Friday, September 30, 2011

Transfer Panasonic AVCHD video to Samsung Galaxy Note

The Samsung Note can be used as a smartphone, but is more pocket tablet. Samsung GALAXY Note is the first phone to go over the 5-inch screen mark with its 5.3-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of the whopping 800 x 1280 pixels (WXGA), resulting in pixel density of 285ppi.

Samsung Galaxy Note

The 5.3-inch screen is WXGA resolution (1,280×800) and, as we’ve come to expect from Samsung’s OLED screens, everything is super bright and colors stand out brilliantly. The Galaxy Note is running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and boasts an 8MP camera with LED flash on the rear and a 2MP snapper up front (which you can see above). The Note can record Full 1080p HD video as well as stills and is fast and responsive at taking snaps.

Import Panasonic AVCHD video to Samsung Galaxy Note Mac, transfer Panasonic AVCHD to Samsung Galaxy Note Mac OS Lion

Have a brand new imac with a dual core intel processor . When I plug the USB cable into the Panasonic camcorder, the little white disc icon appears on the desktop, but nothing happens in Samsung Galaxy Note. When I try to click on “import from camera”, it turns on the webcam, but it won’t recognize the Panasonic camcorder. I absolutely need the files, what should I do?

Convert Panasonic AVCHD Lite to Samsung Galaxy Note on Mac OS

AVCHD to Samsung Galaxy Note converter for mac is a handy Samsung Galaxy Note video converter for mac that convert Panasonic AVCHD movies/videos to Samsung Galaxy Note playable format. With this smart tool, you can convert Panasonic AVCHD Lite to MPEG-4, H.264, WMV, Divx etc for Samsung Galaxy Note playable format and enjoy videos on the go with android phones In addition, this Panasonic AVCHD converter for Samsung Galaxy Note for Mac OS Lion software provides video edit functions such as video cut, video joiner, and join splitter, effects adjusting.

Here this article will show you a step-by-step guide about how to convert Panasonic AVCHD to Samsung Galaxy Note’s most compatible video format H.264 MPEG-4.

Step 1: Import AVCHD movies by clicking the “Add File” button in the main interface.

The program support batch conversion, you can add several Panasonic movies toAVCHD converter for mac for Samsun Galaxy Note in batch to it.

Import AVCHD file

Step 2: Set Samsung Galaxy Note output format and output folder 

Select the output format in the drop-down list, when click the “Profile” button, Move the mouse to Common Video>HD Video and save as “MPEG-4 or H.264″ ,Click the drop-down menu list next to “Destination” field to select the folder to save the converted Panasonic video footage.

Step 3: Start converting Panasonic Movies to Samsung Galaxy Note H.264 MP4 

Click Apply to all beside Settings button to apply the output format and settings to all files, then click the “Start” button to start the AVCHD to Samsung Galaxy Note Conversion, and the task(s) will be done at a amazing speed and perfect output quality.

Note: If you want to accomplish the task on Windows, AVCHD to Samsung Galaxy Note converter is also available.

Related:  Panasonic GH2 AVCHD to Adobe Premiere Pro mac,  Panasonic GH2 in FCP X,  Play Panasonic AVCHD Lite on Toshiba AT200Panasonic Lumix G2 to QuickTime XPanasonic Lumix G2 to FCELumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro XPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite to Final Cut Studio

Import Canon Video to Windows 7/8 for playing and editing.

"I just got the canon hf g 10, now I want to import the Canon video from hf g 10 to Windows Movie Maker for editing on Windows 7, any help?"

Video from Canon camera is always in AVCHD, MOD, MOV formats, but mostly Windows software only supports WMV, AVI, MPG etc files. This article will recommend you a great Canon video converter for Windows 7, also will supports the Windows 8 in the future.

Canon video Converter Windows 7 can convert among all popular video and audio formats from Canon camera with fast conversion speed.
Such as:
Canon video formats: AVCHD, MTS, M2TS, MOD, MOV, AVI, MP4 etc.
Canon camera:
High-End, Advanced Digital Cameras:
Canon PowerShot G12, S95, SX30 IS, SX230 HS, SX210 IS, SX130 IS, D10, SD4500 IS, A3300 IS,ELPH 500 HS,A2200, A1200, A800 etc.
Consumer camcorders:
Canon VIXIA HF G10, HF S30, HF M41, HF M40, HF R21,HF R20, HF M400, ZR960, FS300, HR10, HG10, HF10 etc.
Professional camcorders:
Canon XF305, 300, 105, 100, XH G1S, XH A1S, XA10, GL2, Canon FS-CF Pro, Canon FS-CF etc.

Canon files Converter for Windows 7 supports convert AVCHD, MOD, MOV, MVI, MP4 etc video to WMV, AVI, DivX, MPEG, MP4,H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, RM, MOV, XviD, FLV, 3GP and so on. It can also extract audio from video file and convert them to M4A, MP3, AC3, AAC,WMA, WAV, OGG as you want.

Windows 7 Canon video Converter supports almost all popular portable devices such as iPod, iPhone, PS3, PSP, Xbox, Apple TV, Zune,Creative Zen, Blackberry, Mobile Phone, Archos, Pocket PC, Galaxy S2, HTC Titan, HTC Radar, Galaxy Note, Curve 9360, Wave 3, Torch 9810,Xperia Arc S, Optimus 3D, Galaxy Ace, HTC Wildfire S, Xperia Mini Pro, HTC Desire HD, HTC Sensation, iPhone 4, HP TouchPad, Sony TabletS, Sony Tablet P, Kindle Tablet, Transformer, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Motorola Xoom, iPad 2 etc.

Canon Converter Windows 7 has strong function of editing options, such as movie trimming, video and audio encoder settings, video cropping, batch conversion and so on.

“Clip” function to help you cut a clip from the original video by setting the start and end time. And it supports clip one file several times.
Perform Output Parameter Settings: Resolution, Frame Rate, Encoder and Bitrate of video, Sample Rate, Channel, Encoder and Bitrate of Audio
“Merge” Function provides an easy way to combine and join multiple videos together by Just selecting the videos you want to join and clicking the “merge into one file”.
“Crop” feature lets you to remove black edge of your movie and get any playing area of the video by using its “Crop” function.
Capture images and save them as a JPEG, PNG or BMP format picture.

Tips: if you are mac user, please go to Canon Converter Mac Lion

How to Convert Canon Video file on Windows 7:

1: Free Download Video Converter for Windows 7software
2: Click Add Video to load Canon Video files
3: Click Profile pull down list to Select output video format
e.g. Select WMV format for edit Video in Windows Movie Maker
4: Click Start Button at the bottom of the Window to start win 7 video file Conversion
5: Click Open on the bottom middle to find the converted Video files.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Import Panasonic Lumix GH2 AVCHD to mac Premiere Pro

After Final Cut Pro X exodus Adobe sees 45% sales growth for Mac video tools

Adobe announced 45 percent growth year over year for its video creation tools on the Mac on September 8, 2011, driven in part by switchers dissatisfied with Apple's controversial Final Cut Pro X. therefore Apple announced that Final Cut Studio is now available on Apple Store since September 1,2011, but this is a good chance for Adobe, Adobe began an aggressive push to attract customers to its Premiere Pro software. The company even launched a "switcher program" that offered a 50 percent discount to users who had previously purchased Final Cut Pro or Avid Media composer, so After Final Cut Pro X exodus Adobe sees 45% sales growth for Mac video tools.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Edit Panasonic GH2 in mac Adobe Premiere Pro

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Digital Camera has a large 17.3 x 13.0mm Live MOS sensor that records 16.05MP of high resolution goodness, a 10x zoom lens, 1920 x 1080 60i HD Video with Dolby stereo sound, a multi-function Touch Screen for control of both stills and video and extremely fast auto focus in a camera 1/3 smaller and lighter than most DSLRs. There’s a lot more, of course. Like 3D shooting capability with the Lumix G 12.4mm/F12 interchangeable lens, a built-in flash with 1st and 2nd curtain sync and iA mode that makes all settings automatically to give you optimal results without worrying about shutter speeds or exposure. Both stills and video can be customized with Scene and Color modes for a vast range of creative options. Panasonic DMC-GH2 records in awesome HD video, AVCHD Lite 720P to be exact. Problem is, very few editing programs actually support this format. I actually purchased Adobe Premiere Pro for Mac, and realized i did not need that expensive or that detailed/advanced of a program. I’m just looking to make a few fun short films with me and my friends, nothing major. Does anyone know of a cheap program that will edit these amazing files, or know of a conversion that wouldn’t completely destroy the quality of the video so I could just edit in Adobe Premiere Pro mac? Of course, there is a simple and fast way to convert to Panasonic GH2 AVCHD to Adobe Premiere Pro mac.

