MOV to FCP: Putting your H.264 .MOV footage from Canon EOS M2 into Final Cut Pro X

How to smoothly edit Canon EOS M2 mov videos in Final Cut Pro X? In this article, you will learn the best way to transcode EOS M2 H.264 .mov to Apple ProRes for FCP X on Mac before importing.

The M line is in a very competitive segment in the camera industry: models with interchangeable lenses but significantly smaller than traditional SLRs. Canon EOS M2 is the second mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Canon.The camera is capable of supporting Standard Definition video at 30fps or 25fps, 720p HD video at 60fps or 50fps, and 1080p Full HD video at 30fps, 24fps or 25fps.

Want to convert your favorite MOV videos recorded by EOS M2 to Final Cut Pro X for editing according to your own preference? You may come across problems, Final Cut Pro including the FCP X doesn't support Canon EOS M2 MOV footages well, this is so called "FCP and H.264 MOV incompatibility problem ".

As we konw, Apple ProRes 422 is the best supported video codec for Final Cut Pro. So, to make it easier for editing Canon EOS M2 Reflex .MOV files in FCP X on Mac, the best method to convert Canon H.264 MOV to ProRes for editing in Final Cut Pro X. You can follow the steps below to transcode Canon EOS M2 MOV to FCP X on Mac for editing.

1.Download Pavtube Canon to FCP X Converter for Mac - the professional HD Video Converter for Mac can help you convert EOS M2 1080p MOV files to ProRes 422 MOV format for Final Cut Pro X, more output formats are also supported. It enables you to import/load your Canon EOS M2 MOV files to Final Cut Pro X directly without considering what codec Final Cut Pro is compatible with.

2. Install and launch this Mac Canon to FCP X Converter. Import Canon EOS M2 H.264 MOV footage to the converter. There are three optional ways to import the recorded footages to this program.

* Click the "File > Add Video/Audio" menu to load MOV files.

* Hit the "Add Video" button to import files.

* Drag the target files from the computer to this app.



3.Click format bar to choose the output format. Click and choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov).



Tip:

There are other four presets for ProRes: Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy and Apple ProRes 4444. Usually the ProRes 422 HQ has better video quality than ProRes 422 and could meet your needs. If you need smaller size, turn to ProRes 422 LT.

Learn more Apple ProRes, please refer to Types of Apple ProRes Codecs.

4.You can click "settings" to customize the output parameters, adjust the resolution, bitrate as you want.

5.Click convert button to start.

Pavtube Mac Canon to Final Cut Pro X Converter can easily transcode EOS M2 HD MOV files to FCP X compatible format for editing, this software runs fast, so you can convert your EOS M2 footages to FCP X on Mac in less time, other Cannon cameras are supported, such as Canon HF R50/R500/R52, EOS Rebel T5 and EOS C500 PL, etc.

How to Import and Rip DVD to Final Cut Pro X/7/6 for Further Editing

Want to import DVD movie to Final Cut Pro X/7/6 for editing on Mac OS X? This guide will show how to convert and rip DVD to Apple ProRes for FCP without losing quality.

From time to time, you may find some favorite DVD videos with beautiful scenes or your own DVD with recording the exciting moments. Final Cut Pro is a comprehensive professional editing software. If you a mac user, you will consider of making these DVD contents into your own film with FCP 6/7/X. But most them will result into failure when importing DVD to FCP 6, FCP 7 and FCP X, it seems hold a candle to the sun, as DVD is not supported by Final Cut Pro.

As for the trouble of how to import and edit DVD to Final Cut Pro, there are quite a few ways to do it. But the easiest and quickest way is to use a proper DVD Ripper for FCP to assist with the process of ripping DVD Disc to FCP.

Here, Pavtube DVD to Final Cut Pro Converter is the ideal tool for you to do it. With it, mac users can directly load any DVD disc, DVD folder or IFO/ISO with one click to remove CSS, region code or analogue copy protections from DVDs and rip them to Apple ProRes including Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 4444, Apple ProRes 422 (LT) and Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) with the easiest and fastest way. And you can also select the output format according to your own situation.

• ProRes 422 (Proxy). For craft editing or offline editing on a MacBook or MacBook Pro.
• ProRes 422 (LT). For projects such as news, sports, and multicam events that require reduced file sizes at broadcast quality.
• ProRes 4444. For compositing and digital workflows that require the highest-possible image fidelity.

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For people who want to edit DVD in FCP keeping the multiple audio/video track separately as original, Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac (30% off) is a powerful tool to transcode DVD to multi-track Apple Prores codec. Suppose you are good at both English and Francia, and want to preserve both of them from original DVD discs when converting, that is what Pavtube ByteCoy for Mac can do for you. And you can select the audio you want when enjoying movies.

This tutorial would make a guide on how to import DVD to Final Cut Pro on Mac with the help of DVD to Final Cut Pro Converter for Mac users.

