How to import Canon FS100/FS200/FS300 footage to iMovie, FCP, FCE, Avid and Premiere

Trouble importing MOD footage from Canon FS100/FS200/FS300 to iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, Avid Media Composer or Premiere Pro for editing smoothly on Mac? Look no further, follow the simple tutorial here!



Canon FS series camcorders are popular among the consumers. Compared with high definition camcorders, it is much less expensive. When it comes to SD camcorder list, it ranks top. Canon FS Series camcorder like Canon FS100, Canon FS200, Canon FS300 shoot 720P/1080P high-definition video with MOD format and MPEG-2 compression. While enjoying the stunning HD image quality, Canon FS users may be annoyed while having trouble importing Canon FS100/FS200/FS300 MOD files into iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, Avid Media Composer or Premiere Pro. There're some frequently asked questions quoted as below.

Make Sony SLT-A57 AVCHD footage compatible with iMovie/FCE

"Hi, I'm using Sony SLT-A57 footages on a MacBook Pro. I need to upload these videos to iMovie so that I can edit them later. But it seems iMovie does not like to work with my videos, I think I'm just missing something that is pretty simple. Can anyone help?

As the successor to the SLT-A55, the Alpha SLT-A57 includes advanced features such as translucent mirror technology, a 16.1 MP resolution and BIONZ processor, 12 fps continuous shooting, Full HD movie at 60p (50p) and the world's first Auto Portrait Framing. With the DSLR, you can record 1920 x 1080 pixel movies at either 60 or 24 fps (50 or 25 in Europe).

However, here comes the problem. The AVCHD codec allows people save large extraordinary videos without quality loss, but the output video size is pretty large correspondingly. It's not easy for permanent preservation. Meanwhile AVCHD is not a Mac friendly video codec, and the .MTS format is not support by many nonlinear editing programs on Mac, such as Final Cut Pro, iMovie/Final Cut Express, Avid Media Composer, etc. What's more, iMovie can't import 60p AVCHD footage from Sony A57. What should we do to make Sony A57 AVCHD footages working with iMovie/FCE on Mac?

How to import Canon C300 MXF footage into FCP X (Final Cut Pro X)

To import Canon C300 footage into Final Cut Pro X, th easy workaround is to use third party software to convert C300 MXF to ProRes codec. Here is how-to.



Featuring a unique Super 35mm Canon CMOS sensor, revolutionary Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor and 50 Mbps 4:2:2 codec, the EOS C300 provides outstanding cinema quality movie capture. Compact, modular and compatible with Canon's existing line-up of EF and new EF Cinema lenses as well as accessories from third parties, the stunningly simple to operate EOS C300 is designed to please cinematographers for any production large and small, on location or in the studio, from shoestring to Hollywood budgets. The piont here, many users are facing issues and find it a painful experience to import C300 footage into Final Cut Pro (which includes the FCP X, FCP 7, FCP6 or ther former). Below, I am looking at how to bring Canon C300 footage into Final Cut Pro.

How to import Sony HDR-PJ790V footage to Avid, Premiere and FCP X

Here will outline how to import Sony HDR-PJ790V footage into Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X.



As one of the high definition Handycam camcorders, the Sony HDR-PJ790 makes your filmmaking debut with ultra-smooth HD, a 5.1 channel mic and built-in projector to showcase your masterpiece. This 24.1MP camcorder delivers Full HD 24p/60p recording, ideal for rich storytelling. While enjoying the stunning HD image quality, many folks are having problems when importing Sony HDR-PJ790V 60p footage into Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X to do some editing. If you're in such a situation, you can read on the article to learn more, which mainly shows you how to get Avid, Premiere and FCP X to work perfectly with Sony HDR-PJ790V 60p AVCHD files.

