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Load Panasonic AG-AC90 AVCHD footages to FCP 7 for editing


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    Featuring a stylish, easy-to-handle design, the AG-AC90 AVCCAM HD handheld camcorder captures native 1920 x 1080 resolution images and records in 1080/60p, 60i, 30p and 24p, as well as in standard definition (480/60i) in 60Hz.


    The AC90 debuts a premium professional AVCCAM HD recording mode, the PS mode (28 Mbps, 60p only), and also records video in the PH mode (average 21 Mbps/Max 24Mbps), the HA mode (approx.17 Mbps), and the extended recording HE mode (approx. 6 Mbps) as well as SD (at 9 Mbps.) Shooters will find invaluable its wide 29.8mm to 357.6 mm (35mm equivalent)12X optical zoom lens with three independent adjustable rings for zoom, focus and iris for a wide viewing angle, and Panasonic’s exclusive Nano Surface Lens Coating that reduces ghosting and flares.


    Key Features:
    Audio CH1/CH2 with individual level controls and input selection.
    Focus in Red button shows when your subject is in focus by outlining subject edges in red.
    Remote terminals enable remote operation of iris, focus, zoom and Rec Start/Stop functions.
    Handle grip contains both the Rec Start/Stop button and a zoom speed control for the lens.
    Still shots with 3-megapixel resolution. (Still shots can also be captured during video recording.).
    Six present scene settings that can be freely changed to meet your shooting style.
    Seven programmable user buttons, three are actual buttons and the other four are on the LCD.
    2x, 5x and 10x digital zoom function.


    The Panasonic AG-AC90 camcorder records videos in AVCHD format which is not a editable format for some common editors such as iMovie, Avid, even FCP 7. If you want to further edit these AVCHD files in FCP on mac, you may encounter the problem as the below user.


    "I am really struggling to find any information (anywhere) on how to get MTS files working on my Final Cut 7.It is from a new camera I just bought which is called the Panasonic Ag-Ac90.When I try to go to log and transfer, the clip comes up but there are no visuals nor any time duration, and I cant import them."


    What should we do while meeting this kind of situation? Well, the best solution is to find a Panasonic AG-AC90 converter to transcode the clips from Panasonic AG-AC90 to Apple ProRes which is the best compatible format for FCP 7.


    Preparation: Find a best third party program to convert MTS files from Panasonic AG-AC90 for FCP 7.


    The best third party program that many persons use is Brorsoft AVCHD converter that is one of the best and professional converter which can help you to transcode .mts files without quality loss. The following is the steps about converting Panasonic AG-AC90 MTS files to FCP.


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    Step 1: Install the best Panasonic AG-AC90 MTS converter you have found, then imput the recordings to the program.
    Tips: You can imput a number of files to the programs, and if necessary, you can use the function "Merge into one"


    Step 2: Choose the best compatible output format--Apple ProRes for FCP 7.


    Step 3: Adjust audio and video parameters in Profile Settings. You can change the default codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel according to your needs and optimize the output file quality.
    Tip:Set video size as 1920*1080, video frame rate as 30fps. If the clips are recorded as 50p(PAL), then 25 frame rate is the best choice for you.


    Step 4: Click the arrow button on the main interface to start Panasonic AG-AC90 AVCHD converter for editing in FCP 7.


    After 100% accomplishment, you just need to click the "Open" button on the main interface to find your converted file. Afterwards, you can edit your Panasonic AG-AC90 recordings in FCP 7 easily and effortlessly.


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