Working with XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX in Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro can ingest and export XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX using third-party Sony XDCAM Transfer software. Editing XDCAM requires a DV or IMX Easy Setup, and editing XDCAM HD or XDCAM EX requires an Easy Setup corresponding to your format.

Step 1: Install Sony XDCAM Transfer software

Step 2: Connect an XDCAM, XDCAM HD, or XDCAM EX device to your computer

Step 3: Ingest media files using the Sony XDCAM Transfer application or the Log and Transfer plug-in in Final Cut Pro

Step 4: Choose a DV or IMX Easy Setup (for XDCAM) or an XDCAM HD or XDCAM EX Easy Setup

Step 5: Edit your XDCAM, XDCAM HD, or XDCAM EX footage

Step 6: Export media files using the Sony XDCAM Transfer Export plug-in in Final Cut Pro

Installing Sony XDCAM Software

Final Cut Pro requires Sony software to mount XDCAM devices, ingest media from them, and export Final Cut Pro sequences back to MXF-wrapped footage. You can download the XDCAM Transfer (PDZK-P1) software from the Sony XDCAM website:

http://bssc.sel.sony.com/BroadcastandBusiness/markets/10014/xdcamDownload.shtml

Complete instructions for using the XDCAM Transfer software and the corresponding XDCAM import and export plug-ins are included with the software.

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6 specifications

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