How to Convert 7D or Mark 5D II Footage to Edit and Export Tutorial (Final Cut Pro)

[DavidErickson2404]

@ViRealTutorials In my compression options I don't have nearly as many options, and I don't have Apple DVC Pro 720 p60 . . .I have the same version of MPEG streamclip? What the F*&^%&65? Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

[Nelostarr]

@ViRealTutorials Does it work on Windows? I don't have a mac. Plus what will be the settings there? please reply.

[Sleepis4SuckersHD]

In my compression box i have no option for dvc pro hd 720p60, all i have is dvc pro - NTSC

[charlywacher]

i have two folder with video clips to edit. the first is from canon T1 and is 1920x1080 but 20fps, the second is from canon 5D but is 24 fps. i try to edit in fianl cut but the clips from T1 are droping everytime, i've used streamclip to convert them to 24fps but in the time lime they are droping again. can you give me an advice? the time line settings are H.264 compressor. thaks

[ElTuco84]

I had better results with the Apple Intermediate Codec than the Apple ProRes, but with the Apple ProRes I got slightly smaller files. Mpeg Streamclip is definitely faster than Compressor.

[WhisperitaProduction]

Thanks for this video...it's excellent!

[frantictraces]

Sorry maybe this is a stupid question, but when i'm working on a project, which i am right now, how do i compress the whole thing (which contain allot of clips) in one time? thank you for the video.

[cfrye21322132]

@frantictraces When you're selecting the files you want click on the first one and then hold shift while you click on the last file. That's if they are all in one place on your computer. Not positive this will work but it usually does for me, I do use a different converter though.

[DJtheDaniel]

Why not use prores422?

[BloodIsBond]

how do you put leopards in videos

[Crazedfilmspresents]

nah im good. i did exactly what he told us to do and there was no difference then the way i usually do it and it took twice as long. so yea

[Crazedfilmspresents]

how many times are you going to say "What we're going to do." or "Go ahead"

[kelishawaiian]

@Crazedfilmspresents Hater... haha

[clarksta771]

chill out mate.

[tanmy85]

When you chose your compression type in mpeg stream clip you picked Apple DVCPRO HD 720p60. I am using a Canon 7D and my movie rec. size is 1920x 1080 24. Would I still choose the same compression type as you in mpeg stream clip?

[ViRealTutorials]

@tanmy85 na tanmy use Appple Pro Res... DVCPRo is for people that have used panasonic condecs in the past.

Import clips / open mpgeg ( select Apple Pro Res 100% quality 48 khz audio ) then into final cut pro (or whatever you edit with) Then to compress to Quicktime H264.

Thanks for the interest tanmy

ps You dont need LT pro ress or Pro Res HD for the 7d, Regular pro ress is fine.

[Wrightymc]

@ViRealTutorials Hi There, i am using a Canon 5d, and i shoot at 25fps. I find playback on pro res stuttering, what would you recomend for me to use. As there is no DVC Pro 720p 25 to work with. Do i use 1080p 25 instead?

[britmorrisey]

@Wrightymc this could be a shutter speed problem, try setting the shutter speeds to 50 when you shoot 25 fps or 60 when you are shooting 30 fps.

[RUFostering]

I recently edited some footage that I shot on my Canon 5D Mark II and it was a hideous experience. Wish I had seen this first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­! Hated it!

[MasterVidTaker]

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[switchwebserie]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[fo0g]

Why don't you link to the original video by Chris Fenwick?

[ViRealTutorials]

@fo0g there is a link on the right hand side thanks Fo0g

[wubascuba]

can you export via mpeg stream clip?

[ViRealTutorials]

@wubascuba Like do a single clip export? You can actually just open up Mpeg Streamclip, then just drag and drop the clip into the interface. Click file and go down to export set destination/conversion settings and your good.

[ViRealTutorials]

Mpeg Streamclip I find to converts files faster than compressor.

[consumption23]

Good Work

[RodWeber2]

@ViRealTutorials True, true. I guess I just assumed that if you were exporting via Compressor in the tutorial that you had it available for ingestion as well. Anyway, the new answer here if you have an Intel Mac is to download Canon's free Plugin that allows you to use the FCP Log & Transfer window to ingest & convert to any of the ProRes Codecs or Apple Intermediate codec. It is extremely fast and works with 1D/5D/7D footage (or even with T2i footage with a very minor hack). Good stuff!

[ViRealTutorials]

@RodWeber2 Wow awesome, l will investigate and hopefully stick a tutorial up for everyone else! Thank you sir.!

[RodWeber2]

Nice tutorial. However, you can eliminate the MPEG Streamclip step and replace with an easier, even friendlier workflow:

1. Drop 7D files directly into Compressor drop well & convert to DVCProHD or ProRes. (LT setting works fine, and definitely NO need for HQ setting)

2. Import into FCP & edit

3. Export via Compressor

This uses just 2 pieces of software that you already have rather than needing a 3rd, and might be faster to boot.

[ViRealTutorials]

@RodWeber2 Awesome thank you for posting that! However, if people do not own awesome programs like compressor :) Mpeg Steamclip is an affordable alternative.

[ViRealTutorials]

@ViRealTutorials Some people are saying mpeg Streamclip is a little faster than compressor. How you feel about that Rod?

[ViRealTutorials]

Also guys remeber! "MOST" People use Apple Prores or Apple Prores (LT) instead of DVC Pro HD Codecs. Pick your poison experiment figure out what you like best! If you want to use "Pro Res". Do everything the same except at 1:08 Pick Apple Pro Ress instead of apple DVCPRo HD 720 60p. Then export the same way

[pixeleap]

@ViRealTutorials which one would you recommend and why? Just curious.... I use pro res all the time... so i wanted to hear your opinion cause you seem like you might know something i may not..

[britmorrisey]

@pixeleap I would recommend Pro Res LT or Pro Res. Tons of people use DVCPro HD because they have used Panasonic cameras and they are familiar with the format/workflow. I have found 7D Pro Res footage works very well with sony Cameras.

[kvikvilius]

this really helped man. You sure did take some pain away. haha

[ViRealStudios]

Glad we could help!

[chadhiggins]

Rad!

[ManoBonilla]

Wow bro great job, thank!

[teamfortresskid111]

Wow that helped alot!