.mts and VMS 9.0

yowzer wrote on 7/10/2011, 6:18 AM

Anyone know if my VMS 9.0 can handle .mts files? They're not HD files as I only shot in xp+ mode (12 mbps). My Canon can shoot full HD, but I shot everything in standard def. I assumed I had to reedit my entire project for fear that my .mts files would mess things up or that vms 9 wouldn't be able to handle those files. I switched cameras mid-project which was a mistake, but the circumstances called for it. Can I import those files to vms9 without trouble?

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Steve Grisetti wrote on 7/10/2011, 9:41 AM

The challenge is that those files are likely encoded as AVC, even if they are standard def.

You might be better off shooting in AVCHD (full HD) and using a project setting that matches the specs.

The biggest challenge is if your computer is able to handle the extra load. AVCHD is a pretty intensive format to edit, so it can take a good i7 or quad core system to move it around.

Chienworks wrote on 7/10/2011, 11:04 AM

"Can I import those files to vms9 without trouble?"

How difficult and time-consuming would it be for you to drag one of them to the timeline and find out?

yowzer wrote on 7/10/2011, 11:27 AM

ah, good question. I shall attempt that later. I have two computers. I think I have vms 9 on my newer computer - a quadcore. I'll have to try it on that one as the files from the Canon won't even load onto my old computer. I was too nervous to try it at first, but you're right Chien, I'll just try it. I'll make sure to save my project as a backup first.

MSmart wrote on 7/10/2011, 12:54 PM

I was too nervous to try it at first,

Don't ever be nervous. It works or it doesn't.

I'll make sure to save my project as a backup first.

Do a "Save As" frequently giving your project a new version number each time. This way you can go back to a previous version if needed. It's no problem for me to get into the 40s.

Project Name 1
Project Name 2
Project Name 3
etc.

Chienworks wrote on 7/10/2011, 4:15 PM

Don't try it with your active project first. Just start a new project, drag one of the files to the timeline, and see how it goes. You should know near instantly whether it's going to be a problem or not.