I use a JVC EVERIO HD Camcorder which saves files in the TOD Format does the program support this format? has anybody experienced any issues with it?
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The Cyberlink website claims that Power Director 12 can import TOD files and can capture from the JVC Everio camcorder. http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultimate/spec_en_US.html There is a free trial version so you can test your compatibilities.
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Your question is very vague. Are you trying to edit the tapes in the camera? I always download my entire video to computer. You can use a USB cord to accomplish this however in order to get the HD version you will need a fire wire. Hope this helps
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JVC MOD files open perfectly in Nero Vision. Renaming them to MPG for me caused them not to play correctly in WMP (and no sound), and they would not open in Quicktime Pro. Bad choice by JVC.
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I haven't looked at the files' extensions, but the manufacturer says it's a MPEG-2 format, which plays fine with WMC and PC-if the appropriate decoder is installed. (Source: http://www.avermedia-usa.com/avertv/product/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=474&tab=UserManual) I'd suspect it'll need conversion for phones and tablets, however. Here's a calculator to estimate file sizes, http://www.digitalrebellion.com/webapps/video_calc.html?format=mpeg2_37_ntsc_br&frame_rate=f30&length=1&length_type=hours. Looks like 1.6GB/hr. I'm seeing other places calculate it at 2GB/hr. All I know is that I have a number of hours of HDTV recording on a PC w/o external storage and I haven't exceeded capacity. It's a 500 GB machine, which I suspect has 200GB freed up for this. As always, your mileage(storage) may vary. UPDATE: I looked at the files' extension and it's .wtv, which is the format Windows Media Center records/playback. It appears that OTA HDTV (1080i/720p) records approximately 6GB+ per hour as a file size. Probably closer to 7GB to be on the safe side to see what storage needs would be. As for SDTV, I'd guess half that size, but I don't have any recordings to check. As other responses noted, it really depends on the signal being recorded and its video info.
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Hi Dan, Let me try and address each of your questions separately. Question 1: This camcorder has the capability of recording either SD or HD. If its recorded in HD, you can transfer it to varous PC software packages in HD and down convert to SD for burning to DVD. Sony Vegas Movie Studio + DVD, Pinacle Studio Plus 10.5 and Ulead DVD Movie Factory can handle HD and create standard DVDs. No known software products for HD DVD and Blu Ray. Question 2: If you want to record in HD and output to a standard Mini-DV tape in SD format, you should look into one of the software products above to do that for you. I don't know if a firewire connection will work. Question 3: Yes. See the list of software products above. Please note that the software listed does not include professional grade software costing $400 and up. Additional software packages in this price range can handle HD editing. Also note, if you are looking into software for HD, check the system requirements of the software against your PC to see if you have enough horsepower to use it before buying.
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I was messing with settings and had the same thing happened to me with it stopping and not recording constantly. I just reset it to default and after restart I picked English again. The default settings work best for me. I have used class 4 and class 10 microSDHC successfully with camera. If your computer doesn't read the videos on the memory card just plug camera into tv and or monitor with hdmi to verify that it is being recorded. I view and import videos with adapter card inserted into front of computer and realplayer program.
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I have a Canon HF 200, and have been trying to find some way to play my HD files on the BD-60. So far, no luck. I've emailed and called customer service to ask what formats are supported - waste of time. The customer rep said this was only available on the BD-80 (despite what the manual states) Good luck.
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The Pixela software referenced by C. Suntra did the trick for me, although it does require that extra step of interpreting the footage into iMovie-friendly format. I've gone back and forth about keeping or returning the camera since it's not Mac-friendly, but have decided to keep it. I've learned that there really aren't any current hard drive camcorders on the market that are Mac-friendly. The Amazon price was the best I found after shopping around.
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Not sure I understand the question. I have no issues with the video it records. The files are AVI type files and all I do is copy them from the SD card to the computer, and play them using Windows Media Player. Have not had to convert the files to any other type of video file type.
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So the camcorder does come with basic editing software to edit AVCHD files? Does it allow all types of transitions? Any cool features that stand out?Thanks...
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Yes it does. It saves the video as AVCHD Video files using filenames like 00000.MTS then 00001.MTS etc.
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I have been able to play every Divx file I've thrown at it with no trouble. Saves a lot of time not having to encode and burn them to DVD, however on pan shots when there is a lot of information changing there is a stutter
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After owning this machine for about 3 months, I have my question answered. I have tried class 4, 6 and 10 SDHC cards, and they all perform nicely without any problem, all the video (1080i) playback were smooth no matter they were recorded by class 4, 6 or 10.Also, still very happy about my purchase, just came back from a family vacation over the summer, and this one device does it all, my camcorder is now collecting dust.
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You are correct that one cannot change the Hi-Def file type, but there is an in-camera function to export the HD to SD format as an MPEG file. Of course, you loose the hi-def quality in the process. I have used the function and it does work. You are also correct that AVCHD is a pain in the butt to edit.
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This is a common question. The answers are getting a bit old, like the Everio itself, but Google is your friend. I found the question at an Adobe help forum: https://forums.adobe.com/message/3154985For Mac users, try: http://www.iskysoft.com/convert-tod/tod-video-converter-mac.html
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Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast... » Read More Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? « Show Less
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No, it doesn't. The Vado uses h.264 for video encoding, and AAC for audio encoding, both of which are supported by OS X, QuickTime, and iMovie.