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Import Canon EOS Rebel T4i footage into Final Cut 6/7 – MOV to Apple ProRes Redering
“I have used a Canon GL2 and Final Cut 6/7 for years and have now graduated to the Rebel T4I for video… it’s pretty scary for me! I don’t understand why my Rebel T4i mov files won’t work in my Final Cut Pro 7 program,...[ Learn More... ] -
How to do simple special effects and brighten or darken video clips easily?
Pavtube Media Magician is not a substitute for full-featured video editing software if your goal is professional looking videos. However, if you’re just doing home movies of summer vacation for the family, and you want to take an hour’s...[ Learn More... ] -
How to import video files or projects to iMovie 8/9/11 on Mac?
iMovie is consumer-level digital video editing software for Macintosh. You can use iMovie to edit the footage you film with digital video cameras and HD video cameras. If you are unfamiliar with iMovie, the sections below will help you import ...[ Learn More... ] -
Nikon D5200 Review and Specifications
The new Nikon D5200 is a solid upgrade of the previous D5100 model, with better auto-focus and metering systems, enhanced video options, slightly faster burst shooting, friendlier user interface and more resolution, although that all comes at a...[ Learn More... ] -
File Extension - What is .CPI file in AVCHD file system for? How to open .CPI on Windows and Mac?
“Hi, I just purchased Pavtube MTS-M2TS Converter in order to transfer my camcorder files to another usable file on my Mac. I have a Sony HDR-XR500 that appears to have raw files of .CPI. Can you please let me know if I purchased the correct...[ Learn More... ] -
Final Cut Pro X and 3D AVCHD: Can FCPX process Sony 3D DEV-5 .mts footage?
“I have the Sony 3D binoculars model DEV-5. It encodes video in 3D HD: MPEG4-MVC/ H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible (1080/60i). Is there anyway to edit this video in the new Final Cut Pro X and maintain the ability to have 3D...[ Learn More... ] -
Sony FS700 1080 50p/60p AVCHD workflow for Avid Media Composer
Sony has announced the NEX_FS700 pro-grade 4k-capable E-mount camcorder. The camera will initially offer 1080p video, switchable between 50Hz and 60Hz frame rates (including 60p, 50p, 60i and 24p). A later upgrade will enable 4k capture and Raw...[ Learn More... ] -
How to rewrap/reformat Sony Handycam M2TS video to .MOV for mocha AE and FCP
“We're trialling Mocha for tracking on some footage shot on a HD Sony Handycam type HDR-CX11E (*.m2ts), however, Mocha can't open m2ts files. I can use Log and Transfer to ingest the AVCHD and edit the video in FCP7, and then export the work...[ Learn More... ] -
Mac Camcorder Partners: Divergent Media ClipWrap vs. Pavtube Video Converter for Mac
A great many of today's camcorders record to a variety of media types whether they be to hard-disk, Compact Flash or SD cards. These transport files tend not to be suited well for post production, especially on a Mac. No one size or application fits...[ Learn More... ] -
Edit Panasonic TM900/HS900/SD900 MTS files with iMovie/FCE on Mac Mountain Lion 10.8
Scenario: I recently switched from my Windows PC to an iMac with Mountain Lion OS X Version 10.8.2, 2.7 Ghz Core i5 processor, with 8 gigs of memory. I have a Panasonic TM900 camera, which comes with OEM software disc for HD Writer. I can use the...[ Learn More... ] -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 and FCP 6/7 workflow on Mac
Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 is a point-and-shoot camera structured around a 1/2.3″ 16.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor. The DSC-WX80 additionally utilizes an 8x optical zoom lens (25 – 200mm focal length equivalency), a fixed...[ Learn More... ] -
The Optimization of Output Settings When Changing MTS to DNxHD MOV for Avid Media Composer
Both amateur video editing lovers and professional videographers often encounter troubles while loading MTS clips from an AVCHD camera/camcorder into Avid Media Composers for further editing. The solution to this kind of problem would be...[ Learn More... ] -
Solution to Import Sony Alpha NEX Cameras MTS to FCP 6/7 or FCP X for editing
This is a problem and solution post. We had this problem and while we found untold others who had the same issue we struggled to find a solution, so will post the solution we discovered for this problem. Problem: We have a Sony Alpha NEX-6...[ Learn More... ] -
How to Make MXF Files from Canon XF series More Compatible with iMovie on Mac?
Canon XF305, XF300, XF105, and XF100 are the four models of the Company's XF-series professional camcorders. The Canon XF-Series Camcorders are ideal for Electronic News Gathering, documentary and independent filmmaking and event videography....[ Learn More... ] -
Media Magician for Mac Review: A useful Camcorder Companion tool for Mac users
Pavtube Media Magician for Mac Overview Targeted as an intuitive and easy-to-use camcorder companion tool for Mac users, Pavtube Media Magician for Mac is compatible with a vide variety of digital cameras and professional camcorders that...[ Learn More... ]