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Using AVCHD with FCP 7
I’m really new to Final Cut Pro, trying to set up my first project. I have a Panasonic HDC-SD60 camcorder which works in the AVCHD format. I was told I might have difficulty with this file format (bloody Panasonic). Right now, I’m even struggling to set up the capture settings in FCP because there isn’t an AVCHD option in the drop down menus.
If I select HD 1080i50, is that going to work?
And should I select HDV for the output…. or is AVCHD something totally different to this?
I’ve been assured that I can edit AVCHD files in FCP 7 but can’t see how to go about it.
I’ve got the HD Survival Handbook by Philip Hodgetts, after recommendation from LAFCPUG, but still can’t find the information that I need. Can anyone help me, please?
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7 Replies
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Sam,
Try using the log and transfer option, it will allow you to transcode upon transfer to Prores 422 or whatever flavor you’d like. I don’t have FCP in front of me so forgive me if this is a bit vague. This tutorial might help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psCu-IKO1n4
-Brendan
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You could also try to import the files directly into the browser and place them on the timeline. You will probably not get full quality preview, but you can start to edit while you are transcoding in L&T.
Be sure to click yes when you are prompted to match the Seq. setting to the clip settings.
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Hi Brendan,
Thanks – I’ve heard about the Log and Transfer option, whilst researching the problem this evening, so I’ll give it a go.
I’m just wondering whether it is as reliable as the method I’ve been trying to do, which is what I’m following from the Lynda.com tutorials, because I really don’t want to lose any quality of image.
Do you know if that will also set the correct Output format for my work?
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Thanks, Kris. Have done this and it seems to work ok.
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What the hell is going on around here?
Use log and transfer and your problems are solved.
Watch this and become enlightened:
https://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/1
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Log and Transfer is definitely your answer. You will not lose image quality, always go Prores in FCP.
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There is also a great program called Clipwrap that will rewrap your files or convert to ProRes. I use it all time. One of the great advantages is you can convert your footage outside of FCP, so you can be working in FCP on something else while your files convert. There is a free trial and it’s only $50. Whatever you do with your files, just drag them into your timeline and FCP will set up the rest.
https://www.divergentmedia.com/clipwrap
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