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AVCHD video from Canon C100 stuttering in FCPX 10.4

I'm having the same issue with importing AVCHD video from a Canon C100, and it started after I upgraded to FCPX 10.4. Apple needs to look into this ASAP! Periodically the video will stutter on playback, audio is fine. I've tried transcoding the media to Prores 422, but the stuttering is still there. It only happens from the AVCHD files created on the C100.

FCPX 10.4 on a Mac Pro (Late 2013)

macOS High Sierra v. 10.13 (17A405)

3 GHz 8-Core Intel Xeon E5

32 GB 1866 MHz DDR3

AMD FirePro D700 6 GB

Posted on Mar 2, 2018 2:15 PM

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wiseowl99

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Posted on Mar 28, 2018 10:55 PM

Work around! The trick is to get the files extracted from the folder and file structure they come in.

Load canon AVCHD Package to Hard Drive.

Right Click "Show package contents"

Search folders for BDMV package and open with "Show package contents"

You should see the clips as .MTS files**

Select the files and Option/drag the files to a new folder.

From FCPX, Import the copied files from the new folder . Use Import/media command.

Select "leave files in place" in the import window. Voila!

** If the files did not appear as .MTS, try opening the BDMV package with VLC media player.

If you don't have it, it's free online.

Once you've opened it. Quit VLC and close the package.

Start over opening the AVCHD package and follow the steps above from there.

Let me know if this works for you.

I've done it twice and it worked.

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Mar 27, 2018 1:58 PM in response to Nerdtastic

I'm also having this problem. Seems to be random in terms of when it happens.

Tom Wolsky

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Mar 28, 2018 9:40 AM in response to wiseowl99

This is a user to user forum. Engineering won’t respond.

Mar 28, 2018 9:58 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Got it.

Does engineering get my feedback when posted from FCP X?

I have posted there previously.

Thanks, Tom.

Tom Wolsky

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Mar 28, 2018 10:00 AM in response to wiseowl99

Yes, absolutely.

Matt13

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Mar 28, 2018 2:48 PM in response to wiseowl99

Wow... definitely let us know a step-by-step way to do that if you figure it out again! Might be a great workaround for a lot of folks.

Mar 30, 2018 5:55 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

The problem is also on earlier versions of the OS. I still have Sierra but the problem is with 10.4. Apple need to fix this NOW.

Matt13

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Mar 31, 2018 8:24 AM in response to wiseowl99

Is there a way to private message someone on here?

Tom Wolsky

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Mar 31, 2018 8:28 AM in response to Matt13

No, but some people will show their email in their profile.

Apr 2, 2018 12:09 PM in response to Matt13

jjim@meadowgate.com

Tom Wolsky

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Apr 3, 2018 8:46 AM in response to Jefflowery

It’s a technical problem. A few workaround solutions have been posted in this thread. I haven’t tested any of them as I don’t have the right media for this, so I have no opinion.

Tom Wolsky

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Apr 16, 2018 7:51 AM in response to Matt13

Thanks Matt.

Matt13

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Apr 16, 2018 7:59 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

No problem... if you ever need to email me directly with any questions or concerns, I can be reached at: raven13mb@mac.com.

Apr 16, 2018 3:00 PM in response to Brett Ramsey

Could I use Compressor to do that?

Tom Wolsky

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Apr 16, 2018 3:04 PM in response to wiseowl99

No. Compressor won't import .mts files.

Matt13

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Apr 30, 2018 6:31 PM in response to Nerdtastic

I see 10.4.2 was released today... has anyone had success importing AVCHD without issue after this update?

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