XF100 and Final Cut at DVinfo.net

Chris Anderson · March 4th, 2011, 11:10 AM

So with the XF100 and the XF Plugin, can Final Cut edit the files without transcoding? Or does it need to transcode into ProRes or something like first?

Thanks,
Chris

Philip Lipetz · March 4th, 2011, 11:20 AM

I merely tell it to rewrap the files as Quicktime compatible ProRes 422 .mov files. It takes only about half a minute per file.

Chris Anderson · March 4th, 2011, 03:12 PM

How big are those files? This camera will mainly have two-hour long clips on it, as it's primary purpose will be for focus group/meeting recording and podcasting.

Philip Lipetz · March 4th, 2011, 05:14 PM

As an example, a 188Mb file increased to 404Mb when converted to a ProRes 422 .mov file. have not tried more compact files, as this is fast enough on my Mac Pro.

Erik Norgaard · March 7th, 2011, 06:11 AM

In the Log & Transfer window click the wheel to change settings, under the Canon XF Plugin change to "native", then no FCP will not transcode the files. FCP can edit the files fine.

BR, Erik

Sam Young · March 9th, 2011, 07:11 AM

Thanks for the inputs!

I am currently using the JVC HM100, I love the .mov wrapped files and being able to import and edit right away without transcoding in FCP. However, I just held the XF 105 here in Hong Kong, and it blows the HM100 out of the water, and into the sky. The controls is just SOOOOOOOO much better, it is everything the HM100 should have been considering the price.

So my question is, FCP will be able to edit the XF 100/105 footage without transcoding as long as I follow the steps you mention?

Thanks for your input, the XF 105 is an amazing camera, I was flabbergasted by all the controls on it, and its size. I am doing research on it as I speak. I wondering if it will perform better than the HM100 in low light... That is the only thing I am concerned about with the XF cameras.

The HM100 is like a toy compared to the XF 100... I am preparing to sell the hm100.

Thanks!

Erik Norgaard · March 9th, 2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Young

So my question is, FCP will be able to edit the XF 100/105 footage without transcoding as long as I follow the steps you mention?

Yes, that's what I'm doing. By the way, there is a whitepaper for XF300/305 on how to use XMF files with FCP, that should answer all your questions in this regard:

http://www.usa.canon.com/uploadedima...inalCut_v2.pdf

BR, Erik

Sam Young · March 9th, 2011, 11:04 AM

Thank you Erik, you have been amazingly helpful, I appreciate it!

Will check out that link.

March 4th, 2011, 11:10 AM	#1
Chris Anderson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 8	XF100 and Final Cut So with the XF100 and the XF Plugin, can Final Cut edit the files without transcoding? Or does it need to transcode into ProRes or something like first? Thanks, Chris

March 4th, 2011, 11:20 AM	#2
Philip Lipetz Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 273	Re: XF100 and Final Cut I merely tell it to rewrap the files as Quicktime compatible ProRes 422 .mov files. It takes only about half a minute per file. Last edited by Philip Lipetz; March 4th, 2011 at 05:14 PM.

March 4th, 2011, 03:12 PM	#3
Chris Anderson New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 8	Re: XF100 and Final Cut How big are those files? This camera will mainly have two-hour long clips on it, as it's primary purpose will be for focus group/meeting recording and podcasting.

March 4th, 2011, 05:14 PM	#4
Philip Lipetz Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 273	Re: XF100 and Final Cut As an example, a 188Mb file increased to 404Mb when converted to a ProRes 422 .mov file. have not tried more compact files, as this is fast enough on my Mac Pro.

March 7th, 2011, 06:11 AM	#5
Erik Norgaard Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 238	Re: XF100 and Final Cut In the Log & Transfer window click the wheel to change settings, under the Canon XF Plugin change to "native", then no FCP will not transcode the files. FCP can edit the files fine. BR, Erik

March 9th, 2011, 07:11 AM	#6
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: XF100 and Final Cut Thanks for the inputs! I am currently using the JVC HM100, I love the .mov wrapped files and being able to import and edit right away without transcoding in FCP. However, I just held the XF 105 here in Hong Kong, and it blows the HM100 out of the water, and into the sky. The controls is just SOOOOOOOO much better, it is everything the HM100 should have been considering the price. So my question is, FCP will be able to edit the XF 100/105 footage without transcoding as long as I follow the steps you mention? Thanks for your input, the XF 105 is an amazing camera, I was flabbergasted by all the controls on it, and its size. I am doing research on it as I speak. I wondering if it will perform better than the HM100 in low light... That is the only thing I am concerned about with the XF cameras. The HM100 is like a toy compared to the XF 100... I am preparing to sell the hm100. Thanks! Last edited by Sam Young; March 9th, 2011 at 08:25 AM.

March 9th, 2011, 11:04 AM	#8
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: XF100 and Final Cut Thank you Erik, you have been amazingly helpful, I appreciate it! Will check out that link.