Working with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC files in Avid Media Composer

Failed to load Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC files into Avid Media Composer? This tutorial will shed you some light on this. It displays a workaround to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC files to DNxHD codec for use in Avid Media Composer with optimum performance.

To be able to import Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC footage into Avid Media Composer, you will need to install XAVC/XDCAM Plug-in for Avid (PDZK-MA2). This AMA plug-in provides support for XAVC and XDCAM/XDCAM EX files in Avid Media Composer, Symphony and NewsCutter products, allowing viewing and editing capability. You can import, export, play and edit XAVC HD and XDCAM (MXF) clips recorded on SxS memory cards, Professional Discs, XDCAM Station or stored on hard disks from within supported Avid NLE products. If for whatever reason you are still unable to handle Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC footage in Media Composer, we would recommend transcoding your media to DNxHD codec first. Here's a guide telling you how to do this.

Here's what you need

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

• Part 1: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?
• Part 2: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

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Part 1. How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC 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.

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-RX100 III XAVC footage 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-RX100 III XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III XAVC 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-RX100 III XAVC footage 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.