Mac convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 AVCHD Lite to Adobe Premiere Pro

Panasonic GH2 AVCHD Lite isn’t friendly Adobe Premiere Pro format, but Adobe Premiere is happy to edit DV, HDV, MOV, MPG video format, with AVCHD to Adobe Premiere Pro for mac, these problem can be accomplished that convert Panasonic GH2 AVCHD Lite to MOV, DV, HDV, MOV for editing AVCHD in mac Adobe Premiere Pro.

Simple three steps to convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 to DV, HDV, MOV, MPG Adobe Premiere Pro mac

Step1: Download and install Panasonic AVCHD to Premiere Pro converter for mac, and Click “Add File” on the top panel to add the AVCHD video(s) you want to convert. Click the small right arrow to preview the imported video.

Add AVCHD file

Step2: Select the output format in the drop-down list, when click the “Profile” button, Move the mouse to Common Video>HD Video and save as “MOV“, you can also choose HDV, MPG, DV video format as you like.
Click the drop-down menu list next to “Destination” field to select the folder to save the converted Panasonic video footage.

set output as MOV

Step3: Go to the final step-Hit “Start” to begin to convert Panasonic GH2 AVHCD Lite to mac Adobe Premiere.

Tips: If you want to edit Panasonic GH2 in Windows Movie Maker, please refer to AVCHD to Windows Movie Maker Converter

Related: Panasonic GH2 in FCP X,  Play Panasonic AVCHD Lite on Toshiba AT200Panasonic Lumix G2 to QuickTime XPanasonic Lumix G2 to FCELumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro XBurn Panasonic Lumix G3 to DVDLumix DMC-LX5 to Mac OS X LionPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite to Final Cut Studio

Import MVI files from Canon with Canon MVI Converter

"I got a canon powershot camcorder and record many clips with it. Now I want to edit these footage with the Windows Moive Maker, but WMM can not natively supports MVI files, any help?"

"I got a canon powershot camcorder and record many clips with it. Now I want to edit these footage with the Windows Moive Maker, but WMM can not natively supports MVI files, any help?"

Most digital still cameras are capable of shooting a limited amount of video, and because there is no tape, it is saved as an MVI file format. However, the MVI file format is not compatible with other programs.

So the files need to be converted to a format that is more widely used, such as MPG, MOV etc. This is how to go about doing that.

Tips:
MVI Cameras:
Canon PowerShot SX100/A70/SD780IS/A630/SX210/A75/A63/S410/SD1400IS/SD890IS/A40/, Canon Power Shot G9/SX10IS/D10/SX30IS/A470/S90/SD880/SD870/SX1IS/SX220/A570IS, Canon PowerShot SX20 IS/A550, Canon sd800, Canon G11, Canon Ixus 65,Canon SD940IS, Canon 1100 camera, Canon IXUS 430, Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS.

Now, we just intro you the Canon MVI converterfor Windows, if you are a Mac user, please go to Canon MVI converter Mac which has the same powerful function as Windows version.

Canon MVI converter supports convert MVI files from all MVI cameras to DV, MPEG-4, H.264, MPG, MOV, WMV, AVI, MKV, FLV, F4V, 3GP/3G2, VOB, ASF, MP3 etc.

MVI video converter also allows you to import MVI camera video to iPod, Apple TV, Mobile Phone, BlackBerry, PSP, Creative Zen, Galaxy S2, HTC Titan, Galaxy Note,Torch 9810, Optimus 3D, Galaxy Ace, HTC Wildfire S/Desire HD/Sensation, iPhone 4, HP TouchPad, Sony Tablet S, Sony Tablet P, Transformer, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Motorola Xoom, iPad 2 etc.

MVI converter also can help you edit MVI files: Clip(set start and end), Crop(set aspect ratio 16:9/4:3), Merge(join several AVCHD files into one), Apply effect(adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation etc), set output parameter(adjust resolution, Frame Rate, Encoder and Bitrate ), Snapshot, Rotate etc.

Now, step by step Convert MVI files on Windows 7

Step1: Download and install the best Canon MVI converter , add your Canon MVI file by clicking “Add file” in the main interface.

Step2: In “format” drop down list box, you may select output format. The software allows setting different output formats according to different files.

Step3: Now let’s select the output folder by clicking the Folder icon beside Output.

Step4: Finally, click “Start” in the main interface. After a successful conversion, click “Open” to check the converted files.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Import Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 AVCHD Lite to Final Cut Pro X

Recently, I got Panasonic Lumix DMC- GH2 camera, I choose the record videos in 720p AVCHD Lite not 1080p AVCHD. I would like to assemble the videos from camcorder and Lumix camera to create unique family videos. When I import camcorder AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X, there is no problem. However, Final Cut Pro X could not cope with Lumix camera AVCHD Lite video footage. So how to make the Panasonic proprietary AVCHD Lite 720p videos editable in Final Cut Pro X?

Panasonic GH2

Panasonic’s Lumix GH2, One of the first cameras in the world to offer an 3D interchangeable lens, functions as a dual SLR and 3D device that has more than 10 interchangeable lens options. Shooting with a 10x zoom with a high-speed burst rate at 5fps (16MP) or 40fps, it captures movement with precise, high-resolution clarity. Movie capturing, LCD touch screen, and a 14-140mm lens are among the coveted features included.

Convert Panasonic GH2 AVCHD Lite to Final Cut Pro X MOV format

Apple released Final Cut Pro X on the Mac App Store in June, receiving an instantly polarized reaction from consumers and professionals. Though some have praised the update for bringing revolutionary advancements to the video editing platform, others have criticized it for its lack of backwards compatibility and missing features, however, no matter how the comment is good or bad, Maybe some of you find it difficult to edit Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 in Mac applications like the recent application Final Cut Pro X. The Panasonic GH2 AVCHD Lite isn’t the FCP X friendly video format, now I tell you never to worry about it.

Here we introduce you the Panasonic GH2 AVCHD to FCP X converter for mac, which can convert Lumix DMC-GH2 AVCHD to MOV for Final Cut Pro X easily and quickly.

Conditions for converting/transcoding Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 to MOV for FCP X: 

1. Free Download Software: AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X converter for mac

2. Operating system: Mac OS X Lion, Mac 10.7, Mac 10.6, Mac Snow Leopard, Mac 10.5 etc.

Guidance: How to convert Panasonic GH2 AVCHD Lite to FCP X Mac OS?

1. Install and run the Doremisoft Panasonic Lumix AVCHD to FCP X converter, it’s guaranteed 100% clean.

2. Click “Add File” on the top panel to add the AVCHD video(s) you want to convert. Click the small right arrow to preview the imported video.

Add AVCHD file

3. Select the output format in the drop-down list, when click the “Profile” button, Move the mouse to Common Video>HD Video and save as “MOV”

Click the drop-down menu list next to “Destination” field to select the folder to save the converted Panasonic video footage.

Set MOV as output

4. If you have done the above steps, you can go to the final step-Hit “Start” to begin to convert Panasonic GH2 AVHCD Lite to MOV for Final Cut Pro X.

Tips: If you want to edit Panasonic GH2 AVCHD Lite 720p  to Adobe Premiere Pro, please refer to Panasonic GH2 AVCHD to Premiere Pro converter

Related:  Play Panasonic AVCHD Lite on Toshiba AT200Panasonic Lumix G2 to QuickTime XPanasonic Lumix G2 to FCELumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro XBurn Panasonic Lumix G3 to DVDLumix DMC-LX5 to Mac OS X LionPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite to Final Cut Studio

Free Canon AVCHD/MOD/MOV Video Converter 2011

"I'm working with a Canon Vixia HG20 HD camcorder, Mac 10.7.1, and iMovie HD 6. The camera is not recognized by iMovie, but I figured that would happen. So I'm left with a bunch of .mts files on the camera. Is there a free tools can help me convert the canon video?"

This article will recommend you some free and great Canon video converter and codecs.

First, Codecs

1: ffdshow is a free media decoder and encoder mainly used for decoding of video in the MPEG-4 ASP and AVC (H.264) formats. It includs an AVCHD decoder and can only used on Windows.

2: CoreAVC is a proprietary codec for decoding the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video format. it supports all H.264 Profiles except for 4:2:2 and 4:4:4. It also can works on Windows.

In fact, if you are not a computer nerd, it may not easy for you to install these codecs. You can consider some free video converter which is easy to use.

