Should I convert AVCHD (MTS) files to help speed of editing. NUTSHELL Answer possible?
by Alan Andrews
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Sep 23, 2009 at 6:59:34 pm
Hi
I'm still researching ways to edit HD video efficiently.
Sony Vegas 9.0 Pro, Using a Canon HF20 cam I was wondering if it is worth converting my MTS files to another format before doing any real edting? AMD 64 x 2 laptop, plans to U/G to Quad PC in future.
Most of my short clips will require Film Look FX and fades etc so already I am adding a workload to the CPU. Numerous Short takes (some multi camera shots also), Most my projects are indie type movie and some music video from 5 - 30 minute videos with FX etc. Shooting @ 24p cinemode MXP 1080i
I am NOT yet fully understanding all the recommended codecs/formats etc and I know of course all of this depends on the desired output.
So ultimately I want one MASTER project that I can then render to the various outputs i.e. HD Video for computers, Widescreen 16:9 for DVD, Youtube HD/SD
So I start out using project properties of HD 1080-24p (1920x1080). I leave "adjust source media to better match ..." checked as I also use MOV files (1080) from another HD camera for multi camera takes or when videoing more than one shot at same time.
I thought about doing proxy editing, using Euginas script. Though I have not ventured to try that yet. It seems a good idea??
But basically my questions is:
Would it be worthwile converting the MTS files to another high quality format less compressed format that would be more efficient in the editing? If so what format? WMV9? AVI? MPEG? ???
Re: Should I convert AVCHD (MTS) files to help speed of editing. NUTSHELL Answer possible? by John Rofrano on Sep 24, 2009 at 4:00:48 am
> Would it be worthwile converting the MTS files to another high quality format less compressed format that would be more efficient in the editing? If so what format?
If your laptop can handle CineForm files that I would purchase Neo Scene and use CineForm for all editing and rendering.
If your laptop cannot handle CineForm editing then you might try using DV proxies with a tool like VASST GearShift.
