Camera workflow

Deinterlace Sony NEX-F3 1080i MTS

Prepare interlaced camera footage for progressive editing and display.

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Camera footageCamera or camcorder files
Choose ProResOutput matched to this workflow
Editor-ready mediaVerify before batch processing

Sony Alpha NEX-F3 camera with 18-55mm lens

LosslessConverter Source ready

LoadFormatSettings

Source

Camera footageCamera or camcorder filesReady for output selection

Output

Destination matched

Compatible profileVideo, audio, or editing output

ResolutionMatch targetQualityBalancedStatusReady

Ready to convertConvert

Before you begin

Check the camera format before choosing a workflow.

Keep the original card structure when available, then confirm the codec, frame rate, scan type, and editor support before converting.

Prepare Sony NEX-F3 1080i footage for a progressive timeline

Sony NEX-F3 1080i AVCHD records alternating fields. Progressive projects can show combing on movement when the footage is interpreted without deinterlacing.

Create a progressive ProRes MOV copy for iMovie or Final Cut Pro. Match the source frame cadence and inspect motion, diagonal edges, and fine detail before editing the full set.

Workflow direction

Follow the intended workflow below.

Prepare interlaced camera footage for progressive editing and display.

Four-step workflow

Create and verify one test output before processing the full batch.

Prepare interlaced camera footage for progressive editing and display.

Load the interlaced source

Load the Sony NEX-F3 1080i clips

Open LosslessConverter and select Add Files. Add representative 1080i MTS clips and confirm the source frame rate and field structure.

LosslessConverter main window with the source controls visible — **Source toolbar**Load the source from the main toolbar.

Create editing media

Choose Editing > ProRes

Open Output Format, select Editing, and choose ProRes. Keep 1920 x 1080 and match the source cadence.

ProResSelect Editing, then choose ProRes.

Create progressive video

Open Edit and enable Deinterlacing

Open Edit, enable Deinterlacing, and apply it only when the project and delivery are progressive. Leave it disabled for an interlaced workflow.

LosslessConverter main window with the output settings control visible — **Output settings**Change only the values required by the destination.

Check motion and edges

Select Start All, then inspect the progressive result

Choose an output folder and select Start All. Inspect motion, diagonal edges, fine detail, picture, and audio sync before processing the complete shoot.