Second, Converters

Free Canon AVCHD converter onlie
1:Zamzar is a free web application to AVCHD convert files. It supports conversion between a wide variety of different file formats. Video formats include: 3g2, 3gp, avi, flv, gvi, m4v, mov, mp4, mpg, rm, rmvb, vob, wmv, avchd.
Tips: The maximum supported amount is 100MB, no batch convert supports.

2:Youconvertit.com is a freeware onlie which can convert avchd files easily. It is a complete conversion, file storage, units conversion Web site allowing Internet users to convert audio video images and documents into an array of formats also sending or delivering file. But the biggest problem is that uploading files to this website is really slow.

3: Movavi is a free and useful application enabling you to convert avchd files from canon both online and offline without downloading anything. It supports batch conversion.

Free Canon AVCHD converter software
1: HandBrake(the most popular freeware)
HandBrake is free to use, simple, getting home movies on to your iPod, mainly designed for DVD user, sometimes can convert AVCHD Lite format to MP4 and MKV(but just tested on OSX )

2: Avidemux(mac/windows) is a free open-source program that can be used to demux and remux the audio and video streams into several different container formats including AVCHD, AVI, MP4, and MKV.(When converting AVCHD Lite .mts files from the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3, the framerate must be manually set to 29.97.)

3: iSquint is a iPod video conversion app for Mac that can convert and import *.wmv, *.asf, *.mov, *.ts, *.mts, *.m2t, *.m2ts, *.mod, *.tod, *.3gp2, *.3gpp, *.3gp, *.3g2, *.flv, *f4v, *.amv, *.rm, *.rmm, *.rmvb, *.mkv ,*.avi, *.div, *.divx, *.mpg, *.mpeg, *.m4v etc files to iPod Touch MP4 on Mac os x.

4: Video converter is a great Canon AVCHD video converter which supports convert AVCHD to WMV, AVCHD to AVI, MOV, MPG, FLV, 3GP, DV etc for importing to all device and software on Windows 7, vista, xp. Its Mac version is Video Converter Mac.

5: MPEG Streamclip is a free AVCHD video converter and a video editor. You can cut, trim and join movies and convert them between muxed/demuxed formats. Besides, it can also playback video files and transport streams or export them to QuickTime, AVI, DV and MPEG-4 files so you can easily import them in DVD authoring tool.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Edit Canon Vixia HF R100 AVCHD files with Final Cut Pro X/7/6

"I got the Canon HF R100, now, I want to import the camcorder clips to Final Cut Pro X for editing, I check out the camcorder cannot be supported at the webpage of Final Cut Pro X Supported Cameras, any help?"

The Canon Vixia HF R100 flash memory camcorder records high definition video(AVCHD) which has hit new levels of convenience, ease, performance- and value. Final Cut Pro X is the updated version of Apple’s popular video editing software which has well compatible with portable devices and most MinDV-tape-based camcorders using DV and HDV formats, which use a FireWire (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.LINK) cable to transfer video.

However, If you would like to edit footage from camcorder into FCP X, you’d better check out whether your camcorder is the one which Final Cut Pro X Supported. Unfortunately, Canon Vixia HF R100 AVCHD files can not be accepted by FCPX natively, however, Canon HF R100 AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X Converter allows you to you import AVCHD files from Canon to FCPX.

AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X Converter software supports convert AVCHD, MTS, M2TS video from Canon Camera and Camcorder to MOV, DV, MP4, MPEG-4 etc, then import converted AVCHD files to Final Cut Pro X/7/6 for further editing on Mac Lion.

Now, download the freeAVCHD to FCP X Converter and install it on Mac, then follow the step-by-step tutorial

If you are a Windows user, download video converter to help you import Canon HF R100 AVCHD files to Windows Movie Maker etc for editing.

Step 1. Backup .avchd video from Canon HF R100 camcorder to Mac. Then click “Add File” to input avchd .mts clip into the program. Plus, batch convert supports.
Step 2. Select DV or MOV as output video format
Click the “Profile” field and select DV from the output format list.
Step 3. Hit “START” to start converting AVCHD to DV for Final Cut Pro X.

Import Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite 720P to Final Cut Studio

If you're one of the many Final Cut Pro users unhappy with Apple's latest version -- and you haven't been lured into Adobe's open arms -- on September 1, 2011, brings good news. According to MacRumors, Cupertino will continue to offer the previous, discontinued version via telephone sales. Calling 800-MY-APPLE and asking for Final Cut Studio will net you Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Soundtrack Pro 3, DVD Studio Pro 4, Color 1.5 and Compressor 3.5 for $999, or $899 for qualified educational customers.

Final Cut Studio

How to edit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite?

I face problem when trying to edit AVCHD Lite videos from Panasonic Lumix camera. I use Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 to shoot the AVCHD Lite videos, but Final Cut Studio doesn’t process avchd lite correctly. I need a solutions to make the .mts files editable in Final Cut Studio, any help ?

Convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite to MOV for editing in Final Cut Studio
The easiest way is to convert AVCHD Lite to MOV mac for importing to Mac and editing in Final Cut Studio, AVCHD Lite to Final Cut Studio converter for mac is highly recommended that can help you to handle Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite very easily and fast without losing quality on Mac OS X Lion, Mac 10.7, Mac 10.6, Mac Snow Leopard, Mac 10.5, Tiger.

Besides, Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD to Final Cut Studio converter is also worked as AVCHD editor for mac, which assists you to crop, trim, merge, combine, edit and add special effects to Panasonic AVCHD Lite.

Guidance: How to convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD to Final Cut Studio?

Step1. Load Panasonic Lumix LX5 AVCHD Lite videos to the Video Converter for Mac, and click the “Add File” button to load AVCHD videos from Panasonic DMC-LX5 camcorder to Lumix video converter for Mac OS X Lion.

Add AVCHD File

Step2. Choose HD MOV format.

Click the “Profile” option, and choose Common Video > HD Video> HD MOV as output format. the software will mac convert AVCHD Lite to MOV with fast speed and the original video resolution.

Set output as MOV

Step 3. Convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 video to Final Cut Studio

Click the “Start” button under the preview window and start to convert to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 720p AVCHD Lite to MOV for Mac OS X Lion right away.

Convert AVCHD to MOV mac

Note: If you want to import Lumix LX5 AVCHD to WMM for editing, you can turn to AVCHD converter

Related: Play Panasonic AVCHD Lite on Toshiba AT200, Panasonic Lumix G2 to QuickTime X, Panasonic Lumix G2 to FCE, Lumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro X, Burn Panasonic Lumix G3 to DVD, Lumix DMC-LX5 to Mac OS X Lion

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Top 10 FAQ of Canon Camera and Canon Video

Do you have a Canon camera? Do you know which Canon camera is suit for you? Do you want to import and convert the Canon video to PC easily? This article will help you solve 10 FAQ about Canon Video and Canon Camera.

Q1: “Is there a way to make it so everything is in focus, becuase the shallow depth of field annoys me sometimes, I am using Canon 550d dslr.”

Solution: Decrease your aperture, such as use f/11.

Q2: “I have a canon 60D that i recently bought with a class 4 16gb sandisk sd card and while trying to start a project everything was fine, but when i tried seeing the videos afterwards they wouldn’t show up. Now i can only see pictures and the vids are no where to be found.”

Solution: (only some suggestion)may be the card isn’t nearly fast enough for video, you can use a class 10 card – the fastest currently available. You can try a usb card reader. They’re not expensive, though we will not be surprised if something in the card is corrupted, it’s certainly worth a try.

Q3: “I recently bought a Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i), along with a 16GB Kingston Class 10 SD card.. Now I’m trying to shoot a 5-10 minute video on it right now. However, it frequently stops between 1-3 minutes saying “video recording has stopped automatically”, I was once able to shoot a 20 minute video. Any help would be appreciated!”

Solution: First, make sure you have formated the card first before making a video.if not, try formatting the card. Then, if the camera itself has limit on how much you can record. You can put together the pieces in a Mac video editor .


Tips:You cannot format a memory card on a computer, the camera you are using is the only place to format memory cards.

Q4: “See, the video was recorded with my Canon HD Vixia HG20 Camcorder. I recorded the video as 1080i, and it was 1920×1080. The video exports as MTS files, now I want to upload the video to Youtube, what should I do?

Solution: First, Youtube supports FLV well, you can convert Canon HG20 mts files to FLV, then upload to Youtube for sharing directly by following steps:
1:Click the Upload link at the top of any YouTube page.
2:Click the Upload video button to browse for the video file and select the file you want to upload and click Open.
3:As the video file is uploading, enter as much information about your video as possible in the relevant fields (including Title, Description, Tags, and Category). You’re not required to provide specific information, but the more information you include, the easier it is for users to find your video!
4:Click the Save changes button to save the updates you’ve made to the video file.

