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Converting mts. files?

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mBall
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Hey, I have been editing mts. files from my panasonic tm700 for a while with much pain. But apparently converting them to mpg before hand is standard? I tried to download mpegstream clip but it would not recognize them. Does anyone know of a free program to convert the mts. files to a usable format that still holds the 60p and the quality? Or any other suggestions?
Thank you, and +k for help.
Dec 19 2010 8:43PM
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mBall
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bump.
Dec 20 2010 12:54PM
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eheath
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What editing program are you using?
Dec 20 2010 1:03PM
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mBall
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Vegas Pro
Dec 20 2010 2:11PM
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eheath
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hmm i know adobe premier and fcp can encode the mts files for you i dunno about vegas though
Dec 20 2010 2:42PM
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mBall
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avchd is such a pain to edit. the playback is so jumpy, will this get fixed if i get a faster computer or FCP? And I always here you say "editing raw avchd is just dumb" care to explain? If i convert it into mpeg will it have smooth playback but still retain its quality?
Dec 20 2010 2:54PM
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eheath
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It might but it wouldn't be worth it. raw avchd is fragile and like you just said is a pain to edit.
Dec 20 2010 3:08PM
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mBall
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So whats the best way to handle it (the glitchy playback)? when you edit avchd is it jumpy playback? Is getting a faster computer a solution?
Dec 20 2010 3:28PM
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eheath
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The solution is to encode your footage, aka turn it into a different type of movie file that is more friendly for your computer.
Dec 20 2010 5:16PM
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mBall
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Do you know of another program that will recognize the mts files? Thanks for the help
Dec 20 2010 6:13PM
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holyDINOSAURS
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I edit avchd fine with cs5. Just steal it. Never had a problem with crashing or jumpy scrubbing like everyone says
Dec 20 2010 8:26PM
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dave44
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What are your computer's specs?
Dec 25 2010 1:11AM
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