HD Camcorders > Video Editing, Resizing, Converting

[Gareth]

So I've recently bought a Panasonic SD10 HD Camcorder and unsuprisingly the software bundle with it isn't up to the job. Does anyone have any recomendations for video editing/resizing/converting software?

The files that come off the camera are .M2TS (AVCHD) and I'd obviously like to convert them to .mpg to make them easier to store/share.

Many thanks.

 

[Andy.]

Sony Vegas gets good reviews. It is something I really still need to delve into.

 

[f0xy]

I use vegas all the time with m2ts, does it fine!

As does adobe premiere, but you have to use its 'log and transfer' tool to get them to work in the program (basicaly converts them to .mov for you)

 

[Gareth]

erm Sony Vegas seems to be big £££!

 

[Cookie]

erm Sony Vegas seems to be big £££!

You could always procure it by other methods? Like borrowing it, or something

 

[Gareth]

well yes, I figured they hadn't paid for it. I was looking for legitimate recommendations though.

 

[sneeks]

Legit recommendations which are any good will cost big £££ unless you have a Mac and iMovie works great.

 

[f0xy]

Mine is acctually a legit copy, lent the disks from uni and installed it

mac has more options available, ie final cut express is very easy to use and get into

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

i was playing wid the new final cut today its about time they jazzed it up a bit, although i think it now means i need to recertify

 

[joebonthuys]

On Windows the software that comes with the camera seemed quite good when I used it, but that was only for a quick little video on my mates PC, I got a mac for my stuff

 

[Mike_182]

My Sony HD camera came with some pretty good software which does all the conversion s**t, although yes I am looking to get Vegas so as to do some proper editing rather than start/stop times and conversion.

 

[Andy.]

Vegas 9 pro is on sale at amazon.co.uk for £310 iso £550. Just in case you are tempted.....

 

[Darren S]

Gareth,

What about AVS Video Converter? It appears to support the format of your HD camcorder as well...

http://onlinehelp.avs4you.com/AVS-V...nverting/ConversionTips/SupportedFormats.aspx

I've never used the video tools from AVS, but I have used the audio ones before. They work a treat and I've had no problems in the past.

D.