I've tried to install Pro Video Formats on my iMac and it appears to install successfully but it doesn't appear in the System Report under software installations and Final Cut still won't import an MXF. Whats up? MacOs 10.15.4 and FCPX 10.4.8.
iMac 27", macOS 10.15
It could be codec that's used. Can you open it in VLC? What does MediaInfo or a similar app say about it?
What are your project properties? What happens when you try to export MXF?
DNxHR doesn't work in Catalina I don't think. It's an old Avid codec. I know DNxHD doesn't. No idea why they would output that for delivery to FCPX.
To make my life difficult (haha).
I'm not an expert on Da Vinci but it appears to have a dedicated FCPX output so I'm running it through there to see if I can get a ProRes 4444 version.
I think I may confused matters. Can I start this one again?
I have received an MXF from a colourist, exported from Da Vinci.
I tried to import into FCP and the error message is:
"None of the selected files can be imported".
I have tried to open it in Quicktime and the error message is:
"The file isn't compatible with Quicktime".
I have exported one of my own projects to MXF and reimported it and it's fine with both FCP and QT, so I guess I have Pro Video Formats installed.
I have managed to open the problem MXF in my own version of Da Vinci and created a new timeline. The question is, why does FCP and QT not like it?
VLC does open it eventually (117GB) and MediaInfo says:
General
Complete name : /Volumes/HOQ Grade/TCRC EP3 House of Queen Graded.mxf
Format : MXF
Commercial name : DNxHR 444
Format version : 1.3
Format profile : OP-1a
Format settings : Closed / Complete
File size : 109 GiB
Duration : 11mn 11s
Overall bit rate : 1 401 Mbps
Package name : TCRC EP3 House of Queen Graded
Encoded date : 2020-04-19 17:29:54.092
Writing application : Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 16.2
Writing library : DaVinci Resolve
Video
ID : 1
Format : VC-3
Commercial name : DNxHR 444
Format version : Version 3
Format profile : RI@444
Format settings, wrapping mode : Frame
Codec ID : 0D01030102110100-0401020271240000
Duration : 11mn 11s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 1 399 Mbps
Width : 3 840 pixels
Height : 2 160 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Active Format Description : Letterbox 16:9 image, with alternative 4:3 center
Frame rate : 24.000 fps
Color space : RGB
Bit depth : 12 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 7.028
Stream size : 109 GiB (100%)
Title : TCRC EP3 House of Queen Graded_v1
Color range : Limited
Color primaries : BT.709
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.709
Audio
ID : 2
Format : PCM
Format settings : Little
Format settings, wrapping mode : Frame (AES)
Codec ID : 0D01030102060300
Duration : 11mn 11s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 1 536 Kbps
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Sampling rate : 48.0 KHz
Frame rate : 24.000 fps (2000 SPF)
Bit depth : 16 bits
Stream size : 123 MiB (0%)
Title : TCRC EP3 House of Queen Graded
Locked : Yes
Other #1
ID : 901-Material
Type : Time code
Format : MXF TC
Frame rate : 24.000 fps
Time code of first frame : 01:00:00:00
Time code settings : Material Package
Time code, striped : Yes
Title : TC1
Other #2
ID : 901-Source
Type : Time code
Format : MXF TC
Frame rate : 24.000 fps
Time code of first frame : 01:00:00:00
Time code settings : Source Package
Time code, striped : Yes
Title : TC1
Other #3
Type : Time code
Format : SMPTE TC
Muxing mode : SDTI
Frame rate : 24.000 fps
Time code of first frame : 01:00:00:00
FCP just says there are no files to import although it is visible in the media window. It's been output from Da Vince Resolve.
Sorry Tom I misread. It seems I can export an MXF from FCP
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