zcream
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You need to install XCode from the Optional Installs folder on the OS install DVD.
Also install Perian and VLC.
You also need to install macports and then build and install ffmpeg as shown here.
http://www.haykranen.nl/2007/11/21/howto-install-and-use-ffmpeg-on-mac-os-x-leopard/
Now copy the STREAM folder inside the AVCHD -> BDMV directories from the SDHC card to your archival hdd. There are a number of .mts files there. These cannot be used by imovie or FCE or any other device at this time.
Download the attached GH12M4V Automator bundle and place it on your Desktop. Double click it and use Finder or the Automator window to browse to the STREAM directory. Select ALL the files to be converted. Make sure you select files and not directories. Drag them to the Automator window if using Finder. Make sure that the frame inside Automator with the files is on top of the script. Press the Play button on the right.
Let it do its thing.
When its finished check the files - an easy way is to sort them them size inside Finder. The m4v files should be approx 5-10% smaller in size than the mts files. Play them to make sure.
Now these m4v files can be shared and used in any editing app. You can even use Quicktime Pro to edit them if you so desire.
NOTE:- I first used the Rewrap2M4V app, but it does not work for all files. Hence I came up with this method. It works for files on which ffmpeg fails with the non-monotone timestamp error.
Also install Perian and VLC.
You also need to install macports and then build and install ffmpeg as shown here.
http://www.haykranen.nl/2007/11/21/howto-install-and-use-ffmpeg-on-mac-os-x-leopard/
Now copy the STREAM folder inside the AVCHD -> BDMV directories from the SDHC card to your archival hdd. There are a number of .mts files there. These cannot be used by imovie or FCE or any other device at this time.
Download the attached GH12M4V Automator bundle and place it on your Desktop. Double click it and use Finder or the Automator window to browse to the STREAM directory. Select ALL the files to be converted. Make sure you select files and not directories. Drag them to the Automator window if using Finder. Make sure that the frame inside Automator with the files is on top of the script. Press the Play button on the right.
Let it do its thing.
When its finished check the files - an easy way is to sort them them size inside Finder. The m4v files should be approx 5-10% smaller in size than the mts files. Play them to make sure.
Now these m4v files can be shared and used in any editing app. You can even use Quicktime Pro to edit them if you so desire.
NOTE:- I first used the Rewrap2M4V app, but it does not work for all files. Hence I came up with this method. It works for files on which ffmpeg fails with the non-monotone timestamp error.
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