If you are a devoted in FCP video editors, whether to encounter the following problems: XAVC S footage and FCP 7 incompatibility? Problems working XAVC videos with Final Cut Pro X? Importing MKV video into Final Cut Pro X but without success? Error when logging and transferring MXF files in FCP? Can't import AVHCD files into FCP 7? Final Cut Pro X Blu-ray export failure? After importing .MOV File into FCP 7 It Shows Up as "Narrow" with Black Space on Either Side? Can't open AVI Files in Final Cut Pro X? Fortunately, there are some easy way to fix the issues. Let's find them out here.



See also: How to Connect Your Camcorder To Final Cut Pro?

Question 1: Sony A7S XAVC S footage and FCP 7 Workflow

"Has anyone worked with media from the Sony A7S camera. Looking for some tips regarding post workflow and getting the media into FCP 7.

Import XML isn't working, it asks for a navigational file and gives us an error.

I have h264/mpeg4s of the footage which I'd rather not use since its a compressed codec that doesn't always get along with fcp.

Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated."

Answer: You can work natively with the XAVC S codec in FCP X without transcoding, but not in FCP 7 as far as I know. The basic reason why we can't work Sony A7S XVAC S with Final Cut Pro is that XAVC S codec is a new one, and is not widely supported. To make the XAVC S compatible with FCP, the easy workaround is to convert XAVC S to ProRes MOV, which ensures best results when using in Final Cut Pro 7. Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac is the solid tool to help users make the XAVC S to ProRes transcoding on Mac OS X.

With it, you effortlessly encode/re-encode XAVC S intra footage shot from Sony A7S to FCP 7 highly compatible ProRes MOV, ensuring maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7. Besides, it also convert XAVC/XAVC S videos to iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro CC/CS, After Effects CC, Premiere Elements, FCE, Aperture 3, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, iPhoto, Kdenlive, Keynote editable formats. Chances are you already installed this great free utility. If not, download it it from here. Below are the steps on converting XAVC S to ProRes MOV for FCP.

• Detailed steps: Transcode Sony XAVC S videos to ProRes HQ/DNxHD/AIC MOV for Editing on NLEs

Question 2: How to load Avid MXF to FCP 6 for editing

"I have some Avid recorded MXF files and need to keep it deinterlaced, then edit in FCP6. What's the most efficient work flow for this?"

Answer: FCP 6 does not support MXF files directly, so you are suggested to try a third party converter: the Mac MXF Converter to transcode MXF to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP with best video quality. It enables editing before conversion and you can check the deinterlacing there.

• Detailed steps: Can FCP import Avid MXF Files on Mac?

Question 3: Extract multi-track clip from Blu-ray for FCP editing

"I want to extract a small clip from my blu-ray and edit it in FCPX, is there anyway to keep all my audio tracks?"

Answer: to output a clip of blu-ray with all the audio tracks saved, you are suggested to try Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac for that it's able to output multi-track ProRes for FCP; also you can keep all the subtitles preserved in the converted video in best quality.

• Detailed steps: Import Blu-ray/DVD to Final Cut Pro X with multi-track

Question 4: Convert multi-track Canon MXF to FCP X on Mac

"Using a card reader to download my footage shot with a C300 into FCP X. FCP X crashed while opening. If I am using Canon XF utility to backup the files, find out they are not readable? What's that? I am sure the videos are playable on camera. So strange. Any insight here how can I import these files into FCP X?"

Answer: I believe you are not the first one to have this problem. Canon XF utility will not help you import a MXF, so I switch to use a third party converter - iMixMXF from Pavtube to output multi-track ProRes videos, I think it's much easier for me. Anyway, depends on you, suggest you to try different things.

• Detailed steps: Convert MXF to Multi-track ProRes for Final Cut Pro

Question 5: Convert Blackmagic MXF to ProRes for FCP X

"I have some mxf files from Blackmagic Design; was wondering if these mxf are supported by FCPX for editing directly?"

Answer: Blackmagic output mxf files are not like normal mxf files from camera; it's encoded with its own codec and the best work flow is to convert them to Apple ProRes for FCP. The Best MXF Converter for Mac is suggested for it's reliable conversion speed and video quality.

• Detailed steps: Transcode Blackmagic Cinema Camera MXF footage to ProRes 422 for FCP

Question 6: How to convert Sony XDCAM footage to FCP?

