Import MPEG-2 files into Final Cut Pro X
This is really a two part question.
I am trying to import MPEG-2 files into Final Cut Pro X. I have the raw files from a Sony Handicam HDR-SR5 as well as raw files from an Sony Handicam MDR-CX560. These files were recorded as MPEG-2 files and copied from the camera hard drives (entire folders were copied containind the MPEG-2 fies) to a local hard drive on my computer.
Final Cut Pro X does not recognize the files and will not import them.
I have tried to use Compressor to conver the fies. I am using the very latest version that touts being able to export to Final Cut X format. I don't see that option anywhere in the settings.
Is there a way to get the files into Final Cut Pro X without having to convert them? It seems a little rediculous that Final Cut Pro can import the files directly from the camera but not from the hard drive.