How to convert Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI XAVC S for Avid editing?

What's your best workflow dealing with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI XAVC-S video in Avid Media Composer? If you get stuck in editing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI XAVC-S footage in Avid MC, you may wish to read this article. Keep reading to find out an answer to your question here.

"How do you guys import Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI XAVC S footage into Avid MC for further editing? Currently, I can't figure out a way to do this by myself. If anyone has had any experience editing this format in Avid, I would be pleased to learn of their experience and the specs of the computer they are using.Thanks in advance."

Your options are to either use a third-party plugin, or to transcode by using a third-party tool like Video Converter. Unfortunately, Sony, and now Nablet, have continued to decline to produce plugins for XAVC-S. For a fast and fluid Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI XAVC S and Avid workflow, we would recommend converting Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI XAVC S files to DNxHD before start editing in Avid. Learn how to do file conversion below.

• Part 1: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI XAVC S video to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?
• Part 2: How to transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI 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-RX100 VI XAVC S video to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI 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-RX100 VI 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-RX100 VI XAVC S footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

To transcode Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI 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-RX100 VI 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.