Q5: “Actually I have problem that my Canon HFR16 HD camcorder video can`t play on my simple monitor. please suggest me some HD video player for my normal monitor. please help me!”

Solution: VLC, ALLPlayer, MPlayer, Gom Player all can play HD video, if you are a Mac user, you can convert the HD video to MOV, DV, MP4 etc with Mac Canon Video Converter, then imported to Quicktime etc for playing.

Q6: “Is there a cheaper camera with similar video and photo quality to a Canon D7? And Video quality would be my top priority but I also need to take a lot of photos, since I am building a portfolio.”

Solution: You can choose Canon 600D/T3i or Nikon D5100. Video quality probably will not be an issue since no video uses more than 2 mp of the sensor (Full HD, 1080p) and less than 1 mp (HD, 720p). Canon t1i, t2i or t3i also good, the 60D is an amazing camera that will be totally up to what you want and need and then some, but it does not live up to the standards of the older 50D camera , however, the 50D does not have video, so it’s also not an option for you.

Q7: “How do I turn my video light for the canon vixia hg21. I purchased a Canon vixia HG21, and I cant figure out how to turn on flash/video light.”

Solution: (only some suggestion)Try searching the button on the top of your camcoder. Of course, it’s usually not a button but a setting in your camera. Probably you have to set the camera to “photo” and then in the settings find menu that let you choose from : auto – always flash -never flash or something like that.
Tips: The pictogram for flashing is a lighting-bolt, if you don’t see one in your display it means the flash function is disabled.

Q8: “what video formats of Canon camera, and how can I import the Canon video to imovie 11, Final Cut Pro x etc to Mac?”

Solution: In fact, video from Canon camera is always in MOV, MOD, AVCHD etc HD formats Which can not be widely accepted by Mac software or device, however, we can convert these Canon video to MOV, DV, MP4, then import Canon video to iMovie 11, Final Cut Pro X, Mac Lion etc easily.

Q9: “I got a canon t3i, but I cant open t3i video with windows movie maker. is there a way i can change the format so it can work? what program works with .mov files?”

Solution: You can convert t3i MOV files to Window Media WMV etc to Windows Movie Maker.

Q10: “All 1080p looks the same? For example, the Sony Bloggie MHS CM5 video in 1080p 30fps. Will this video look as good as like a Canon 7D or some expensive video camera? Can you label videos with MegaPixels, like 1080p 15 Megapixels?”

Solution:
In fact, not all 1080p is created equally. 1080p is roughly 2 Megapixels, however, that only measure a single field/frame of video.
There are two main factors when considering video quality resolution and data rate. The data rate tells how much data is contained in each second of video. Blu-ray quality video is about 4.5 Gbps making a standard 1080p movie about 30Gb (not including all the extra features)
Most Consumer level HD camcorders record 1080p at a data rate of about 20Mbps about 1/220th of Blu-ray quality. Yes the video is the same size, but major sacrifices are being made to achieve a high resolution at a low quality.
The Sony Bloggie MHS CM5 record 1080p at about 13Mbps which is about 1/350th of Blu-ray quality. While the Canon 7D shoots 1080p video at about 50Mbps which is about 4 times as high a quality as the Sony Blogger.
I usually shoot 1080 video at 280Mbps. So, no all 1080p video is not the same, and no the sony blogger will not do video anywhere near the quality of the Canon 7D.
Full HD on consumer/prosumer cameras works out around 2 Mega pixels, the Mega pixels count is for stills, although “Red” cameras will workout at 5120 (h) x 2700 (v) giving you roughly 14MP, but that camera starts at 25k.
So, its not the standards or media that determines the quality of the images.

Play Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD video to Mac 10.7 Lion

This Panasonic DMC-LX5 is really fantastic and a nice upgrade from the LX3. That's not to say that everyone should upgrade, but I think it is a well-regarded power compact that's also caught on as a D-SLR replacement.

The camera’s large 3.0-inch LCD is outstanding for both shooting and viewing. With a 3:2 aspect ratio and high 460,000-dot resolution, the LCD panel provides bright, easy-to-see images over a wider viewing angle.

Lumix LX5

Furthermore, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera (Black) is ideal for professional photographers and serious amateurs looking for a compact digital camera that allows for a full range of creative photography capabilities. The new LX5 aims to build on the success of its predecessor with a new 3.8x, 24-90mm zoom lens, large 1/1.63-inch 10 megapixel CCD sensor and HD movie recording with Creative Movie Mode for adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Other key improvements to the LX5 include a re-designed user interface, Power OIS anti-shake system, Intelligent Resolution technology and an optional electronic viewfinder. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is available now in black or white for £449.99 / $499.95.

Another key addition is the ability to shoot 720p high-definition video in AVCHD Lite and motion JPEG formats. The camera’s manual settings are enabled in video mode, allowing videographers more-granular control over footage; during AVCHD Lite video capture, you’re also able to change the bit rate from 17 mbps to 13 mbps or 9 mbps.

Import Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite 720P to Mac OS X Lion

According to above information, The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 shoots 720p high-definition video in AVCHD Lite which isn’t mac friendly format, if you want to want to play this AVCHD footage to QuickTime, edit in iMovie’11, Final Cut Pro X and Final Cut Express, the most effective method is to convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite to MOV mac.

Panasonic Lumix LX5 converter for Mac OS X Lion is the best solution to convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 AVCHD Lite to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion supported MOV file for importing to QuickTime or iMovie, FCP X, FCE for playback and editing. Except Mac OS Lion, The software is also available Mac 10.6, Mac Snow Leopard, Mac 10.5, and Tiger etc.

Three steps to convert Panasonic DMC-LX5 AVCHD to Mac 10.7

Step1. Load Panasonic Lumix LX5 AVCHD Lite videos to the Video Converter for Mac.Connect Lumix LX5 to iMac and transfer AVCHD files from camera to Apple hard drive. Run the Video Converter for Mac as the perfect Panasonic Lumix converter for Mac OS X Lion and click the “Add File” button to load AVCHD videos for conversion.

Add AVCHD file

Step2. Choose HD MOV format.

Click the “Profile” option, and choose Common Video > HD Video> HD MOV as output format. The Mac Panasonic video converter will transcode AVCHD Lite to MOV, keeping the original Lumix DMC-LX5 video resolution 720p by adjusting video size in “Settings”.

set output as MOV

Step 3. Convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 video to Mac OS X Lion

Click the “Start” button under the preview window, and the conversion from Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 720p AVCHD Lite to MOV for Mac Lion starts right away.

Convert AVCHD to MOV mac

Note: If you want to import Lumix LX5 AVCHD to Windows 7, you can turn to Lumix AVCHD converter

Related: Play Panasonic AVCHD Lite on Toshiba AT200, Panasonic Lumix G2 to QuickTime X, Panasonic Lumix G2 to FCE, Lumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro X, Burn Panasonic Lumix G3 to DVD

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Import Lumix DMC-G2 AVCHD Lite to QuickTime Player

If you used a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 to shoot kids videos in an AVCHD Lite model, and would like to upload the AVCHD Lite files to Mac, and preview the home movie, however, QuickTime X does not recognize the AVCHD video footage.



As we known, Panasonic endowed the G2 with a touch screen as well, the first in any consumer interchangeable-lens camera, including dSLRs (medium format digital cameras have had them for a while). The Panasonic Lumix G2 inherits many of the virtues of its predecessor – compact size, powerful optics, ease of use – but also brings some genuinely exciting new extras to the party. As well as shooting HD movies in the economical AVCHD format at 720p, the Lumix G2 makes brilliant use of the latest must-have in gadget land.

QuickTime X takes advantage of OS X’s ColorSync technology to provide high-quality color reproduction during playback and when sharing media to your iPhone, iPod, or Apple TV. Core Audio, Core Video, and Core Animation all come into play to provide the highest possible video quality and eye-catching interface effects. QuickTime X is compatible with mac operating system including Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Lion.

The workable solution is to convert AVCHD Lite to MOV with third party software with perfect synchronization. If you have just purchased Lumix DMC-G2 digital camera, and have difficulties playing the recorded AVCHD Lite files on QuickTime X, Lumix G2 AVCHD to QuickTime X converter is recommended as mac Lumix AVCHD Lite converter which can convert Panasonic Lumix G2 AVCHD Lite to MOV for QuickTime X on Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Lion.

