Editing Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM in FCP X

Summary: This guide aims to teach you how to import and edit Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos in FCP X successfully. If you have similar issues on that, please continue to read to get the best solution to solve it.



Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM is able to record 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 23.98p videos. Many users said they couldn’t import and edit the Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM video in FCP X smoothly. First thing we should notice is that: You maybe have been making a minor mistake. After you connect Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM to your Mac, open only the beginning folder. After that, don't go folder inside folder (If you go folder inside folder and finally if you choose the video folder manually, you’ll get green). Wait for some time. As it reads slowly one after the other the clips gets highlighted. Now it’s your time to click on any of the clip. You will see the video. Now select and click on import option at the bottom. Our Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM is with USB Cable. So give sufficient time. At the background it will be reading. Wish you all the success. Let me know whether you succeed or not.



After the work above is done, if there’s still something wrong with the editing with Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM in FCP X, I would highly suggest you to transcode Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos to Apple ProRes 422 Codec which is the most suitable codec for FCP X. What you need to transcode Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos to Apple ProRes 422 Codec is an easy-to-use and powerful XDCAM converter. Pavtube XDCAM Video Converter for Mac is exactly the App you need to assist you to finish the editing job with Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos in FCP X. This XDCAM converter can not only transcode Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos to Apple ProRes 422(HQ) Codec(HQ means the conversion is with High Quality), but also provide a control panel which lets you adjust the audio channels – Mono, Stereo, 5.1 Channels according to your needs.



Tip:

If you want to know more about Apple ProRes, please visit Types of Apple ProRes Codecs, Apple ProRes Info & Tips, Apple ProRes Specifications.









Notes:

1. When converting Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM footage using Final Cut Pro oriented format templates(e.g. Apple Prores), please ensure that your computer has Final Cut Pro installed, otherwise the converted files will have audio only without image.

2. If you are using FCP X, please make sure you have installed ProApps QuickTime Codecs, or you may get files with sound only without video.



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How to Edit Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM in FCP X



Step 1. Run this XDCAM Converter. Click "Add Video" or "Add from folder" button to browse and choose your Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos, or you can drag and drop them to this App.







Step 2. For outputting Apple Prores 422 HQ Codec for FCP X, just click on the format bar and follow "Final Cut Pro" to choose "Apple Prores 422 HQ(*.mov)".







Step 3. Eventually, click the big "Convert" button in the main UI to start converting Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos to Apple Prores 422 HQ Codec. After the conversion is finished, you are able to import and edit Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM videos in FCP X with no problem. Enjoy!



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Editing Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM in FCP X