"I want to edit a bunch of mp4 files that I believe came from XDCAM but they were passed to me from a client with no camera info. What's your suggestion if I want to edit in FCP?"

Answer: Sony XDCAM EX camera will shot videos in MP4 format, so you may guess right. You can use XDCam browser to help you copy the MP4 file to hard drive, but to edit those files in FCP, you will need to transfer them from MP4 to ProRes encoded MOV. Pavtube XDCAM Video Converter is a good program for you, I am working well with it, and you can try it yourself. I find a guide for you.

• Detailed steps: How to convert Sony XDCAM footage to FCP

In addition, I also find a solution, hope it can help you: Importing XDCAM-EX into Final Cut Pro

Question 7: How to edit Canon T4i videos in FCP 7 without any quality loss?

"I newly purchased a Canon T4i for its high definition, and I need to edit these videos in FCP 7 without any quality loss. But after test I found this mov format is not so good to FCP, is there anyway to transfer it as quick as possible? Also a step by step guide would be appreciated."

Answer: A friend of mine also has Canon T4i and I have also tried with this, it does output good video quality which I would not like to lose. We did some searches and finally choose one of them as it's recommended through out the web. You could click here to get to Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac.

• Detailed steps: How to import Canon EOS Rebel T4i footage to FCP 7?

Question 8: How to import Canon XF105 24p MXF to FCP 7?

"We shot some Canon XF105 24p mxf at 24p and copied them to hard drive, but these footage could not playback in sync with VLC player. Using FCP7. I know the videos are fine because they just playback normally on camera. What's the problem?"

Answer: When you copy the footage to Mac hard drive, you'd better to copy the entire folder, not individual mxf files; or that your may lose the time code and playlist info.

Canon XF105 MXF file is not supported by FCP X directly, thus you can try Canon Utility; or try the Mac MXF Converter directly:

• Detailed steps: How to convert Canon XF105 MXF to ProRes 422 for FCP X

Question 9: Import Sony AVCHD to FCP on Mac

"My Sony camera gave me videos as AVCHD file which I have not acknowledged with. I tried with both quicktime and FCPX but none of them could recognize it. Is there any step-by-step work flow for this? PS: the footages are on 1080 60p."

Answer: There are cameras and camcorders that are not compatible with FCP 7. Check if your AVCHD camcorder is on the list of Final Cut Pro Supported Cameras; if not, you are suggested to use a third party Mac Sony MTS Converter program to transform your AVCHD videos from camcorder to Apple ProRes for FCP.

• Detailed steps: Re-wrap and Transcode Sony AVCHD 1080/60p .mts files to FCP without rendering

Question 10: How to convert Sony HandyCam AVCHD to ProRes for FCP 7?
"I have a Sony handycam and it shoots AVCHD file, the problem is that I could not find a way to upload the footage to FCP 7 for further editing. Have someone else have this problem?"

A: Sony has developed plug-ins to help users with some cams. AVCHD Plug-ins: Sony AVCHD Plug-in for FCP7/FCP6 Download.

Or you may use third party software to convert AVCHD to ProRes video - Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac

• Detailed steps: Sony Handycam AVCHD Video compatability issues with FCP

Question 11: Import Canon XF300 MXF to FCP 7?

"Just got a Canon XF300 and was wondering how to load my videos to FCP directly? Is MXF a supported format for FCP7?"

Answer: That camera wraps in MXF files. The XF300 requires a Canon Plugin for FCP, it's on the install disc that comes with the camera. Once the plugin was installed Log and Transfer was a breeze. But seems the plug in is only comes with the disc, and not available on their website. If you have problem to find the plug in, you will need to try a third party encoder – Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac. While I can't recommend one I can point you to one below:

• Detailed steps: Workflow to Edit Canon MXF files in FCP 6/7 without XF utility

Question 12: Convert Canon C300 MXF to FCP

"Which software do I need to convert c300 files to be readable in FCP? I have more than 200 MXF files, I need to batch process them. Can anyone help regarding this conversion?"

Answer: FCP 7 or FCP X? If you are using FCP7, you can use L&T to import the files, below is a guide I found from forum.

http://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/...orkflow_fcp-7/1

You will need drivers for Canon XF and C300.

