Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S and Avid MC workflow

Failed to import or link Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S footage into Avid Media Composer? You are not alone. A number of users have the same issue. If you are trying to figure out a way to solve the problem, you are just here in the right place. This tutorial displays how to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S video to DNxHD for use in Avid flawlessly.

To load an XAVC-S file from Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 into Avid software like Media Composer, you need to install the XAVC S AMA plugin first, then right click on the bin to bring up a context menu and click Link to Media. You can then double click on the file, or click open, to bring it into the bin.  If the plug in was not selected or didn't work you will see Unsupported Format in the bin and Wrong Format when you try to play it.  If it isn't loaded properly, your alternative option is to convert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S files to Avid preferred DNxHD codec prior. This requires a third party Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S converter for Avid. Keep reading and learn how to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S footage to DNxHD for editing within Avid Media Composer.

• Part 1: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S video to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?
• Part 2: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

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

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Part 1. How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S video to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows, follow these steps: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select "Avid Media Composer" > "Avid DNxHD 1080p(*.mov)" as output format. DNxHD is Avid's favorite editing codec, which Avid 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: Click "Convert" to start Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S to DNxHD conversion on Windows. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated DNxHD .mov files for editing in Avid on your Windows PC with optimum performance.

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Part 2. How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac, follow these steps: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select "Avid Media Composer" > "Avid DNxHD 1080p(*.mov)" as output format. DNxHD is Avid's favorite editing codec, which Avid 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: Click "Convert" to start Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 XAVC S to DNxHD conversion on Mac. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated DNxHD .mov files for editing in Avid on your Mac computer with optimum performance. Hope it helps.