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Perian 1.1.2 is released today.
Perian QuickTime Component is handy for decoding different video format on Mac OS X (1.4.7 and above). Perian QuickTime Component adds support for some AVCHD camcorder like Panasonic HDC-SD9.
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Hot off the heels of “Let’s Rock” event and following the release of iTunes 8, Apple releases QuickTime 7.5.5 and Front Row 2.1.6 today.
QuickTime 7.5.5 is available for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista.
QuickTime 7.5.5 includes changes that increase reliability, improve application compatibility and enhance security.
This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.
For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.
Front Row 2.1.6 update provides improved iTunes 8.0 compatibility and bug fixes.
Both updates are currently available through Apple Software Updates. Direct link will be posted when made available.
For the past few months, Panasonic HDC-SD9 owners have not been able to import videos from Panasonic HDC-SD9 correctly. The temporary solutions for Final Cut Pro 6.0.3 users was to install Perian 1.1 plugin.
With the release of QuickTime 7.5, Panasonic HDC-SD9 videos can now be imported using iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6.
It is recommended to update all the applications to the latest versions. QuickTime 7.5 is the most critical component to make this work.
I can only confirm this on the North American version of Panasonic HDC-SD9 (with 24p Cinema Mode). The European version (with 25p Cinema Mode) theoretically should now work with the Mac.
UPDATE:
Hans Eklundh left a comment and confirmed that the 25p PAL version (Europe) also works with QuickTime 7.5
Test results using 15-inch MacBook Pro Core Duo 2GHz 2GB RAM:
Mac OS X 10.4.11
QuickTime 7.4.5
iMovie 7.1
HA1920 24p – Video is faster than Audio
HA1920 – Crash during importsQuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 36s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38sQuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1.2
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 37s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38s
Mac OS X 10.5.3
QuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1.1
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 36s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38sQuickTime 7.5
iMovie 7.1.2
HA1920 24p – Video imported successfully; 37s -> 36s
HA1920 – Video imported successfully; 38s -> 38s
Get QuickTime 7.5 and iMovie 7.1.2 updates from Apple Software Update or through the Downloads site.
UPDATE:
It seems that QuickTime 7.5 update adds the compatibilities between Panasonic HDC-SD9 and iMovie ’08, Final Cut Express 4, and Final Cut Pro 6.
UPDATE:
Thanks to James and Hans Eklundh for confirming that QuickTime 7.5 now supports PAL/European HDC-SD9.
Immediately after applying iMovie 7.1.2 update, I recorded a number of videos on Panasonic HDC-SD9.
I managed to import the videos without any problems at all, and the audio is in sync with the video. Previously, iMovie ’08 was unable to import the video from Panasonic HDC-SD9 correctly. It crashes during HA1920 import. The HA1920 24p video was playing faster than the audio track.
I am doing more testing on this issue, and will post the result as soon as possible.
The gears:
Stay tuned.
Following WWDC 2008 Keynote and QuickTime 7.5, Apple post updates to iDVD ’08 and iMovie ’08 today.
06/10/2008
iDVD 7.0.2 – 20.27MB
This update supports general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.iMovie 7.1.2 – 17.9MB
This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.
I want to know if Apple would add supports for newer AVCHD camcorders such as Panasonic HDC-SD9 which I own.
UPDATE:
I can now import videos from Panasonic HDC-SD9 using iMovie 7.1.2 and QuickTime 7.5 installed. I still have Perian 1.1 installed on computer. I will do more testing on this.
Apple posts QuickTime 7.5 on its website today. It is also available through Apple Software Update on Windows. For some reasons, the update does not appear on my MacBook Pro running Mac OS X Leopard.
Available for Mac OS X Panther (10.3.9), Tiger (10.4.11), and Leopard (10.5.3). Also available for Windows XP and Vista.
Since I can now use Final Cut Pro 6 to “Log and Transfer” 1080p/24p clip from my Panasonic HDC-SD9, I will be posting more video sample from this camera.
It was a nice day, so I took a little walk and film some footage using Panasonic HDC-SD9. Check out the video, QuickTime 7 is required for playback.
Video info:
Panasonic HDC-SD9 settings:
Software info:
I will post more videos.