> I'd like to get one of these newer flash-based camcorders, because > they have practically no moving parts to malfunction (and it's always > the tape drives that break down in the mini-DV camcorders), and they > have newer, better optics, but I believe it takes an Intel Mac running > FCP 6 or better to directly import video from a flash videocam into > Final Cut. > > But I don't want to give up my trusty old G5, nor buy a newer Intel > Mac, plus a newer version of Final Cut. My question is: does anyone > know whether there is a way to import flash video from a camcorder > into a G5, and then somehow convert it into a form that Final Cut 5 > will accept?
Yes. If the video is AVCHD, VoltaicHD will convert it (paid product, $19) to Apple Intermediate Codec, which you can edit in FCX HD or iMovie. Although the current version is 10.6+, VoltaicHD 2.5.1 will run on PPC, and they will still offer registration for it. -- ------------------------------------ personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * [email protected] -- SOFTWARE -- formal evening attire for female computer analysts. ------------ -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
