View Full Version : editing mxf files in final cut/help


Jim Stamos
November 3rd, 2011, 09:50 AM
gave a client ex1r mxf files for them to edit themselves. they have final cut pro and say they cant open it
in fnal cut. i was told you can or is just certain versions that will? also told that sony has a download that will allow them to edit these files. went to sony page and found nothing.
any links/help appreciated
too busy now to convert those files to quicktime and he needs to do this asap.

im told final cut 7 you can drop them right on timeline, he as final cut 9,
also gave them the mtf files off my avchd camera, what about those???

Kevin Spahr
November 3rd, 2011, 12:12 PM
The BPAV folders just as they came off the cards from the camera is the way to transfer material to someone else - then you can use any NLE without any issues.

Jim Forrest
November 3rd, 2011, 03:43 PM
What is final cut 9?

Jim Stamos
November 3rd, 2011, 04:17 PM
sorry, he said he had final cut pro 9, which there isnt one, so not sure what version he has. i told him to buy ray light to convert it

Tim Lucas
November 5th, 2011, 03:41 AM
The only way I can get .MXF files into my FCP is to use XDCam Transfer which converts them to .MOV files.