1. Download Pavtube DVD Ripper for Mac.

2. Install and launch this DVD to FCP Converter. Import DVD video to the converter by clicking "load file(s)" botton.



3.Click Format bar to choose the output format. Click and choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov).



4.You can click "Settings" to customize the output parameters, adjust the resolution, bitrate as you want. (Optional)

5.Click convert button to start.

With this DVD to ProRes 422 converter, you can easily convert DVD files to FCP for editing, this software runs fast, so you can convert your DVD footages to FCP in less time.

See also:

• How to enable FCP 7/FCP X to handle Blu-ray movies?
• How to import Blu-ray contents to iMovie/Final Cut Express for editing
• Convert DVD to multi-track Prores for FCP X on Mac Mavericks

Top MTS to FCP Converter- Fast convert Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCHD to Prores HQ for FCP X

Description: Can't import Panasonic AG-HMC150 mts files to Final Cut Pro X? Follow the article below, you will get to know the easy way to transcode and deinterlace Panasonic AVCHD footage to Prores HQ for editing in FCP X editing.

The Panasonic AG-HMC150 is a camcorder designed to record in high definition on standard SecureDigital (SD) and SHDC memory cards. While SD-based camcorders have been gaining ground in the consumer market, the AG-HMC150 has the ability to record AVCHD images at significantly higher bitrates. The ability to record up to 24Mb/s onto a single SDHC makes the camera not only incredibly versatile, but allows users to record onto inexpensive media.

AVCHD was jointly established by Sony Corporation and Panasonic Corporation in 2006 for use in their digital tapeless camcorders. But practically speaking, importing AVCHD to FCP might be tricky, due to the version of FCP, your Mac processor (PowerPC- or older Intel-based Mac don't support AVCHD editing) , and the model of camcorder. Thus, many users report that they can't import AVCHD files from AG-HMC150 into FCP X using camera import.

I just downloaded a MTS/M2TS Video converter and I'm using it to convert Panasonic AG-HMC150 MTS files into Apple HQ prores 422, yet the converted files look damaged. I attached a photo of what the results look like. I must finish this editing project by tomorrow- please advise!

As MTS recordings are not the preferred format for Final Cut Studio, if you want to edit AVCHD video with high quality on Mac with Final Cut Pro X, you can convert AVCHD to FCP compatibel Prores .MOV before editing.

Here recommend you the top HD Video Converter for Mac which can help you to convert AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 preserving the original quality that get MTS files to edit in FCP X successfully. Plus, this Mac AVCHD converter also supports converting AVCHD MTS footage to iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Express and more to meet your needs. What's more, some easy-to-use editing features like trimming, cropping, adding watermark, deinterlacing, etc are combined with the convert program.

What's more, With Pavtube AVCHD MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac, you can also add *.srt, *.ass, *.ssa subtitle to a video/movie files. Here I share a guide of how to add subtitles and some free subtitle files download website: 

• How to add .srt, .ass, .ssa subtitle to a video file? 
• Top 5 Subtitle Download Sites  

Now, follow the step-by-step guide transcoding and deinterlacing Panasonic AG-HMC150 MTS video to Final Cut Pro X.

Step 1: Free Download and install MTS to FCP Converter to your Mac. It's excellent AVCHD Converter which can convert nearly all Sony/Canon/Panasonic camcorder videos to any formats you need, such as Apple Prores 422 MOV, Apple InterMediate Codec MOV, QuickTime MOV, etc. Then import your AVCHD files.

 

Step 2: Click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422(HQ) (*.mov)" as output format for editing in Final Cut Pro X.

The Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) codec offers the utmost possible quality for 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 sources (without an alpha channel) and provides the following:

• Target data rate of approximately 220 Mbps (1920 x 1080 at 60i) 
• Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 

Tips:

1. You can also select Apple ProRes 422(LT) which will give smaller file size.

Learn more Apple ProRes, please refer to Types of Apple ProRes Codecs
2. You can deinterlace and edit the 1080/60i mts videos in this program before converting to other formats on Mac OS. Trim, crop, add watermark or adjust effect as you want.

By the way, if you need to remove interlace for the media file, just click on "Edit", you will see a Video Editor panel where you are able to easily edit your 1080i HD video by using several powerful editing functions. Click on "Effect" tab, and check the deinterlace option.

Step 3. Click "Convert" button to start converting/deinterlacing Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCHD videos to FCP X on Mac OS.

After a shot conversion, you will be able to import mts videos to FCP X  for editing without rendering. With it, you can also get the mts video to recognized by FCP X. Just have a try. Good luck!

Read More:

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• Fix Choppy Issues When Importing AVCHD Files to FCP
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• How to Convert 3D AVCHD MTS to 3D Tablet for Watching?

Convert Panasonic AG-HPX371 P2 MXF to multi-track Prores for FCP 6/7 and Burn to DVD on Mac

Summary: In this article, you will get to know how to transcode  Panasonic AG-HPX371 P2  MXF videos to multi-track Prores for FCP 6/7 editing and burn to DVD for sharing, storing or managing on Mac.