Only three steps to convert Panasonic Lumix G2 AVCHD Lite to QuickTime X

Step1. Load Panasonic DMC-G2 AVCHD Lite videos to the Video Converter for Mac.

Connect Lumix DMC-G2 to iMac and transfer AVCHD files from camera to Apple hard drive. Run the Video Converter for Mac as the perfect Lumix AVCHD to QuickTime converter for Mac OS X Lion, and click the “Add File” button to load AVCHD videos for conversion.



Step 2. Choose MOV format.

Click the “Profile” option, and choose Common Video > MOV – QuickTime(*.mov) as output format. The Mac Panasonic video converter will transcode AVCHD Lite to MOV, keeping the original Lumix DMC-G2 video resolution 720p by adjusting video size in“Settings”.



Step 3. Convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 video to MOV for QuickTime X.

Click the “Start” button under the preview window, and the conversion from Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 720p AVCHD Lite MTS to MOV for QuickTime Player starts right away.

Tips: If you want to play Panasonic Lumix G2 video to player on Windows, please refer to Lumix AVCHD converter

Related: Panasonic Lumix G2 to FCELumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro XBurn Panasonic Lumix G3 to DVD

Free Play Canon Rebel T1i/500D and T2i/550D 1080P MOV files

"My Canon Rebel T2i shoots in MOV format. Now, I want to edit the MOV clip with Windows Movie Maker, but I can not import the files success, is there any other free editor can work with T2i files, or any one can help me import the clip to WMM? "

In fact, there are many great freeware can help you play, edit and burn Canon Rebel T2i/550D or T1i/500D MOV files. This article will give you detailed solution about these.

First, freeware for playing Canon Rebel T1i/T2i MOV video
For Windows user, you can using Windows Media Player to view T2i/550D or T1i/500D video. For Mac user, Quicktime is the best player for T1i/T2i MOV video which also can be used on Windows.

Second, freeware for editing Canon Rebel T1i/T2i MOV video
For Windows user, Windows (Live)Movie Maker is the best free video editor for you. For Mac user, iMovie is the right one, which now has new version 11.

Third, freeware for burning Canon Rebel T1i/T2i MOV video to DVDs
For Windows user, DVD Maker is a great free DVD creator for you to burn video to DVDs. For Mac user,iDVD. may be the best one for you.

Tips1:
As WMP, Windows(Live) Movie Maker and DVD maker only work with Windows Media WMV etc files, so before import Canon T1i/T2i MOV files to it, you need to convert T1i/T2i 1080p MOV files to WMV, AVI, MPG etc for importing to WMP/WMM with Canon MOV converter.
Of course, if Quicktime, iMovie and iDVD can not accept Canon T1i/T2i MOV well, you can also convert T1i/T2i MOV movie to Quicktime(MOV) with Canon T1i/T2i MOV Converter Mac.

Tips2: Canon T1i vs T2i
The benefit of the T2i lies in the video side of things. If you plan to use video creatively with your DSLR, the 550D’s manual exposure in video mode, and improved resolution available at more frame rates will be very useful as will the mic input socket.
The 500D can only record HD1080p footage at 20fps, and the other mode HD720p is at 30fps, neither particularly friendly for use with PAL systems (25fps).
The 550D promises to address this, making it a better option for video shooters in a PAL region. For stills the difference will be imperceptable at anything other than massive A2 prints up close.

Now, Step by Step import Canon T1i/T2i MOV files to Free video Editor, Burner and Player

Step1: Connect your camcorder to your computer. (Insert the USB plug on each end of the cable into the port on the back of the Canon T1i/T2i camcorder and any free port on the PC). After connect successfully, power on the computer and wait for the “New hardware Detected” message to display, the program will launch automatically, then download Canon MOV files to the computer.

Step2: Convert Canon T1i/T2i MOV video to WMV.
Download and Run Video Converter as Canon T1i/T2i MOV converter-add T1i/T2i MOV files-set output formats as WMV-Start Convert.
Tips: If you are a Mac user, download and run Video Converter Mac


Step3: After the conversion progress is finished, import converted Canon T1i/T2i MOV movie to Windows Movie Maker etc easily.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Edit Lumix DMC-G2 to Final Cut Express mac os x lion

Just purchased a Panasonic Lumix digital camera for me. It can record HD Video as well as photos. When I do an import to FCE, it does not import the videos, The videos will import with iMovie though. Is there a way to get FCE to import the videos?



I’ am lucky that many people have provided me with helpful advices, here, I want to share this solution with more people, Hope that it can help more Panasonic Lumix fans who wants to edit Panasonic Lumix series videos to FCE on mac os.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 is a relatively small, DSLR-like camera that uses the Micro Four Thirds sensor jointly developed by Panasonic andOlympus. Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G2 is a digital, interchangeable lens system camera with a movable LCD that allows for touch-control and the successor to the award-winning and revolutionary Lumix G1, which was the world’s first Micro Four Thirds digital camera. The intuitive touch-control shooting elevates the camera’s operability, letting the user adjust auto focus (AF) simply by touching the subject on the large 3.0-inch 460,000-dot high- resolution LCD. The Lumix G2, also shoots 720p High Definition video using the AVCHD Lite format.

With the incompatibility of Panasonic Lumix G2 AVCHD Lite footages with Final Cut Express, the best solution to edit Panasonic G2 AVCHD Lite files with transcoding AVCHD Lite to MOV for importing and editing in FCE. Lumix AVCHD to FCE converter will be the first choice for you. It does not only convert AVCHD files to MOV files on mac os x lion, Mac 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, 10.4, Tiger, Leopard, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, Sonw Leopard. , but also enables you to keep original video bit rate for high quality video editing on FCE.

Lumix AVCHD Lite Video Converter for Mac is also workable with other Panasonic Lumix camcorders, like Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2/GF2, DMC-ZS3/TZ7, DMC-TS1/FT1 and DMC-FZ35/38. With this program, edit AVCHD (Lite) in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express and iMovie.

Now I would like to guide convert Panasonic Lumix G2 AVCHD Lite to Final Cut Express on mac

Step 1: Load Panasonic Lumix G2 footage to AVCHD Lite Converter for Mac

Download and run Panasonic AVCHD Lite Converter for Mac. Click the “Add” button on the up-left corner of top tool bar, by clicking it or dragging & dropping the video directly you can import the AVCHD Lite files to the program. Plus, multiple files are allowed to be imported altogether.



Step2:  Set output as MOV and save

Click the drop drown menu next to the “Profile” field, select MOV format for FCE, then Click the “Settings” button; you can open a profile window in which you can adjust the video resolution, the aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, codec, etc to get better output quality.

Click the drop drown menu next to the “Destination” field, chose the folder to save the converted MTS video.



Step 3: Convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 AVCHD to MOV for Final Cut Express.

Click the convert button under the preview window, and the Mac Lumix AVCHD video converter will start the batch conversion from Lumix 1080P AVCHD to MOV for Final Cut Express with the best quality.



Tips: If you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, and want to edit Panasonic Lumix G2 with WMM, just free download the Windows version of Lumix AVCHD converter.

Related:Lumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro XBurn Panasonic Lumix G3 to DVD

Free Canon Video Editor Edit Canon MOV and AVCHD Files on Mac ox Lion

"Can someone please! I need a detailed (and simple) explanation on how to get my video on my canon to my mac and imovie. I've tried plugging it in and following all the directions but it shows up as a harddrive on my desktop and imovie doesn't recognize the format when I try to import it."

Now, iMovie`11 is designed to work with a wide range of video recording devices, including camcorders, digital still cameras, iPhone 4, iPod nano (5th generation), and iPod touch (4th generation). Of course, iMovie`11 still works well with most Mini DV tape-based camcorders using DV and HDV formats, which use a FireWire cable (also known as IEEE 1394 or i.Link) to transfer video.

Tips: As a part of iLife`11, iMovie`11 makes it easy to turn your home videos into your all-time favorite films.and iMovie`11 introduces some new tools that make it easy for just about anyone to take advantage of expert-level effects that would have been difficult or impossible for novices to achieve before.

As mentioned above, iMovie`11 just worked out perfectly with camera video, however, not all camcorder movie can be imported to iMovie 11 natively, such as Canon camera, it can record many kinds of video, like, MOV, MOD, MPEG-2, AVI, MVI, AVCHD, but not all can be import to iMovie 11 directly for editing.

Fortunately,Canon Video to iMovie Converter Mac will help you out, it not only convert all Canon MOV, MOD, MPEG-2, AVI, MVI, AVCHD video formats to free iMovie`08/09/11 DV, MOV, MPEG-2, MP4 but also export iMovie`11 videos to other video formats on Mac os x Lion.

