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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Alternative to XMedia Recode for OS X El Capitan

XMedia Recode is a Freeware video and audio transcoding program for Microsoft Windows developed by Sebastian Dörfler. It can import and export many types of files such as WMV, MP4, MP3, 3GP, Matroska and more. XMedia Recode can convert unprotected DVDs or DVD files to any supported output file. XMedia Recode features a drag-and-drop style interface and uses job queuing and batch processing to automate the task of transcoding multiple files.

If you just switched to Mac, you will find there is no Mac version of XMedia Recode. Being so used to XMedia Recode, how you can finish your task without it? Don’t worry, without XMedia Recode for Mac, you can use alternative to XMedia Recode for file conversion. This article introduces a smart free Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac replacement and a professional XMedia Recode Mac alternative to manage file conversion for you.

Other Download:
- Pavtube old official address: http://www.pavtube.cn/imedia-converter-mac/
- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-iMedia-Converter/3000-2194_4-76177788.html

Alternative to XMedia Recode for OS X El Capitan

Step 1: Add files.

Click the "Load file(s)" or "Add video" button to import files

Step 2. Set output format

Clicking the Format bar, you can choose output format from the format list or customize which formats to be shown on the list.

All formats here are set with optimized video/audio codecs, bitrates, frame rates, etc. But you can still specify as you like by clicking Settings button.

Step 3. Edit Video.

In the Profile Settings window, you can choose or specify exactly the parameters you like. And in the Task information section, you can compare the detailed information of the source video and the target video.

In “Video Editor” there are seven edit tabs: Trim, Crop, Text Watermark, Image/Video Watermark, Effect, Audio Editor and Subtitle.

Play/Pause: Click to start playing the current video or pause the playing.
Stop: Click to quit playback.
Previous Frame: Click and go back to the previous frame.
Next Frame: Click and go to the next frame.
Left square bracket: Click to set the start time for trimming.
Right square bracket: Click to set the end time for trimming.
Flip Horizontal: Click to flip the image horizontally.
Flip Vertical: Click to flip the image vertically.
Flip 90°towards left: Click to flip the image 90°towards left.
Flip 90°towards right: Click to flip the image 90°towards right.
Rotate counter-clockwise: Click to flip the image 90°towards left.
Rotate clockwise: Click to flip the image 90°towards right.
Reset: Click to restore default value.

Step 4. Start Conversion

Clicking the Convert button on main interface, you can go to Conversion window to start conversion.

You can find conversion information on the window, such as Time elapsed, Time left, Generated size, and Estimated size.

Ticking off Shut down computer after conversion option, you can leave the program running and do other things instead of waiting around for the conversion.

After the conversion, you can click Open output folder to popup output directory with the converted files.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

How to Import Sony A7R II 4K XAVC S in iMovie for Editing?

About Sony A7R II

Like the Sony A7S before it, the A7R II is able to capture ultra-high-resolution 4K video (3840 x 2160), however, unlike the "S" model, it can record 4K video internally to the memory card (or via HDMI with an uncompressed 4:2:2 8-bit signal, as well). The A7R II makes use of Sony's higher bitrate XAVC S file format, which supports 4K bitrates up to 100Mbps. Full HD and 720p video recording is also offered in XAVC S format at 50Mbps.

For a fast and fluid workflow, people sometimes need to transcode A7R II 4K XAVC S video for editing in iMovie. XAVC S with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 level 5.2, the highest picture resolution and frame rate video compression codec is much more than a video format that iMovie can support. According to our own experience and other user's feedback, to transfer Sony A7R II XAVC S footage to iMovie, the best workaround here is to convert Sony A7R II XAVC S to AIC MOV, the most compatible video format for iMovie

Check this short tutorial on how to convert A7R II 4K XAVC S video to Apple InterMediate Code for use in iMovie smoothly. Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac will do the trick to transcode A7R II XAVC S footage to Apple Intermediate Codec for editing in iMovie smoothly without quality loss. If you are a Windows user, please turn toPavtube Video Converter Ultimate.

Other Download:
- Pavtube old official address: http://www.pavtube.cn/imedia-converter-mac/
- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-iMedia-Converter/3000-2194_4-76177788.html

Other Download:
- Pavtube old official address: http://www.pavtube.cn/blu-ray-video-converter-ultimate/
- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-Video-Converter-Ultimate/3000-2194_4-75938564.html

How to Import Sony A7R II 4K XAVC S in iMovie for Editing?

Step 1: Load iMovie project to the program.

Click "Add Video" icon to import XAVC S files to the program.

Step 2: Select output profile format.

From its drop-down option list, you can select "Apple InterMediate Codec(*.mov)" as the output file format.

