HT202252: Final Cut Pro X: Importing Sony XAVC, XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX media

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Q: Cannot Import MXF into FCP 10.2.1

Hello,

 

I am a Production Coordinator at a local access station. This morning we captured some footage from a Sony PXW-X70 in the XAVC format (1080/30p/50mb). These file formats are not able to be imported into Final Cut X (version 10.2.1) Our system OS is currently at 10.10.4. Please note, we are running the original firmware on the PXW-X70 - we have not upgraded the camera's firmware since receiving it.

 

I have done extensive research over the past three hours and cannot find any good resolutions, even though Apple claims to be able to support XAVC / MXF files.

 

My work flow was as follows:

 

Copy the ENTIRE structure from the SD card on to my hard drive. I would try to drag the MXF files into the software and it would give me an "incompatible file" error. Upon reading some messages on the support community, I extracted ONLY the "XDROOT" folder to my hard drive. This also did not work.

 

We are at a loss over here. I tried hopping on to another system to see if it would work. While I was able to import the MXF file into Final Cut (same version; 10.2.1) it only showed up as an audio file without any video.

 

At this point I'm figuring I will have to convert the files to something that Final Cut is a little more friendly with. This will also not work. I have tried "Catalyst Browse" only to see the "Transcode" option is greyed out and I cannot perform that task. Compressor didn't seem to be very friendly with these files as well.

 

We are really at a loss over here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Final Cut Pro X, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4), Sony PXW-X70

Posted on Aug 7, 2015 1:19 PM

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Q: Cannot Import MXF into FCP 10.2.1

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  • by Studio81,

    Studio81 Studio81 Aug 11, 2015 9:56 AM in response to TCAM_TV
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    Aug 11, 2015 9:56 AM in response to TCAM_TV

    I experience the exact same with the files from PXW-X70 camera. Same system (10.10.4) only sound from the file and a black window.

    Can someone please help us out?

  • by JelloSlapper,

    JelloSlapper JelloSlapper Aug 11, 2015 4:08 PM in response to Studio81
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    Aug 11, 2015 4:08 PM in response to Studio81

    Hey I recently replied to this on another thread, but my answer is the same so I'll put it here

     

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    Hey

     

    I also use a PXW-X70

     

    I ran into the exact same problem you describe as well, I even went as far to contact Sony and I spoke to a product specialist on the PXW-X70.

     

    What was suggested to me from Sony, and what worked for me was to make sure I'm using the most up to date version of Final Cut Pro. I was using a slightly outdated version of Final Cut, the second I updated I was able to access those files.

     

    NOTE: The XML files that go with the MXF files are important, keep them together or Final Cut can't open the file

     

    There is also a Sony released plugin for final cut if your having trouble

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

     

    This was also a bit helpful

    Import Sony XAVC and XDCAM media in Final Cut Pro X - Apple Support

     

    You can also try converting the files as well - I've used ACROK MXF Converter for Mac