How is AVCHD editing on Final Cut Studio 2 compared to HDV? at DVinfo.net

Sean James · April 6th, 2008, 10:28 PM

I am in the process of buying a new camcorder.

Favorite is the Canon HV30, but I am considering AVCHD.

I just heard that AVCHD is tough to edit... Is this true?

I have a 24" iMac Core 2 Duo with 3 Gb RAM, and I wonder if that would be enough horsepower to edit AVCHD.

Do you create an intermediate codec at import? And does HDV the same? Or does it work differently in both formats?

I have so far only worked in SD...

Thanks!

PS: I of course meant editing on Final Cut Pro (as being part of the suite. Can't edit the title of the thread, though)

April 6th, 2008, 10:28 PM	#1
Sean James Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 56	How is AVCHD editing on Final Cut Studio 2 compared to HDV? I am in the process of buying a new camcorder. Favorite is the Canon HV30, but I am considering AVCHD. I just heard that AVCHD is tough to edit... Is this true? I have a 24" iMac Core 2 Duo with 3 Gb RAM, and I wonder if that would be enough horsepower to edit AVCHD. Do you create an intermediate codec at import? And does HDV the same? Or does it work differently in both formats? I have so far only worked in SD... Thanks! PS: I of course meant editing on Final Cut Pro (as being part of the suite. Can't edit the title of the thread, though) Last edited by Sean James; April 7th, 2008 at 02:50 PM.