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Jul 27, 2016 7:00 PM in response to OJFIJIby Alchroma,This forum is for FCP X(ten) not Express.
Try here:
I'd suggest updating to FCExpress 4.0.1 and use AVCHD.
Al
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Jul 28, 2016 7:37 AM in response to OJFIJIby David Bogie Chq-1,Sony has lots to say on the topic for FCPX but ye olde FCP Express is not mentioned. I think you are either going to have to convert (actually a very good lesson for our students in media management and coping with the shortcomings of deprecated software) or get them less sophisticated cameras to use with the older editing platform. The best editor is the one you have in front of you.
XAVC 4K/HD and XAVC S with Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is a non-linear video editing application developed by Apple. The most recent version, Final Cut Pro X 10.1 (FCP), runs on Intel-based Mac computers with OS X version 10.9 or later.
FCP has been updated for next-generation Mac Pro architecture, providing high performance when editing and monitoring 4K video, and working with complex graphics and effects. FCP’s latest version smoothly edits multiple streams of 4K at full resolution. Enhanced playback architecture paired with the power of
the new Mac Pro allows for multicam video edits with up to 16 simultaneous streams of 4K ProRes material. If you prefer to work directly with 4K camera formats, FCP natively supports XAVC.
FCP works with the ProRes codec. ProRes is a line of intermediate codecs, intended for use during video editing, and not for practical end-user viewing.
The previous version of FCP, version 7, is not compatible with XAVC or XAVC S. Only the latest version – Final Cut Pro 10.1 (Final Cut Pro X) adds general QuickTime support for XAVC.
Final Cut Pro 10.1.4 supports native MXF import and edit the Pro Video Format 2.0 software update, including XAVC Intra 4K/HD support.
For faster and fluid workflow, Sony has created a special plug- in (PDZK-LT2 V.1.2). This free-of-charge software for Mac provides support for XAVC and XDCAM / XDCAM HD files in FCP allowing viewing and editing capability.
Plug-in Version 1.1 Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.8.3 or later; Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later)
Plug-in Version 1.2 Mac OS X (Mac OS X 10.9 or later (requires Final Cut Pro X 10.1 or later))
Supported XAVC modes
The new version Final Cut Pro X supports with plug-in: ● Decode XAVC Intra 4K and HD
● Decode XAVC S 4K and HD 4.2.0 8 bits (.MP4*)
* XAVC S files may not be imported directly from recording mediaImplicates XDCAM Proxy workflow (re-linking proxy to hi-res file) Content Browser 2 Support for Apple Final Cut Pro*** (Mac only)
● Import clips to FCP-X and FCP-7 with file conversion to QuickTime ● Export edited sequence to MXF / MP4 files from FCP-7
*** XDCAM (MXF) & XDCAM EX (MP4) clips only (XAVC / NXCAM not supported)
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Installation procedure and use
To install the plug-in and ingest XAVC material into FCP:-
● Insure that the version of FCP supports the chosen XAVC mode. ● Install the XAVC/XDCAM plug-in for FCP (PDZK-LT2 V.1.2).
● Click the Import button on the left-hand side of Project.
● Locate the footage from card (SxS, XQD or SD) in Devices.● Click on any of the clips and choose Import Selected. ● Confirm in the new window to:
Copy files in Final Cut Events folder (to work with native XAVC files)
... or create Optimized Media, which will convert the files into ProRes
... and/or Create Proxy Media.