Summary: Have no idea of converting Sony AX33 4K XAVC S Video to FCP X Workflow with best supported format with ease? Follow the article and get the smooth way.
Sony's prosumer 4K AX33 camcorder, the first 4K/UHD (2160p) camcorder with a 1-inch sensor, Sony's latest prosumer entry into that market makes up for it with more advanced optical image stabilization.
The FDR-AX33 records 4K and HD movies in the XAVC S format, capture the finest details in 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution. In addition, the fast Bionz X image processor is the same one employed in professional Sony camcorder models, making it possible to record 60p movies at Full HD resolution for incredibly smooth and sharp playback, with no loss in realism, even when panning the camera and shooting moving subjects.
I have just downloaded Sony's XAVC/XD CAM Plug in and I still can't import XAVC S footage into FCP X. I am using the latest edition of FCPX(10.1.3) and Apple's Mavericks operating system. Also, my Mac has been updated with the ProApps QuickTime Codecs version 1.0.5.
Just like the Question above, many Final Cut Pro X users have the problem in importing XAVC S 4K videos from Sony AX33 into FCP X on Mac. Now, let me share the FCP X XAVC S solution with everyone.
As we know, Final Cut Pro has supported ProRes MOV format for many years now, and Apple ProRes codec video is supported by Final Cut Pro well. So we can transcode Sony Sony AX33 XAVC S to ProRes codec on Mac via a Mac video converter. Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac(revivew), a cross-platform and professional video conversion application which supports to convert both 4K and XAVC S video to Final Cut Pro importable formats such as Apple ProRes 422 MOV and Apple ProRes 4444 MOV on both Windows and Mac (read more about different types of Apple Prores Codecs). In addition, this program is good at converting downloaded MKV, MOV, WMV, AVI movies to popular Android/Windows/IOS devices, such as Galaxy Tab 3, Surface 2, iPad Air etc. If you have installed other editing software in you computer, you can convert the 4K XAVC S codec video for your software. Premiere, iMovie, Final Cut Express, Sony Vegas are included.
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How to Import Sony AX33 4K XAVC S to Final Cut Pro X?
Step 1: Transfer Sony AX33 4K XAVC S video to Mac computer.
You can fit the Micro SD card recorded with your Sony AX33 4K XAVC S video footage into a Micro SD adaptor and then plug it into the SD media slot on your Mac computer for transferring media files to your Mac local drive.
Step 2: Add source video footage files to the program.
Launch the application on your Mac computer, click the "Add Video" or "Add from folder" button to import Sony AX33 4K XAVC S source files to the program.
Step 3: Choose output file format.
Click "Format" bar and from its drop-down list, choose "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple Prores 422 (*.mov)" as the final output format for your further workflows with Final Cut Pro X.
Step 4: Start to convert Sony AX33 4K XAVC S video to Apple Prores 422.
On the main interface of the tool, tap the "Convert" button on right-bottom to start the conversion process from Sony AX33 4K XAVC S to FCP X Prores 422 transcoding process.
When the conversion is completed, feel free to import converted video to Final Cut Pro X to polish and enhanced your camera videos with all its advanced tools.
Read More:
Sony's prosumer 4K AX33 camcorder, the first 4K/UHD (2160p) camcorder with a 1-inch sensor, Sony's latest prosumer entry into that market makes up for it with more advanced optical image stabilization.
The FDR-AX33 records 4K and HD movies in the XAVC S format, capture the finest details in 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution. In addition, the fast Bionz X image processor is the same one employed in professional Sony camcorder models, making it possible to record 60p movies at Full HD resolution for incredibly smooth and sharp playback, with no loss in realism, even when panning the camera and shooting moving subjects.
I have just downloaded Sony's XAVC/XD CAM Plug in and I still can't import XAVC S footage into FCP X. I am using the latest edition of FCPX(10.1.3) and Apple's Mavericks operating system. Also, my Mac has been updated with the ProApps QuickTime Codecs version 1.0.5.
Just like the Question above, many Final Cut Pro X users have the problem in importing XAVC S 4K videos from Sony AX33 into FCP X on Mac. Now, let me share the FCP X XAVC S solution with everyone.
As we know, Final Cut Pro has supported ProRes MOV format for many years now, and Apple ProRes codec video is supported by Final Cut Pro well. So we can transcode Sony Sony AX33 XAVC S to ProRes codec on Mac via a Mac video converter. Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac(revivew), a cross-platform and professional video conversion application which supports to convert both 4K and XAVC S video to Final Cut Pro importable formats such as Apple ProRes 422 MOV and Apple ProRes 4444 MOV on both Windows and Mac (read more about different types of Apple Prores Codecs). In addition, this program is good at converting downloaded MKV, MOV, WMV, AVI movies to popular Android/Windows/IOS devices, such as Galaxy Tab 3, Surface 2, iPad Air etc. If you have installed other editing software in you computer, you can convert the 4K XAVC S codec video for your software. Premiere, iMovie, Final Cut Express, Sony Vegas are included.
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How to Import Sony AX33 4K XAVC S to Final Cut Pro X?
Step 1: Transfer Sony AX33 4K XAVC S video to Mac computer.
You can fit the Micro SD card recorded with your Sony AX33 4K XAVC S video footage into a Micro SD adaptor and then plug it into the SD media slot on your Mac computer for transferring media files to your Mac local drive.
Step 2: Add source video footage files to the program.
Launch the application on your Mac computer, click the "Add Video" or "Add from folder" button to import Sony AX33 4K XAVC S source files to the program.
Step 3: Choose output file format.
Click "Format" bar and from its drop-down list, choose "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple Prores 422 (*.mov)" as the final output format for your further workflows with Final Cut Pro X.
Step 4: Start to convert Sony AX33 4K XAVC S video to Apple Prores 422.
On the main interface of the tool, tap the "Convert" button on right-bottom to start the conversion process from Sony AX33 4K XAVC S to FCP X Prores 422 transcoding process.
When the conversion is completed, feel free to import converted video to Final Cut Pro X to polish and enhanced your camera videos with all its advanced tools.
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