and 4:2:2 color sampling. After shooting some footage on the Canon XF300, you may want to edit them in Final Cut Pro. However, you may also face the problem that FCP does not recognize the .mxf videos.To make it easier for editing Canon XF300 MXF videos on FCP, you can use Canon MXF Video Converter for Mac, which was a great Mac Canon XF300 MXF Converter. It can not only convert Canon XF300 MXF .mxf videos to HD .mov, but also make iteasy for merge videos.
Below is the simple step-by-step guide for camcorder and camera users about how to keep and maintain 1080/50 mbps from Canon XF300 to Apple ProRes 422 MOV or HD MOV for FCP on iMac/MacBook Pro with Mac OS X like Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard.
Step 1. Add Canon XF300 MXF videos to Canon MXF Video Converter for Mac.
Connect your MXF Camcorder to iMac with USB 2.0 cable or use card reader to transfer the .mxf files to Apple hard drive disk. Run Canon XF300 MXF Video Converter for Mac as the best Mac Canon XF300 to editing software Converter, and click the “Add” button to load .mxf videos. This Canon XF300 MXF Video Convetrer can convert Canon xf mxf export lossless compression video/audio compatible with Final Cut Pro on Mac
Step 2. Choose MOV with Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro.
Click the “Format” option, and move mouse cursor to Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) or DVCPRO HD video (*.mov) as output format. To get 1080 videos, we need to click the “Settings” button and choose 1920*1080 as output video size. You also can choose HD Video > H.264 HD Video(*.mov).
Step3. Merge Canon XF300 MXF files. (Optional)
Tick the checkbox for “Merge into one file”, and the Mac Canon XF300 MXF Video Converter will join and combine the video clips into a single file as output.
Step4. Convert Canon XF300 MXF to Apple ProRes MOV for Final Cut.
Click the convert button under the preview window, the Mac MXF Video converter starts converting Canon XF300 MXF videos to Apple ProRes MOV, and joining the MXF files for editing in Final Cut Studio.
After converting and merging the Canon XF MXF files, just import the output Apple PreRes 422 .mov files to Final Cut Pro 7 or Final Cut Pro 6 for editing and the video .Optimize your workflow and save time with the Apple ProRes compression for Final Cut Pro. You can also import the output videos to Final Cut Express (FCE) 4 for editing in full HD.
Tips:
If you would like to edit Canon XF MXF with FCE/iMovie, Avid, etc, you can convert Canon XF MXF to Mac itself bring format like Apple Intermediate Codec, DV PAL/NTSC, DVCPRO NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50 PAL/NTSC (*.MOV) for FCE and iMovie, or transcode Canon XF MXF to Avid DNxHD (*.mov) for Avid on Mac.
(Price: $35)
The Canon XF305 supports the highest HD quality with Full HD 1920×1080 resolution with Canon XF codec, up to 50Mbps bit rate and 4:2:2 color sampling. After shooting some footage on the Canon XF305, you may want to edit them in Final Cut Pro. However, you may also face the problem that FCP does not recognize the .mxf videos.To make it easier for editing Canon XF305 MXF videos on FCP, you can use Canon MXF Video Converter for Mac, which was a great Mac Canon XF305 MXF Converter. It can not only convert Canon XF305 MXF .mxf videos to HD .mov, but also make iteasy for merge videos.
Below is the simple step-by-step guide for camcorder and camera users about how to keep and maintain 1080/50 mbps from Canon XF305 to Apple ProRes 422 MOV or HD MOV for FCP on iMac/MacBook Pro with Mac OS X like Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard.
Step 1. Add Canon XF305 MXF videos to Canon MXF Video Converter for Mac.
Connect your MXF Camcorder to iMac with USB 2.0 cable or use card reader to transfer the .mxf files to Apple hard drive disk. Run Canon XF305 MXF Video Converter for Mac as the best Mac Canon XF305 to editing software Converter, and click the “Add” button to load .mxf videos. This Canon XF305 MXF Video Convetrer can convert Canon xf mxf export lossless compression video/audio compatible with Final Cut Pro on Mac
Step 2. Choose MOV with Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro.