Another way to import, you can use a third party converter to help you encode MXF to ProRes MOV; it's the recommended codec in FCP. I find you a hot guide as below:

• Detailed steps: Free convert Canon C300 MXF files to FCP

Question 13: Import my Canon XA10 files into FCP for editing

"Will any converter work with Canon XA10? Currently my mac won't even recognize the files from the camera. I will want import my Canon XA10 files into FCP for editing, I am using Mac OSX 10.8."

Answer: Canon XA10 camera shoots in AVCHD format, it will not be read directly on Mac 10.8 due to Apple changed the structure on Mac Mountain Lion, you can convert the AVCHD file to FCP compatible ProRes code, then import it. Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac is the Converter I use to help me convert my AVCHD file to ProRes format well. Hope it helps you too.

• Detailed steps: Import 1080p AVCHD MTS videos from Canon XA10 to FCP?

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This article outlines how to transfer Sony PXW-X70 XAVC footage to Mac and import into Premiere Pro CC, CS6, CS5 for smooth editing. Keep reading for a brief how-to.

Sony PXW-X70 is a highly compact, single chip camera the images it produces are really very good. The XAVC HD recordings are 10 bit 422 long GoP at 50Mb/s, 35Mb/s or 25Mb/s. The quality of the 50Mb/s recordings is amazing with no compression artefacts that you can see. Even the 25Mb/s recordings look really good. You can shoot at up to 60fps in 60i mode and 50fps in 50i mode. In 60i mode you also have 24fps.



In general, as we know, Premiere Pro CC has added support for this new camera format. And for Premiere Pro CS5/CS5.5/CS6, you can download Rovi Totalcode, a Plug-in for Premire which has perfect support for Sony's 4K XAVC format. However, this third-party plug-in will cost you a lot of money.

In this case, the following passage will introduce a cost effective and simple way- convert Sony PXW-X70 XAVC footages to Premiere Pro for editing.

Software Requirement: XAVC to Premiere Pro Converter for Mac from Pavtube Studio.

See also: Top 5 Best HD Video Converters for Mac OS X Yosemite/Mavericks

The software does a good job in converting XAVC to Adobe Premiere Pro favorable format MOV/MPEG-2 with original quality kept, so as to allow you import Sony PXW-X70 XAVC to Premiere Pro CC, CS6, CS5, CS4 or CS3, etc. for extension editing without any hassles. Moreover, before starting the conversion, you are allowed to perfect the XAVC video files by rendering to the editing features provided. Becides, it allows you to join the XAVC clips together. (For windows user, turn to XAVC to Premiere Converter)

Guide: How to transcode Sony PXW-X70 XAVC to MPEG-2/MOV for Premiere

Step 1. Load Sony PXW-X70 XAVC footage to XAVC to Premiere Pro Converter.

Transfer XAVC files from Sony PXW-X70 to computer via USB cable. Download HD Video Converter for Mac from Pavtube and run the software as the best Sony XAVC converter. Click the "Add Video" button or "Add from folder" icon to load XAVC videos from PXW-X70.



Step 2. Set MOV/MPEG-2 format as output format for editing.

Click format bar to choose the format for output. Select "MOV (AVC)(*.mov)" or "MPEG-2 (*.mpg)" under Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas for editing in Adobe Premiere Pro CC, CS6, CS5.



Step 3. Adjust video and audio settings to keep 1080p HD quality

Click "Settings" button, then you will be able to adjust audio and video parameters on the popup window to customize the output file quality, these adjustable parameters include codec name, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate, and audio channel.

For example, to maintain original HD quality, you may set "original" in the fields of "Size", "Bitrate" and "Frame rate". To downsize the Sony XAVC files, just set a smaller bitrate.

Step 4. Click "Convert" button to convert Sony PXW-X70 XAVC to Premiere Pro CC, CS6, CS5

Once the conversion is finished by Sony XAVC to Premiere Converter, you can click "Open" button to get the output files effortlessly. Now you have got it right, just import and edit Sony PXW-X70 XAVC files in Adobe Premiere Pro CC, CS6, CS5 without rending time.

