Sony PMW-200 XDCAM Workflow: Importing MXF to FCP or Aperture 3

Summary: Have any Problem? Today here we would like to introduce you the best method of convert/transcode Sony PMW-200 XDCAM MXF file to Final Cut Pro/Aperture 3. Join us now? 

 

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Sony PMW-200 camcorder features a broadcast-friendly 50Mbps data rate drawing from three half-inch CMOS sensors -- bigger than any other broadcast handheld cam, according to Sony -- though that size is still a far cry from its own super-35 filmmaking cams and others on the market. 

50Mbps HD422 Recording 
In the UDF/MXF recording mode, you can record Full HD video (1920x1080) at up to 50Mbps using MPEG HD422 compression technology and enjoy the benefits of proven, high-speed and intuitive XDCAM HD422 workflow. With the PMW-200, you can also record video in MPEG HD (420) or DVCAM? format. (Note: Proxy video is not available with the PMW-200). 

Import XDCAM MXF recordings to FCP 6/7 or Aperture 3. 

Q: Hi! I was wondering if the FCP 6/7 works with mxf footages natively. Aperture 3 seems not work with these mxf recordings. I have some .mxf video from Sony PMW-200 to edit for group work, and it would be great if anyone could help me with the importing workflow. Thanks! 

A: If you want to edit Sony PMW-200 XDCAM MXF in Final Cut Pro 6/7 or Apple Aperture 3, you first need to convert the XDCAM MXF video to compatible format like ProRes 422 codec. This is a common format developed by Apple. Below are some useful tips. 



Solution: Transcode Sony PMW-200 XDCAM MXF to FCP 6/7 or Aperture 3 with Apple ProRes 422 codec. 

Step 1: Download Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac. This is excellent software which can help you convert Sony PMW-200 XDCAM MXF video to ProRes for FCP 6/7 or Aperture 3. Besides, it supports many other formats for output.Install and launch the Sony Mac XDCAM MXF Converter, import the MXF video from Sony PMW-200 by clicking "Add video" button. 

  

Other Download: 
- Pavtube old official address: http://www.pavtube.com/mxf-converter-mac/ 
- AppStore Download: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pavtube-mxf-converter/id502807634?mt=12 
- Amazon Download: http://www.amazon.com/Pavtube-MXF-Converter-Mac-Download/dp/B00QID8K28 
- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-MXF-Converter/3000-2194_4-76177789.html 

 

Step 2: Choose the best output format for Final Cut Pro 6/7 or Aperture 3. Click on "Format" and choose "Final Cut Pro >>Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. 

 

Step 3: You can click "Settings" to adjust the output parameters, such as resolution, bitrate and frame rate. 
Step 4: You can click "Edit" button to edit MXF video, such as deinterlace, denoise, mute, volume up and crop. 

Step 5: Click "Convert" button to start Sony MXF to ProRes conversion. It will transcode Sony PMW-200 MXF to Apple ProRes codec MOV format flawlessly. 

After converting, you can import converted video files to FCP 6/7 or Aperture 3 instantly without rendering. More output formats are supported. 

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Source: http://pc-mac-compatibility-issues.blogspot.com/2013/08/sony-pmw-200-importing-workflow-in-fcp-6-7-aperture-3.html

Encode MXF to MOV, MPG, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV on Mac/PC

What is MXF?
MXF (Material eXchange Format) is a video container format targeted at professional video and broadcast applications established by Pro-MPEG Forum and SMPTE. It may contain compressed or uncompressed audio and video, and frame-based metadata, include timecode. Videos in MXF may be compressed in MPEG-2, DNxHD or any other formats.

Why Convert MXF to AVI, MOV, MP4, etc?
For most camcorder owners, they usually have a headache of the video format from their camcorders produce. For MXF camcorders like Panasonic AG-HVX200, Sony PMW-350kit, Canon XF300, etc which produces MXF or P2 MXF files that can’t be compatible for most players or editing software. In other words, it is so necessary for us to encode MXF/P2MXF to those common video formats on Mac/PC, for example: MOV, MPG, MP4, AVI or FLV.

Then, how to convert MXF to MOV, AVI, MP4, etc?
iMixMXF/Pavtube MXF MultiMixer is just the best conversion for converting MXF to MOV for editing in Premiere Pro CC and FCP, MXF to MP4 for playing on various players and devices like iPhone, iPod, iPad and iTunes, MXF to AVI for storage on hard drive, MXF to WMV, MXF to FLV, etc.

The recently upgraded MXF Converter can encode MXF to H.265, m3u8, etc. Besides, it has unique multi-track preserving feature or can get your MXF footage deinterlaced by default if you didn’t choose multi-track format.

Step-by-step guide on how to convert MXF to MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, etc on Mac/Windows (Here are the details for Mac user):

          

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- Cnet Download: http://download.cnet.com/Pavtube-iMixMXF/3000-2194_4-76171460.html

Step 1: Download Download and install the corresponding version. Click “Add video” on the main interface to load MXF files to the program. You can also drag the files to the program’s window list directly. This program can also support the batch video clips.



Step 2. Select suitable MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, etcas you need for Mac/Windows. If you are seeking the common ones, just go to the ‘HD Video’ to find the formats you need. While for those advanced users who wanna trancode the MXF files with multi-tracks preserved, we suggest you to choose MP4/Prores/AVI/MOV from‘Multi-track Video’.

Tips: AVI Players for Mac | MP4 Players for Mac/Windows



Step 3: If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 

Step 4:When you get ready for all preparation work, click ‘Convert’ to start format conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, you can click ‘Open Folder’ button to get the exported files for Window/Mac. 

If you still have problems in this process, welcome to leave us comments here.

Tips: If you want to burn various MXF videos to DVD on Mac or Windows, just need pay $34.9(Saving $29.1) to get DVD Creator for Mac or Windows.

Further reading: 

• XAVC codec compatibility/workflow with Premiere Pro CC on Mac
• How to Convert Any Video to M3U8 for Streaming to Apple TV
• Load Canon XC10 XF-AVC MXF to FCP X for Editing
• Import Sony XAVC MXF to Premiere Pro CC on Mac Yosemite
• Change FLV to M3U8 format for Playing with QuickTime on Mac