Panasonic's AG-HPX371 P2 HD professional camera recorder moves you up to a whole new level of production quality. With a superior 10-bit, 4:2:2, full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra codec, the HPX371 can record more image detail more accurately. Ready for global production, the HPX371 offers international HD and SD standards, including 1080i and 720p as well as industry-standard DVCPRO HD. Data is recorded onto reliable P2 memory cards.



The AG-HPX371 is a powerful answer to today's advanced video production demands. However, the thing is, FCP does not work perfectly with the Panasonic P2 MXF codec. It need to wait for a long rending time for importing Panasonic AG-HPX371 P2 MXF in FCP 6/7 on Mac Mavericks. As far as I know, to solve the P2 MXF importing problems, the most important piece of the equation is that transcoding Panasonic P2 Card MXF files to a FCP's supported video format, like Apple ProRes (422).

If you looking for a solution for this problem likewise, come and meet this multi-audio track MXF Converter for Mac. With Pavtube iMixMXF you are allowed to quickly and easily convert/transcode AG-HPX371 P2 MXF to FCP supported Prores .mov format for FCP 6/7 editing, as well as preserving all or any audio tracks and mix the multiple audio tracks into one if you need. So follow the quick tutorial below to transcode Panasonic AG-HPX371 P2 MXF with multi-track to FCP 6/7 compatible format on Mavericks and burn to DVD on Mac.

Part 1: Transcode Panasonic AG-HPX371 P2 MXF to Multi-audio track ProRes 422 for FCP 6/7 with all audio tracks preserved on Mac Mavericks

1. Connect your AG-HPX371 P2 camera to Mac and keep it on. (Please make sure you have the entire MXF file structure as it saved on your camcorder’s P2 card)



Get Pavtube iMixMXF installed. Now follow the top left two icons to load individual mxf or in batch.



2. Click "Format" and choose Multi-track Video>Multi-track Apple ProRes 422(*.mov) as the most compatible codec for FCP 6/7 editing.

3. Click "Settings" to free select needed video/audio tracks.

Check the tracks you need and left others unchecked, thus you can get Multi-track MOV with your needed audio streams. Note there’s a mix into one track icon on the bottom, it will combine all your checked audio tracks into single one.



4. Click the red "Convert" and just let it go!

When completes, locate the converted MOV files from target file path by clicking "Open" icon.

Now, open up Final Cut Pro, choose File > Import > Files…to select and load the generated ProRes 422 MOV files to FCP 6/7 for editing use.

How to import P2 footage to Final Cut Pro directly from a P2 card


Part 2: Burn FCP projects to DVD on Mac


Pavtube DVD Creator for Mac adds support for MXF files burning, it can burn single file or folder structure videos, you can burn MXF/FCP projects to DVD disc in few steps, just follow it:

1. Install DVD Creator for Mac, connect your DVD Writer and insert a blank DVD. Add your videos into the DVD Creator for Mac

2. Edit movie clip and Customize your DVD menu. You can edit your videos with trim, crop, watermark, effect settings, audio replacing settings features.



3. Preview Created DVD-Video and click burn button to start burning.



P.S.

1. Pavtube also have a Mac MXF to FCP converter program for users that do not need to deal with multi-track video/audio files; only $29 is needed atm. Refer to here to quick look this MXF Converter for Mac.

2. Good news for Blu-ray/DVD fans! Pavtube studio now provides ByteCopy for Mac plus iMixMXF bundle, saving $17 immediately! (ByteCopy for Mac is a multi-track featured blu-ray ripping program. With it, you can easily backup blu-ray to lossless multi-track MKV without any quality loss, transcode to multi-track MP4/MOV/ProRes and other mainstream video formats.)

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Editing Nikon DF H.264 MOV footage in Final Cut Pro X on Mac

Summary: Having got a Nikon DF, and tried importing some raw video footage shot with it into Final Cut Pro X but with no luck. If you have the same issues, check out the easy solution here. 

A week of high-speculation and teaser videos culminated in the launch of Nikon's latest DSLR – the new Nikon Df. Nikon DF captures stills in JPEG and RAW and video in the MOV format, with H.264/MPEG-4 compression. But this MOV video format came from Nikon DF is a long GOP format that is highly compressed, it is not a good editing format.



All the problem lies in the codec, not the format itself. Nikon DF adopts the H.264 standard for video compression while the most suitable video codec for FCP is Apple Proes Codec.

So in order to edit Nikon DF MOV in FCP X, the key point is to convert Nikon DF MOV footage to ProRes for importing. Hence a piece of third-party software is needed to do the job. For the sake of quality, Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac is highly recommended.

This program is known as the best Nikon H.264 MOV Converter for Mac which is good at encoding camera shootings in different formats (H.264 MOV, MTS/M2TS, MXF, etc.) to video editing software compatible file types, i.e. ProRes for FCP, AIC for iMoive, and DNxHD for Avid Media Composer, making the experience of editing Nikon DF HD Video footage with Final Cut Pro X as fast and seamless as possible. Just download a free trial here and follow the guide below.

