Transcode /Convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 AVCHD Files to Apple ProRes/AIC for iDVD

Posted by admin on March 15, 2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

Since the release of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 camcorder, it has been recognized for its high quality image. This camcorder shoots full HD 24 Mega Byte Video in crystal clear sharp AVCHD. As one camcorder of Panasonic Lumix series, its video modes can be selected between 60fps / 50fps and 24p Cinematic Movie. But its incompatibility with Mac programs，like iDVD, FCP, FCE and iMovie is really a distracting and annoying thing for Mac users.

To solve these problems listed above, I recommend a professional program named Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac. This professional Mac Panasonic GH2 AVCHD to iDVD Converter can convert Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 AVCHD footages to Apple ProRes for burning video recordings to DVD via iDVD. No doubt, Apple ProRes, one of the codec in less compression and higher data rate/higher quality files will guarantee the high quality of DVD burning.

The following is the step-by-step guide for you to convert Panasonic GH2 AVCHD to Apple PreRes 422 MOV for Idvd without rendering on iMac/MacBook Pro with Mac OS X like Snow Leopard.

Step 1. Load Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 AVCHD to Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac.
Connect Panasonic GH2 to Apple iMac/MacBook Pro via USB 2.0 cable and run Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac as the best Panasonic GH2 AVCHD to Apple ProRes converter. Click the “Add” button to import the AVCHD files from Lumix GH2 camera to Mac application.

Step 2. Choose Apple ProRes MOV format as the output video.
Click the “Format” option, and choose Final Cut Pro->Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as output format. To keep Panasonic GH 2 original Bitrate and frame rate, you can set its output video Bit rate and frame rate by clicking “Settings” button.

Step 3. Start Panasonic GH2 AVCHD video to AIC conversion for iDVD.
Hit convert button, this Mac Panasonic GH2 AVCHD converter will start the Panasonic GH2 AVCHD files to iDVD ProRes/AIC conversion with its original bitrate and frame rate immediately.

Tips:
The output Apple ProRes and AIC video format can be workable with Final Cut pro, Final Cut Express and iMovie. With this Aunsoft Video Converter for Mac, you can convert play and edit your Panasonic GH2 AVCHD video files freely on your iMac or Macbook.