Camera workflow

Import Panasonic GH3 60p AVCHD into iMovie

Preserve smooth motion while converting high-frame-rate Lumix footage.

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  • Camera footageCamera or camcorder files
  • Choose ProResOutput matched to this workflow
  • IMovie checkVerify before batch processing

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.

Preserve Panasonic GH3 high-frame-rate media

Try the original camera files in the current iMovie release before converting them. Compatibility depends on the recording container, codec, frame rate, and whether the complete camera structure is available.

When an editing copy is necessary, create ProRes at the source dimensions and retain 59.94 or 60 fps for a high-frame-rate project. Convert to a lower frame rate only when the timeline intentionally requires it, then inspect motion, picture, and audio sync.

Workflow direction

Follow the intended workflow below.

Preserve smooth motion while converting high-frame-rate Lumix footage.

Three-step workflow

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

Preserve smooth motion while converting high-frame-rate Lumix footage.

01

Add the source

Load the Panasonic GH3 60p AVCHD clips

Open LosslessConverter and select Add Files. Add the Panasonic GH3 60p AVCHD clips and select the files required for this workflow.

LosslessConverter main window with the source controls visible
Source toolbarLoad the source from the main toolbar.
02

Create editing-ready media

Choose Editing > ProRes

Open Output Format, select the Editing group, and choose ProRes. Select Same as source to retain the source dimensions; choose HD 1080P or HD 720P only when the project deliberately uses that resolution.

LosslessConverter Output Format menu with Editing and ProRes selected
ProResSelect Editing, then choose ProRes.
03

Create the current output

Select Start All, then verify in iMovie

Choose an output folder and select Start All. When processing finishes, import the ProRes MOV files into iMovie and verify smooth motion, picture, and audio.

LosslessConverter main window showing the Start All control at the lower right
Start AllRun the task, then verify the result.

Process your own media

Process one file, verify the result, then run the full batch.

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Primary sources

Official references for this workflow

Use these first-party references to confirm current format, application, or device support. Capabilities can change after this guide is updated.

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