AVCHD to Apple ProRes - Simple way to edit AVCHD files in FCP X/7

A lot of camcorder manufactories have joined AVCHD line such as Canon, Sony, Panasonic, JVC, etc. After recording, users need to link these AVCHD videos into FCP or other NLEs for further editing. This article will explore an easy way to transfer AVCHD videos in FCP X/7.

AVCHD, short for Advanced Video Coding High Definition, is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video. It's commonly used by a variety of camcorder manufacturers, but its playback is quite limited. In this colorful, active world, you're surely not satisfied with a limited use of a certain file.

For example, Canon camcorders record videos in AVCHD format, such as Canon HFS10/100/200, Canon HR10, Canon HG10/21 and so on. AVCHD format is hard for users to play, edit, or share.

1: AVCHD FCP support is only available on Intel-based Mac computers. Otherwise, Log&Transfer is useless.

2: AVCHD videos with some codecs are not supported well by FCP X/7.

Thus, in order to edit AVCHD videos in FCP X/7 without any issue, you'd better encode AVCHD to Apple ProRes with a professional third party program. Brorsoft AVCHD Converter for Mac is just such a powerful converter you need, which comes with super high conversion speed and keep the output files in good quality simultaneously. Besides Apple ProRes codec, it also offers many professional codecs for other NLEs including AIC for iMovie, DNxHD for Avid, MPEG-2 for Premiere .etc. Now follow the step-by-step guide for you.

How to Transcode AVCHD to Apple ProRes for FCP X/7

1. Load AVCHD

You can directly drag and drop the AVCHD files to the software, or click "Add" button to locate the source files into the App.



2. Choose output format

Click "Format" option and navigate the mouse cursor to choose "Format > Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as the best codec for FCP 6/7 and FCP X on Mac.



Tip: If necessary, you can click the "Settings" icon to customize the video/audio settings: Video Codec, video size, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sample rate, audio channels for Final Cut Pro.

3. Start Conversion

Tap the "Convert" button to start AVCHD to FCP conversion immediately. Once the conversion completes, directly import the converted files to FCP, and then you can play, edit AVCHD files in Final Cut Pro X/7 freely.

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