How to Link/Edit Sony HDR-GW77V Full HD 60p MTS to iMovie

Do you like shooting videos when you are swimming? If so, what camcorder are you using? I believ the Sony HDR-GW77V will be many people's best choice. It can record MTS footage up to 1080p@60pfps. If you wnna link the camcorder to Mac for editing the rcordings in iMovie for sharing with family, please note that iMovie doesn't support 60p AVCHD. You'd better shoot 1080i and 720p AVCHD files. However, if you have got some Full HD 60p MTS files from GW77V, you'd better use FCP X 10.0.4 or above to natively edit it, if not, you have to transcode AVCHD to AIC before ingestuing to iMovie.

I read about Brorsoft AVCHD to iMovie Converter in a forum. And I can easily use it to convert AVCHD to AIC, ProRes, and other formats for Mac without quality loss. Besides, it work fast and without extra steps. So I think it is a great solution for people who has sony's (or AVCHD format) handycams.



Step 1. Run the best MTS Converter on Mac, click "Files" to add Sony NEX full HD 60p clips. You also can batch encode AVCHD files.

Step 2. Click "Format" bar to find "iMovie and Final Cut Express" category, then you will see the best format "Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)".

Step 3. You can set video resolution(1920×1080/1440×1080/1280×720/720×480), bitrate(from 1Mbps to 20Mbps), frame rate (24p/25p/30p) freely. Get highest setting as the below picture.



Step 4. Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, and the conversion from Sony NEX-5R 1080 24p/60p MTS to MOV for iMovie will start immediately.

Now, you can smoothly get the converted Sony HDR-GW77 1080p recordings to iMovie for freely editing without any trouble on Mac OS X.

Related Guide:
Best way to get Sony A77 MTS to iMovie for editing
Solve Panasonic SD900 60p files to iMovie importing problem
Why can't iMovie support Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100 AVCHD movies

Converting Sony Alpha NEX-5R 1080 60p AVCHD for editing in iMovie 8/9/11

How to get the Sony Alpha new camera NEX-5R 60p videos to iMovie? Many users want to kown the answer. Because The nonstandard 1080 60p AVCHD(MTS/M2TS) still can't compatible with iMovie, including iMovie 8/9/10/11. Then how to successfully import NEX-5R 1080 60p MTS clips to iMovie? In the post, I will share my an easy way to make Alpha NEX-5R MTS footages editable for iMovie on Mac.

In fact, the best codec of iMovie is AIC in 1080 60i, 30p, 24p, 720p, so we can encode 60p AVCHD to 60i or 30p AIC before copying to iMovie. 1080 60i is an interlaced format, so we'd better convert 1080 60p MTS to 30p AIC MOV on Mac OS X. Then you should use a MTS to iMovie convert software. Here I advise you to use the powerful MTS Converter for iMovie. With it, you can easily convert all 720p, 1080p AVCHD/MTS/M2TS/M2T shootings to AIC for smoothly importing and editing in iMovie on Mac. The converted video quality is perfect for freely editing. I believe it will be your best choice.

Guide: How to change Sony NEX 5R AVCHD to AIC for iMovie



Step 1. Run the best MTS Converter on Mac, click "Files" to add Sony NEX full HD 60p clips.

Step 2. Click "Format" bar to find "iMovie and Final Cut Express" category, then you will see the best format "Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)".

Tip: Set the video frame rate as 30fps, video size as 1920*1080 and keep 5.1 channels to keep the best quality for editing in iMovie.



Step 3. Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, and the conversion from Sony NEX-5R 1080 24p/60p MTS to MOV for iMovie will start immediately.

After the conversion, you will get excellent results by click "Open". That is to say you can easily put the converted file to iMovie for further editing without troubles.

Best way to get Sony Alpha A77 MTS footages to iMovie for editing

Sony Alpha A77 features a new 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor and 12fps full-resolution shooting. It also uses a new 19-point AF sensor, 11 points of which are cross-type (sensitive to detail in both the vertical and horizontal axis). And packed with cutting-edge technologies—like the world's first OLED electronic viewfinder2 and Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology—it's easier than ever to capture professional-grade photos that burst with unimaginable richness, clarity and detail.

Have you got some HD videos from the camera? Do you want to edit the recordings with iMovie? If so, you will meet some errors when you import the recorded ile to iMovie. Because the file from Sony A77 is AVCHD(MTS/M2TS). As we all know AVCHD isn't a good editing and playing codec for Mac users. Plus, iMovie is designed to edit Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) format. So we'd better convert MTS to AIC before ingest to iMovie.



Step 1: Install and run your Mac MTS Converter. Click the adding button to import your Sony .mts/.m2ts files.

Step 2: Click on the “Format” and you will get a dropdown menu. Move you pointer to iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov). Then you can set the output folder by clicking “Browse” icon as you need.

Step 3: Set the video frame rate as 30fps, video size as 1920*1080 and keep 5.1 channels to keep the best quality via clicking “Settings” icon.

Step 4: Start to recoding Sony A77 AVCHD to iMovie's video format by clicking “Convert”.

After the eays three steps, you can easily get Sony A77 MTS to iMovie keeping HD video quality on Mac.

Bring your Sony HDR-CX580V 1080 60p MTS to iMovie for freely editing

With 32GB embedded Flash memory, Sony HDR-CX580V Handycam camcorder is able to hold up to 11 hours of HD footage at a time1 or use the dedicated slot to insert a compatible SD card or Memory Stick for added space. It also can bring you to life in 1920 x 1080 60p/24p Full HD Video. Get an even closer take on the action with 20x extended digital zoom while advanced Face Detection automatically reduces background noise and improves the clarity of recorded voices. It only costs us $650, so it has won many people's hearts. 

Have you got the camera? Do you like editing recordings with iMovie 11? Have you met some troubles with importing and editing your CX580V 60p .mts/.m2ts footage? Do you know iMovie, even the lates iMovie 11, can't edit natively 60p videos. In fact, 1080 60p is not a standard format, it is not compatible for almost NLE's. To successfully bring Sony CX580 60p MTS to iMovie for further editing, you have to transcode MTS to iMovie's native format, like AIC .mov.

From googling, I believe Brorsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac can help you easily do the fast conversion. Plus, it also can keep the original quality and allows you to freely set video and audio settings. Below is the easy guide on how to reformat MTS to AIC MOV with best settings.



Step 1: Install and run the MTS to iMovie Converter. Click the Add File icon to import your .mts/.m2ts files to it.

Step 2: Click on the “Format” and you will get a dropdown menu. Move you pointer to iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov). Then you can set the output folder by clicking “Browse” icon as you need.

Step 3. Click “Settings” to set the video size, video bitrate, video frame rate, ect as you want, if your resource file is 1080 60p, you'd better follow the below profile.



Step 4: Start to convert Sony CX580 recording to MOV by clicking “Convert”.

After the fast conversion, you can easily find the converted video by clicking "open". Then you are able to get it into iMovie 8/9/11 for editing without any errors.

Why can't iMovie support Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100 AVCHD movies

If you are a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100 owner, when you read the title, you are likely to earnestly want to know the reason and get a way to successfully import TX100 AVCHD files to iMovie 8/9/10/11 for further editing. Let us learn bout the Digital Camera firstly. 

Sony's Cyber-shot TX100 is the next step in the smaller size/higher quality march of the compact cameras: less than 1" thick and 4" long, this little beauty still delivers 16.2MP of high-quality resolution using an Exmor R CMOS sensor for great low-light images. A gorgeous 3.5" OLED touch screen gives you easy focusing and photo reviewing. You can produce expansive landscapes with one-touch iSweep Panorama, or record crystal-clear full HD 1920 x 1080/60i or 60p movies. This camera can change the way you view your world, with 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama. Other advanced features include Backlight Correction to help you get details in difficult lighting situations and Background Defocus that highlights your subject like a DSLR. 