Click the “Format” option, and move mouse cursor to Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) or DVCPRO HD video (*.mov) as output format. To get 1080 videos, we need to click the “Settings” button and choose 1920*1080 as output video size. You also can choose HD Video > H.264 HD Video(*.mov).
Step3. Merge Canon XF305 MXF files. (Optional)
Tick the checkbox for “Merge into one file”, and the Mac Canon XF305 MXF Video Converter will join and combine the video clips into a single file as output.
Step4. Convert Canon XF305 MXF to Apple ProRes MOV for Final Cut.
Click the convert button under the preview window, the Mac MXF Video converter starts converting Canon XF305 MXF videos to Apple ProRes MOV, and joining the MXF files for editing in Final Cut Studio.
After converting and merging the Canon XF MXF files, just import the output Apple PreRes 422 .mov files to Final Cut Pro 7 or Final Cut Pro 6 for editing and the video .Optimize your workflow and save time with the Apple ProRes compression for Final Cut Pro. You can also import the output videos to Final Cut Express (FCE) 4 for editing in full HD.
Tips:
If you would like to edit Canon XF MXF with FCE/iMovie, Avid, etc, you can convert Canon XF MXF to Mac itself bring format like Apple Intermediate Codec, DV PAL/NTSC, DVCPRO NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50 PAL/NTSC (*.MOV) for FCE and iMovie, or transcode Canon XF MXF to Avid DNxHD (*.mov) for Avid on Mac.
(Price: $35)
The Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) is a video codec designed by Apple, Inc to be an intermediate format in an HDV workflow. It features high performance and quality, being less processor intensive to work with than other editing formats. AIC does not use temporal compression, enabling every frame to be decoded immediately without decoding other frames. All Mac OS X software which makes use of the QuickTime codec libraries – primarily Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Express, and iMovie can use the Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC).
HDV, AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) files produced by HDV or AVCHD camcorder like Panasonic HDC-TM700, HDC-HS700, HDC-SD700/SD600, Sony CX350, Sony CX550, Canon HF200, etc are not the preferred formats by FCE, iMovie, FCP, etc. Even you will have problem for transferring and logging these HDV, AVCHD (MTS, M2TS) videos.
So the program you need is a great Mac HDV/AVCHD to AIC MOV Converter. With it, you can convert any HDV, AVCHD camcorder 1080 60p/50p, 1080i, 720p HDV or MTS/M2TS files to Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov) for editing with Final Cut Express, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro 7 on Mac.
Below is the step-by-step guide for you to quickly convert HDV/AVCHD to Apple Intermediate Codec (*.mov) for editing in FCE, iMovie, Final Cut Pro on Mac
Step 1. Download HDV, AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) files to Apple computer.
Connect your HDV or AVCHD camcorder c to Apple computer via USB cable, find recodings from the camera. Then copy and transfer the files from camera to the Apple hard drive disk.
Step 2. Import HDV, AVCHD (MTS/M2TS) files to the recommended Video Converter for Mac.
Run the recommended Video Converter for Mac as the best HDV/AVCHD to Mac AIC Converting software, and click the “Add” button to load HDV or AVCHD videos. You may also directly drag and drop the HDV/AVCHD video to application UI for importing files.
Step 3. Choose Quicktime Movie Format – Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov) output format.
Click the “Format” option and navigate the mouse cursor to Quicktime Movie Format > Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov) as output format. The Mac HDV/AVCHD to MOV Converter will convert HDV/AVCHD to AIC MOV with high quality.
Step 4. Convert HDV/AVCHD video to Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) (*.MOV) for FCE/iMovie/FCP.
Click the convert button under the preview window, and the Mac HDV/AVCHD to AIC MOV Converter will start the conversion from HDV/AVCHD to Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) MOV for Final Cut, iMovie.