Canon Video Converter Mac also can act as Canon Video Editor Mac which allows you to edit the MOV, MOD, MPEG-2, AVI, MVI, AVCHD at ease with rich video editing features like: video trimming, cutting, splitting, joining/merging video. With it, you can also adjust video bright, contrast, saturation, set video resolution, encoder, frame rate, bitrate, crop video to remove unwanted video and merge several video files into one.

Tips: if you are a Windows user, just go to Video Converter which can help you import canon video to windows movie maker etc software for editing.

Import Canon Video to iMovie:
1.After installing Canon Video Converter Mac, clicking “Add File” button to choose my hard drive to add my MTS file.
2.Click “Profile Drop-down list” format column, click iMovie-MP4 etc. The Canon Video to iMovie Converter Mac will do the conversion of AVCHD to iMovie MP4 with high quality.
3.Set the output path to specify a location for the converted file. The last step is to start conversion with fast speed for getting iMovie`s native format with excellent quality.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Make Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 AVCHD to DVD for mac lion

Panasonic Lumix G3 is capable of recording Full HD 1080i and 720p AVCHD videos. For the 1080i video, you can choose high quality with 30fps, which looks pretty good in good light. We've shot some low light video as well, which we'll be looking at soon in more detail when we post our Video page.

Lumix G3

If you’re looking for a camera that’s not quite as big as a dSLR but doesn’t skimp on hardware controls or features like an articulated LCD, EVF and stereo full HD video, the G3 is one of your top options. But performance is hit-and-miss for shooting action, so you may end up having to go with something just a bit bigger, anyway.

If you used a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 to shoot kids videos in an AVCHD Lite model, and would like to upload the AVCHD Lite files to Mac, and put it on a DVD for family. However, iDVD does not recognize the AVCHD Lite video footage, however, There is a great Lumix AVCHD to DVD converter for mac lion which can do an excellent job in a professional manner to make iDVD work with Lumix DMC-G3 videos. The Mac Panasonic Lumix G3 AVCHD Convertercan convert Panasonic Lumix G3 1080I/720P AVCHD Lite to MOV for burning to DVD with iDVD. You can also merge AVCHD Lite video footage into a single file, edit AVCHD Lite with cutting and cropping and trimming and set video output parameter including resolution, frame rate, encoder, and bit rate.

Burn/make Panasonic Lumix G3 MTS to DVD for DVD player on mac os x lion only four steps

Step1: Download and install Panasonic Lumix G3 to DVD on mac os x lion, import Panasonic Lumix G3 MTS video to mac

Click the "Add" button to load the 1080i/720p .mts videos from Lumix DMC-G3 camera

Add AVCHD file

Step2: Set output as MOV and save

Click the drop drown menu next to the "Profile" field, select MOV format for FCP, then Click the "Settings button; you can open a profile window in which you can adjust the video resolution, the aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, codec, etc to get better output quality.

Click the drop drown menu next to the "Destination" field, chose the folder to save the converted MTS video.

set output as MOV

Step 3: Convert Lumix DMC-G3 AVCHD to MOV on mac os x lion for iDVD.

Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, and the Mac Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 AVCHD converter will start conversion

Mac convert AVCHD to MOV

Step 4: Burn Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 MTS video to DVD with iDVD.

When the conversion is done, run iDVD to create a project and load the converted MOV videos to the iDVD project. The SuperDrive on iMac/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air or Mac Pro works with DVD. Thus, you can insert a blank DVD-R to the Apple bundled DVD drive, and click the "Burn" button on the bottom of the iDVD to start burning videos to DVD.

TIips:If you are using Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, and want to burn to DVD with DVD Maker, just free download the Windows version of Lumix AVCHD converter.

Import Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D 720P MOV to Windows Movie Maker

The EOS Rebel T3 / EOS 1100D is one of the best DSLR cameras of Canon which provides outstanding still image and HD videos for the beginners. Compared to Rebel T3i / EOS 600D, and even Rebel T2i / EOS 550D, the price for Rebel T3 / EOS 1100D is much lower.

Now, the problem is, if you want to edit the clips from Canon 1100D, what will you do For Windows user, the free Windows Movie Maker is surely the best choice for you. However, Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D record High definition (720p) MOV footage at up to 30fps which can not be natively accepted by Windows Movie Maker.


Tips: Windows Movie Maker is a video editing software , included in Microsoft Windows Me, XP, Vista and 7(windows live movie maker). It contains features such as effects, transitions, titles/credits, audio track, timeline narration, and Auto Movie.

Fortunately, Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D MOV converter supports convert 720P MOV video to AVI, WMV, MPG etc for importing to Windows (Live) Movie Maker on Windows 7, vista, xp.

Canon T3/1100D MOV converter also can act as a video editor which allows you to edit the Canon MOV video with great video editing features like: video trimming, cutting, splitting, joining/merging. With it, you can also adjust video bright, contrast, saturation, set video resolution, encoder, frame rate, bitrate, crop video to remove unwanted parts and merge several video files into one.

Tips:For Mac user, iMovie`11 is the best free Mac video editor which is a proprietary video editing software application which allows Mac, iPod Touch 4th generation, iPhone 4 and iPad 2 users to edit their own home movies.

Now, step by step import Canon 1100D MOV files to to Windows Movie Maker.
Step 1: Run Canon T3/1100D MOV video converter. Click the”Add Files” button to import .mov files from the camera.
Step 2: Click the “Profile drop-down list”option, and navigate to Common video> WMV as output format.
Step 3: Convert DSLR MOV video to WMV, then import converted Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D 720P MOV video to Windows (Live) Movie Maker for free editing.



Step additional:
Edit function: click “Clip”, “Edit”, “Settings” to edit your Canon MOV video.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro X/6/7

Panasonic's Lumix DMC-G3 is a compact interchangeable lens camera with a DSLR-sized sensor and HD video capabilities. Successor to the Lumix G2, it's the first of Panasonic's third generation of 'EVIL' cameras, and like its predecessors, it's based on the Micro Four Thirds standard.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Smaller, lighter, and faster: all three made the list of what we wanted from Panasonic Lumix G3, grip and sporting a new 16-megapixel sensor, a 3-inch articulating LCD, and the same processor as the high-powered GH2, the Panasonic G3 is quite capable.

Now it’s important to put this into perspective: thanks to its traditional DSLR shape, the G3 when equipped with anything other than a pancake lens is still not going to squeeze into most pockets, but it will occupy considerably less space in a bag than the Canons and Nikons of this world, while also being noticeably lighter. Indeed once you’ve got the G3 in a bag, you’ll hardly know it’s there, and I found myself very happy to take it out everywhere I went.

Panasonic Lumix G3 is capable of recording Full HD 1080i and 720p AVCHD videos. For the 1080i video, you can choose high quality with 30fps ,If you want to put the AVCHD videos from DMC-G3 to Final Cut Pro for editing, you need to use a converting software to handle the 1080/60i and 720/60p footage to ProRes 422 for FCP 6/7 and FCP X. Lumix video converter for mac lion is the recommended Panasonic Lumix AVCHD to ProRes converter for high quality video editing on Mac with less compressed Apple ProRes format.

Panasonic AVCHD converter for Mac OS X Lion is also workable with other Panasonic Lumix camcorders, like Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2/GF2, DMC-ZS3/TZ7, DMC-TS1/FT1 and DMC-FZ35/38. With this program, edit AVCHD (Lite) in Final Cut Pro 6, Final Cut Pro 7 and the new version Final Cut Pro X, With FCP preferred editing video codec Apple proRes or AIC, importing and editing AVCHD Lite is at their fingertips.

Below is the fast guide for you to convert Lumix DMC-G3 AVCHD to Apple ProRes for FCP 6/7 and Final Cut Pro X.

Step1: Download and install Lumix Video Converter for Mac

Step2: Import Lumix AVCHD files to Lumix Video Converter for Mac

Connect Panasonic Lumix G3 to Apple iMac/MacBook Pro via USB 2.0 cable, Click the“Add” button to browse and import the .mts files from Lumix camera to Mac application.

Add Panasonic Lumix MTS file

Step3: Set output format and define the output location

Click the drop drown menu next to the “Profile” field, select DV,HDV,MP4,MOV etc format for FCP, then you can tick the “Apply to all” option that it will convert all added MTS files into selected Final Cut Pro supported format.
Click the drop drown menu next to the “Destination” field, chose the folder to save the converted MTS video.

