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How to get .MTS in to Final Cut ProX?

Hi, I have recently gotten both a Sony Camcorder and Final Cut ProX. I'm trying to get the .MTS files into ProX, and I'm having no luck. I've tried changing the .MTS to .MOV, and .MP4, and all the info says it should be able to open/import it, but nothing works. Am I doing something wrong? Is there a way to change the file type without a converter program, and if there isn't, is there a converter program that is free and does the job? I'll pay if I have to, but free is better.

Also, is there a way to have my camcorder go directly into Final Cut or my Mac, so I don't have to use my PC every time?

Sorry if this is in the wrong category...

Posted on Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM

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abg0201

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Posted on Jul 26, 2011 12:13 PM

Hit cmd+I to bring up the import bos and choose you camera in the pane on the left. It might take a while to recognise it. Then select the clips you want to import and it will convert them for you into an editable format such as ProRess. You cant actually edit with the .mts files themselves. You can import from either the camera or sd card. Hope this helps and enjoy 🙂.

Oh, and I would reccommend you do create proxy media as this will make editing much smoother for you.

Andy.

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Tom Wolsky

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Dec 27, 2011 11:17 AM in response to hughmass

You want to convert that audio. You do not want it to compressed to AAC. Always work with uncompressed audio in video files used in production. Compress to AAC or something else for delivery.

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Dec 27, 2011 5:29 PM in response to hughmass

Clipwrap is not expensive, is easy to use and does the job. That's all there is to it. It saved my butt on a job not too long ago.

Steve

Dec 27, 2011 11:02 PM in response to Steve Douglas1

I use this with my sony a77 right now & it's free

http://media-converter.sourceforge.net/

does a great job.

How to get .MTS in to Final Cut ProX?