Step 3: Start the Conversion.

When the conversion is done, hit right-bottom "convert" button to start the conversion process. After conversion finished, you can open the converted video and import them to iMovie directly without problem.

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Sunday, October 11, 2015

Play 2D/3D/4K Blu-ray on LG105UC9 with No Restriction

There's a growing number of 4K TVs appearing, but they come with a price premium and very little supporting content. However, LG is ignoring 4K with its latest mammoth TV and instead has embraced what it classes as 5K resolution. It's called the LG Curved Ultra HD TV 105UC9. Here in this article, you will be informed of everything about the LG105UC9, and how to play Blu-ray video on LG105UC9, be it 2D, 3D or 4K Blu-ray format.

LG has unveiled their 105-inch 105UC9 Ultra HD television feature which sports a 21:9 aspect ratio and an eye-watering display resolution of 5120×2160, and will be powered by LG's new webOS Smart TV platform. Thanks to the Tru-Ultra HD Engine, it will be able to detect any flaws during the upscaling process and adjust the image accordingly to ensure an "authentic" 4K viewing experience. However, when dealing with the Blu-ray video, there always are some tricky problems, say you cannot copy Blu-ray videos to LG105UC9 or can't play Blu-ray on LG105UC9 since Blu-ray discs are copy protected and has incompatibility problems with 5K TV- LG105UC9. To solve the problems perfectly, you need to convert 2D/3D/4K Blu-ray movies to unprotected common videos which is supported by LG105UC9.

Pavtube BDMagic, regarded as the best 2015 Blu-ray Rippers, is bound to be your best aid to transcode, compress and convert 2D/3D/4K Blu-ray videos, for the new LG105UC9 with the readable format in superb fast conversion speed to save your time and high output quality. Through constant upgrade, it works flawlessly on Mac OS X, including the Yosemite (10.10) and the latest El Capitan (10.11). Plus, you can also trim, crop, add effect, merge files, and even customize resolution, frame rate, bit rate for video to keep the highest setting to get the ideal output effect. Here we take converting Blu-ray to LG105UC9 accepted ?HD MKV? format as an example.

Other Download:

- Pavtube old official address: http://www.pavtube.cn/blu-ray-ripper/

- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-BDMagic/3000-7970_4-75922877.htmlConvert Blu-ray for LG105UC9 watching with No Restriction

1. Insert Blu-ray disc into your BD drive (Ensure that you have sufficient space on hard drive to store the Blu-ray). Launch the best Blu-ray to LG105UC9 ripper to load your Blu-ray files.

Step 2: Select on "HD Video" the drop-down menu and choose "MKV HD Video(*.mkv)" as output format.

Or you can get Blu-ray M2TS main movie by directly copy without any extras. Go to format bar to follow "Copy" ＞ "Directly Copy" which is also suitable for playing on LG105UC9.

Tip:

1. You can adjust video and audio parameters, including the Bitrate of Video and Audio, the Codec of Video and Audio, Video Size, Sample Rate, Frame Rate, Audio Channels, etc., in the Profile Settings.

2. Click “Edit” icon to enter Video Edit panel where various editing features are provided. Then polish the LG105UC9 file with those features given. For example, set video length with “Trim” tab, wipe out the black margin with “Crop” tab and insert with “Subtitle” tab.

Step 3: Hit "Convert" button to carry out the 2D/3D/4K Blu-ray to HD MKV conversion process. Once the conversion is done, you can click "Open" button to get the output files, and then you can transfer converted video to LG105UC9 via USB. Now jst enjoy the Blu-ray movies on your LG105UC9 without limitations!

In colusion, Pavtube BDMaic is designed for keeping your Blu-ray discs properly by converting them to some certain video format to realize free enjoyment on different devices at anytime and anywhere, for example, it has the knack for converting Blu-ray to other formats like MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, etc. and directly to iPhone 6/Plus, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, Apple TV 3, Kindle Fire HD Kids Edition, Galaxy S6/S6 Edge, Note 4, PS4, Kodi, Roku 3, and more in a few clicks.. Never miss the 35% OFF/Giveaway for BDMagic at 2015 Summer Specia Offer. That’s all!

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Monday, October 5, 2015

Encode Blu-ray movies playback on Mac Mini HTPC with PLEX

Summary: One common question always puzzle you that want to play Blu-ray films on Mac Mini HTPC with PLEX? Here is the answer.

