Since updated to macOS High Sierra, lots of FCP X users have serious troubles dealing with MXF files from Nikon Coolpix AW120 and other camcorders. Is there any possibilities to solve these problems? In this article, we explain a workaround to transcode Nikon Coolpix AW120 MXF footage for easier use in Apple's Final Cut Pro X.
"I have an issue with Nikon Coolpix AW120 MXF footage in Final Cut Pro X. Worked perfectly with Sierra, not working anymore with High Sierra. FCP X reports an import error, then you can play the clip but no sound. Does anyone have the same issue? How do you solve it? Please kindly suggest a solution if you know. Thanks in advance."
After the upgradation to 10.4 with macOS High Sierra, FCP X has issues coping with MXF footage from Nikon Coolpix AW120 and other cameras. To be able to use Nikon Coolpix AW120 MXF media in FCP X fluidly, you could convert them first. Check a guide on how to encode Nikon Coolpix AW120 MXF files to ProRes codec for editing in FCP X fluently.
Step 2: Click "Profile" to select AVI as output format for use in Pinnacle Studio. For a good editing performance, We would recommend choosing "HD Video" > "HD AVI Video(*.avi)" as target format.
If your computer is powerful enough to handle 4K files, you can choose "4K Video" > "4K AVI Video (*.avi)" as target format for Pinnacle Studio.
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: Start file conversion for Pinnacle Studio. Click "Convert" to start Nikon Coolpix AW120 MXF to Pinnacle Studio conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated AVI files for editing in Pinnacle Studio with optimum performance. Hope it helps. Also read: Nikon Coolpix AW120 MXF and iMovie workflow
Comments
Post a Comment