Harri Flex
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Q: What is the easiest way to convert .MTS files for use in Final Cut Express

I initially downloaded my Sony Alpha7 files into iMovie. As the production requires a little more professional software I then tried to import files into Final Cut Express. As these are now .MTS files what is the easiest way of converting them?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Nov 18, 2014 3:53 AM

by MartinR,Solvedanswer
MartinR MartinR
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A:

Use Clipwrap to transcode your MTS files to QuickTime/Apple Intermediate Codec.

 

Then in FCE be sure to select an appropriate Easy Setup (matching the properties of your transcoded file) and create a new Sequence before editing.

Posted on Nov 18, 2014 4:02 AM

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Q: What is the easiest way to convert .MTS files for use in Final Cut Express

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  • by MartinR,Solvedanswer

    MartinR MartinR Nov 18, 2014 4:02 AM in response to Harri Flex
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    Nov 18, 2014 4:02 AM in response to Harri Flex

    Use Clipwrap to transcode your MTS files to QuickTime/Apple Intermediate Codec.

     

    Then in FCE be sure to select an appropriate Easy Setup (matching the properties of your transcoded file) and create a new Sequence before editing.

  • by Harri Flex,

    Harri Flex Harri Flex Nov 18, 2014 4:19 AM in response to MartinR
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    Nov 18, 2014 4:19 AM in response to MartinR

    Many thanks for the advice. A pity that two giant software company's didn't foresee the problem for their loyal customers

  • by UCanCallMeAl,

    UCanCallMeAl UCanCallMeAl Dec 3, 2014 8:50 AM in response to MartinR
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    Dec 3, 2014 8:50 AM in response to MartinR

    Hey Martin et al,

     

    Related question...

    After you convert files from M2TS or MP4 into something usable in FCE can you trash the original M2ts/mp4 files ?

    I recently used Mpeg Streamclip to convert Mp4 into AIC for FCE for example..

     

    Is there a general rule of when you have to save original files so everything works in FCE?

     

    I'm running out of HD space.

     

    Thanks a lot,

    Al