How to get Avid 6.5 work with 3D MTS files perfectly?

"I have some stereoscopic 3D MTS files that I need to import the 3D video into AVID 6.5. I do not have the camera they were shot on just the files. Is this possible or do I need seperate software to demux them? I am working on a Mac with Mountain Lion."

3D is a fascinating technology that was once only reserved for ultra exclusive film studios. Now, many prosumer users can purchase stereoscopic 3D cameras at decent prices. The only problem is finding out how to import 3D footage into your NLE for further editing. Many similar questions are being asked by people who shoot with Sony TD10, DEV-5 and other 3D camcorders. It's really a big surprise to hear great things about Avid 6.5 and its 3D capabilities. Most of us are pleased with thE great news while you encounter problems when importing 3D MTS files into Avid Media Composer 6.5? Is there something wrong and how to get Avid 6.5 work beautifully with 3D AVCHD footage?


In fact, the 3D MTS footage are highly-compressed content which is not firendly for editing software. In order to edit 3D .mts files in Avid Media Composer 6.5 smoothly, a best way is to convert 3D MTS files to DNxHD mov, something ensuring maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Avid MC. For this purpose, this article will outlines how to convert 3D MTS files to edit in Avid 6.5.

First of all, free download Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac (Requires: Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Lion or Snow Leopard, FCP 6+, Intel Processor)

This handy app lets you import native 3D stereoscopic AVHCD footage and export DNxHD encoded .mov video, which can be imported to Avid Media Composer 6.5 without rendering. You can convert 3D MTS to 2D MOV video, or encode 3D AVCHD footage to Anaglyphic 3D that is also compatible with Avid.

Meanwhile, the software serves as a universal video converter for QuickTime Player and iOS devices. It handles both 2D and 3D video formats including but not limited to MKV, MOV, MP4, M4V, VOB, 3GP, FLV, SWF, TS, and AVI.

How to Convert 3D .MTS to DNxHD MOV for Avid MC

1. Backup your 3D .mts video to hard drive

2. Install and launch the 3D MTS to Avid Converter for Mac software.

3. Drag and drop source 3D AVCHD footage to the software.



4. Press on "Format" bar and set "Avid Media Composer > Avid DNxHD(*.mov)" format.

5. Press the big convert button. When conversion finished, press "Open" to get the converted MOV video for importing to Avid MC 6.5.

Tip: Add Anaglyphic 3D effect for your footage (Optional)
If necessary, click "Edit" icon to start video editing with your 3D files,such as adding Anaglyphic 3D effect, editing text water and so on .



As you see, now you can start using 3D .MTS files in Avid Media Composer 6.5 without problems.

Additional Tips:
If you want to edit AVCHD MTS files in Final Cut Pro, please choose the "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output in the second step; for iMovie and FCE, select "iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)"; For Prermiere Pro or Vegas Pro, choose Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas> MPEG-2(*.mpg) as output;

Quick-satrt guides for Editing MTS files:
3D MTS to Final Cut Pro X
MTS files to iMovie
MTS files to Premiere
Edit MTS files in Pinnacle Studio
MTS files to Vegas Pro