After the conversion, you can easily import Apple Intermediate Codec MOV to FCE/FCP/iMovie without rendering for editing.
(Price: $35)
Apple claims that iMovie ’09/11 supports most commonly-used video codecs, including DV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, AVCHD and AIC. However, due to the wide range of media types, and the different ways manufacturers store video on these media types, not all AVCHD camcorders are compatible with iMovie ’09/11. In this case, the workaround for you is using a Mac AVCHD to Apple Intermediate Codec Converter to convert/transcode AVCHD MTS/M2TS files to AIC for iMovie.
About Apple Intermediate Codec (Quoted from Wikipedia)
“The Apple Intermediate Codec is a video codec designed by Apple, Inc to be an intermediate format in an HDV workflow. It features high performance and quality, being less processor intensive to work with than other editing formats. Unlike native MPEG-2 based HDV – and similar to the standard-definition DV codec – AIC does not use temporal compression, enabling every frame to be decoded immediately without decoding other frames. As a result of this, AIC takes three to four times more space than HDV.
AIC is available only on the Mac OS X platform and cannot be read on other platforms to date such as Windows or Linux. All Mac OS X software which makes use of the QuickTime codec libraries – primarily Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Express, and iMovie, but also freeware such as MPEG Streamclip – can use the Apple Intermediate codec.”
What you will need?
Mac AVCHD MTS/M2TS Converter
Guide on how to convert/transcode AVCHD MTS/M2TS files to AIC for iMovie
Step 1: Free download the Mac AVCHD to AIC Converter, install and run it.
Once run the program, you can click “Add” button to load AVCHD MTS or m2ts files. The Mac MTS/M2TS converter supports batch conversion, so you are allowed to add multiple files to convert at a time. Meanwhile, if you wanna combine multiple files into a single AIC encoded .mov file, you can put a checkmark in the checkbox “Merge into one file”.
Step 2: Select Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov) as output format for iMovie
In order to convert AVCHD to AIC for iMovie, you just need select AIC (*.mov) as output format for iMovie. Please click on the dropdown menu of “Format”, and then follow “QuickTime Movie Format” > “Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)”.
By the way, the Mac AVCHD MTS/M2TS Converter also supports output Apple ProRes format for using in Final Cut Pro, you can visit how to convert AVCHD footage to Apple ProRes 422 encoded files for Final Cut Pro to learn more.
Step 3: Adjust audio and video settings
The Mac MTS converter enables users to adjust audio and video settings before transcoding MTS to iMovie AIC. Click “Settings” button, then you will enter the following interface, on which you are allowed to customize size, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, and audio channel to your required ones.
Step 4: Convert/transcode AVCHD MTS files to AIC
Click “Convert” button to start transcoding MTS to iMovie AIC. With perfect audio and video synchronization technology, the Mac AVCHD Converter will never cause you any audio and video out of sync issues, which is much better than other similar tools in the market. When the conversion is finished, you can click “Open” button to get the final output AIC MOV files with ease.
(Price: $35)
Apple ProRes 422 is a standard-definition and high-definition lossy video compression format developed by Apple Inc. for use in post production. It was introduced in 2007 with Final Cut Studio 2 and is comparable to Avid’s DNxHD codec which has the same purpose and uses similar bit rates. Both are DCT basedintra-frame-only codecs, and are therefore simpler to decode than distribution oriented formats like H.264. FCP/FCP7 is Mac based editing software which supports transcoding AVCHD MTS/M2TS to Apple ProRes for further editing.
AVCHD MTS/M2TS files produced by HD camcorder like Panasonic HDC-TM700, HDC-HS700, HDC-SD700/SD600, Sony CX350, Sony CX550, Canon HF200, etc are not the preferred formats by FCP/FCP7. Even you will have problem for transferring and logging these MTS, M2TS videos.
So the program you need is a great Mac AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 Converter. With it, you can convert any HD camcorder 1080 60p/50p, 1080i AVCHD (*.mts, *.m2ts), 720p AVCHD lite files to Apple ProRes 422 for editing with Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro 7 on Mac.
