Can I edit video with other softwares? I'm thinking about buying the Flip UltraHD, but I am wondering if I can edit the video captured on a Flip in another software, besides the Flip software that comes with it. I have previously used Final Cut on a Mac, and I'd like to continue to have those utilities. Thanks! Can I edit video with other softwares? I'm thinking about buying the Flip UltraHD, but I am wondering if I can edit the video captured on a Flip in another software, besides the Flip software... » Read More Can I edit video with other softwares? I'm thinking about buying the Flip UltraHD, but I am wondering if I can edit the video captured on a Flip in another software, besides the Flip software that comes with it. I have previously used Final Cut on a Mac, and I'd like to continue to have those utilities. Thanks! « Show Less
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The files are mp4 AVC (H.264) so you should be able to edit with almost any software like iMovie or QuickTime directly without converting to an intermediate format. I tested with both and it's just drag and drop.
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I was able, just in quick testing, to drop a video produced on Flip into iMovie. It creates MPEG-4 files. I'm an experienced Final Cut user and I'm sure that FC can import these directly as well. The video files are stored in a visible directory, so you can simple drag and drop them into FC.
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It depends on the software. I found that Adobe Premiere could directly import the Flip MP4 format while Corel's VideoStudio could not. I had to convert it first using QuickMediaConverter, but there are many freeware converters available.
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I'm now using Edius and it's the finest video editor I've seen. It far exceeds Final Cut Pro or Adobe Pro in price and I don't suppose they could perform any better, especially not on my pc. I even tried it on my laptop and it works fine, the render time is longer though.
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You can download the video after you convert the mpeg files into another format. I don't believe it automatically saves it as AVI. I've tried making a CD with it before, but the quality of the video is a little grainy on a regular sized tv set. They might have improved this with the new HD flip video. I cannot say. My flip video just broke after 3 years so I'm thinking of upgrading and getting the new one. Overall, this camera is pretty good and last long if your sole purpose is conveniance and quick videos. If you are looking to do anything fancy, then maybe not.
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Mike, Originally I was not able to use premiere, but once I installed the MJPEG codec I can edit just like a normal avi. There is a trial codec and one to purchase (pegasus?)
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The iPhone does VGA video (640x480); the Flip does HD 720p (1280x720), or three times the resolution. The widescreen format of the Flip HD camcorders, in addition to the HD factor, means that Flip HD video look much better on YouTube than iPhone video. iPhones are great, but not in the same class with Flip for video. I agree with the previous comment that the UltraHD is the best value.
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Zhao, did you ever solve this problem? I cannot get Flipshare to show previews and therefore cannot move videos to my PC or edit them. The Flipshare tech support kids are earnest but utterly unable to suggest a solution. After one week of back and forth their "engineers" have only managed to suggest that I reload the software and reboot my computer. Sigh.
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Audio quality on the Ultra model is superb. I do not have the older models, I waited for this one. I recorded jam of acoustic guitars and two part harmonies from 5-10 feet away, perfect. The video quality in lamp light is fuzzy, have to edit in Power Director, render it and save it as 30 fps H.264 file back to flipshare as an import and boom, edited movies are played back in/on Ultra Flip. Sorry, gave you more than the answer. Mikey Blue is coming soon for Ultra Flip, the external microphone that fits the Flip port on the Ultra Model. Have a concert coming in May I must record with optimum sound and that'll do it...Supposed to be out Mid to Late March for the Mikey Blue for Flip.
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I don't know the answer to those questions, but, There is a free product that I understand will rotate video. I havent tried it but you might check it out: The package is called "Free Studio". You can find it at dvdvideosoft.com. In the Editors section there is a module that will flip and rotate video.
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This camera uses a new codec- an H.264 version of an HD Data stream called AVCHD. While Macs are good at working with H.264, currently, only Final Cut Pro has codecs for H.264. Its not clear that Final Cut Pro can read this new format (AVCHD) currently, though one can expect that Apple will probably update it to do so soon (Since H.264 codecs come with the application.) iMovie HD, however, does not support H.264 video, so it is not clear whether it will, or when it will, work with the AVCHD format video this camera produces.
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This is video editing software (a good one) but it does not offer 1-click solution (at least I am not aware of it nor I was ever looking for it) that can import from your device and burn to disc.If you just want to burn your raw films on DVD any burning software would do the job.You need this one (Movie Studio) if you want to edit video before burning.
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I used Pinnacle's VideoSpin software to edit the footage. I think you can burn a DVD for the first 2 weeks then you have to purchase the upgrade version for $30 (download). Based on what I've seen it's a real bargain. The CD version of the upgrade is highly rated and costs $60. VideoSpin is freeware but the codec package is $15 if you plan to use it beyond 2 weeks.
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If you have an Intel based Mac you will be able to handle the AVCHD codec. If you have an earlier PowerPC Mac (like the dual G5 I have) you will have to transcode to MPEG video to edit. This is a time consuming process as I learned when borrow an AVCHD camera from a family member. More information is available on video forums regarding this concern.
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Almost every video editing software program should have effects that will let you change the orientation of your video (rotate left, rotate right, flip vertical, flip horizontal, etc...)
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I have Windows XP and half speed DSL because we're in a rural area. With just the Flip software, I can download video to my computer, save it reduced for emailing as an attachment later on my desktop, burn them to dvd, edit them, use the six different Flip programs for making a movie with their effects or use the saved unreduced version on my computer for Windows Moviemaker. I haven't upgraded to the new Flip program because I like the original one, but that's the only unwanted thing that pops up for me each time I plug it in to the computer. I always click on "remind me later" so that I can stay with the original program.
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Hi AC, Yes, I have a MacBook Pro and it works great. I actually prefer the included "FlipShare" video editing software vs. iMovie for editing my Flip videos. It's just a lot easier and faster. But I've also used iMovie and it works great, too. Oddly, though, when you plug in your Flip, iPhone (not iMovie) opens. You can go ahead and import all the clips to iPhoto, and then they'll show up in iMovie, or you can close iPhoto, open iMovie and manually import the clips. Hope that helps! -Dieds
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Mike,Hello. The only decent editing software I found to work ok with the raw Vado HD files was Pinnacle Studio 12 Ultimate. When I tried Premiere Pro CS4 I experienced the same thing as you. I would get audio, but no video. It seems you might have to convert your footage first.Oscar V.
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Yes. Check out this review: http://www.amazon.com/Flip-UltraHD-Video-Camera-Generation/product-reviews/B0040702HK