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AVCHD/DVCPRO/AVC-Intra
This option accesses a universal import dialog that is not only suitable for AVCHD,
DVCPRO, or AVC-Intra cameras, but also for external hard drives, P2 memory cards,
photo, and movie cameras that contain usable files equally. MAGIX Video Pro X6
automatically recognizes the file structures and shows only individual takes, making
import convenient and easy.
Alternatively, these drives may also be controlled directly via the Media Pool. The
import dialog also features its own display filters and additional options for
convenience.
Note: DVCPRO and AVC-Intra import is optional and must be activated (view page
344) for a fee.
Connect camera
Suitable cameras are essentially available in three varieties:
• Cameras featuring removable data storage: These cameras have a slot for a
memory card. Your computer should have a card reader for the corresponding
memory card, which you can then remove from the camera and insert into the
card reader. Different camera models can also be connected via USB.
• Cameras which burn DVDs directly (usually 80 mm diameter instead of the
regular 120 mm): The DVD can simply be taken out of the camera and inserted
into the computer. For so-called "Slot in DVD" drives, look beforehand in the
operational manual whether or not 80 mm DVDs (also called 3" DVDs or
MiniDVDs) are acceptable.
• Cameras with built-in hard drives: The camera will respond as a drive as soon as
it is connected via a USB cable to the PC. This additional drive will appear in
Media Pool.
Hint: The listed options and procedures reflect our experience with what works. Still,
we recommend you read the camera's manual for the exact sequence of actions and
contact the manufacturer in case of problems.
Import
The option "AVCHD/DVCPRO/AVC-Intra" does not produce a recording as such,
but rather "only" the transfer of the already created video file and its integration into
the existing project.
On older systems, it may be helpful to transfer AVCHD files into the MPEG-2 format
during import. A corresponding query appears automatically as these files are
imported.