This article displays a workaround for people who are unable to import and edit Panasonic Lumix GH4 AVCHD footage in Premiere Pro smoothly. It presents a step-by-step guide on how to convert GH4 MTS files to a format that is Premiere friendly.
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One of the most prominent features of Panasonic LUMIX GH4 is unlimited 4K video recording in both QFHD 4K: 3840×2160 / up to 30 fps, and Cinema 4K: 4096×2160 / 24 fps in MOV/MP4 recording format. More than 4K video recording capability, the GH4 also features ability to capture Full HD 1080p footage up to 60p in AVCHD format. Since there are so many people asking for the best workflow for GH4 AVCHD clips and Premiere, we would like to display a step-by-step guide on how to convert GH4 AVCHD MTS clips to an intermediate format, so that Premiere Pro will recognize and handle them well without glitches and you will never consider MTS files as a kind of pains to work with.
Software requirement
Video Converter
By using this Video Converter program, you are able to convert Panasonic GH4 AVCHD footage to whatever format you need for editing and playing. It comes with very easy to use menus and produces very good quality DNxHD/ProRes conversions as well as bulk processing so you could load it with files and leave it alone to do the job.
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Low price is not the only angle to measure a good AVCHD Converter program, conversion speed and output quality weigh the same. The Video Converter promises you fast conversion speed and output files with excellent quality without audio & video out of sync issues.
Panasonic GH4 and Premiere Workflow – how to convert GH4 MTS clips to MOV for editing in Premiere?
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Start up Video Converter as a Panasonic GH4 MTS Converter for Premiere Pro. When its main interface pops up, click ‘Add File’ to input your source media.
Step 2: Choose output format for Premiere Pro
1) Convert Panasonic GH4 MTS to DNxHD MOV for Premiere Pro
If you are running Premiere Pro on a Windows PC, you can from ‘Format’ bar, select ‘Avid DNxHD (*.mov)’ as output format under ‘Avid Media Composer’ column.
2) Transcode Panasonic GH4 AVCHD to ProRes MOV for Premiere Pro
If you are using Premiere Pro on a Mac, you can select ‘Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)’ as output format under ‘Final Cut Pro’ column.
3) You can also select ‘MOV (AVC) (*.mov)’ as output format under ‘Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas’ option.
Important: If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.
Step 3: Custom video and audio settings
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.
Step 4: Start Panasonic GH4 AVCHD MTS to MOV Conversion
When ready, click ‘Convert’ to start format conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, you can click ‘Open Folder’ button to get the exported MOV files for use in Premiere Pro with optimum performance.
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Panasonic officially released the new firmware version 2.0 for Panasonic GH5 ($1,998 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) and firmware version 2.7 for Panasonic GH4 ($1,498 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama). You can download the firmwares at Panasonic Support.
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Panasonic GH5 Firmware Ver. Victoria 2 cheat mod. 2.0 Improvements:
- Compatibility with “LUMIX Tether” PC softwareThis new firmware enables GH5 tethered shooting via USB, using “LUMIX Tether” PC software. Users can control the camera by connecting it to a PC via USB.
- Improved auto focus performance– Auto focus performance for subjects with low contrast in photo shooting is improved.– Tracking auto focus performance in video recording is improved.– The customized AF area can be continuously displayed in [Multi AF] and [Custom Multi AF] during live-view.– The AF area in [Multi AF] can be moved to the other edge (side, top or bottom) when it reaches one edge.– The start point of AF lock can be set on the live view screen in advance in [AF Tracking].– The AF area can be moved while the shutter button is half-pressed or while recording in [Burst Mode], [6K PHOTO] and [4K PHOTO].
- Improved performance in [6K PHOTO] and [4K PHOTO]– The waiting time to start the next burst shooting sequence after [6K Burst] and [4K Burst] is shortened to less than half the time.
– [Loop Rec] is available in [6K PHOTO].
* Use of Panasonic SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 90 is recommended for [Loop Rec] of [6K PHOTO]. - An additional ALL-Intra Video Recording mode
– 4:2:2,10-bit ALL-Intra video recording mode is added to 4K/FHD video recording.
* Use of SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 60 or higher is recommended for 4K ALL-Intra video recording. Operation is confirmed with Panasonic SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 90. - 4K HDR video recording– [HLG] (Hybrid Log Gamma) is added to [Photo Style]. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a mode to reproduce both bright part and dark part in an image, making it look just as human eyes see. The camera records video with a designated gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100, and you can now choose Hybrid LogGamma (HLG) in [Photo Style].– A low-bit-rate recording mode 4K HEVC for HLG was added. This enables playback on AV equipment compatible with the HEVC compression format, such as Panasonic 4K HDR TVs.
- Enhancement of the Anamorphic video recording mode
– High-Resolution Anamorphic mode, which enables video recording in 18-mega effective pixels, is added.
– [Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] was added, which lets you view an enlarged image in Cinescope size while recording with 2.0x and 1.33x Anamorphic lens.– [Video Guide Line] is added to display the image in a variety of aspects, such as Cinescope, 16:9 and 1:1 while recording video. This can be used not only in Anamorphic mode but also in other video recording mode. - Enhancement of Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer)– [I.S. Lock(video)] is added. This powerfully compensates for handshake when the viewing angle is fixed.– A new handshake correction mode is added, which provides optimum correction when using 2.0x and 1.33x Anamorphic lens.– In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) shooting mode, there were cases where the image stabilization did not operate when non-Panasonic interchangeable lens is used. This bug has been fixed.
- Correction of white balance setting– When the K (Kelvin) value was changed after adjusting the color temperature with 2-axis white balance compensation, the setting was reset. This bug has been fixed.
- Improved usability of Time Lapse Shot– The time to finish shooting and the number of recordable pictures are displayed on the stand-by screen.
- Improved usability of Power Save LVF– Power Save LVF can now be used during all stand-by display options.
- Wireless functions– The Bluetooth Remote Control function can be used with Image App, which will also be updated at the same timing with the GH5 firmware release.– If the camera has not completed image transmission when it is turned off, it restarts transmission when it is turned on with the [Auto Transfer] function.
- Other improvements– A rating function using a Fn button is available in Playback Zoom and Multi Playback.– The following functions can be assigned to Fn buttons – [Constant Preview] [6K/4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] [Min. Shtr Speed] [RAW Processing] [Rec/Playback Switch] [Destination Slot] and [Mic Level Adj.].– In Relay Rec, there were cases where the video file number was not able to be reset. This bug has been fixed.– In Relay Rec, there were cases where the video file number was reset after formatting the SD Memory Card. This bug has been fixed.– In Backup Rec, there were cases where the file number was not reset even after applying resetting. This bug has been fixed.– The image quality when applying the following settings is improved: Extended low ISO, [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent D-range Control) and Highlight Shadow.
Panasonic GH4 Firmware Ver. 2.7 Improvements:
Following bugs are fixed:
– In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) shooting mode, there were cases where the image stabilization did not operate when non-Panasonic interchangeable lens is used. This bug has been fixed.
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