How to import MTS to iMovie?
Tutorial: 
Section 1. MTS to iMovie converter for Mac os x
MTS to iMovie converter for Mac is a professional program for Mac users to convert MTS files from Canon, Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Sanyo etc camcorders to iMovie supported formats: MP4, DV, MPEG-2, HDV, MOV etc, then import converted MTS video to iMovie`08, MTS movie to iMovie`09, MTS files to iMovie`11 for further editing on Mac.
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Additional, MTS to iMovie converter Mac has advanced editing function. It allows us to edit AVCHD.MTS files: Clip(set start and end), Crop(set aspect ratio 16:9/4:3), Merge(join several MTS files into one), Apply effect(adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation etc), set output parameter(adjust resolution, Frame Rate, Encoder and Bitrate ), Snapshot, Rotate etc on Mac os x.
In fact, MTS to iMovie software also has other powerful converting function:
Input files: AVCHD, M2TS, MTS, TS, TD, TP, TRP, MOD, TOD, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, MOV, MPEG-1/2/4, FLV/F4V, AVI(DivX/Xvid), RMVB/RM, DV, MPG, MP4, MKV etc.
Output video: MOV, WMV, 3GP, 3G2, MPG, FLV, AVI(Xvid/DivX), RMVB/RM, DV, MPEG-1/2/4, MKV, M4V, SWF, ASF etc.
Output software: iMovie, Final Cut Express/Pro, Premiere Pro, QuickTime, iTunes etc.
Portable devices: PSP, iPad, iPod, iPhone, Gphone, BlackBerry, Apple tv, Mobile Phone etc.
Output audio: MKA, MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, FLAC, WMA, MP2
Output image: BMP, JPEG, JPG, PNG
Section 2. Step by step on importing and converting MTS to iMovie
Step 1. Download
Free download "iOrgsoft MTS to iMovie converter for Mac", install and run it.
Step 2. Load MTS files and set output formats
Click "Add Files" to add MTS files, batch convert supports.
Then, from the expanded menu, choose output formats for your files and select a folder to save your ripe MTS, you can set video resolution etc by click "Setting".
Step 3. Convert
One simple click on "Convert button", you can finish your conversion quickly with MTS to iMovie converter for Mac, then import converted MTS files to iMovie for further editing on Mac.
Optional step: Edit your MTS files using MTS to iMovie software by click "Clip", "Edit" etc, just try by yourself.(want to make your video special? don’t skip this step)
Section 3. Why we need to convert MTS?
MTS and M2TS are file extensions for the same AVCHD and both support 720p and 1080i HD video formats.
Tips: AVCHD files is always from Camcorders, like Canon HF10/20/100/M30, HFS10/11/100, HG10/21, HR21, iVIS HF M31; JVC GZ-HD10/30/40; Panasonic HDC-DV1/SD1/SD5/SD10, HDC-HS9/SX5/TM10; Sony HDR-CX110/120/350V/370V, HDR-SR1/5/7/8, HDR-TG1/5, HDR-CX7/UX1 etc.
iMovie is a proprietary video editing software application which allows Mac users to edit their own home movies. Users can edit the video clips, add titles, and add music. Effects include basic color correction and video enhancement tools, and transitions.
AVCHD.MTS files always can not be natively supported by various software or device. iMovie'09 says can accept MTS clips, but only when they are running on an Intel-chip based Mac. A PPC Mac won't work.
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