How can I expect a smooth workflow between Sony Alpha a7S II XAVC media and Final Cut Pro X? If you get stuck in importing Sony Alpha a7S II XAVC footage into Final Cut Pro X, this tutorial may help you out. It explains a workaround to transcode Sony Alpha a7S II XAVC footage to FCP X's favorite ProRes 422 codec.
In October 30, 2012, Sony developed a new recording file format called XAVC. It was specially designed to accelerate 4K development in both professional and consumer markets. It was initially used by Sony CineAlta 4K Camcorders PMW-F55 and PMW-F5. Using the highest level 5.2 of H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, XAVC can support superb 4K resolution (4096 × 2160 and 3840 × 2160) at up to 60 frames per second (fps). XAVC offers support for lots of various content productions including intra frame record and long group of pictures (GOP) recording.
What if you failed to import Sony Alpha a7S II XAVC files into FCP X for further editing? Convert them first. Here's a simple guide displaying how to encode Sony Alpha a7S II XAVC files into FCP X preferred ProRes 422 codec.
Step 2: Click "Profile" to select "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. Apple ProRes is Final Cut Pro X's favorite editing codec, which FCP X 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 Alpha a7S II XAVC files to ProRes conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated Apple ProRes files for editing in FCP X with optimum performance.
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