Couldn’t figure out a smooth workflow between JVC GC-PX100 and Apple iMovie? This post will guide you through the process of converting JVC GC-PX100 60p AVCHD files to Apple InterMediate Codec for use in iMovie with optimum performance.
The JVC GC-PX100 Procision Full HD Camcorder is a serious bit of video capture kit that also offers a stills capture at its full 12.1MP resolution. It offers a host of high-end shooting modes to suit the videographer’s every need with a range of shooting formats and frame rates, including a range of slow-motion capture modes.
The real strength of the JVC GC-PX100 is its video capture technology. The model offers Full HD 1920 x 1080-60p capture in AVCHD, MOV and MP4 formats at 40Mbps, 36Mbps and 28Mbps respectively. And this selection virtually assures compatibility with you preferred codec in a variety of usage and workflow scenarios.
The GC-PX100 also features some impressive one-touch advanced video shooting modes. These include high-speed shooting of 100, 200 or 250fps at 640 x 460 pixels, or 400 and 500 fps at 320 x 176 pixels.
For a fast and fluid workflow, videographers sometimes need to transcode GC-PX100 60p AVCHD footage to AIC .mov for use in iMovie with optimum performance. This requires third party software like HD Video Converter for Mac. This app can convert JVC GC-PX100 60p AVCHD files as well as its MOV and MP4 footage to whatever format you request with excellent quality. Read on to find a step-by-step guide talking about how to convert GC-PX100 60p AVCHD to iMovie’s favorite AIC format.
How to convert JVC GC-PX100 60p AVCHD to AIC for iMovie editing?
Software requirement
HD Video Converter for Mac
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Run HD Video Converter for Mac as a professional JVC GC-PX100 Video to iMovie Converter. When its main interface comes up, click ‘Add File’ to load source video to it.
Step 2: Select output format for iMovie
For the purpose of converting JVC GC-PX100 60p AVCHD files for use in iMovie, from ‘Profile’ list, select ‘Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC)(*.mov)’ as output format under ‘iMovie and Final Cut Express’ column. This format is also suitable for use in the discontinued Final Cut Express.
Important: If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.
Step 3: Adjust video and audio settings (Optional)
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.
Step 4: Click ‘Convert’ to start JVC GC-PX100 60p AVCHD files to MOV conversion.
Step 5: Click ‘Open Folder’ to get generated QuickTime files for using in iMovie with optimum performance.
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