Edit AVCHD using Proxy Editing


Set-up

1.  Download from the internet two free programs:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE WHICH WILL DO THE SAME JOB - THESE JUST HAPPEN TO BE THE TWO WE USE.

Free HD Converter    http://download.cnet.com/Free-HD-Converter/3000-2194 4-10916061.html INSTALLTION NOTES

To save your browser being directed to a different search pattern I suggest you exercise the following opt out's

In the CNET Secure downloader, in step 2, I suggest you deselect "Install Incredimail"

The Free HD Converter installation menu offers two choices.

I suggest you select "CUSTOM INSTALLATION"

Then deselect both the boxes (Set and keep searchqu..... and " Include searchqu toolbar.......

If you forget to do this,(I did the first time) I achieved the same result via the Windows Control Panel using the Uninstall facility.

Bulk Rename Utility http://download.cnet.com/Bulk-Rename-Utility/3000-2248 4-11434534.html INSTALLATION NOTES

You can also download this from cnet.com, in which case the same comment applies as above, namely:

In the CNET Secure downloader, in step 2, I suggest you deselect "Install Incredimail

2.  For your project, create two folders on your hard drive called:

"My Project original" "My Project proxy"

3.      Download and save footage from your AVCHD camera into the "My Project original" folder
Convert to Proxy quality

4.      Open Free HD Converter program

5.      Set up the software To start with we suggest that you use the following conversion criteria, then adjust it
until it works for your system. The biggest impact is changing the size:
Format MP2
Size 640X368
Aspect 16/9
Fps 25
Video Bit rate 1000
Audio Bit rate 160
Save My Project Proxy
6.   Download the files from your "Project original folder"

7.   Select "Project Proxy" as the destination folder

7.   Click Convert and then wait whist conversion takes place file by file

8.   Once conversion of all files is complete click Quit
Rename Proxy file extension

9.   Open Bulk Rename Utility program

lO.Open My Project proxy folder and select all files (ctrl + A)

11.   Enter the new extension(m2ts) in Box 11 which will change the original extensions..

12.   Exit Bulk Rename Utility program
Edit your project

13.   Open your usual editing program and import the clips from "My Project proxy folder". You use these clips
throughout your editing process.

14.   Edit in the normal way until your production is complete.

15.   After final edit, save project and close program. DO NOT RENDER.
Restore AVCHD Quality

16.   Change the name of My Project Proxy folder (R Click then select Rename and add   any word or letter you
like)

17.Reopen your editing program and attempt to load the project

18.   Your program will not be able to find the files and you will probably be asked if you wish the program to
search

19.   Confirm search, and the program should find the first file

20.   Select the file listed in the "My Project Download" folder and, when asked, confirm yes to all files

21.   Your original AVCHD files will now load into your editing program and replace the low quality proxy files

Your original AVCHD quality is now restored with your editing intact and you

can render in full High Definition.
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Tony Colburn October 2011

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