[Mezan Ayoka]

Just an update. used iskysoft to convert MTS files to mov but no the codec is ProRes 422, instead of H.264 and so far so good. Am importing the converted files and watching, etc in FCPX with no problems!

Thanks!

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[Mezan Ayoka]

Forgot to add, the codecs for the converted mov is H.264

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[Mezan Ayoka]

I just checked the information for both files, the MTS and the converted.

MTS

BDAV: 930 MiB, 5mn 51s
1 Video stream: AVC
1 Audio stream: AC-3
Overall bit rate mode: Variable
Overall bit rate: 22.2 Mbps
Maximum Overall bit rate: 24.0 Mbps
Streams
Video: 21.1 Mbps, 1920*1080 (16:9), at 29.97 fps, AVC (High@L4.0) (CABAC / 2 Ref Frames)
Audio: 256 Kbps, 48.0 KHz, 16 bits, 2 channels, AC-3

Converted mov file

MPEG-4 (QuickTime): 940 MiB, 5mn 50s
1 Video stream: AVC
1 Audio stream: PCM
Overall bit rate mode: Variable
Overall bit rate: 22.5 Mbps
Writing application: Lavf53.0.3

Streams
Video: 20.9 Mbps, 1920*1080 (16:(), at 59.940 fps, AVC (High@L4.0) (CABAC / 2 Ref Frames)
Audio: 1 536 Kbps, 48.0 KHz, 16 bits, 2 channels, PCM (Little / Signed)

According to after dawn.com “BDAV refers to either the transport stream format used for all Blu-ray content, or the plain format intended for home video with no interactivity. The BDAV Container format is based on the standard MPEG-2 TS …” Read more at https://www.afterdawn.com/glossary/term.cfm/bdav

So am wondering if this means that it’s just ‘covered’ in a mov format and not really changed and FCPX notices this? Since BDAV merely contains MPEG2? How does MPEG2 and MPEG 4 relate to each other and how do they interact with FCPX?

Starting to feel like Alice, going further down the rabbit hole….

Not having any luck with ClipWrap, am going to try iskysoft

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[Mezan Ayoka]

Thanks for your response!

“The NEX 5 is fully supported by FCPX. So in short there is no need at all for any third-party software to bring your NEX footage into FCPX. Just import straight from the camera or copy your entire card folder onto your system and import from there (this is often the best way).”

I think that this sums up my problem, as I no longer have access to the camera cards. The other projects that I did in FCPX i copied the cards to my harddrive and then imported into FCPX with no problem.

we shot at 30fps, but do you think that trying to convert the MTS using another converter even without all of the information from the camera cards will make a difference? Nonetheless, I’ll try and let you know what happens.

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[Mezan Ayoka]

Thanks for your response.

When initially I imported the video files, I selected “create optimized media” in the transcoding section.

However I just tried to transcode a few of the clips, some did not give me the option (transcode was grey and could not be selected) and when I tired with another clip that allowed me to select transcode, FCP crashed.

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[Mezan Ayoka]

I had this problem specifically with spanned and incomplete files. This was because I was trying to transfer the P2 cards singly instead of at the same time.

Generally, I download the raw P2 footage first and then drag the content file into the Log and transfer window. Once all of the raw footage is in the window, select all or some of the files to be transferred.

Apparently, this happens because of long clips that are broken/cut while filming, so all of the information needs to be in the LT window for the clip to be successfully transferred.

Hope this helps.

[Mezan Ayoka]

Greetings!

I’ve tried all of the solutions int his post, however the clips become idle and then a red exclamation point appears. Are there any other solutions? I’m using FCP 6.0 on MAC OS X 10.6.3.

Thanks!

[Mezan Ayoka]

Thanks! It’s a little disturbing when you see it at first. So, is it a repetition of the frames to make up the six frames that would be needed to convert 24 to 30fps?

Also, would shooting at 30fps eliminate the blur, but give a less film-like quality?