Best solution to import and edit Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p AVCHD videos into FCP X

Sony PXW-X70, Professional XDCAM Compact Camcorder, features a 1.0" type Exmor R CMOS Sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels. The sensor, which is even larger than the Super 16mm film frame, delivers high resolution and fantastic low light performance, as well as offering more depth of field control as demanded by today's diverse shooting requirements. The Sony X70 also features an integrated 12x optical zoom lens with a manual lens ring for zoom/focus control, and a three level switchable ND filter. It records broadcast quality 1920 x 1080 HD video using a variety of codecs, at 4:2:2 10-bit in XAVC, AVCHD and DV format.

When you got this camcorder, and you will import the Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p 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, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas Pro, iPhoto on Mac. That is to say, Final Cut Pro doesn't supports Sony X70 1080i/p AVCHD well, it takes much time to render. If you want to smoothly import and edit Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p AVCHD video with Final Cut Pro (FCP 6/7, FCP X), you should to convert Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p 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 PXW-X70 1080i/p AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV on Mac?

Free download the top Sony X70 AVCHD to FCP X Converter:



Step 1. Import Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p AVCHD files

Install and run Sony X70 AVCHD to FCP X Converter. Click the "Add Video" button to import Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p AVCHD files, or directly drag and drop the Sony PXW-X70 AVCHD files to it.



Step 2. Select Apple ProRes 422 MOV as output format

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



Step 3. Customize output file video and audio parameters

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. Convert Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p AVCHD to Apple ProRes

Click the "Convert" button under the preview window, the Mac Sony AVCHD to ProRes Converter will convert Sony PXW-X70 AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP X. Then you can edit Sony PXW-X70 1080i/p AVCHD video files in Final Cut Pro X/7/6 smoothly on Mac.

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