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Working with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC files in iMovie

Couldn't get Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC files importing to iMovie smoothly? You've come to the right place. This tutorial walks you through how to convert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC media to AIC .mov for editing in iMovie fluidly.


For the last few years, Sony has been shipping cameras with a new format, XAVC. The XAVC family ranges from very affordable pocket-friendly cameras, to very expensive shoulder-mount cameras. It's a very capable format, which means there are many variations in use. Most of these variations appear as different "profiles" of the H.264 codec, which have different capabilities.

On some occasions, people may encounter issues editing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC media in iMovie. For a fast and fluid workflow, you are suggested to process "transcoded editing". Let's take a look at how to do this.


How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC video to AIC .mov for iMovie editing?
Here's what you need
Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)
Free download Mac Version
To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC media to AIC for iMovie editing, do as below: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC video files into this program.
import video files
Step 2: Select output format for iMovie Click "Profile" to select "iMovie and Final Cut Express" > "Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as output format. AIC .mov is iMovie's favorite editing codec, which iMovie will recognize and handle well.
Select output profile format
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.
Settings for video files
Step 3: Click "Convert" to start Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V XAVC to iMovie conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated AIC .mov files for editing in iMovie with optimum performance. Hope it helps.

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