Difficulty import/export AVCHD files from a Panasonic SD-900 camera

Hi there,
I'm having workflow difficulties using AVCHD (.MTS) files from a Panasonic SD-900 camera.
Footage was shot at 1080/25p. I use the Log and Transfer tool to bring the footage in.
The browser window confirms 1920 x 1080, but says interlaced. I change that to progressive. I put a clip on the timeline, and select 'Yes' so that the sequence conforms to the same settings as the clip.
On export, using Quicktime Conversion, the Quicktime dialog box says the Size is 850x478 (current). Something was wrong, as the sequence should have been 1920x1080.
I closed the Quicktime Conversion box, and instead tried Export > Quicktime Movie. Selected 1920x1080 25p on the drop-down menu. The exported movie was 1920x1080, but it looked like it was half resolution, with jagged edges.
So, I did something wrong. Thanks to anyone who can set me straight.

Hi Veg,
I would suggest that you edit the footage in the format that it was recorded in . In other words don't change field dominance and edit with your footage interlaced. (You can de interlace later if your output is for web or computer viewing)
On export, using Quicktime Conversion, the Quicktime dialog box says the >Size is 850x478 (current). Something was wrong, as the sequence should have been 1920x1080.
The "current size" is the size in the canvas so don't worry about that.
Format: Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), 1920 x 1080 (1888 x 1062), millions
16-bit Integer (Little Endian), Stereo, 48.000 kHz
That second resolution in parenthesis might be a clue to the jaggies.
Again, the resolution is what Quicktime Player is displaying at the time.
25p AVCHD does not work.
It works but not in the way that you were expecting, it is actually interlaced footage.
Can you tell us what your footage is going to be output for? if it's web or computer viewing you can de interlace in compressor. Or if it's going to end up on a DVD for TV viewing you can leave it interlaced.
Either way I think you should export using Quicktime movie "current settings" and use compressor to output to the settings of your choice.
DM

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