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Best Consumer HD Camcorder for FCP 6
Hello Everyone,
Well to state that I’m a newbie, would be an understatement! I had my first experience with FCS 2 today and I’m absolutely hooked! I’m an “experienced novice” when it comes to video editing but I’m putting in the time to learn.
With that said, I’m looking for recommendations for a consumer grade camcorder, preferably between $900-$1,300. I was extremely interested in the new Canon Vixia HFS 100 but I’m concerned about editing AVCHD into FCP 6.
My main use will be capturing athletic events (soccer) as well as for family use/events.
I’m not sure what the best format to use is and as such, I’m unsure as to the best types of camcorders.
Thanks ahead of time for the help, as I truly appreciate any help anyone is willing to offer.Aloha – Jason
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What’s your concern about editing in FCP?
All the best,
Tom
Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP6,” “Basic Training for FCS2” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop” -
Hey Tom,
Based upon my limited research and understanding, I’m under the impression that the AVCHD format when transcoded to the Apple ProRes 422 codec or the Apple Intermediate Codecormat may be difficult to work with in FCP 6, or may not work at all. I also read that it will also be 5x larger than the original but that isn’t too big of a concern.
If it’s possible to use a camera like the Canon Vixia HFS 100, then I think that’s what I’m leaning towards. I’ve got 1 17″ Intel Based MacBookPro as well.
Thanks for your time Tom as it’s much appreciated.Aloha – Jason
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Your information is completely erroneous. There is no difficulty working with this material if your computer and drives can support it. ProRes can be used easily, or if you have a slower computer or slower drives you might want to use AIC.
All the best,
Tom
Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP6,” “Basic Training for FCS2” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop” -
Thanks Tom as it’s difficult trying to sort thru all the misinformation out there, especially when you don’t have much of a background like myself. With that said and thanks to your advice, the Canon is on it’s way!
I’m hoping that my FCP6 Training Series Book will deal with “material input” like AVCHD.
Thanks again for the time and effort.Aloha – Jason
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Besides canon camcorders, I’m looking at Sony for Finalcut Studio 6.
I’m a quadriplegic and I have trouble working the toggle on a canon consumer camcorder. The Sony full touch-screen works great for me but my one experience with a Sony Handycam when I uploaded in FC and converted the video it created huge files and the video jittered leaving me to buy a 3rd party app. to fix the files. That was a log and transfer from Studio 5.
Any changes with Studio 6 for Sony?
I noticed the Apple website only shows Canon camcorder and one Sanyo for using with Apple Computers.
Any advice you can give me before I spend $700-$1000 on a camcorder the week?
Regards
Hal -
I’ve actually had a lot of trouble importing footage from my canon HF100. I can upload to the PC in our office using CS Premiere, but have followed every tutorial including uploading directly from the camera to keep the file structure intact, but absolutely can not upload any ACVHD footage the mac using FC Pro. I’ve watched the entire Lynda series and am reasonably familiar with the software as well. Any tips would be greatly appreciated, because I really would like to edit everything in FCP.
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What about the very latest consumer HD camcorders, such as the Panansonic TMC-700, which shoot native 1080p60 HD video files? Does Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express or iMovie support this format? I’ve read that some work-arounds or third party software may be necessary, though this is confusing.
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