Blu-ray must be a hurt for Mac mini owners, If you’re HD movie lover and wish to add Blu-ray movies to the newly built Mac HTPC, Pavtube BDMagic for Mac and PLEX are good combination. PavtubeBDMagic for Mac copies protected Blu-ray movie to your Mac HTPC and PLEX plays high-definition 1080p M2TS files from Blu-ray structure. In that way you can play Blu-ray movie on Mac Mini HTPC without quality loss. The following guide tells how to copy/rip Blu-ray movies to Mac Mini HTPC with Pavtube BDMagic for Mac.

Preparations:

1.Mac mini
2.external BD drive
3.source Blu-ray Discs.
4.Pavtube Mac mini Blu-ray Player (The software is able to back up Blu-ray movies and commercial DVDs for Mac HTPC Media Center without quality loss or compress the BD and DVD movies to MOV, MP4, MKV, M4V, etc. in perfect sync.) Review:Enrich your Mac Mini HTPC Media Library: rip DVD and Blu-ray movies to Mac Mini HTPC with XBMC

How easy it is to get Blu-ray movie playback working with the popular Mac Mini HTPC with XBMC?

Step 1. Load Blu-ray movies.

Install and run the Pavtube BDMagic for Mac on your Mac. When the below interface pops up, click "Blu-ray disc" icon to import Blu-ray or DVD movie. If you already have a Blu-ray folder or ISO file on your HDD, you can either click "Blu-ray Folder" icon or "IFO/ISO" to load your source files.

Step 2. Specify an output format.

Click “Browse” button and specify an output location. Make sure there is enough space for a whole BD movie (usually 25GB-50GB) when backing up Blu-ray disc to Mac HDD.

Step 3. Back up Blu-ray for PLEX playback on Mac Mini HTPC.

Click on “Copy the entire disc” button to back up Blu-ray/DVD movie to Mac. A 90 min. Blu-ray takes about 40 min to copy to Mac hard drive. After the copying process completes, you can get the final output files by clicking “Open” button with ease. The ripped Blu-ray directory contains two folders, “BDMV”and “CERTIFICATE”. The PLEX is able to play the M2TS files from Blu-ray directory.

Tips: Wanna copy the M2TS/ VOB streams only without menus and ads? Make some changes in Step 3. Click on the “Format” bar and choose “Copy”>> “Directly Copy” mode, and then click “Convert” button to start conversion.

Now, you can enjoy the Blu-ray movies on Mac Mini HTPC with PLEX. And Blu-ray/DVD playback can also be realized on these multifunctional game consoles just like: Wii, Xbox 360 and so on.

Money Saving Boundles:

BDMagic($49) + Vidpie($29) = Only $49.9, Save $28.1
BDMagic($49) + DVD Creator($35) = Only $49.9, Save $28.1

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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Convert DVD to HD MKV via Mede8er Multi-Media player at home on Mac

Summary: Looking for an easy way to view DVD movies like Captain America: the winter soldier, Non Stop and Divergent via Mede8er Multi-Media player for home entertainment on Mac. This guide can help you.

I love the internet. It’s a place for sharing. In this article, I’m glad to sharing my experience of how to complete the DVD to HD MKV conversion for Mede8er Multi-Media player on Mac. Some folks over at google dvd ripping software on the internet. I did just that and I picked Pavtube. I have boon using the windows version since last year, and after getting the Mac Computer, I decided to get the Mac version.

Here I just free downloaded the mac version and It works perfectly. Now, sharing my operating of this application:

1.After the installing, I open it and the concise interface of Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac at once shows up in my eyes. Then I Click “File” ＞ “Load from disc” in top left corner to import DVD movies. (This function is really a humanized operation design and easy to use!)

2.What really astounds me is that Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac also supports preview, which means I can watch the video before the conversion from DVD discs. At the meantime, capture and progress are also available. I just need to choose an output format as ““HD Video” ＞ “MKV HD Video (*.mkv)”for Mede8er Multimedia Player.

Note: If you want to backup DVD movies and DVDs to MKV container format with multiple audio tracks and subtitles included, also try Pavtube ByteCopy And choose "Multi-track Video> Lossless/encoded Multi-track MKV(*.mkv)" to get multi-track mkv format.

3. This great converter also supports customizing output format value. If you have other demands on videos, you may click the Settings button to specify the video and audio parameters. You can alter its size, sample rate, bitrate, frame rate and channels in it. This practical function can satisfy your specific needs for videos!

4.After I set everything I need, I just need to click the red “Convert” button. Thus I can get my HD NKV file in a very short time! I successfully convert my DVDs (Captain America: the winter soldier, Non Stop and Divergent) for Mede8er Multimedia Player. then, watching DVD movies on a TV with Mede8er Multimedia Player.

By the way, the Windows users can refer to this guide and enjoy the happy times!

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