MTS to MOV mac

Step4: Start to convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 MTS to Final Cut Pro X/6 /7

Press the “Convert” button, the application will complete converting MTS file to Final Cut Pro Mac for you.

convert MTS file to MOV on Mac OS X Lion

Tips: If you want to edit Lumix DMC-G3 AVCHD Files in Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premiere, Avid, Sony Vegas etc ,just free download the Panasonic AVCHD converter for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

Related: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Compare the difference among Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D7000

"I am going to buy a camera, I will be shooting mostly swim meets (indoors and outdoors in the evenings), track events (4-6pm-strong sun), and indoor volleyball. I will also use the camera for portraits and shooting pets and children so I need a high fps, Can you please give me your advice, pros, cons on each the camera (Nikon 7000, Canon 50D or Canon 7D)"

I should say, all the three DSLR camera are great. Of course, there are some difference among them, according to these difference, you can choose the one you really need.

First, let us read a research from web:
If you wants video more than pictures buy 60d; Otherwise d7000 is best choice as of now; 7d is vary good but too heavy & bulky.
60d – 80%; d7000 – 89%; 7d – 91%, the percent shown is picture quality & overall performance.

Then, compare the detailed spec. among Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D7000:
1: Sensor
60D:18-megapixel CMOS(4 channel); 22.3 mm x 14.9mm.
7D:18-megapixel CMOS(8 channel); 22.3 mm x 14.9mm.
D7000:16.2-megapixel CMOS;23.6 x 15.6mm.

2:Continuous shooting
60D: 5.3fps 16 raw/58 JPEG
7D: 8 fps 15 raw/94 JPEG
D7000: 6fps n/a raw/100 JPEG

3: Viewfinder
60D: 96% coverage 0.95x/0.59x
7D: 100% coverage 1.0x/0.63x
D7000: 100% coverage 0.94x/0.63x

4: LCD size
60D:3 inches articulated 1.04 megapixels
7D: 3 inches fixed 920,000 dots
D7000:3 inches fixed 921,000 dots

5: Video
60D/7D:H.264 QuickTime MOV 1080/30p/25p/24p; 720/60p/50p
D7000:1080/24p/25p; 720/30p/24p/25p H.264 QuickTime MOV Monoaural

6: Memory slots
60D:1 x SDXC
7D:1x Cf
D7000:2 x SDXC

7: Body operating weight (ounces)
60D: 26.6 (est)
7D: 35
D7000: 27.5 (est)

8: Battery life
60D: 1,100 shots
7D: 800 shots
D7000: 1,050 shots

9: Dimensions
60D: 5.7 x 4.1 x 3.1
7D: 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9
D7000: 5.2 x 4.2 x 3.0

10: Price and Ship date
60D: $1,099.99 (body only); September 2010
7D: $1,699 (body only); October 2009
D7000: $1,199.95 (body only); October 2010

Finally, Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D7000 all record video in MOV formats, MOV always can not be natively accepted by various device and software. However, Canon EOS 7D video converter, Canon EOS 60D video converter and Nikon D7000 video converter supports convert MOV files from camera to AVI, WMV, MPG, DV, MP4, FLV, 3GP etc on Windows 7, vista, xp.

If you are a Mac user, please Go to Video Converter for Mac.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Panasonic has just launched its Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic has just launched its Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 in Europe. This model is a 12 Megapixel camera equipped with a LEICA 25mm lens, a 24X zoom and a built-in optical image stabilizer.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Additionally, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 has two of Panasonic’s newest features; newly advanced Nano Surface Coating technology which helps minimize light reflection that causes ghost and flare and the new 3D Photo Mode. Packing a powerful zoom lens, a host of functions and manual control in a compact body, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 is highly versatile, perfect for advanced amateur photographers.

“The models are a step up from the successful FZ100,” said Panasonic Lumix group marketing manager, Alistair Robins. “They offer popular features such as Full HD AVCHD recording and a Leica lens as well as excellent creative control modes in both still and movie recording, and with a faster response time you will never miss that photo opportunity.”

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 features

• Motion Deblur Mode, which helps to prevent blur.

• Intelligent Handheld Nightshot Mode, which generates beautiful night scenery with illumination by layering multiple images shot consecutively.

• PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.5 BD Edition Software makes it possible to sort and organize photos not only of those newly taken but also of those stored on the PC with quick start-up and fast read-in of images. Recorded videos can be edited with the Short Movie Story function and written into MPEG2 to burn onto a Blu-ray or DVD disc

Panasonic FZ150

The core of the Panasonic FZ150 is a 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor with an effective resolution of 12.1 megapixels, from a total of 12.5 megapixels. MOS sensors are usually faster than their more common CCD brethren, and the FZ150′s sensor bears this out with a swift full-resolution burst shooting rate of 12 frames per second if autofocus is disabled, and a still-commendable 5.5 frames per second with autofocus active. It also allows for progressive scan Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixel, aka 1,080p) video at a rate of 60 frames per second, saved using the AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. Of course, the processor–a quad-core Venus Engine-branded unit–plays its own part in this speed, as well as in allowing an ISO sensitivity range of 100 to 3,200 equivalents (expandable to ISO 6,400 equivalent in High Sensitivity Auto mode).

The FZ150′s sensor sits behind a powerful 24x optical zoom lens with a 35mm-equivalent focal length range from a useful 25mm wide angle to a powerful 600mm telephoto for stills, and 28mm to 672mm for videos. Of course, with this much reach, mechanical image stabilization is a must, as you’d otherwise need shutter speeds in the region of 1/600-700th second or faster for blur-free images, which would restrict use to only ideal lighting conditions. The FZ150 doesn’t disappoint, not only including true optical image stabilization, but also providing what Panasonic refers to as an “Active” mode for video shooting, which takes advantage of the lower resolution with respect to still imaging, and thereby provides a greater degree of correction.

One of the most interesting new features is a 3D mode, in which the camera captures 20 images in a pan, and then selects the two most appropriate to combine into a single, 3D image, viewable on any MPO compatible device.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 price & availability

The Panasonic Lumix FZ150 will be available in black for a suggested retail price of $500 / €530 starting in late-September 2011.

Conclusion:

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 realizes 1920 x 1080 60p Full-HD AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format. if you dig a little deeper in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 video format, you will find that these Panasonic AVCHD video format won’t accepted by mac app and many portable devices, Doremisoft video converter for Mac lion comes in the right time, also worked as Panasonic AVCHD converter for mac which can convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 video mac to MP4, DV, HDV, MOV, 3GP, H.264 etc.

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New Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Play Canon 60D MOV video

The versatile Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is the perfect tablet for us to enjoy multimedia on the move. It comes with a slim, lightweight design and a 10.1-inch WSVGA IPS capacitive display made from durable and scratch-resistant glass that is viewable at angles up to 178°.

Tips: The LG Optimus Pad has its 3D camera; The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V has its 8MP snapper and the Android 2.3-toting HTC Flyer comes with its own Sense UI overlay.

Key features of Asus Eee Pad Transformer:
1: GPS; Gravity Sensor; E-Compass; Light Sensor; Gyroscope.
2: 10.1″ WSVGA (1280×800) IPS Capacitive LED Touchscreen.
3: Internal Microphone; 10.7 x 7 x 0.5; 1.5 pounds/2.7 pounds.
4: Android 3.2 Operating System; Wireless 802.11bgn; Bluetooth 2.1.
5: Mini HDMI Port; 4-in-1 Card Reader ; 1.2MP (front) and 5.0MP (rear) Webcam.
6: NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU; 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, 1 slot, 1GB Max; 32GB.
7: 40-Pin Docking Port for Optional Keyboard/Docking Station Which Provides Up To 6.5 Additional Hours of Battery Life

Just like iPad etc Tablets, Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 also supports MP4 video well, however, Canon EOS 60D record video in MOV formats. So if you want to play 60D MOV files on Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101, you will need to convert Canon EOS 60D MOV video to MP4 with video converter for Mac Lion, then import converted MOV files to Asus Eee Pad Transformer for playing and sharing.

Tips1: For Windows user, using Video Converter.
Tips2: EOS 60D is one of the best DSLR camera of Canon. It features an improved APS-C sized 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor for tremendous images, new Multi-control Dial, A Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD, an improved viewfinder, plus HDMI output, a new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for finer detail and excellent color reproduction, and improved ISO capabilities from 100 – 6400for uncompromised shooting even in the dimmest situations.

Now, step by step import Canon 60D MOV Movie to Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 on Mac Lion.

1:After installing video converter for Mac, connect hard drive to iMac. This cute software can easily recognize Canon 60D MOV file after clicking Add button to choose from hard drive.
2:In format column(click Profile drop-down list), click Common video(*.mov).
3:Set the output path to specify a location for the converted file.
4:Click “Start” to start conversion with fast speed for getting MP4 format with excellent quality.

