Convert Canon C100 AVCHD to FCP

 

January 5, 2013 7:55 am / Posted by Jack Fisher to Camcorder Tips
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FCP Solution-Convert Canon C100 AVCHD MTS to Final Cut Pro X

Compared with the high-end EOS C300, C500 camcorders, Canon C100 is a good choice for more photographers for the much lower price. The C100 provides the core performances same as C300, along with the amazing hardware specifications, it safe to say this model is perfect for those who love shooting videos. It records 1920 x 1080 Full HD videos in AVCHD format to SD cards at a bit rate of 24Mbps, offers an ISO range of 320-20000, and supports outputting videos to external recorders.

Key features of C100

8.3MP Super 35mm CMOS sensor; Full HD
24Mbps AVCHD to SD cards
High sensitivity, low noise
Interchangeable EF lenses
Seamless workflow integration
CPS video support

To the photography an enthusiast, this C100 is definitely cannot be missed. The quality is satisfactory; however, edit Canon C100 AVCHD MTS in FCP is a little difficult for the new users: FCP does not accept AVCHD MTS files directly! So, How to make Canon EOS C100 1080P/1080i files editable in FCP ? Below is a good solution.

As is known to us, Apple ProRes MOV is the best format for FCP, so, to edit Canon C100 AVCHD with FCP, you just need to convert the AVCHD files to MOV for FCP, and to do the job, iOrgsoft Canon EOS C100 1080i/1080P AVCHD Converter for Mac is an ideal choice. Download the AVCHD Converter for Mac for free, below is the simple guide to transcode Canon C100 MTS files to Final Cut Pro.

Load Canon C100 AVCHD files

Install and run the Mac AVCHD Converter, then hit the "Add Files" button to import MTS files from your Canon C100 camcorder. You can simply drag the files to the program directly.

Choose MOV as output format for FCP

This AVCHD Converter Mac has optimized MOV format for FCP, you just need to go to "Final Cut Pro"to choose "Final Cut Pro"-"Apple ProRes 422(*.mov)" as output format for FCP, some other ProRes MOV formats is listed here for you to choose.

Convert Canon C100 AVCHD to FCP

Finally, click the big "Convert" button start transcoding Canon C100 AVCHD to ProRes MOV for FCP. The process will take a while depending on the length of your video. After finish converting, you can simply transfer the converted AVCHD footages from Canon EOS C100 to FCP.