P: Support the AVCHD video format

There is another thread about AVCHD sound issues - have you read it? (I haven't read it, and don't know where it is, I just remember seeing it).

There is no sound and I think I have made all the proper settings.
It works in Elements 10

Lr4 supports AVCHD.

UPDATE: I see you are having a problem with sound. Dunno 'bout that part. 'RC Importer' will often import AVCHD without sound problems - not recommended if Lr4 native support is working satisfactorily, but otherwise may get you through 'til next dot release fixes it.

I'm sure other video-savvy people know more about this, and there may be a better solution/work-around today/right-now.

Rob

Why is it supported in Elements 10 and not in lightroom

Lightroom needs to support AVCHD files. HD is the trend for digital camera's, and lightroom's organizational abilities could be put to great use by supporting this current format. camcorders/ dslrs/ etc. thanks

Good point Rob!

Fortunately my new Lumix LX5 does offers MPEG-4 in addition to that wacky AVCHD format. The RAW images by the way are not shabby at all for a compact camera in this class. Now that AVCHD is out of the picture, integration with Lr is once again right on!

I don't know how many camera models support the option to not shoot AVCHD in the first place, but that sounds like the best solution when available. Are there *any* advantages to AVCHD over mpeg-4/mov...?, or only disadvantages......(?)

I mean, perhaps people should be pressuring camera manufacturers to *not* use AVCHD, instead of (or along with) pressuring Adobe to support AVCHD.

Hey Rob and Photographe, thanks for the feedback!

It seems that AVCHD is truly a pain in the neck video format, so I've changed my camera settings to capture in MPEG-4 (.mov) - problem solved. ;-D

Best regards,

Steve-O

Any thoughts from Adobe on translating .MTS to .MP4 instead of trying to keep them in original containers? My (rather limited) experience indicates the folders & mts format is more nuisance than desirable for the users even if Lightroom could handle it without translation.

I just added support for importing AVCHD videos on Mac (initially supported on Windows only). Audio is fine too from best I can tell.