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Q: Need Fast and Effective way to save files recorded as AVC as .mov through Final Cut Pro 7

I have taken video with a Panasonic camera.  The footage is saved on an SD Card.  I log and transfer the footage into Final Cut Pro 7.  Now, I wish to save my footage as a .mov file.  When I choose to export the video "using Quicktime conversion," the conversion never completes.  I have sat before the computer for 12 hours, but the conversion never moves past the 20% mark.

 

These are specifications I make on the .mov file I am trying to create:

Compression Type: H.264

Frame Rate: 30

Data Rate: Automatic

Key Frames Automatic

Frame Reordering: Unchecked

Audio/Sound Format: AAC

 

I am trying to convert about 2 hours of continuous footage.  I understand that the sheer size of the file causes the conversion to take lots of time.

 

I am simply looking for the fastest way to save my AVC footage as a single/continuous .mov file.  What will be the fastest way to complete this task on an Apple computer?

Final Cut Pro 7, Quicktime Conversion

Posted on Sep 23, 2013 8:10 PM

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Q: Need Fast and Effective way to save files recorded as AVC as .mov through Final Cut Pro 7

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  • by Studio X,

    Studio X Studio X Sep 23, 2013 8:48 PM in response to d.conroy
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    Sep 23, 2013 8:48 PM in response to d.conroy

    Do understand that telling us you want .mov doesn't really mean much. MOV is a wrapper that can support a great number of codecs.

     

    It is the codec that is the key bit of information ....

     

    Having said that - the simplest way to convert AVCHD files to anything else would be to use ClipWrap2.

     

    Open your file in it and export to whatever you wish.

     

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