.m2t files in FCP

cordvision

cordvision

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Hello,
I am not so familiar with this subject as I have an HVX myself and never used an HDV camera. A friend used a HD-Recorder (I think it was a sony product) to record his HDV footage. The HD-Recorder produces files with an .m2t extension. He wants to edit in Final Cut but the file format (or container) is not supported. After searching the internet I found out that you have to use streamclip to convert the files.
The problem is just that it takes very long to convert the files into a format that is supported by FCP even on a very fast machine. It's not even 1:1 like when I just import the footage from a tape. Am I doing something wrong? If not, what's the whole point in shooting directly to a HD when it takes longer to convert the files than to just import them from a tape?
Do you know any product (HD-Recorder) that can record HDV in a format that is supported by FCP without needing any conversion?

Sorry for all these questions. Any input is appreciated...

Thanx
 
Tell your friend to never buy a Sony camera again! Shame on him!

Just kidding.

QuickTime Pro should convert this, also, I belive. But the conversion time will be long. Nothing to be done about that. m2t is just that Long GOP MPEG-2 format. Great for delivery over limited bandwidth, sucks for capture and editing. Was never inteded for that use. There's a very good reason why the BBC, Fox News, and others are rejecting the XDCAM-HD format for the P2 format. Not to mention the BBC not only just picked up the P2 format, they are also switching over to FCP.

I'd want to know what camera and recorder device he's using.
 
Thanks for your replays. I just don't get what the whole point in capturing to a HD-recorder is?! Is there any advantage at all? Can the firestore recorder directly capture into a quicktime container so the files are ready to edit? I don't know what camera and drive he uses but I am going to ask him...
 
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