Playing AVCHD files directly on iPad?

[macbook123]

Like most other people I record HD video in AVCHD format (.mts file extensions).

What is the best way to import and play those files on the iPad without converting them to a different format?

 

[macbook123]

Does nobody run into this problem? What format do your cameras record in, if not AVCHD? I haven't seen a camera recording to a different format in years, hence am a little surprised about the lack of responses to my original question. Could anybody explain? Thanks!

 

[ZBoater]

I record video with my iPad...

 

[bobsentell]

The only thing I can say is to convert them. I can't even get iTunes to recognize the filetype.

 

[macbook123]

Convert them using what software and/or hardware?

 

[bobsentell]

Convert them using what software and/or hardware?

I take them into Avid and copy the entire file over into a timeline. I then go into the export menu and tell it to export for MPEG-4. On the version of AVID I'm using, there is an option for almost every filetype. I can even export it straight to the internet.

I know it's a kind of roundabout way to do it. But it's the only way I have found it to work on a PC. I'm not sure about Macs.

 

[MadAxeManUK]

ML: QT Player.

I have just done some conversions for a friend.

1. Open the SD Card on Mountain Lion.
2. The 'PRIVATE' folder shows as a QuickTime file; Double-click to launch the clip selector.
3. Pick a clip, click Open.
4. Export it back to the SD card in m4v format, put it in the photos (DCIM->100_Pana) folder, so that Photos App on iPad can find it.
5. Eject the SD card.
6. Done