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Canon Vixia HF G10 compared to Canon HF S21

Canon announced fresh new models in the VIXIA line in early January 2011 and Cannon just released the new HF-G10 camcorder which acts as a consumer camcorder, being the first member posing as the new flagship model in the VIXIA series.

Canon Vixa HF G10

Canon Vixia HF G10 camcorder featured vastly improved low light capabilities and its performance in bright light was nearly as strong as its predecessor, the HF S21. The only downside of the HF G10′s new sensor was that the camcorder captured slightly less sharp video, and the fact that it cannot take high-resolution still images. These are minor setbacks, however, and the improved low light performance of the G10 makes these other issues trivial. The Canon Vixia HF G10, however, has more features and even better performance than its predecessor and that makes it a better choice for pros or advanced users. The set of controls on the Canon Vixia HF G10 is unprecedented in the consumer camcorder field, although we weren’t crazy about the interface for adjusting certain functions.

Compared with the predecessor Canon HF S21, Cannon Vixia HF G10 highlights:

Canon Vixia HF G10 Pro’s

Class leading image quality in bright and low light

Native 24p

Bountiful manual controls

High quality glass

Exceptional build and design, including dual SD card slots and focus ring

Improved built-in microphone

Gaggle of in-camera customizable shooting filters available

Mini HDMI cable included in the box

Canon Vixia HF G10 Con’s

Limited battery life requires the purchase of additional packs

Basic editing software included

Powerhouse computer and software needed to handle large video files

Touchscreen LCD is stubborn at times

Canon Vixia HF G10

Conclusion

The Canon Vixia HF G10 is currently the greatest consumer HD camcorder ever produced. Its topnotch build, prosumer-esque manual controls, and stellar image quality put it numerous car lengths ahead of the competition. At around $1,500 the Canon HF G10 is considerably more than the Canon HF S21 which offers more storage space. But it has the best external and internal features along with that unique 8-blade iris which gives this camcorder a noticeable performance boost. Canon Vixia HF G10 and Canon HF S21 outputs video as AVCHD, if you want to edit this video on new version of Final Cut Pro X to experience its new feature, but MOV, DV, HDV is the video format that Final Cut Pro X is happy to edit, video converter for mac lion is known as Canon AVCHD converter mac as well as other Canon R, M, and S series, which can convert Canon Vixia HF G10 video to Final Cut Pro X and convert Canon HF S21 video to Final Cut Pro X.

If you are planning to import Canon Vixia HF G10 video and Canon HF S21 video to movie maker on Windows, Canon AVCHD converter is also provided.

Related: Panasonic HDC-SDT750 vs Panasonic HDC-SD700, Panasonic HDC TM 900 vs Canon Vixia HF S200

Import Canon EOS 7D MOV Video to HP TouchPad for Playing

HP TouchPad-the strongest competitor of Apple iPad 2 has come out with 9.7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen (1024x 768 resolutions), web surfing, news reading, data inquiring and online chatting etc powerful function. But can HP TouchPad play all video and audio formats? The Video and Audio Formats that HP TouchPad supported is including: MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, DRM-free MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV.


The EOS 7D is an 18.0 effective megapixel APS-C crop CMOS DSLR camera of Canon. It features 19 point auto-focus system, movie mode, built-in Speedlite transmitter and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps.

The EOS 7D offers three recording sizes for video Full HD Video: captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 30p (29.97), 24p (23.976) or 25p frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Movies are saved as .MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50p / 60p (59.94) fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50p / 60p (59.94) fps).

Obviously, EOS 7D MOV video cannot be natively accepted by HP TouchPad. However, if you have a third part program, like video converter, it will be easy for your to play EOS 7D MOV video on HP TouchPad easily.

Video converter can act as EOS 7D MOV to HP TouchPad converter which supports convert and import MOV movie from Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera to HP TouchPad supported video and audio formats: MPEG-4, H.264, MP3, AAC, WAV etc, then you can play and share the Canon EOS video on HP TouchPad easily.

If you are a Mac user, just go to Video Converter Mac Lion software.

Step-by-step Guide on How to Convert EOS 7D MOV files to to MP4 H.264 for HP TouchPad:


Step 1: Download and Run Canon EOS 7D MOV Video Converter on your computer, and then add your MOV video files into this program. (Tip: Batch convert supports and to convert and join MOV files into one is also supported.)
Step 2: Choose the appropriate output format for HP TouchPad
Click on “Profile drop-down list
Step 3: Convert Canon MOV to H.264 MP4 for HP TouchPad by clicking on “Start” on the main interface.
Step 4: Copy the converted files onto your HP TouchPad after connecting the computer to your TouchPad via a USB cable. Meanwhile, you are able to upload and save all the video or movie files to Box using the app Box so that you can share them online. And it is also a good way to save the TouchPad’s space.

US network exec says, iPhone5 will come in October

Pin back your ears, phone fans: we're hearing perhaps the most credible rumour yet about the release of the iPhone 5. No less a personage than a vice president of US phone network AT&T has reportedly told employees the next-generation iPhone will launch in early October.

iPhone5

In previous years, Apple has released each new iPhone at the company’s annual developer conference, WWDC, in June. This year, Apple decided to focus on apps at WWDC, so the new phone wouldn’t overshadow the event. By breaking the cycle of announcing new iPhone every June, Apple has also whipped up a storm of speculation about the new phone.

The top AT&T wonk told managers, “Expect things to get really, really busy in the next 35-50 days, so prepare your teams accordingly,” Boy Genius Report reports. The hotly anticipated phone will arrive in October after a probable September announcement.

Are you planing to bag yourself an iPhone5 when it does arrive, or is October too long to wait? And which phones do you think will give the fifth iPhone a run for its money? What could be the new iPhone has reportedly been spotted being used, while fans have created myriad concepts of what they’d like the phone to look like. Some fans have even gone as far as creating elaborate fake websites for the forthcoming phone.

Let’s raid the iPhone5 rumour fridge to find the tomatoes of truth amid the stinky stilton of baseless speculation.

Design

it seems the iPhone5 won’t look significantly different to the iPhone4. That sounds about right to us, considering Apple packed some epic hardware innovations into the iPhone4. The company also tends to stick with its favourite designs for years — witness the identical iPhone 3G and 3GS, and the enduring MacBook Pro. But Apple is likely to squeeze the iPhone 5′s guts into an even thinner, lighter case.

Specs

Apple calls its dual-core processor the ‘A5′, as seen in the iPad2. We call it ‘so speedy it eats the company’s previous CPU, the A4, for breakfast’. Expect the iPhone5 to use the A5, which has a processor, GPU and RAM all on one die. If it does, the iPhone5 will join the ranks of dashing dual-core handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S 2 and the LG Optimus 2X.

Software

Apple announced a new version of its operating system, iOS 5, in June. It doesn’t feature all of our most-wanted features, but there are plenty of treats to keep us sweet. iOS 5 will arrive on iPhones in the autumn, all around the world. We’ll have the ability to wirelessly sync with our computers then. iOS 5 will also provide the iPhone5 with less obtrusive notifications, shortcuts on the lock screen, deeper Twitter integration, and an Apple IM client.

Camera

The camera in the iPhone5 is also likely to be revamped. The iPhone4′s camera has a 5-megapixel resolution and an LED photo light, along with high-dynamic-range software to help with exposure. In our tests, the iPhone 4′s camera took decent shots, but it’s still not as good as Nokia’s 12-megapixel effort on the N8. The chief executive of Sony has implied that the company may be making an 8-megapixel snapper for the iPhone5. We could also see an improved LED flash.

Rather than simply bumping up the megapixels, the iPhone5 could add some sensor innovation — we’re thinking something along the lines of the Exmor R CMOS sensor in the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. This type of back-illuminated sensor takes smoother, less noisy shots in low light.

However, no matter what iPone5 looks like, but the key features  will be continue and move on that  it is a powerful camera as well as HD camcorder, Are you planning to bag yourself an iPhone5 when it does arrive? Of course, I believe iPhone5 will bring great shock to our phone fans, however, with a powerful iPhone5 with your hand, in the next days, you will import iPhone5 video to the related Apple editing application, the video format unsupported will be raised, here, versatile video converter for mac lion acts asiPhone5 video converter for mac, which can convert iPhone5 video on mac snow leopard to many mac compatible video formats such as H.264, MPEG-4, DV, HDV, MOV, AVCHD etc.

Note: If you want to import iPhone5 video to Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player, iPhone5 video converter is also available for you.

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