importing Sony MXF files into iMovie

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importing Sony MXF files into iMovie

Is there a good way to import Sony MXF files into iMovie 11 at full HD resolution (or close to it)? I've loaded them onto my MacBook Pro (running Mountain Lion) and viewed them with the XDCAM EX Clip Browser. They are Mpeg 4 files but iMovie 11 (version 9.0.8) won't import them. In the import dialog box the files are grayed out. All I can do is convert the files to RAW DV with the XDCAM Clip Browser. I'd rather not edit in a low resolution like RAW DV if possible. Any suggestions. Thanks.

iMovie '11, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Oct 18, 2012 4:28 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 25, 2013 1:14 AM in response to callisto224

I‘m sorry to tell you that iMovie can't support any MXF file, you can't import the Sony MXF files to iMovie. FCP can support MXF files. If you haven't installed the FCP, you can dowanload a Mac MXF Converter to convert MXF to AIC mov for importing to iMovie.

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Mar 14, 2013 12:44 PM in response to brown198754

Will the converter allow me to keep full rez files or does it down grade the image?

Thanks for your help.

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Answer 3

Mar 21, 2013 11:03 PM in response to callisto224

Yes, Brorsoft MXF converter for Mac can keep the original video quality after the conversion. I have use it for a long time and I haven't met any trouble with it. It fastly converts MXF to comfortable video format for FCP, FCE, iMovie, Adobe PPro, Avid MC, ect, as I want. The included profile allows you set the best video and audio settings for playing and editing on your Mac.

You can click here to free download and have a try, you will find it is easy to use. Thanks for sharing.

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Answer 4

Dec 10, 2014 6:48 PM in response to callisto224

Not sure if your problem has been solved or not , but I would like still post there . You can just fo to Sony's website and downlaod the Sony MXF plugin , and its free and is especially for some users like you. It keep the original quality of your videos.

Sony XAVC/XAVCM plug in

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Answer 5

Jun 10, 2015 2:31 AM in response to callisto224

As .mxf format is efficient, but simply isn't engineered to maintain quality during complex post production effects processing. Before convert MXF to iMovie, you'd better find out iMovie friendly format. The following article is for your information: http://digisns.com/2015/02/imovie-fce-supported-video-formats/. Besides, you can take the following guide as a reference to check out a best solution about MXF to iMovie import issues: http://cameraworld.skyrock.com/3252807048-Edit-Ikegami-MXF-Files-in-iMovie-FCE.h tml

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Answer 6

Dec 30, 2015 7:10 PM in response to callisto224

You may also try this easy method to import MXF files to iMovie at http://www.idealshare.net/imovie-fcp/mxf-to-imovie-converter.html

This method also helps to import other video files like AVCHD, TOD, MOD, MPG, MKV, FLV, VOB etc to iMovie.

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