Importing Kodak Playsport Movs? Please help

Question

Level 1

5 points

Importing Kodak Playsport Movs? Please help

Hi, my name is Guy, I am new to the forums and maybe I am asking a dumb question but I have a Kodak Playsport but can't import the files into Final Cut.

Yes they load into PRO X but I use FCP.

With me having 80 files from my recent trip what is the best way to get them in so I can edit them?

I am sure the answer is convert them but which programme is best but more importantly which file format should I choose?

Thats the thing I am unsure of. I googled it but so many conflicting views over best format so I don't have HUGE files and not lose quality?

Many thanks for your expertise.

Posted on Aug 11, 2011 2:01 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Aug 11, 2011 3:04 AM in response to Voiceoverman

According to the specs for the Kodak Playsport, it records using h.264. You should be able to use Compressor or MPEG Streamclip to convert the recorded files into a format that will match your chosen FCP Sequence settings.

File sizes will be larger, but you should expect that. Make sure you have enough hard drive space available.

-DH

Reply

Answer 2

Voiceoverman Author

Level 1

5 points

Aug 11, 2011 3:29 AM in response to David Harbsmeier

Thank you David.

Would you mind if I asked which settings you would choose if you were starting a new project? I am confused by all the codecs etc.

My Mov from the play sport is 1280x720 H.264, AAC

Also Is there a quick way to do multiple files?

GH

Reply