Transcoding Nikon DF H.264 mov footage to Apple Prores for Final Cut Pro X

Step 1: Install and launch this Mac Nikon H.264 MOV Converter and load DF 0 H.264 MOV clips to the program. You can click either “Add Video” button or “Add from folder” button to load source MOV files.

If you want to combine the loaded MOV clips into one file, simply tick off the checkbox before “Merge into one file”.

Step 2: Click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to “Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” as output format.

Tip: By clicking “Settings” button, you are able to enter the “Profile Settings” panel to adjust video and audio parameters for your Nikon MOV source files, including video size, bit rate, frame rate and more.

Step 3: Click “Convert” button to start transcoding Nikon DF mov footage to Apple ProRes Codec for Final Cut Pro X.

Once the process completes, you are able to ingest your Nikon DF mov footage to FCP X for further editing on Mac without any incompatibility issues.


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Transfer Panasonic HDC-MDH1 AVCHD 2.7" videos to FCP 6/7

Summary: Read on this article, you can get the hints how to import and edit Panasonic HDC-MDH1 2.7" AVCHD MTS footage with Final Cut Pro 6/7 flawlessly without any issue.  

I purchased Panasonic HDC-MDH1 on 26.3.2012 in Bangalore. This is an exellent professional shoulder mount camera in lowest price, also best for Wedding, Birthday parties, Functions, outdoor shoots etc. Shoots in very lowest light clear picture. No vibration in long zoom shooting. 


I have just shot my first HD wedding video with the MDH1. I am very happy with the video quality with the 2.7" Touchscreen LCD, the camera which records in AVCHD format, I need to edit the   2.7" mts files on Mac with FCP before sharing with my friends and family.

But I find that Panasonic HDC-MDH1's recording AVCHD MTS files are not the preferred format for Final Cut Pro 6/7. Then I think the first step to do is to convert Panasonic mts video to FCP compatible Prores codec for editing with high quality on iMac/MacBook Pro with Mac OS X like Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks 10.9.  Now I will share the easy steps here.

Step 1: Free Download and install Panasonic MTS to FCP Converter to your Mac. It's excellent Panasonic AVCHD Converter which can convert nearly all Panasonic camcorder videos to any formats you need, such as Apple Prores 422 MOV, Apple InterMediate Codec MOV, QuickTime MOV, etc. Then import your 2.7" AVCHD files from HDC-MDH1.



Step 2: Click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format .



Tips:

a.  There are other four presets for ProRes: Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422 LT, Apple ProRes 422 Proxy and Apple ProRes 4444. Usually the ProRes 422 HQ has better video quality than ProRes 422 and could meet your needs. If you need smaller size, turn to ProRes 422 LT.

Learn more Apple ProRes, please refer to Types of Apple ProRes Codecs

b. Click Settings to customize video size, bitrate, frame rate and other specs.

Step 3. Click "Convert" button to start transcoding Panasonic HDC-MDH1 2.7" AVCHD videos to FCP 6/7 on Mac OS (Mavericks 10.9 included).

After a shot conversion, you will be able to import/load Panasonic HDC-MDH1 2.7" videos into Final Cut Pro 6/7 for editing without rendering.

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• Play MTS on Smart TV (Windows and Mac Solutions)
• Top 5 MTS/M2TS Video Editors for Mac
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• Fix Choppy Issues When Importing AVCHD Files to FCP
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• How to Convert 3D AVCHD MTS to 3D Tablet for Watching?

Transcode JVC GY-HM650U ProHD MXF to ProRes 422 LT for FCP 6/7

To smoothly import JVC GY-HM650U MXF to Final Cut Pro 6/7, you can follow it to solving the problem by transcoding ProHD MXF to Prores 422 LT for FCP editing.

ProHD is a JVC's term describing a suite of professional high definition camcorders. JVC's GY-HM650 is the perfect camcorder for next generation newsgathering. With dual codec recording, clips can be transferred to the station immediately with built in FTP. Light, versatile and extremely easy to use, this camera offers superb low light performance, a long (23x) wide angle zoom lens, and MXF file interoperability from acquisition to air.



The MXF video is excellent, however, it cannot be directly edit on Apple software such as FCP 6 or FCP 7, for example:

“I record some video clips with the JVC GY-HM650U Camcorder and want to edit the MXF files in FCP X, however, the FCP just could not accept the HM650U MXF video clips, so how can I solve this problem? Thanks.”

First, you should know FCP native format is the Apple ProRes 422 codec. This is a common format developed by Apple. ProRes 422 is intended for non-linear editing with Apple Final Cut Pro. It retains higher quality when you convert MXF to ProRes for FCP. Below are some useful tips for you and you will know how to import and edit JVC GY-HM650U MXF to Final Cut Pro 6/7 on Mac. 

