How to edit Nikon D4S MXF files in FCP X?

Cannot import Nikon D4S MXF footage into FCP X? This issue may happen due to various reasons. If you are trying to figure out a way solve the issue, you are just here in the right place. Here in this tutorial, we present a way of encoding Nikon D4S MXF video files to Apple ProRes 422 codec for working with FCP X flawlessly.

"Hi, I'm running macOS High Sierra (10.13.2) + Final Cut Pro 10.4 on a Mac Pro 2013 Xeon E5 3Ghz, 32GB RAM with 2xD700. Since the update, FCP X is very slow and buggy. I have big problem with Nikon D4S MXF footage. FCP X won't import the Nikon D4S MXF files any longer. That's a pity. Does anyone have the the same issues? How do you fix it?"

It's a FCP X issue with High Sierra. Currently, transcoding your Nikon D4S MXF footage to ProRes codec will solve the problem. Keep reading and learn how to convert Nikon D4S MXF files for FCP X editing.

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How to transcode Nikon D4S MXF footage to ProRes for FCP X editing?

To transcode Nikon D4S MXF video files to ProRes, do as below:

Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)

Step 1: Start up Video Converter for Mac and click "Add File" to load Nikon D4S MXF video files that you need to convert into this program. This converter supports batch conversion, so you can import a bundle of Nikon D4S MXF files into it to do conversion at a time.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select output format. We would recommend choosing "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. Apple ProRes is FCP X's favorite editing codec, which FCP X will recognize and handle well.

Tips: If necessary, you can click "Settings" button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also "Enable 3D Settings" to add 3D effect to your source media.

Step 3: Start MXF files conversion. Click "Convert" to start Nikon D4S MXF files to ProRes conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated files for editing in Premiere Pro on your Mac with optimum performance.