AVCHD Advice

[SeanRimmer]

Hi, im new to the forums and before i get flamed, i have looked around for this information, but different sources contradict each other. i was hoping some one would be able to clear up a few questions about watching AVCHD files.

firstly the camera i intend to purchase is the new sony hdsr10e.
now once i have recorded the video in hd, what do i need to do to that video to watch it on my ps3(preferably using a standard 12cm dvd-r). ive read posts saying that it is a simple case of putting them in a folder called 'VIDEO' then the ps3 will read the files fine, but others say i need to run it through all sorts of software, that needs a high spec pc to do so.

i would appreciate it if anyone ould help me on this as it would make viewing the video a lot easier when i come to purchase the camcorder.

Regards

Sean

[senu]

Originally Posted by SeanRimmer

Hi, im new to the forums and before i get flamed, i have looked around for this information, but different sources contradict each other.

Now that is surely rubbish.. we never flame anybody and never contradict ourselves

Now that we are clear about that:

The PS3 will read your AVCHD files ( amongst others) in thier native form ( acting as a media streamer)

As such simply burning them to disc of any sort ( even CD) will suffice: you can of course copy them temporarily to PS3s HDD

However, You can create a Hi def Disc complete with menu with a DVD-R disc called "AVCHD Disc"
This can be read as if it is a "mini" BluRay disc on a PS3 and Bluray Players ( which are unlikely, like the PS3 to read "native AVCHD files on a data disc)
Playing "AVCHD Discs" on the PS3 is using it in its Bluray player mode, not just as a media steamer
Creating an AVCHD disc requires software like Nero Vision, Ulead Vs 11.5 or Ulead Movie Factory 6 plus ..which will create the structure rather than you just putting them in Folder called " VIDEO"

[SeanRimmer]

thank you, i look forward to making some great movies!

[rhubarbe]

Oh no, it isn't!

[senu]

What exactly isnt?

[rhubarbe]

Originally Posted by SeanRimmer

but different sources contradict each other.

I was just perpetuating the myth....