Converting AVCHD video files to MPEG2 files

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Converting AVCHD video files to MPEG2 files

I have a G5 (non intel processor) Mac and using iMovie08. I have recorded HD footage with my new Sony HDR-SR11 camcorder. I have since learned that HD (also known as AVCHD)footage does not upload into iMovie08 on a non-intel processor mac. Nor are the files understandable to the (non intel processor) Mac.
I can get the Sony HD to show as "No Name". But cannot read the footage.

So, my question is now, how do I convert the footage I have taken already - AVCHD video files to MPEG2 files??

I own MPEG Stremclip (did not work). But I do not own any other editing software.

Anyone know how to or have done so?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

G5, Laptop, iPhone too

Posted on Jul 26, 2008 10:23 AM

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Answer 1

Jul 26, 2008 11:18 AM in response to MissMaryPowerMac

You need a program called VoltaicHD (click here).

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Answer 2

Jul 26, 2008 12:20 PM in response to David Babsky

Trying it now, thanks for the lead. I will let you know how it works.

Another attached question. There are several folders and files in the Sony HD.

AVCHD (Main Folder) >
BDMV (Folder) >
INDEX.BDM (File)
MOVIEOBJ.BDM (File)
CLININF (Folder) > 00000.CPI - 00013.CPI (files)
PLAYLIST (Folder) > 00000.MPL (File)
STREAM (Folder) > 00000.MTS - 000013.MTS (Files)

The software you recommended - Voltaic - only recognized the .MTS files. Are those the only ones needed for conversion?

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Answer 3

Jul 26, 2008 12:56 PM in response to MissMaryPowerMac

Yes, it worked by dragging the .MTS files into Voltaic.

Thank you. After several hours on tech support with both companies (Sony and Apple)
I have found a fix on the forum.

I appreciate your help.

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Answer 4

Jul 26, 2008 12:58 PM in response to MissMaryPowerMac

This conversion from AVCHD video files to MPEG2 files worked for both iMovie08 and iMovie06. And worked on a PowerMac G5 with NO intel processor. I was able to import the converted footage into iMovie06 which I am more comfortable with right now. Just bought iMovie08 yesterday.

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Answer 5

Jul 26, 2008 5:44 PM in response to MissMaryPowerMac

you can try this:
http://canon-hf100.blogspot.com/2008/05/backup-of-avchd-clips.html
It worked with my intel mac.
Voltaic takes a loooong time to convert and it's 30$ to download.
Petra

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Answer 6

Jul 26, 2008 6:49 PM in response to imort movies

Thanks - this is very helpful.

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