1. Download Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac here. This is excellent software which can help you convert MXF video to ProRes 422, ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 LT for FCP 6/7 and FCP X. Besides, it supports many other formats for output. 

2. Install and launch the Professional MXF to FCP Converter for Mac, import the MXF video from JVC GY-HM650U. 

3. Choose the best output format for Final Cut Pro. Click on "Format" and choose "Final Cut Pro >>Apple ProRes 422(LT) (*.mov)" format. 



The Apple ProRes 422 (LT) codec provides the following: 

• Roughly 70 percent of the data rate of Apple ProRes 422 (thus, smaller file sizes than Apple ProRes 422)
  
• Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)  

Learn more Apple ProRes, please refer to Types of Apple ProRes Codecs 

Tips:

a. You can click settings to adjust the output parameters, such as resolution, bitrate and frame rate. 

b. You can click edit button to edit MXF video, such as deinterlace, denoise, mute, volume up and crop. 

4. Click convert button to start JVC GY-HM650U ProHD MXF to ProRes 422 LT conversion.

After converting, you can import converted MXF footage to FCP 6/7 instantly without rendering. 

What's more: 

1. This MXF Converter for Mac from Pavtube will retain the timecode for Final Cut Pro after converting. And refer to the picture below to see how this cool mac mxf converting tool keep the timecode for FCP. 

 

2.Futhermore, if your MXF files have 2 audio tracks or more, here is a new program named iMixMXF with multi-track preserving and mixing features. You can download the trial version for evaluation!

In a word, hope you to enjoy your JVC GY-HM650U MXF footage workflow in Final Cut Pro 6/7 with ease.

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Import Panasonic AG-HPX370 P2 MXF to FCP 6/7 with multi audio channels on Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

To make it easier for editing Panasonic AG-HPX370 P2 multi audio channels MXF videos with Final Cut Pro 6/7 on Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, you need to convert P2 MXF to multi-track ProRes codec first.

Panasonic has announced the immediate availability of the AG-HPX370 P2 HD camcorder, an affordable second-generation, interchangeable lens camcorder with 10-bit, 4:2:2 , independent-frame full 1920 x 1080 resolution AVC-Intra recording.  The AG-HPX370 is a top-level image capture device that also offers a high degree of versatility. It can accommodate both 1/3″ and 2/3″ lenses, it shoots in standard definition as well as HD.

 

AG-HPX370 is a professional camcorder which is able to shoot video clips in MXF format, but the HD experience also brings a problem to the users who want to ingest MXF files from HPX370 P2 card into FCP 6/7. Actually it’s not hard for you you can import Panasonic AG-HPX370 P2 MXF directly into FCP 6/7 as long as you have converted your P2 MXF footage to FCP compatible MOV with ProRes codec.

However, you may got the MXF footage taken by AG-HPX370 camera with several video streams or audio tracks. So for people who want to edit them in FCP 6/7 always want to keep the multiple audio/video track separately as original. Is it possible to solve this big puzzle?


Of course! YES! Come and meet this multi-audio track MXF Converter for Mac and follow these steps as below.

With Pavtube iMixMXF you are allowed to preserve all or any audio tracks for output Prores .MOV and mix the multiple audio tracks into one if you need.

Transcode Panasonic AG-HPX370 P2 MXF to Multi-audio track ProRes 422 for FCP 6/7 with all audio tracks preserved on Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

1. Connect your AG-HPX370 P2 camera to Mac and keep it on. (Please make sure you have the entire MXF file structure as it saved on your camcorder’s P2 card)



Get Pavtube iMixMXF installed. Now follow the top left two icons to load individual mxf or in batch.



2. Click "Format" and choose Multi-track Video>Multi-track Apple ProRes 422(*.mov) as the most compatible codec for FCP 6/7 editing.

3. Click "Settings" to free select needed video/audio tracks.

Check the tracks you need and left others unchecked, thus you can get Multi-track MOV with your needed audio streams. Note there’s a mix into one track icon on the bottom, it will combine all your checked audio tracks into single one.

4. Click the red "Convert" and just let it go!

Wait for a while to get this Panasonic AG-HPX370 multiple audio track into ProRes MOV for FCP 6/7 editing on Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks.

• Best workflow to import videos and projects into Final Cut Pro

P.S.

1. Pavtube also have a Mac MXF to FCP converter program for users that do not need to deal with multi-track video/audio files; only $29 is needed atm. Refer to here to quick look this MXF Converter for Mac (Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks supported).

2. Good news for Blu-ray/DVD fans! Pavtube studio now provides ByteCopy for Mac plus iMixMXF bundle, saving $17 immediately! (ByteCopy for Mac is a multi-track featured blu-ray ripping program. With it, you can easily backup blu-ray to lossless multi-track MKV without any quality loss, transcode to multi-track MP4/MOV/ProRes and other mainstream video formats.)