Product Highlights: 
•16MP Exmor R CMOS 
•Wide 4x Zoom Lens 25-100mm Equiv 
•3.5" Wide Touch OLED Screen 
•1080 AVCHD HD Video W/Dual Record 
•Superior Auto W/Improved HDR 
•3D and Intelligent Sweep Panorama Modes 
•Optical SteadyShot for Sharp Pictures 
•Background Defocus 
•10fps at Full Resolution 
•USB Charging 

From above things, we can know the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100 is an excellent camera, but why doesn't it supported well with iMovie? The main reason is the recorded AVCHD format. As we all know AVCHD is a new video format and almost movie editing softwares can't natively edit it, especially AVCHD 2.0(Full HD 60i/60p). Though Apple says iMovie can support AVCHD format, it needs some special conditions: 

1)PowerMac G5 does not support the AVCHD format. 
2)The version of iMovie is iMovie 08' or later 
3)You can't copy both HD and STD format movies from the camcorder, or your HD MTS files are not recognized. 
4)3D movies recorded with a 3D Handycam are not supported. 
5)To import AVCHD movies using iMovie, update Mac OS to the latest version (Ver. 10.6.7 or later). 
6)Refer to the Apple website for details on iMovie. 
7)PMB and PlayMemories Home are not supported with Mac OS. 
8)iMovie doesn't support 1080 60p/50p AVCHD, you'd better avoid recording the video format. 

Could you meet everything from the above 8 tips? Can your iMovie work well with Sony DSC-TX100? If not, don't worry, I have an easy and professional way to share with you. It is to convert the unsupported AVCHD to iMovie's native format Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC). It menas that you need an AVCHD Converter for your Mac. Here I advice you use the top and professioanl Brorsoft AVCHD to iMovie Converter. With natvie Mac profiles, it can transcode any AVCHD to a Mac video format for playing and editing. For example, you can easily choose AIC as the best output format for converting to. The most important is that it can keep the original video quality after the conversion. 

How to change SD/HD AVCHD videos to iMovie format 

 

Step 1. Connect TX100 to Mac or insert SD card to your Mac. Run MTS Converter on your Mac OS X and load .mts footages to the convert software from the camcorder. 

Step 2. Click on “Format” and choose “Apple Intermediate Code(AIC)(*.mov)” format from “iMovie” category. Thus you will never meet any trouble when you editing videos in iMovie. 

Step 3. You can click “Settings” to set profile as you want. You’d better keep the original video quality. 

 

Step 4. Hint “Convert” Button to convert Sony Cyber-shot TX100 AVCHD to iMovie on Mac OS X. 

As soon as the above things are over, you can easily get the converted files to iMovie 8/9/10/11 for further editing. Just have a good time on enjoying your movies.

Solve Panasonic SD900 60p AVCHD MTS/M2TS files to iMovie importing problem

iMovie is a price but excellent Mac vide editing software. The latest version is iMovie 11, it can be worked at Mac OS X Lion (10.7.4 and later). It has the ability to make trailers for home movies, more control over audio, instant replay and flash and hold effects, facial recognition, news themes, and the ability to watch the video on a Mac, iPad, iPhone/iPod touch, or Apple TV, as well as sharing on Facebook and YouTube. It now supports the AVCHD Lite format. It is a pity that, the iMovie doesn't support 1080 60p AVCHD format.

Panasonic HDC SD900 recorded is an advanced camera, it can capture 1920 x 1080 60p Full HD AVCHD .mts/m2ts files at 28Mbps. If you try to import the video to iMovie for further editing, you will found the iMovie can not recognize the files. The what should we do to solve incompatible problems? In fact it is easy if you has the professional AVCHD to iMovie Converter.



Step1: Import AVCHD 60p footages to Mac MTS Converter.

Connect the Panasonic HDC-SD900 to your Apple with USB2.0, or isert card into your Mac. Run Brorsoft MTS Converter for Mac and then click the adding button to load the Panasonic SD900 1080/60p MTS/M2TS files.

Step 2: Select an output format and set the output folder.

Click on the “Format” and you will get a dropdown menu. Move you pointer to iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov). The Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) is the best codec for iMovie. Then you can set the output folder by clicking “Browse” icon as you need.

Step3: Adjust audio and video parameters.

Click the “Settings” icon and adjust codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel in the interface as you want.

Tip: You'd better set the video frame rate as 30fps, video size as 1920*1080 and keep 5.1 channels to keep the best quality for copying SD900 60p AVCHD videos to iMovie.



Step4: Start the fast conversion.

Click the “Convert” button; it will convert/transcode Panasonic HDC-SD900 AVCHD 1080/60p MTS/M2TS to iMovie11 on Mac immediately. You can find the process in the “Conversion” interface.

As soon as the above things are over, you can see the converted video file by clicking "open". Now you can have a good time on playing and editing your Panasonic SD900 HD videos.