FYI:

1. To get Sony XAVC work for Avid Media Composer, pls refer to the guide.

2. Click here to learn: How to import Media Files to Premiere Pro on Mac.

3. You can also play your XAVC files with QuickTime Player and iPad Air.

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See also:

• Edit Sony PMW-200 MXF Recordings in FCP for NGO Activity
• Convert Fraps AVI footage for editing on iMovie or uploading to YouTube
• http://www.pavtube.com/guide/convert-gorpo...ple-prores.html
• Edit Panasonic HX-A500 ultra HD videos on Windows/Mac
• Handle Various Videos Nicely on QuickTime and iPad
• Get the Best Perian Alternative for QuickTime on Mac Yosemite
• Can Sony PMW 300K1 MXF Files be Imported to FCP 7/X

Source: http://pc-mac-compatibility-issues.blogspo...ere-and-ae.html

This article I will concentrate on how to import Sony XDCAM MXF to After Effects CC on Mac OS Mavericks. If you are planning to add some MXF clips to Adobe AE for further editing, just read on.

Perhaps the most exciting new feature of Adobe's motion graphics application is the Live 3D Pipeline between After Effects CC and Cinema 4D. With upcoming support for Adobe Anywhere, which allows video teams to work on a shared server without having to download source media, broadcast and post-production professionals can collaborate regardless of location. However, a bit frustrating. You will find your MXF footages from Sony XDCAM are not well supported by After Effects CC on Mac OS Mavericks. A typical issue is quoted as below:

Moved one of our Macs to Mavericks (as a test) and have lost the ability to import Sony F5 mxf files directly into an AE project. Current configuration OS 10.9.2 and After Effects CS6 11.0.4. Went from OS 10.8.5 where it was working perfectly. Doesn't seem to be an update from either the Sony or Adobe side to solve this problem. Tried a trial of the CC and it doesn't work there either (although Premiere will import the file directly). I like using Synthetic Aperture for the color correction of the s-log files. Does anyone have a workaround without having to first make a movie file? We still have many other machines configured with the old OS so we aren't in any major bind.



Well, you can see, when comes to Mac Mavericks, Sony XDCAM MXF fiels are becoming heavy for After Effects CC to handle. Originally you can download and use the Sony (PLAD-RW1_v1.2_for Mac) plug-in to enable importing of those mxf files. But if you want to find an easier way, you may have have to transcode Sony XDCAM MXF to AE CC6 preferred format like MOV (AVC) to get it working well with your wonderful footages. To help all users to solve the problem, I show you the details in the post.

First, please install a professional Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac, which can transcode Sony XDCAM MXF to a editable format by After Effects CC. As far as I know, this MXF to AE Converter is designed to transform all MXF videos. It also allows you convert MXF to any other format as you want for importing into different NLE apps, such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, iMovie, FCP 6/7/X, Avid Media Composer, and more. Just download it and follow the workflow using After Effects CC with Sony XDCAM on Mac OS Mavericks.

How to convert Sony XDCAM MXF to After Effects CC editable format on Mac OS Mavericks?

Step 1. Connect your Sony XDCAM camcorder to Mac and keep it on, or use a card reader to transfer your footage to Mac. Get this MXF to AE Converter installed, click top left two icons to load individual videos or the entire folder correspondingly.


Step 2. Choose best format for editing in After Effects CC.

Click the drop-down list besides "Format", choose "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MOV(AVC)(*.mov)" as the most compatible format as well as best video quality for After Effects CC. You can also choose "MPEG-2 (*.mpg)", "WMV (VC-1) (*.wmv)" or Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov).



Step 3. Adjust output video settings including video size, codec, bitrate, frame rate by clicking "Settings", all according to your needs. (Optional)

Step 4. Click the big red "Convert" to start converting Sony XDCAM MXF to AVC MOV. Wait for a while, you can get the fresh hot converted video which is compatible with After Effects CC.

After the conversion is finished, just run Adobe After Effects CC and import the generated .mov files. You will find the output video work perfectly on After Effects CC as well as for After Effects CS6, CS5, CS4 for freely editing on Mac OS Mavericks.

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See also:
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Convert Panasonic P2 footage to Davinci Resolve for editing
Troubled in Editing Panasonic AJ-HPX2700 MXF in Premiere Pro CC/CS6?
Talks on GH4 4K Videos and New iMovie
Work JVC HD Everio GZ-RX110BE AVCHD Footage with Avid Media Composer
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Get JVC HD Everio GZ-RX110BE AVCHD MTS Files to FCP X

source:http://videostepconvertmap.blogspot.com/2014/12/cant-import-sony-xdcam-mxf-files-into.html