Below is the step-by-step guide for you to quickly convert AVCHD to Apple ProRes Codec (*.mov) for editing in Final Cut Pro.
Step 1. Download AVCHD files to Apple computer.
Connect your AVCHD camcorder c to Apple computer via USB cable, find the .mts, *.m2ts files from the camera folder like PRIVATE > AVCHD > BDMV > STREAM. Then copy and transfer the .mts, *.m2ts files from camera to the Apple hard drive disk.
Step 2. Import AVCHD files to the AVCHD to ProRes Converter for Mac.
Run AVCHD Converter for Mac as the best AVCHD to FCP Apple ProRes Converting software, and click the “Add” button to load AVCHD .mts or .m2ts videos. You may also directly drag and drop the AVCHD video to application UI for importing files.
Step 3. Choose Final Cut Pro – Apple ProRes (*.mov) output format.
Click the “Format” option and navigate the mouse cursor to Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as output format. The Mac MTS/M2TS to FCP Converter will convert AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 MOV with high quality. (Tip: The Apple ProRes (*.mov), DVCPROHD (*.mov), HDV (*.mov) formats under Final Cut Pro output profile are available when your FCP is installed on Mac).
Step 4. Convert AVCHD MTS/M2TS video to Apple ProRes (*.MOV) for Final Cut Pro
Click the convert button under the preview window, and the Mac AVCHD to FCP Converter will start the conversion from AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV for Final Cut.
After the conversion, you can easily import Apple Prores to Final Cut Pro without rendering for editing.
Tips:
If you would like to edit AVCHD MTS/M2TS with FCE/iMovie, Avid, etc, you can convert MTS/M2TS to Mac itself bring format like Apple Intermediate Codec, DV PAL/NTSC, DVCPRO NTSC/PAL, DVCPRO50 PAL/NTSC (*.MOV) for FCE and iMovie, or transcode MTS/M2TS to Avid DNxHD (*.mov) for Avid on Mac.
(Price: $35)
Have you experienced a peculiar issue with the playback of some Apple ProRes 422 footages? Apple ProRes 422 is a standard-definition and high-definition lossy video compression format developed by Apple Inc. for use in post production. It was introduced in 2007 with Final Cut Studio 2. Apple ProRes 422 codec is always used for editing in FCP, really uncompressed with huge size. Often, it is not a common-used format for movie playing or enjoying. You may need convert Apple ProRes Movies to H.264 MOV, AVI, MP4, Flash Video, MPG, etc format with smaller size for fluently playing back.
The recommended Video Converter for Mac can be used as a Mac Apple ProRes 422 Converter, which not only supports converting TiVo, DV, HDV, AVCHD, etc to FCP Apple ProRes for editing, but also helps converting Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 to MOV, AVI, MP4, FLV, MPG, etc for playing.
Below is the step-by-step guide for you to quickly convert Apple ProRes Codec Movies for playing on Mac.
Step1. Import Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy) or ProRes 4444 files to the Video Converter for Mac.
Run the Video Converter for Mac as the best Apple ProRes Converting software, and click the “Add” button to load Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 videos. You may also directly drag and drop the Apple ProRes video to application UI for importing files.
Step 2. Choose H.264 MOV, MP4, AVI, FLV, etc output format for playing back
Click the “Format” option and navigate the mouse cursor to HD Video > H.264 HD Video (*.mov) or AVI, FLV, etc as output format. The Mac ProRes to MOV, AVI Converter will convert Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 videos to MOV, MP4, AVI, FLV, etc with high quality.
Step 3. Convert Apple ProRes video to other format for playing.
Click the convert button under the preview window, and the Mac Apple ProRes files Converter will start the conversion from Apple ProRes 422 (HQ, LT, Proxy), ProRes 4444 to H.264 MOV, AVI, MP4, FLV, MPG, etc for fluently playing back.
After the conversion, you can easily play converted Apple ProRes movies with A/V sync.
(Price: $35)