How to convert .mts MPEG-1 to Quicktime or other compatible with FCP

Hi, I have recieved these files .mts, I believe mpeg-1 format, that do not open in the MACOS.
I have to edit them in FCP but I don't see how to make them compatible.
So far I've tried to convert with VLC and MPEG Streamclip with no results.

Is there any free download converter application?
Any solution?

Regards,

Alioshka

final cut pro 6.06
MACOS X 10.5.8 LEOPARD
Proc. 2.8 GHZ INTEL CORE 2 DUO
800M 4GB DDR 2

MTS files are usually AVCHD, which should show up in FCP7's Log and Transfer unless you -- or somebody else -- messed with the original file structure. I'm not sure if your FCP6 does AVCHD, however. You may need ClipWrap (www.divergentmedia.com) or Voltaic (www.shedworx.com). In my opinion, ClipWrap is definitely the superior of the two. At $50, it's really a pretty good deal.


www.derekmok.com

Thanks Derek.
I remembered I used once Log&Transfer for AVCHD files with this FCP6, but this one doesn't work.
But... how can I know the type of compression as in the information only says "unix executable file"?

Hi, I also have an mts files question. I just got a Canon G20 camcorder (shoots in AVCHD format and makes mts files). I need to download my footage from the SDXC card tonight and them convert them to .mov files. Is that correct? Is that the right procedure? If so, what is the best program to do it???. I read on the web that MPEG streamclip won't convert mts files. Apparently brorsoft mts converter will work. Is that the way to go.??? Lastly, do I just need the mts files off the disc??. One tutorial said that if I want to import directly into FCP, that I have to copy the whole file structure off the SD card but that is not what I want to do. I'm kind of freaking out because I need to get all the footage off my 2 cards and use them tomorrow and once it's gone, it's gone!. Any help will really be appreciated.

Mac Pro Tower dual core system 10.6.8 FCP 7

Brorsoft is spamware developed by an unethical company, which creates false identities to give its own products glowing reviews. Don't touch it.

Read this:

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www.derekmok.com

Wow Derek. Thank you so much. that's frightening. so what should I use for a converter??? any recommendations??

Read the posts above.


www.derekmok.com

will do sorry freaking out can't see the forest for the trees. researched clipwrap and it seems pretty cool. Is there any reason that I should connect the camera with HDMI cable and capture in real time (like we did with mini DV tape and firewire)? back in the good old days?

handbrake is the option to convert .mts to m4v, the files get bigger but works, and is free!
thanks to all!!!

Jumped the handbrake ship for AppGeeker, since it's about as fast, and is a little easier for queuing files.

www.appgeeker.com

Actually, mp4 is great for using in Mac system, however, if you want to get files in other file like QuickTime MOV to work on your Mac, you will need to download other alternatives, since Handbrake only output mkv and mp4 file.

Sam