What is the best way to convert mxf files to mov for use in Final Cut 7?

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What is the best way to convert mxf files to mov for use in Final Cut 7?

I have mxf files on a hard drive that I need to use in a film that I am editing. What is the best way to convert them to mov files? I have tried many free converters and trial versions of converters. I only get part of the clip or the video plays in fast forward. At this point I am willing to purchase something, but I'm afraid of buying something that won't work.

Thanks to anyone that can give me any advice.

Final Cut Pro 7

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 1:08 PM

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Answer 1

Shane Ross

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Feb 2, 2012 1:40 PM in response to leafromgastonia

Where did these MXF files come from? Camera (P2, Canon XF)? Avid Media Composer?

If from a camera, I hope you have the FULL card structure. If so, you can use Log and Transfer...like this:

http://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/1

If they are from the Canon XF cameras, you will need drivers to get FCP to recognize the files. If they are from Avid...well...let's go there if we need to.

Where did they come from?

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Answer 2

Feb 2, 2012 1:51 PM in response to Shane Ross

I'm Not sure. They were delivered to me on a hard drive for editing. I don't have the camera or the software and I don't know where the video originated. It was shot by a freelance photogragrapher for the producer I am working with.

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