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How to import/convert M2TS MTS to FCP on Mac?

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"I have a Panasonic HMC-150 that makes .MTS files and it is set to 1080p30p. I have Final Cut Studio and when I went to play, edit and compress my files; neither application (Final Cut Pro, Color or Compressor) recognized my files. I couldn't even play them from my Finder. So, I did some research and found out VLC could play those files. I downloaded and the play problem was solved. But still, I couldn't edit my files. Any advice?"

The latest Final Cut Pro 7(FCP) makes it easy to work with the latest file-based devices from Panasonic, Sony, JVC, and Canon. Use the Log and Transfer function in Final Cut Pro to ingest Panasonic AVC-Intra and DVCPRO HD from P2 cards, Sony XDCAM EX, and AVCHD.But If you are still using Final Cut Pro 6, you might find Final Cut Pro 6 may sometimes quit unexpectedly when you attempt to transfer AVCHD media. That's because the third-party Perian QuickTime component is installed. Since Final Cut Pro can be your ideal app to edit MTS/M2TS footage in your HD camcorder, you need to import MTS/M2TS files to Final Cut Pro first with iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac. Well, this article provides detailed step-by-step guides for you.

Download AVCHD Converter for Mac

Click here to free download AVCHD Converter for Mac (Intel Version)

To install it, simply mount the .dmg archive by double-clicking it, and copy the application to your applications folder (or wherever you want).

Step 1. Run iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac and import M2TS or MTS video files

Now run iFunia AVCHD Converter on your Mac and click the big button "Add Files" to add MTS/ M2TS HD video files, you may add as many MTS videos as you want for batch conversion.

(Optional) Simple Video editings: crop, trim, add effects, add watermark

This step is optional step. But when you come to review the HD MTS video your taken and find it's too dark or the focus is blurred, you may wanna fix these flaws and apply artistic effects with the Edit Video module of the program. Plus, with just a few clicks, you can crop the MTS video to remove black sides, trim the video and add text or image watermark easily as below.

Step 2. Set the output format as HD MP4 and set other settings as you like.

Select a HD video output format for each video file and specify a directory on your computer to save the output files. Here we set the output video format to H.264 Video(*mp4) which provides a best compromise between file size and video quality. Remember that the output file size mostly depends on the Bitrate you set. Larger Bitrate, larger file size. Actually video with bitrate as 768 is acceptable for watching.

Step 3. Start converting M2TS MTS to Final Cut Pro MP4 video

Now you may click the big button "Start" to begin converting AVCHD MTS to Final Cut Pro MP4 video.The convert progress bar shows you how much of the encoding is completed. The encoding time will depend on several variables including: the duration of the video file, the speed of your computer, what other activity your computer is currently doing and the bitrate you set.

Do more with iFunia AVCHD Converter for Mac

Convert AVCHD M2TS, MTS to MP4, MOV, FLV and more.
Edit videos, crop, trim video and add watermark and special effects.
Merge multiple AVCHD video clips into one video.
Convert AVCHD footage into the format support by iMovie or FCP.
Save time with batch and fast speed of video conversion.
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