How to transcode Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM to DNxHD for Avid editing?

How can I expect a smooth workflow between Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM footage and Avid Media Composer? If you are stuck in working with Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM media in Media Composer, you can follow this tutorial and learn a way of converting Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM files to DNxHD for Avid editing.

"Hi everyone, I am trying to AMA link to XDCAM footage shot on the Nikon Coolpix P340, but my Avid Media Composer keeps coming up with error messages: Unable to autodetect plug-in for, you may need download & install the AMA plug in from the Avid AMA website. I downloaded and installed the AMA plugin as required but it still didn't work. I have Avid MC 8.3.1. Please help. Thank you."

Sony XDCAM/HDCAM plug-ins lets you get full native support of Sony XDCAM/HDCAM media and metadata - without transcoding - so you can start editing right away. However, if for whatever reason you are unable to edit Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM MXF files even with this plug-in installed, you can consider transcoding them to DNxHD codec first.

• Part 1: How to transcode Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?
• Part 2: How to transcode Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

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.)

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Part 1. How to transcode Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?

To transcode Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM 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 Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM 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. Hope it helps.

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Part 2. How to transcode Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

To transcode Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM 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 Nikon Coolpix P340 XDCAM 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.