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MPEG2 video conversion

System requirements

  • Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later
  • 1-GHz G4, G5, or Intel-based Mac
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • An MPEG2 camera (optional)
  • Internet connection required for registration.

All software is Leopard ready

The missing link between MPEG2 camcorder and your Mac.

Why VideoPier ?

VideoPier is the missing link between MPEG2 camcorders and your Mac. It lets you visualize the clips on your camera that Quicktime would otherwise refuse to open. VideoPier lets you copy them to disk, and export them to any format for viewing (iPod, AppleTV, iPhone) or editing (iMovie 06/08).

Simplify your workflow

VideoPier will let you copy files from your camcorder to disk without any conversion. Your files will appear in date-based events for easy retrieval.

Built on solid foundations

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VideoPier is built on top of the ffmpeg open-source component. This component provides very high quality video processing and support for a wide wide variety of formats.

Beauty and simplicity

Import from camcorder Copy to Disk Convert MPEG Date Events
  • detect your camcorder and let you visualize all clips.
  • copy files from your camcorder to your hard drive in their original format.
  • import clips that have been already been copied to disk.
  • create events for the imported clips (events are organized by year like in iMovie 08).
  • visualize your clips, including their date.
  • multi-clip playback in the embedded player or in full screen.
  • export to any Quicktime format, to DV for iMovie 06, to the iPod/iPhone and Apple TV. In addition, VideoPier will keep track of the exported file so you can always retrieve it later.
  • export to iMovie 08

VideoPier and iMovie

VideoPier is not a replacement for iMovie 06/08. Instead it offers the following benefits to iMovie users:

  • VideoPier lets you manage video files in their native format. VideoPier will save you time and disk space because you no longer need to convert all the videos from their original format into something iMovie understands. Instead, copy the files in their native format, visualize and organize them with VideoPier. When you need to use some of the files for your editing work, convert those files only.
  • if you are still using iMovie 06, then VideoPier lets you work with camcorders that iMovie simply won't recognize.
  • if you are using iMovie 08, then VideoPier lets you move away from the imposed Apple Intermediate Codec when editing convert MPEG files in your desired format (H264 for example) for later editing in iMovie.

VideoPier and HDV

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VideoPier handles raw HDV material on your disk. Even if you don't possess the Apple HDV Codec that ships with Final Cut Pro, VideoPier lets you visualize and convert these files. Suggested workflows are detailed here.

Supported camcorders(*)

VideoPier has been tested with videos coming from the following camcorders:

  • Panasonic SDR-S100, SDR-S150
  • JVC Everio models recording MPEG-2 on Hard drive
  • JVC HD7
  • Toshiba GigaShot cameras
  • various Sony models recording on Hard-drive or card (**).

    • (*) if your camcorder does not appear to be supported, please contact us at: support.my.camcorder 'at' aquafadas.com
    (**) direct capture from HDV camcorders via Firewire is not supported

    Workflows

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    There are many ways that VideoPier can simplify your existing workflow or even resolve blocked siuations.

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