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Possible to convert 1920×1080 to SD?
I recently purchased a GH2 camera but my computer is a PowerPC (non-Intel) so I cannot import/edit any HD footage (until I upgrade my computer).
In the meantime, is it possible to shoot HD 24p footage on the camera but convert it to an SD format for editing, maybe using a 3rd party app (Compressor?)? Or is this impossible on a PowerPC period.
Thanks.
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AVCHD requires a computer with a fairly powerful processor. I would not consider using anything less than an Intel i5 or i7 processor. The new Mac Mini would fit the bill.
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Yes, I’m anticipating buying an Intel machine in the coming months. But until then, is there a way to downgrade the footage to an SD format (like Quicktime) so that I can edit it on a PowerPC, or are there no apps that do that?
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Try MPEG-Streamclip-
Fair warning- this is an incredibly slow and painful workflow. Even the lowliest iMac you can get in the store today will run circles around it.
Noah
Call Box Training.
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I have MPEG Streamclip…I’ll give it a shot!
I hear ya, Noah. I’ve been holding out for the new Mac Pro update, especially if it has Thunderbolt ports as the rumor mill says. Many years ago when I bought my current G5 PowerPC, literally a month later they released their first Intel chip machine. I don’t wanna make that mistake again 😉
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