XAVC S footage into Avid at DVinfo.net

Mark Hartopp · September 25th, 2016, 04:44 AM

Has anyone managed to import/transcode XAVC S footage from a Sony AX53 into Avid v8.6. I have tried Sony's PDZK-MA2 to link via AMA. File format not supported or unknown.

Kevin Langdon · September 26th, 2016, 10:22 AM

I don't think XAVC-S is supported in Avid. It does support XAVC-L & I, I believe.
You would need to transcode it to something else before importing.
Sony's Catalyst Browse will do this and it offers a variety of Sony codecs, as well as Pro Res, etc.
Plus, it's free which always helps.

Mark Hartopp · September 26th, 2016, 01:34 PM

I've done some tests with prores and it works results are good. The down side is the increase in file size and transcode time.

I've gone with Blackmagic Resolve - free version. Imports XAVC S fine.

20 years of using Avid and I really like Resolve. I feel I'm ending a relationship.

Thanks for your help.

Mark Hartopp · September 26th, 2016, 01:57 PM

Testing Sony's Catalyst Browse now. My test involved a cheap 3rd party video converter. Thanks again.

Kevin Langdon · September 27th, 2016, 02:56 AM

No problem.
Really not sure why Avid hasn't ensured XAVC-S is also compatible. I think it may be viewed by Avid as not a 'Pro' codec like L & I. I know on its forums people have been asking for it.
But, when you're competitors like FCP X, Resolve and Premiere (I think) can all handle XAVC-S with ease, then I think it's a mistake on Avid's part.

Simon Denny · September 27th, 2016, 03:22 AM

Avid, I have given up on Avid and let my subscription go and moved onto Premier Pro, very happy.

Now, XAVC-S is not supported in Avid and it's a real pain as many programs are using this format, the best an cheapest way is to use Edit Ready, just rewrap and then AMA into Avid. I have been using Edit Ready for the past few years with great success.

Mark Hartopp · September 28th, 2016, 12:10 AM

Thanks for the heads up on edit ready. Will give it a test drive at the weekend.

September 25th, 2016, 04:44 AM	#1
Mark Hartopp Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dawlish UK Posts: 203	XAVC S footage into Avid Has anyone managed to import/transcode XAVC S footage from a Sony AX53 into Avid v8.6. I have tried Sony's PDZK-MA2 to link via AMA. File format not supported or unknown.

September 26th, 2016, 10:22 AM	#2
Kevin Langdon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 120	Re: XAVC S footage into Avid I don't think XAVC-S is supported in Avid. It does support XAVC-L & I, I believe. You would need to transcode it to something else before importing. Sony's Catalyst Browse will do this and it offers a variety of Sony codecs, as well as Pro Res, etc. Plus, it's free which always helps.

September 26th, 2016, 01:34 PM	#3
Mark Hartopp Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dawlish UK Posts: 203	Re: XAVC S footage into Avid I've done some tests with prores and it works results are good. The down side is the increase in file size and transcode time. I've gone with Blackmagic Resolve - free version. Imports XAVC S fine. 20 years of using Avid and I really like Resolve. I feel I'm ending a relationship. Thanks for your help.

September 26th, 2016, 01:57 PM	#4
Mark Hartopp Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dawlish UK Posts: 203	Re: XAVC S footage into Avid Testing Sony's Catalyst Browse now. My test involved a cheap 3rd party video converter. Thanks again.

September 27th, 2016, 02:56 AM	#5
Kevin Langdon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Somerset, England Posts: 120	Re: XAVC S footage into Avid No problem. Really not sure why Avid hasn't ensured XAVC-S is also compatible. I think it may be viewed by Avid as not a 'Pro' codec like L & I. I know on its forums people have been asking for it. But, when you're competitors like FCP X, Resolve and Premiere (I think) can all handle XAVC-S with ease, then I think it's a mistake on Avid's part.

September 27th, 2016, 03:22 AM	#6
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Re: XAVC S footage into Avid Avid, I have given up on Avid and let my subscription go and moved onto Premier Pro, very happy. Now, XAVC-S is not supported in Avid and it's a real pain as many programs are using this format, the best an cheapest way is to use Edit Ready, just rewrap and then AMA into Avid. I have been using Edit Ready for the past few years with great success.

September 28th, 2016, 12:10 AM	#7
Mark Hartopp Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dawlish UK Posts: 203	Re: XAVC S footage into Avid Thanks for the heads up on edit ready. Will give it a test drive at the weekend.