FCPX not importing media or import is black

Question

Level 1

9 points

FCPX not importing media or import is black

I have 10.4.8 version of Final Cut Pro X. My computer is on Catalina (10.15.3). FCP is simply not importing media. This is the same SD card that I usually use, the camera that was used is the same, so no variables have changed on that end.

Before it began to go haywire, the other day FCP reported that I was running out of hard drive space, so I deleted a bunch of old projects. After that, my imported clips were completely black. They import into iMovie fine and play in Quicktime without issue. But they're black in FCP.

Then today, FCP refused to open until I had rebooted my computer multiple times. Now it won't let me import any footage. Clicking on "Import Selected" does nothing.

Posted on Feb 13, 2020 11:24 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Top-ranking reply

CheckingIN2 Author

Level 1

9 points

Feb 13, 2020 12:26 PM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Thank you! Alas, that didn't fix either issue, so I'll check the next answer.

Reply

Answer 2

Feb 13, 2020 11:28 AM in response to CheckingIN2

Start by deleting preferences: hold down command and option keys while starting FCP X and click "Delete Preferences".

FCP X will start in a default state, with an "Untitled" library. Reopen the library yoy were working on and see how it goes.

You seem to need to clear up some space. Get yourself an external drive for your media.

Better still, get an external SSD and a large external HD for backup and archive.

All drives need some free space to perform adequately; especially the system drive.

Reply

Answer 3

Tom Wolsky

Level 10

152,015 points

Feb 13, 2020 1:31 PM in response to CheckingIN2

Based on that it really should work. Try importing using Image Capture. You might also try reinstalling the application from the App Store.

Reply

Answer 4

CheckingIN2 Author

Level 1

9 points

Feb 13, 2020 12:49 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Thank you! I checked on that and FCP seems to have Full Disk Access.

Reply

Answer 5

CheckingIN2 Author

Level 1

9 points

Feb 13, 2020 1:18 PM in response to Tom Wolsky

Thank you for responding. Yes, the older project videos are still working. When I try to import the video, nothing happens when I click the Import Selected. It just stays there.

Video specs:

Reply

Answer 6

Tom Wolsky

Level 10

152,015 points

Feb 13, 2020 11:30 AM in response to CheckingIN2

After what Luis said, check System Preferences/Privacy and make sure FCP has Full Disk Access.

Reply

Answer 7

Tom Wolsky

Level 10

152,015 points

Feb 13, 2020 12:57 PM in response to CheckingIN2

Can you give specs of the media? Does media you imported from the camera previously still work in FCP? Also, how exactly are you importing? Post screenshots of what happens.

Reply

Answer 8

CheckingIN2 Author

Level 1

9 points

Feb 14, 2020 11:20 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Thank you! I ended up needing to uninstall and reinstall to fix the issue.

Reply

FCPX not importing media or import is black

Similar questions