Best way to import and edit Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD files in FCP X on Mac

The Sony HXR-MC1500E, Shoulder Mount PAL AVCHD Camcorder, is the go-to solution when you're ready to leave tape behind and step up to a file-based video workflow. Whether shooting 576i standard-definition or 1080/50i HD video, this sturdy performer will capture hours of high-quality images onto either removable media or a large 32GB internal hard drive. Sporting a 12x G lens, 0.2" viewfinder, and 2.7" LCD display, the Sony MC1500E's impressive form factor is about more than simply saying "pro" to your clients. Unlike smaller, handheld units, this camera can rest comfortably on your shoulder for rock-steady handheld shooting--aided further by Sony's Optical SteadyShot with Active mode. Perfect for weddings, sporting events, and corporate or educational videos

When you come across this camcorder, you will import the Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD footages to Final Cut Pro for editing. As far as we know AVCHD format is a delivery codec not for editing, so the is not compatible with many editing software, such as Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Final Cut Express on Mac. That is to say, Final Cut Pro doesn't supports Sony MC1500E AVCHD well, it takes much time to render. If you want to smoothly import and edit Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD video with Final Cut Pro (FCP 6/7, FCP X), you should to convert Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD to MOV format encoded with Apple ProRes codec, that is best supported by FCP X/7/6. Below is a brief guide for you.

How to Convert Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV on Mac?

Free download and install the top Sony MC1500E AVCHD to FCP X Converter:



Step 1. Launch Sony MC1500E AVCHD to FCP X Converter. Click the "Add Video" button to import Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD files, or directly drag and drop the Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD files to it.



Step 2. Click the "Profile" option to get the drop-down menu, and then move you pointer to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)", which is compatible with FCP X.



Step 3. Click the "Settings" button and you will get a new interface named "Profile Settings". You can adjust codec, bit rate, frame rate, sample rate and audio channel in the interface according to your needs and optimize the output file quality.



Step 4. Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, the Mac Sony AVCHD to ProRes Converter will convert Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP X. Then you can edit Sony HXR-MC1500E AVCHD video files in Final Cut Pro X smoothly on Mac.

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