How to import and edit Sony PMW-F3 MXF files in FCP 6, 7 and X? Why FCP can’t import Sony PMW-F3 video files? I like editing Sony PMW-F3 video in FCP for YouTube and Facebook share, but now, I’m be in trouble.
Final Cut Pro series prefer Apple ProRes codec family for editing. If you are a beginner, you may know a little about the Apple ProRes family, in the beginning, let’s look at the Apple ProRes family:
1. Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) and ProRes 422, the ProRes 422 (LT) balances incredible image quality with smaller file size and it is perfect for digital broadcast environments where storage capacity and bandwidth are at a premium. While Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) supply higher video quality.
2. If you want to convert video to a ProRes format with a nice balance between image quality and file size, you’d better choose the Apple ProRes 422 (LT) (*.mov) format.
3. If you are editing video offline with Final Cut Server, the Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) is recommended here.
4. If you hope to retain the maximum possible quality of your camera footage, the Apple ProRes 4444 (*.mov) is the ideal format.
Sony PMW-F3 is a great HD camcorder, it record video files in MXF format, which isn’t supported by Final Cut Pro. Obviously, if you want to edit Sony PMW-F3 mxf files in FCP 6,7 and X, you’d better transcode Sony PMW-F3 MXF to Apple ProRes in advance. Meanwhile, if you care more about the video quality. Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) should be selected.
Are you looking for a program to help do the conversion? UFUShare Video Converter for Mac, a great Sony PMW-F3 MXF converter for Mac is your top choice. It contains almost all the best codec for editing software, like FCP, FCE, iMovie, Avid, Panicle Studio and more. Now, you may through the guide to see how to convert Sony PMW-F3 MXF footage to Apple ProRes 422 (HQ).
Download Video Converter for Mac:
Import and edit Sony PMW-F3 MXF in FCP 6, 7 FCP X
Step 1. Install the Mac MXF to Apple ProRes converter on your Mac. Run it and import your MXF footage into this program.
Step 2. Choose Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) as output.
Step 3. Start converting Sony PMW-F3 MXF recordings to ProRes by clicking the “Convert” button.
Now, just wait until the conversion finished, then, you can easily import ProRes MOV files into FCP for editing. Hope the MXF to FCP converter for Mac really helps.