Read More:

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• Convert Panasonic AJ-HPX2700 P2 MXF to Avid/Premiere/Sony Vegas Pro
• How to Convert Camcorders MXF to any formats on Mac (macOS 10.12 Sierra included)

Canon C500 Workflow - Two ways to import MXF footage (Mult-track) from C500 to FCP X

Summary: Here are top two ways to import Canon C500 MXF to Final Cut Pro X, you can follow it to solving the problem "FCP X doesm't support C500 MXF files well".

Canon C500 is an impressive 4K Cinema Camera, which has the ability of capturing 2K footage (2,048 x 1,080 pixels) at 12-bit, full 4K RAW output of up to 4096 x 2160 pixels. As the Canon C500 owners, you can enjoy vivid video recordings. With every camcorder, comes many new questions about workflow. The term ‘workflow’ can be fairly broad, but today I am looking at importing Canon C500 MXF footage into Final Cut Pro X.

Fortunately, there are some ways to fix the issues. Let's find them out here. If you're editing Canon C500 MXF footage in FCP X, keep reading to find your best way.

Read More: Two Ways to Import Canon XF100 MXF footage to Premiere Pro

Method 1: Using Canon XF Plugin

Prepararion:
latest Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro, Canon XF Utility

Pros:
- Free
- Supports native MXF importing

Cons:
- Doesn't work well wtih 50Mbps (CBR) 4:2:2, 1920×1080, (60i/30p/24p)
- With a lot of steps
- May cause errors due to incompatible codecs
- Spends a lot of time
- Occupies a large amount of RAM
- Only available for Canon MXF files

Requires: Mac OS X 10.5.x or Mac OS X 10.6.x
I have to tell you the importing way is a tedious process, which needs your patience. If you haven't installed the above plugins, please download and install them. Click here to free download the latest Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro. 

 

For Canon XF Utility, you have to go to website to download by following the step: Open the Canon C500 product page and click "Drivers & Software", choose your operating System and OS Version, then you will find the "Canon XF Utility 1.3.1 for Mac OS X" in the "Software" category. Here, you also can free download the "Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro 1.3″. Once plugins are all installed, you can follow the below parts to import MXF to FCP X. 

Tip: Before downloading, please enter your product serial number with no hyphens "-". 

Part 1. Back up Canon C500 MXF footages with XF Utility: 

 

1. Connect your C500 camera to your Mac OS, you also can insert your CF card into your computer. 

2. Launching the XF Utility, you will see your CF card showed up as the Canon drive and "Backup" in the upper left corner as the below picture. 

3. Click Backup on the upper left corner, Canon C500 MXF footages on the CF card will be backed up with the XF Utility. 

PS: Before backing up videos, please make sure you have set the location to store your footage in the Preferences menu. 

Part 2. Import the footages to Log and Transfer window: 

 

1. Once your footage is saved with XF Utility, please run Loag and Transfer plugin in Final Cut Pro for rendering. 

2. Click on the folder icon in the top left corner of the Log & Transfer window to load C500 recorded HD MXF files you've soved. 

3. Choose the editing format: Click on the small flower-shaped icon in the top middle of the Log & Transfer window, which will open the Import Preferences panel. You can choose ProRes or natvie format as the editing format. 

Tips: 

1) In general, you can smoothly edit native MPEG-2 MXF, but FCP is designed to work best in ProRes. 

2) By default, Log & Transfer will either convert the footage to ProRes or just re-wrap clips into MOV format. 

 

4. Click OK when you are done, and continue to import your footage by clicking Add Selection to Queue. Now your C500 MXF recording file is in FCP X, you can freely editing. 

Method 2: With MXF Converter

Preparation: Pavtube iMixMXF ($45) 
System: Mac OS X (Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion, 10.7 Lion, Snow Leopard10.6) 

Pros:

- Fastly convert MXF to ProRes
- Five types of ProRes for FCP
- It is also available for Sony and Panasonic MXF footages.
- Supports to transcode MXF to any other video format for all NLE’s
- For all FCP 5/6/7/x users
- You can get 5.1 Channels
- Freely change video/audio settings
- Can keep original quality
- Save rendering time
- Convert MXF to MKV/MP4/MOV formats preserving multi-track audio - Output multi-track Apple Prores MOV for further editing in Final Cut Pro (X)- Mix the multi tracks in to one track for broadcasting
- Merge/split/trim/crop MXF footages- Add *.srt/*.ass/*.ssa subtitle files to MXF footage
Cons:

- Not free
- You can't edit native MXF files

As is known to us, ProRes MOV is the best format supported by FCP X, so, to make Canon C500 MXF editable in FCP X, you need to convert MXF to ProRes codec, which is also editable in FCP X.

Did a lot search and tried some but not very satisfied for the transcode speed, quality or audio tracks saving. Recently found a program on mac named Pavtube iMixMXF and it work well till now; it really helps in converting muti-track mxf to FCP X. Come and meet this multi-audio track MXF Converter for Mac and follow these steps to easily convert XF100 multiple video/audio track MXF to ProRes for Final Cut Pro X.


