GPS coordinates embedded in m2ts files

Jack S wrote on 11/28/2015, 11:28 AM

I have a Sony camcorder that records GPS coordinates with each clip shot. I use Playmemories Home to transfer the clips to an external HDD then copy the clips to my computer as and when I need them for my projects. The problem I'm having is that the clips on the HDD have the GPS information (Playmemories Home can display the locations of each clip on a map). When I try to get Playmemories Home to extract the GPS coordinates from clips copied from my HDD to my computer I find that the coordinates haven't been copied with the clip. Does anyone know why this is and if there's a solution. I'd like to be able to access these coordinates without having to connect my external HDD every time.
Thanks in advance for any help received.

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musicvid10 wrote on 11/28/2015, 11:59 AM

I don't think you'll find much help for your Playmemories software here.

Jack S wrote on 11/28/2015, 5:50 PM

Ok Musicvid. I knew it was a long shot but I had to give it a go.
Thanks

Jillian wrote on 11/28/2015, 10:12 PM

Just a guess, since I don't have any experience with Playmemories Home.

Generally, data such as GPS coordinates are not actually in the m2ts files but in a different file in a separate folder. When Playmemories moves the clips from your camcorder to your external HD it is also copying the necessary metadata. When you move the clip from the external HD to your internal drive you are only moving the clips, not the metadata. The only solution is to copy the full data structure from your camcorder to the external HD, then use Playmemories to extract the clips you want to your internal drive. In this case Playmemories will still be able to access the metadata even if it is stored in a separate file.

Hope this makes sense.

Jack S wrote on 12/3/2015, 6:41 AM

Thanks Jillian, I'll give it a go, and yes, it does make sense.