Best solution to import and edit Sony HDR-CX330 AVCHD video files in iMovie/FCE

The Sony HDR-CX330, Full HD Handycam Camcorder, features a 1/5.8" Exmor R CMOS sensor and a wide-angle Sony G lens with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. The Sony CX330 captures Full HD 1920x1080 video at 60p and 9.2MP still images. SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode delivers smooth video, and 3-Way-Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother results. Wi-Fi with NFC lets you use your smartphone or tablet to control the camera, as well as wirelessly transfer files to your mobile device for sharing, and back up data on your computer.

Sony HDR-CX330 Highlights:

• Full HD 1080/60p Video and 9.2MP Stills
• 26.8mm Wide-Angle Sony G Zoom Lens
• 30x Optical Zoom & 60x Clear Image Zoom
• SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Display
• Face Detection
• 7 Picture Effects for Video and Photos
• AVCHD and MP4 Dual Recording

Sony HDR-CX330 Camcorder shoots HD videos in AVCHD format. Regarding to the AVCHD codec, it is very popular in both the professional and consumer market. That means most non-linear editing software should have full support for the codec, but the thing is that users still have problems one or another while trying to open the Sony CX330 AVCHD footage in iMovie or Final Cut Express for further editing.

In order to import and edit Sony CX330 AVCHD files in Avid without crashing problem and avoid rendering, you'd better transcode the Sony CX330 AVCHD footages to Avid native format. UFUWare AVCHD Converter for Mac can help you convert Sony HDR-CX330 AVCHD files to AIC MOV for Avid with high quality.

Guide: Convert Sony HDR-CX330 AVCHD to AIC MOV for iMovie/FCE on Mac

Step 1. Free download and install the top Sony HDR-CX330 to Avid Converter.



Step 2. Launch Sony HDR-CX330 to Avid Converter. Click the "Add Video" button to import Sony HDR-CX330 AVCHD footages, or directly drag and drop the Sony CX330 AVCHD files to the converter.



Step 3. Click the "Profile" option to get the drop-down menu, and then move you pointer to choose "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as output format, which is best native format for iMovie and Final Cut Express.



Step 4. Click the "Settings" icon and you will go into a new interface named "Profile Settings". You can adjust codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel in the interface according to your needs and optimize the output file quality.



Step 5. Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, the Sony HDR-CX330 AVCHD to AIC Converter will convert Sony HDR-CX330 AVCHD to AIC MOV for Avid.

After the Sony CX330 AVCHD to AIC conversion finished, you can click "Open Folder" button to get the converted AIC .mov files, and then you can import the converted Sony HDR-CX330 AVCHD files to iMovie 8/9/11 and Final Cut Express for further editing on Mac without issues.

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