Step 1. Get this Mac multi-track MXF Converter installed, click 'Add video'to load individual C500 mxf videos; or click'Add from folder' to load the entire folder. It will recognize all the audio channels. 

Step 2. Click "Format" and choose Multi-track Video>Multi-track Apple ProRes 422(*.mov) as the most compatible codec for FCP X editing. 
 
Step 3. Click "Settings" to customize your video size, bitrate, frame rate and other specs; and check video channels that you want to keep. 

Follow the bottom left icon to "mix into one channel"; or that it will keep all the audio tracks apart. 



Step 4. Click "Convert" to start converting multi audio channels C500 MXF to multi-track Apple Prores 422 mov saving multi audio channels for editing in FCP X on Mac. 

Tips: 
1. Read this step-by-step guide to learn how to load the converted video to FCP X.

2. For users don't need to deal with multi-track thing, just simple want to convert MXF to other formats, the MXF Converter for Mac (only $29) is highly recommended. And at Pavtube Christmas Giveaway, get it you can free get one of the products like MKV Converter for Mac, FLV/F4V Converter for Mac or MOD Converter for Mac. 

3. If you want to transcode Canon C500 MXF for Premiere Pro, please choose the "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas --> MPEG-2(*.mpg)" as output; For iMovie or FCE 4, choose the "iMovie and Final Cut Express -> Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)". For Avid MC, choose "Avid Media Composer > Avid DNxHD(*.mov)"

In Coclusion:

The first Method is a free work for all Canon users and it can make FCP edit the native MXF videos. If you think this too complex and find your computer doesn't support pulgins well, I believe the second way can easily solve the incompatible troubles with C500 MXF to FCP X importing. In a word, hope you to enjoy your Canon C500 MXF footage with Final Cut Pro.

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Best method to import video Files from Panasonic into FCP X/Vimeo/Hightail

Summary: In this guide, you can get to know the easy method to convert Panasonic video files to Mac for editing in FCP, then upload it to Vimeo and distribute to others via Hightail.

I make video's of lectures organise by a non profit organisation. I record the video from Panasonic camera's, I need to convert the Panasonic videos to Prores 422 codec. After video editing with Final Cut Pro X, then I can convert the Prores .mov to H.264 (mov) format in two different size: 720*1280 and 540*960 and use the output to upload it to Vimeo or to distribute to others via Hightail.



I exactly looked up the file format in google, and took to me to a website that told me that my Panasonic shoot videos in MTS/MXF format, it suggest me to convert Panasonic videos to best compatible format for Mac OS. Only by converting can I avoid video playback, editing and importing problems. And under comments, I was recommend to use a decent Ultimate Panasonic Video Converter on Mac platform - Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac, to help me get it done.

P.S. I use also Elgato H.264 Turbo HD and Compressor (Apple). The last one is not easy to use. So I choose Pavtube. It is easy to install, free upgrades, easy to use and lots of supporting formats. 

Surprising, we find the program is 20% off at Pavtube Thanksgiving Best Seller.
Convert Panasonic MXF/MTS videos on Mac for editing in FCP X and shareing on Vimeo or Hightail

1. Install Panasonic Ultimate Converter for Mac. Run it  and transfer Panasonic video to hard drive, and then click "Import" to add the handycam files you need into the program.

2. Click format column and choose the output format.

You can choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov), this codec is optimized for FCP X editing;

For sharing on website like Vimeo or Hightail, you can choose MP4 format for output.

3: Click settings button to adjust the output video’s parameters, such as bitrate, resolution, etc.

4. You can edit the Panasonic MXF/MTS videos in this program before converting to other formats on Mac OS. You can trim, crop, editaudio/subtitles or adjust aspect ratio the output videos by clicking the pencil-like icon.

For example, you can switch to “Crop” tab. Choose Advanced mode, lock the “Keep Ratio” and you can free change aspect ratio.

5. Start converting Panasonic video to FCP X/Vimeo/ Higtail.

This iMedia Converter for Mac is an all-in-all converting program that will convert Blu-ray, DVD, and recorded videos on Mac at top speed, you can choose rich formats for output on Mac, and now I can easily and successfully use Panasonic recorded MTS/MXF footages to edit in FCP X, and then sharing on Vimeo and distribute to others via Hightail. It really do a great favor for me, if you have the same problems, you can take a try now! Good luck!

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Easy Way to Get mts Videos from JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA into FCP

Summary: To make it easier for editing JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA mts videos on FCP, you can use the best JVC AVCHD Converter for Mac to transform MTS to Prores 422 for native importing.

Where the JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA beats most pocket video cams -- and many traditional camcorders at the budget end of the scale -- is picture quality. It uses JVC's HD Gigabrid Premium II Engine to process footage as 24Mbps AVCHD-standard files, which produces far superior results compared to the process used by lower-end models, even those that claim 'full' 1080p resolutions. Indeed, we were very pleased with our test footage. The GZ-HM330's picture was detailed and sharp, while colours were very realistic. It's easy to use, easy to carry and video quality is very high for a camera of its price.