How to get iMovie 09/11 recognize Canon Vixia HF S21

We all know that the recording format of Canon Vixia HF S21 is the AVCHD which delivers stunning picture quality. Vixia camcorders recorded video format is AVCHD MTS, and this format is also used in Canon XA10 and other popular high-end camcorders. However, if you want to edit Canon HF S21 MTS files in iMovie 09/11, you will meet siome problems. MTS format is not easy to use as it's not well supported by many editing software, especially on Mac. Currently neither iMovie 9 nor FCE 4 supports the original MTS footages from Canon Vixia HF S21, that's why you cannot import Canon AVCHD MTS files to FCE/iMovie.



The common practice for MTS workflow with FCE/iMovie is, get a Mac AVCHD to iMovie/FCE Converter and transcode Vixia HF S21 MTS footage to AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec), the well-acknowledged optimal editing format for iMovie 9/11 and FCE 4. By converting .MTS files to Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC)(*.mov) you save both time and trouble, as AIC video will be processed by FCE4 and iMovie naturally without rendering, and all you need is drag and drop the result video for prompt editing.

How to Import AVCHD content from Sony HDR-CX360V to iMovie '08, '09, and '11

Want to import video files from Sony CX360V to iMovie 08/09/11 while iMovie can't detect your camcorder. Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix the issue. Find it out here.



Q1: iMovie 11 & the Sony HDR-CX360V "I'm unable to get these two communicating. After connecting the video camera to the iMac via a USB cable and turning the camera on, the choice on the display says, "USB Connect." When selected, it looks as though it's trying to connect but nothing happens. Very frustrating. Any advice on how to import videos would be greatly appreciated."

Q2: "I have a new Sony HDR-CX360V camera. The PMB software included is only for PCs. I am trying to import some video. When I connect with the USB cable nothing happens. What do I need to do to import my videos?"

Best way to import video from Canon XA10 to Final Cut Pro X (FCP X)

The easy workaround to get Final Cut Pro X work with Canon XA10 mts files is to Convert MTS to Apple ProRes MOV which ensures the best result when using in FCP X.



The Canon XA10 seems to be identical to the G10, but comes with a detachable handle that includes dual XLR inputs, audio switches, an infrared light, tally lamp, removable microphone holder, zoom and record switches, and an accessory shoe. The digital Camcorder allows you to capture 1920*1080 videos at 24Mbps in AVCHD format, and the CMOS sensor also allows you to select 60i, 24p, PF30, and PF24 frame rates to customize the look of your footage. While enjoying the stunning HD image quality, many folks are having problems when importing video (AVCHD mts files) from Canon XA10 to Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7/6.

In fact, to import AVCHD footage correctly, Final Cut Pro (FCP 6/FCP 7/FCP X) requires the directory structure of the XA10 footage must be the same as when it was recorded to the card. If you’ve copied your footage onto a hard drive or other storage media and only kept part of the file structure you’re going to be presented with an unsupported media error message like this one…

How to get iMovie/Avid work with Canon Vixia HF G20 MTS files perfectly

The Canon's Vixia HF G20 features a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens with an 8-Blade iris for more professional-looking video and stills. It has a 30.4 - 304mm (35mm equivalent) focal length. The camcorder is also equipped with a Canon HD CMOS Pro image sensor that supports improved low-light performance and a wide dynamic range. And the excellent camcorder shoots 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at 60i, in native 24p and 30p. With the 24p frame rate option you can give your footage a cinematic look.

However, while enjoying the stunning HD image quality, many folks are having problems when importing Canon Vixia HF G20 video files into iMovie or Avid Media Composer for further editing. If you're in such a situation, you can read on the article to learn more, which mainly shows you how to get iMovie and Avid MC to recognize Canon Vixia HF G20 footage beautifully.

How to import video footage from Sony HDR-CX160 to iMovie

Having trouble importing video from Sony Handycam HDR-CX160 to iMovie 08/09/'11 for further editing? If so, check out the tutorial to achieve your goal smoothly.



As Sony's utra-compact, entry-level suite, the Sony Handycam HDR-CX160 HD Flash Memory Camcorder puts full 1920 x 1080p high def recording and 16GB of internal memory right in the palm of your hand. 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony full high definition quality. However, when trying to do some post production work with the Sony HDR-CX160 video footae in iMovie, people often encounter the following problems: