How to import Sony F55 XAVC to Final Cut Pro X/6/7 for editing on Mac?

Sony introduced one new 4K systems: the PMW-F55. This camera can capture 4096x2160 resolution on a single Super 35mm, 3-perf-format-sized CMOS sensor, and can also capture 4K and 2K RAW footage using Sony's new AXS-R5 recorder. In terms of dynamic range, this camera contain a minimum 14 stops of latitude with very high sensitivity and very low noise. As a professional camera, the price is quite expensive. With Sony F55, you can get 4K, 2K, 1080P and 720P videos. If you plan to edit F55 XAVC files in FCP X, just keep reading.

Sony’s XAVC format employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 level 5.2, the highest picture resolution and frame rate video compression codec based on industry standards. XAVC enables a very wide range of operational possibilities for content production, notably: from Proxy to 4K pixel resolutions, intra frame and long GOP schemes, and 1080 50P/60P infrastructure capability.

However, when you enjoying hi-def videos shot by Sony F55 and some other XAVC camcorders, it will be a pain to make these XAVC files compatible with FCP 6 7/X, because Sony released a XAVC/XDCAM Plug-in for FCP X, but it does not support FCP 6/7/X. Hence you have to convert XAVC footage to prores mov codec—the most compatible video codec for FCP 6/7/X.

Can I import Sony F55 XAVC footage into FCP X on Mac? If you are F55 users, maybe you have this question. The answer is "No". Don't worry about this. This guide will show you two ways to import and edit Sony F55 XAVC recordings in FCP X.

Convert Sony F55 XAVC footage to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP X editing

Step 1:Import Sony F55 XAVC footage to the top Sony F55 to FCP X Converter

Launch Sony F55 XAVC to FCP X Converter on your Mac.Click "Add Video"to import your XAVC footage to UFUSoft HD Video Converter for Mac. You can load individual videos by clicking "Add File", or load the entire folder by clicking "Add Folder".



Step 2: Choose Apple ProRes 422 MOV as output format for Final Cut Pro 6/7/X

Click "Profile" bar and choose "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. The output format is designed for FCP X, FCP 7 and FCP 6 specially.



Step 3: Adjust video and audio setting(Optional)

Click "Settings" bar to customize advanced audio and video parameters like Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sample rate, audio channels.



Step 4: Start the Sony XAVC to Apple ProRes MOV Conversion

Click "Convert" button to convert Sony XAVC footage to Apple ProRes 422 MOV for FCP 6/7/X. When the conversion is completed, click "Open Folder" button to locate the generated Apple ProRes MOV files for editing with Final Cut Pro.

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