 

After shooting can1080p Full HD .mts/.m2ts videos from GZ-HM330SAA, you may look for a way to help you ingest JVC GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD video clips to FCP for editing? You are likely to get some incompatible troubles, as AVCHD is a high compression format but not a good editing format on Mac. To put the MTS videos from GZ-HM330SAA in to FCP without any problem, you need to use the professional MTS to FCP Converter to transode MTS/M2TS movie from GZ-HM330SAA to a comfortable format for FCP, like ProRes.

To keep the original video quality for editing, Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac is known as the best JVC AVCHD Converter for Mac that can help you transcode JVC GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD to Prores 422 MOV for FCP editing. Here are the simple but useful steps for you.

Good news! At Thanksgiving Big Deal 2013, if you get HD Video Converter for Mac, you can get DVD Creator free which can help you to burn mts videos on Mac with ease. Take a look now and grasp this opportunity before Dec.10, 2013! Never miss!

Step 1. Download and install the JVC Video Converter and imput the mts recordings to the program.



Drag and drop JVC GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD files to Mac MTS to Prores Converter. Then the files will be listed on the file list tab, you can choose to check the properties of the video or preview it.

Tips: You can imput a number of files to the programs, and if necessary, you can use the function "Merge into one".

Step 2. Choose the best compatible output format--Apple ProRes for FCP.

Click the Output bar, you can finsd that there are many output format there. For Final Cut Pro, Apple ProRes 422 is the first choice certainly.

Step 3: (Optional) Adjust audio and video parameters in Profile Settings. You can change the default codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel according to your needs and optimize the output file quality.

Tip: Video Size:1920*1080 & Frame Rate:30 fps(NTSC) or 25fps(PAL)

Step 4: Click the “Convert” button on the main interface to start JVC .mts to prores conversion.

As soon as the covnersion is over, you just need to click the "Open" button on the main interface to find your converted file. That is to say you can easily edit JVC Everio GZ-HM330SAA AVCHD in FCP for further editing without any rendering or compatibility issue.

File Importing Steps: How to import video files or projects to FCP on Mac?

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Guide on Importing Sony FS700 MTS files into Final Cut Pro 7 and FCP X

Summary: Here are tips and tricks for Sony NEX-FS700 and Final Cut Pro: In order to import and edit Sony NEX-FS700 MTS into FCP 7/X smoothly, you need transcode Sony AVCHD to FCP compatible format on Mac. 

As a high-end camcorder, Sony NEX-FS700 is definitely worth buying: professional design, large-sensor, and high quality recording. FS700 can shoot at up to 960 frames per second and now there are already quite a few cameras out there that can do this.



As FS700 records full HD 1080 50/60p MTS/M2TS files in AVCHD format. However, FCP has less compatiblity with AVCHD .mts/.m2ts files, and many users find that the AVCHD format cannot be recognized by FCP 7, for example:

Hello, I own HD video converter for MAC. I'm attempting to batch transfer 1080i HD footage from a Sony FS700 (AVCHD/MTS) to Prores. I want the footage to stay interlaced and not convert to 25P (progressive). Is there a way to do this? Can only find a 25p option. Thank you!

Why this happens just because the codec of AVCHD is not supported by Final Cut Pro. So is there any easy solution to avoid the headache "incompatibility importing problem"? Here is a simple tip for you to make Sony FS700 50/60p AVCHD editable in FCP. Some 1080/50 fps AVCHD clips grayed out in L&T or import window and we were not able to ingest them to FCP until we used third-party encoder to change these 50/60 fps MTS clips to ProRes 422.

What we use: Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac to help you get it done.

Good news! At Thanksgiving Big Deal 2013, if you get MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac, you can get Video Converter for Mac free which can help you to edit and play flash video (flv, f4v) on Mac with ease. Take a look now and grasp this opportunity before Dec.10, 2013! Never miss!

It will not only transcode Sony FS700 mts to Prores 422 for native editing in FCP on Mac, but also keeping audio and video synchronization on Windows and Mac (including Mountain Lion/Mavericks).

Sony FS700 workflow-Load FS700 recorded 1080p AVCHD to Final Cut Pro

1.Download Pavtube Sony MTS to FCP Encoder, follow the prompts to install the program. Click "Add" to load Sony FS700 MTS video files or directly drag the files into file list.



2.And then click "Format" bar to choose Final Cut Pro -> Apple Prores 422 (*.mov), this format is best presetted for FCP editing.



3. "Settings" button in the main interface is very useful for you to customize the Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sampling rate, bit rate, channels.

4. After these, you can click "Convert" to start to transcode Sony FS700 MTS to Apple Prores codec for native editing.

Now you can follow the steps and have a try, happy every day!

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