What You Need to Know About the Camcorder Video MTS File Format

Sept. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- A digital camera will typically record images in a single file format, which is the JPEG format. However, when it comes to camcorders, videos can be recorded in a number of different file formats. It is important that you understand the format that you are using so that you know the impact that such a format will have when working with the video on your computer, how much memory the files will take and the quality of the videos that will be recorded. One very popular video file format today is the MTS file format.

MTS
The MTS file format is an Advanced Video Codec High Definition (AVCHD) file that was created specifically for high-definition (HD) digital camcorders by Sony and Panasonic. This high-definition video format is also form of video compression. This means that it allows the recording and storage of large data files on digital media such as hard disk drives and flash memory cards. MTS was developed to record video files onto DVDs, memory sticks and memory cards as well. For this reason alone, MTS could very well beat the competition as far as video recording formats are concerned.

Quality
Another reason why MTS stands out among other video formats is that it includes features that allow for improvement of the media presentation such as menu, navigation, slide shows and subtitles, which means that it is very easy to manipulate and customize. It also utilizes Dolby Digital or linear PCM, which ensures that encoding, is done without losing any data in the process, thus ensuring high quality. With MTS videos, you can also easily include audio/language tracks.

Resolutions
MTS videos are recorded at a range of resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, and 720p. Most camcorders that record videos in this format record HD video at a resolution of 1080i.  The MTS format is based on the popular MPEG4 video codec, which is why it supports both 1080i and 720p video modes.

Playback
The MTS format can easily burn high definition video to a standard DVD disc, which can be played in a Blu-ray disc player, which means that you can view the video on HDTV. Even in the absence of Blu-ray disc burner, you can playback your movies on a Blu-ray disc player and even on a Sony Playstation 3. Alternatively, you can burn the video directly to a blank Blu-ray disc or output to a TV by using a HDMI cable or component outputs.

Converter
In case you want to play the videos on players that are not compatible with the MTS format, then you will need to convert the video files to a compatible format. This will require that you have the MTS converter for Mac. This will allow you to save the files on PC, cell phone, MP3 or MP4 multimedia players and enjoy them at your convenience. The MTS converter is perfect not only for converting MTS to popular video formats, but also for mobile devices, maintaining excellent quality picture and sound. It also comes with a user friendly interface that provides excellent functions.

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