2015-11-02

Convert Sony FDR-X1000 MP4 to FCP X ProRes MOV

Following pages tell you how to import and edit Sony FDR-X1000 4K MP4 footage in FCP X by transcoding/converting Sony FDR-X1000 MP4 files to FCP X compatible ProRes video. 
MP4 to FCP X Converter-Convert Sony MP4 to ProRes MOV for FCP X


The newly released Sony FDR-X1000 takes the stage. Using the XAVC S codec, the FDR-X1000V can record UltraHD resolution 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30p with a bitrate of 100 Mb/s or 24p with a bitrate of 60 Mb/s. Besides 4K, it can record Full HD 1080p at 50 Mb/s in XAVC S and up to 28 Mb/s in the higher-compressed MP4 mode.  While, there are a few issues when it comes to viewing, loading 4K MP4 files recorded by Sony FDR-X1000 to Final Cut Pro. Now some tips and tricks for editing Sony FDR-X1000 MP4 to FCP X are listed below.

As far as know, XAVC S format differs from XAVC in that it uses GOP codec of H.264/AVC for recordings compression; it's not an ideal editable format for NLE based on many users' experience. So, how to import Sony FDR-X1000 4K MP4 footage to FCP X perfectly? To get rid of the issues, you will need to transcode Sony MP4 to a more "edit" friendly codec for Final Cut Pro - and Apple ProRes is.

Now I share the guide with you how to convert Sony FDR-X1000 MP4 recordings to FCP friendly format using Sony 4K Video Converter for Mac. With it, you can effortlessly encode/re-encode 4K MP4 videos shot from Sony FDR-X1000 for smoothly importing and editing in various non-linear editing systems (NLE), including Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, iMovie, Final Cut Express and more.
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Convert Sony FDR-X1000 4K MP4 files to FCP X


Step 1: Add Sony MP4 video files
Install and launch the Mac MP4 to FCP X Converter and load source clips to it for converting. You can join multiple files into one file as long as click "Settings" button then check the "Merge into one file" box.

Import MP4 files into FCP X on Mac

Step 2: Choose output format
You just need to go to Final Cut Pro column by choosing "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as best video format for editing Sony 4K MP4 clips in Final Cut Pro X with good video quality.

Convert MP4 to FCP X for importing/editing

Tip: Click "Settings" button if you’d like to customize advanced audio and video parameters like Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sample rate, audio channels.

Step 3: Start Sony FDR-X1000 MP4 to ProRes MOV conversion
Click "Convert" button to start converting Sony X1000 XAVC S to ProRes mov for importing to FCP X. When the conversion task is finished, click "Open" button to get the exported files and then import the converted Sony FDR-X1000 videos into FCP X to do further editing easily.

Additional Tips:
This powerful 4K Video Convertercan also help you convert XAVC/XAVC S files to Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid MC, iMovie compatible format  for smooth editing as long as you set a proper output format in the second step.

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