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Sony XDCAM Codec for FCP X/6/7-Convert/Transcode Sony Xdcam to Final Cut Pro
Topic Started: May 19 2014, 01:19 AM (25 Views)
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[size0]This guide will tell you how to convert all Sony Xdcam videos to Final Cut Pro step by step.

Q: "Trying to import MXF files from a Sony Xdcam Camera on mac and find it plays fine in the preview but goes idle and unable to import into Final Cut Pro. So does anyone know of any way to convert Sony Xdcam files into Quicktime,mov,mp4, that Final Cut Pro will be able to import?"

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The effective way is to convert Sony XDCAM footage to Apple ProRes, which is natively supported by Final Cut Pro. To get the work done, Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac is an ideal choice, which allows you to convert XDCAM files to Apple ProRes for smoothly editing in Final Cut Pro 6/7 and FCP X. Besides FCP, this Mac Sony XDCAM Converter also generates best editing format/codec for filmmakers and video enthusiasts to use in different NLE apps, such as After Effects CS4/CS5/CS6, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas, iMovie, Final Cut Express and more. Just download it and follow the step-by-step guide below to achieve your goal smoothly.

Supported OS:
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.7 Lion, Snow Leopard 10.6, Leopard 10.5
(Note: Click here for OS X 10.5.8)

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Note: Before downloading the software the free version leaves a Brorsoft logo in the middle of output files.

How To: Transcode Sony XDCAM, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX to ProRes For Final Cut Pro

1. Install and launch the Sony XDCAM Converter Mac. Click Add button to load Sony XDCAM footage for converting.

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2.Click on the "Format" bar and choose a best editable format. Select Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov) as the output format for editing XDCAM files Final Cut Pro X/7/6.

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3. Finally, please click "Convert" button to start the Sony XDCAM media conversion for FCP. After the conversion, get the output ProRes files and it will ensure a smooth and direct import and edit workflow with FCP 6/7 or Final Cut Pro.

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