Have got a Canon XF200 and want to import the MXF footage in FCP X without issue, check out the guide to learn how to convert Canon XF200 MXF footage to FCP X compatible Apple ProRes video format.
The Canon XF200 HD Camcorder is a compact, ergonomically friendly camera that is suitable for traditional multi-camera productions as well as ENG/event style coverage, independent and documentary filmmaking. The camera features a 1/2.84″ CMOS sensor that captures 1920 x 1080 video at various frame rates up to 59.94p, including a 24p mode for a more cinematic feel. The integrated Canon 20x HD Optical zoom lens has a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 26.8 to 576mm and features an 8-bladed iris to render highlights in a more natural manner.
After shooting some MXF footages with the Canon XF200 HD Camcorder, you may want to do some editing work with them in FCP X. Some users have reported abut the choppy output video from FCP X. MXF format is great to record high-definition videos, but it is not easy to use. MXF is self-contained, holding complete content without need of external material and bundles together video, audio, and programmed data.
The possible reason behind the problem above may be the codec of Canon XF200 video is not supported natively by FCP X. As far as we know, the most suitable codec for FCP X is ProRes codec. So in order that we can work with Canon XF200 video in FCP X with no issue, we’d better transcode Canon XF200 video to ProRes. If you install a professional third-party video converter, then the problem will be solved in a short time.
Here Canon MXF Converter will be a good choice for you to work with Canon XF200 video in FCP X. It makes it very easy to convert Canon XF200 footage to FCP X format without any size(pix) loss. Free download the Canon XF200 Video Converter.
How to Work with Canon XF200 video in FCP X?
Step 1. Add Canon XF200 files to the program. First of all, transfer Canon XF200 video to your Mac. Click “Add Files” button on the top menu to browse and choose your Canon XF200 files.
Step 2. Choose the preset output format – Apple ProRes.
Click “Format” option, here choose “Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” as best output format.
Step 3. Start converting Canon XF200 files to ProRes.
Click on the big red “Convert” button in the main UI to start converting Canon XF200 files to ProRes.
You can find your videos by clicking “Open” button. Then you can edit Canon XF200 files in FCP X with no problem.
Enjoy!
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