What are AVCHD (.mts) files?
AVCHD (.mts) utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVC) video compression codec and Dolby AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio compression codec, which commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, and Panasonic. AVCHD recordings can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camcorder via the USB connection. Many camcorders can record to removable media like SDHC and Memory Stick cards or DVD discs, which can be read on a computer directly.MTS is a High-definition MPEG Transport Stream video format, commonly called “AVCHD”; created by Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Canon and other HD camcorders. And the MTS format bases on the MPEG-2 transport stream and supports 720p and 1080i HD video formats.

What to do to convert mts to a Mac or import mts to Final Cut Express?

The simple advice is use the simple yet powerful program called Aunsoft MTS/M2TS converter  for mac as the mts to Final Cut Express Converter for Mac convert AVCHD MTS to MPEG-4, MOV or DV that compatible with Final Cut Express.

MTS to FCE converter for mac has a powerful codec pack that contains all the codecs needed to meet your various projects need. With the codec the mts to fce converter program can convert between almost all video/audio files without quality loss during the conversion from MTS to MPEG-4 DV.

Final Cut Express imports mts program mts to FCE converter for Mac allows you to tune the video resolution, bit rate, frame rate and you can just keep the highest setting as you can so that get the most satisfying result.

Using video to FCE converter to convert MTS to mov, mpeg-4 or DV and then import into FCE could be as simple as few mouse clicks. It is suitable for both new and experienced Mac users. Just download a free trial and run a test now.

Step 1: Add MTS/M2TS files to the program
Import AVCHD recordings to the program by clicking “Add” in the menu bar. Batch conversion is also supported which allows to edit/convert various video files at one time.

Step 2. Choose QuickTime .mov output.
Click the Format option and choose Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MOV (AVC)(*.mov) for converting .mts videos to H.264/AVC .mov for FCE.

Step 3: Convert
Click “Convert” button to start conversion immediately. Few minutes later, you will get output video in your destination folder.

Tips:
1. The QuickTime .mov output from Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac also works for other editing tools like Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Kdenlive, etc. The Mac Sony MTS converter automatically deinterlaces AVCHD videos and removes interlacing artifacts for perfect video playback on iMac/MacBook Pro.

2. For Windows user, you can use the Windows version of Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter.

3. Deinterlace AVCHD footage.
Follow “Editor”> “Effect” and tick the checkbox of “Deinterlacing” and you will get a sharper image. Check “Apply to all” to deinterlace all your imported files.

4. Merge MTS files and Convert
Join MTS files (optional) and convert. Before you start conversion, you can check “Merge into one file” to combine multiple AVCHD files together and output to one single video.

5.- Final Cut Express is non-linear video editing application created by Apple Inc. It is the consumer version of Final Cut Pro and is designed for advanced editing digital video as well as high-definition video. But only Final Cut Express 4 and the latter version supports real-time editing in the AVCHD format (currently for Intel processors only), imports iMovie ‘08 projects and includes 50 new filters.
- Adobe Premiere Pro is a real-time, timeline based video editing software application. Premiere Pro supports many video editing cards and plug-ins for accelerated processing, additional file format support and video/audio effects. Although the first two versions of Premiere Pro only supported Windows, Premiere Pro CS3 is available for both Windows and Mac OS (only Intel-based Macs are supported), making it one of the few cross-platform NLEs available. And now Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 supports ACVHD format but not in the trial version.




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