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What is AVCHD?AVCHD stands for "Advanced Video Codec High Definition". AVCHD was created by Sony and Panasonic as a new consumer-level high definition video codec for use in video cameras. ShedWorx is part of the AVCHD certification program. Under this program ShedWorx is given access to the formal AVCHD Specifications, test media and test software. With access to this program, ShedWorx maintains compliance with all areas of the AVCHD Specification. |
AVCHD LiteIn Janurary 2009, AVCHD released a new format variant called AVCHD Lite. This format limits the video resolution to 1280x720p and is intended for less powerful hardware. |
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QualityThe ShedWorx AVCHD Previewer plays back AVCHD with no artifacts, colour washout or stop-start playback. We restrict the number of frames per second and display size to ensure a trouble-free preview on all computers. |
Adapts to your computerOn first use, the ShedWorx AVCHD Previewer runs a couple of tests on your computer to figure out how many keyframes it will display per second. From then on it will playback in real time. Audio coming soonThe first version of the ShedWorx AVCHD Previewer does not play back audio. We’ll be adding this in a later release. |
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TrimmingThe ShedWorx AVCHD Previewer now includes the ability to trim an AVCHD clip. This means you mark only the required section of a movie for conversion and the rest is not used. TitlesVoltaicHD includes a simple way to add a Title to your converted movies. This can be a title for every movie or just for the start of a joined up movie. |
JoiningThe joiner will let you join up all clips from a conversion batch into one movie for easy uploading to YouTube or sending to iTunes.. |
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YouTubeYou can now set up your YouTube account details in VoltaicHD and the uploading is taken care of at the end of the conversion. iPhone, iPod and AppleTVVoltaicHD now includes shortcuts for iPhone, iPod and AppleTV conversions and the ability to add the converted clips straight into iTunes. |
Its Fast. Real Fast.By taking advantage of VoltaicHD's simple native AVCHD editing features, you can have a HD movie loaded off you camera, edited in VoltaicHD and submitted to YouTube FIVE times as fast as iMovie. Click here to find out more. | |||
VoltaicHD can also convert from a large number of other HD video formats. Check out our Supported Cameras page to see if your camera is supported. If it is not, send us a sample and we’ll probably be able to help. |
HDVoltaicHD Supports a number of High Definition video formats in addition to AVCHD. See our list of Supported Devices to see if your camcorder is supported. |
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Simple InterfaceVoltaicHD has a very simple list to which you can easily add AVCHD (and other) videos. Once you have files in the list, just press Start! No rocket scienceVoltaicHD contains a number of advanced features used to auto-detect your video's properties and optimise your conversion. A number of preference settings are available for advanced users, but your normal user doesn't need to know a thing about AVCHD and the complexities within it. |
Quick PreviewsVoltaicHD provides you with a convenient preview of the first frame of your video. This is displayed on a slide-out window, so you can display these previews only when required. 
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VoltaicHD does not need your camera connected when converting. Just copy your videos from your camera (or better yet use FlamingoHD to take care of this), drag them onto VoltaicHD, click Start and you’re away.. |
MTS and m2ts FilesAVCHD videos are saved with a .MTS or .m2ts file extension. A large number of built-in video converters require a camera or full camera file system in order convert the videos. VoltaicHD requires only the AVCHD video files. |
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24p PulldownVoltaicHD supports 24p pulldown to restore a 24p clip encoded at 60i, back to the original progressive 24p format in which it was shot. Here is our article on 24p to provide more detail about this area. Apple ProRes422 (Mac Only)Since VoltaicHD for Mac supports any QuickTime format, exports can be made direct to Apple ProRes422, ready to edit in Final Cut Pro. |
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Quicktime formatsVoltaicHD for Mac supports the conversion of AVCHD and any QuickTime supported video format. This includes iPhone, iPod, AppleTV, YouTube and many other popular formats. Here is a list of QuickTime components from Apple. Once installed on your Mac, VoltaicHD can convert to any of these formats. |
ApplescriptWe have included a number of key VoltaicHD functions as Applescript functions. This allows advanced users to call VoltaicHD from other applications, or Applescript scripts. FlamingoHD Integration
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Microsoft Movie MakerOur PC conversion process is optimised for editing in Microsoft Movie Maker. We have a default output of WMV, ready to edit. De-interlacingWe have developed two custom-built de-interlacing functions for conversion on the PC. Since most people are still shooting in interlaced mode, this is a very important function. VoltaicHD for PC provides it output movies as de-interlaced (progressive) movies, optimised for editing. |
WMV and AVIWindows Media Video (WMV) is the default output format for VoltaicHD for PC. This WMV variant is optimised for editing and often is not playable in full quality on standard PCs. More info ... VoltaicHD for PC also supports AVI output to cater for a large range of video editors that prefer AVI to WMV. VoltaicHD for PC output files are compatible with Sony Vegas Pro 8, Avid and Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 QuickTimeVoltaicHD for PC also supports converting from and to QuickTime movie files. |
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