How to Edit/Convert Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Files to FCP, Adobe Premiere, Avid?

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Sony's HDR-FX1 is the first three-CCD HDV camcorder to hit the market. The Sony HDR-FX1 HDV camcorder can record and playback both in high definition and in standard MiniDV formats, so the choice is yours. What's amazing is that with this camera, you can play and record both formats on a MiniDV tape!
With the Sony HDR-FX1, Sony developed a special compression engine. It encodes in MPEG2 at the same bit rate as DV. As a result, you can use the same miniDV tapes you're accustomed to buying to record at stunning high definition. Moreover, when in high definition mode, the camcorder records audio in MPEG1 Audio Layer II, providing excellent sound quality.
Sony HDR-FX1 Handycam Camcorder Supported Format:
Audio system: MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 Stereo;
Dolby Digital Output : MPEG1 Audio Layer 2-Stereo (HDV), PCM (DV)
Video: Digital Video Format: MPEG-2
Video Recording System: Real-Time HD Codec Engine, HDV/DV Recording
Still Image Format: JPEG
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Sony HDR-FX1 Handycam Camcorder:
Advantages:
1.Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images;
2.Native 16:9 capture;
3. Ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays.
Disadvantages:
1. No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls;
2. No 24P;
3.Somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually;
4.Limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time.
Final Cut/Abobe Premiere/Avid/Canopus/Pinnacle/Ulead Support Sony HDV/DV files Editing
Along with the announcement of the HDR-FX1, Apple Computer is announcing support for the HDV spec with their popular video editing program, Final Cut. "Native HDV support in future releases of Final Cut will enable our customers to create high quality HD content with affordable HDV cameras, including Sony's much anticipated HDR-FX1 camcorder," said Rob Schoeben, Apple's Vice President of Applications Marketing.
Adobe has also stated that they will be releasing an HDV plug-in for their popular Premiere editing system later this year. "The Sony HDR-FX1 is a milestone product, bringing HD-quality video at resolutions of up to 1080i at a price that will encourage widespread adoption of HDV across the industry. In keeping with our commitment to lead the HD revolution, Adobe plans to release a HDV Plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro later this year," said Steve Saylor, Vice President, Digital Imaging and Video, Adobe Systems, Inc.
Avid, Canopus, Ulead and Pinnacle also announced support for HDV. Editing support has been a big issue for HDV in the past, with third party companies supplying solutions for Final Cut and Adobe Premiere.
Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac Supports Native Sony HDV/DV files Converting
With the release of Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac, no matter what usages you want to deal with Sony HDR-FX1 recorded HDV/DV files, for sharing on your websites, YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Motionbox, Myspace, etc, for playing with your iPad, iPhone 4, iPod, Android Phones, Xbox 360, etc, for making forever collection by burning to Blu-ray or DVD, etc, it can help you to convert Sony HDV/DV files to MOV, AVI, WMV, 3GP, MP4, FLV, F4V, etc formats you wanted. Take it as your Sony HDR-FX1 converter, and you have the choice to deinterlace HDV/DV files, merge HDV/DV files into only one.

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Blu-ray News! Aunsoft Blu-ray Video Converter Ultimate V1.0.1.1951 Launched
After the release of Aunsoft iMedia Converter for Mac, Aunsoft Studio prepared to unveil the version for windows OS, that is, Blu-ray Video Converter Ultimate. Worked as both a Blu-ray Ripper and Video Converter, this software enables users to easily import, edit and convert all kinds of Blu-ray discs and movies. Certainly, freely selecting subtitle and audio stream is also available with this software, thanks to the TrueHD and DTS being supported. In a word, with this software, users could be easily free from the audio and video out-of-sync issues.

"With Blu-ray HD movies becoming increainly hot, there are many related Blu-ray software occur on the market. Take Blu-ray Ripper as an example. Now our Blu-ray Video Converter Ultimate is a comprehensive program which not only support Blu-ray HD movie rips but also common DVDs/Videos." Revealed by Jack, president of Aunsoft Studio.
Benefits of Aunsoft Blu-ray Video Converter Ultimate:
Easier, faster and flexible conversion process
Unique audio and video synchronization technology
Hard burn DVD subtitle to output video for playback on portable devices like iPad, Nexus One
Remove copy protection, AACS, region code and BD+ from commercial Blu-ray disc
Support up to MKB v 17 copy protection
Keep 5.1 surround sound effects of original BD/DVD movies
Rip audio from Blu-ray and DVD to AC3, AAC, M4A, MKV
Convert Blu-ray movies to Apple TV, HD TV, WDTV, Projector, laptop, mobile, Youtube, etc
Join M2TS files or split them into single file
Add watermarks and subtitles
System Requirements:
Operating System: Windows XP/2003/Vista, Windows 7, Windows Home Server
DirectX Version: 9.0 or above
Memory: 64MB at least
Processor: Intel Pentium 3 processor at 500 MHz
Hard Disc Space: 512MB or above

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I find Aunsoft MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac as the best Panasonic to iMovie converter to transcode MTS videos to iMovie supported AVI.
Tips:
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2. The Mac MTS to AVI converter also works with the AVCHD videos from camcorders like Panasonic HDC-TM300, Panasonic HDC-SDT750K, Panasonic Pro AG-DVC20, Panasonic Pro AG-HMC150, Panasonic HDC-SD60,