Importing AVCHD files in Final Cut Pro X

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[oribali1]

When I import AVCHD files they aren't transcoded correctly, because the video is kinda.. I can see lines when something is moving in the video...

[LarryJordanFCP]

@oribali1 The lines you are seeing are called "interlacing." They exist in all 1080i formats, which is what I suspect your camera is shooting. They are added in the camera, not FCP X.

They are NOT a problem when you display your video to a TV set, but will be a problem when you display your video on the web. The way to eliminate them is to deinterlace them during compression of your final project.

[qatine1]

i have import tms avchd from memory card sony a55 to my iMac and convert with clipWrap to apple prores HQ . IS IT THE correct way ? or ? thx lot

[LarryJordanFCP]

@qatine1 Theoretically, you should not need to do this - simply copy the card to your hard disk then use (FCP 7) File > Log and Transfer or (FCP X) File > Import from camera to import the file.

[oribali1]

Thank you very much everyone!!!

[clonmelvideo]

@oribali1 you can fix that by changing the settings to progressive

[nm5185]

@Ammotions01 me neither....

[Ammotions01]

@RichardMoreno24 and what the hell dose he mean by ingest... surly import?