Sony PXW-X70 XAVC Clips into FCPX

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Sony PXW-X70 XAVC Clips into FCPX

Hi I am still searching for a solution to getting XAVC Clips directly into FCPX. I must have read nearly every post on the Net looking for an answer.

I have seen the suggestions to use the Sony Software convertor but surly there is a way to just impot without having to convert files. otherwise why have Sony developed this workflow wiyhout a solution that enabled the XAVC footage to be used. Please Apple / Sony can you find the right solution to this problem please.

Fred

Posted on Jan 15, 2015 8:37 AM

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Answer 1

Tom Wolsky

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Jan 15, 2015 8:51 AM in response to Frederick0245

WWhat software version are you using? There is a plugin for XAVC media.

Final Cut Pro X: Importing Sony XAVC, XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX media - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Jan 15, 2015 10:37 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Hi Tom thanks for your reply unfortunately I have already downloaded this file from Apple but still no joy to get XAVC into FCPX. There is a Software convertor available from Sony called "Catalyst Converter" but I noticed on one post somewhere that it was circa $200 and as I have just forked out nearly $3000 for this setup I am reluctant to pursue this workaround, the camera will record in AVCHD so it doesn't make sense for Sony not to provide a proper means to impot their XAVC Codec into the NLE's . Had I have realised this when I made the purchase then I may have opted for maybe another Canon or alternative. It's a pity really because it is a very nice well build piece of kit. I will just have to sit back and wait for Apple & Sony to come together with a solution.

Regards

Fred

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Answer 3

Tom Wolsky

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Jan 15, 2015 10:50 AM in response to Frederick0245

WWhat version of FCP are you using?

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Answer 4

Jan 16, 2015 3:51 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

My appologies Tom .

I am running with OS X 10.10.1 and FCPX 10.1.4

Regards

Fred

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Answer 5

Aug 13, 2015 2:47 PM in response to Frederick0245

I have yet to find a way to directly import Sony PXW-X70 clips directly into FCP-X. I have, however, started using Sony's free Catalyst Browse which allows me to make ProRes 422 conversions which import directly into FCP-X. Here is a link to the free software:

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/catalystbrowse

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Answer 6

Aug 14, 2015 12:53 PM in response to johnterendy

Hey

You ABSOLUTELY need to have the most updated version of Final Cut Pro in order for this to work

I use a PXW-X70, love it - however I in order to import the clips I had to update my Final Cut Pro

Also, install this update

http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/pdzk-lt2

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Answer 7

Aug 14, 2015 2:26 PM in response to JelloSlapper

Did not see this! Sony should make these updates more visible. Just downloaded and will try it out. Thanks!

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