Still Confused... XMF files to computer?

David Dixon · September 20th, 2011, 11:49 AM

OK, with the release of the FCP X 10.0.1 update and free trial today, I've downloaded it and am experimenting. I had hoped that files imported into FCP7 as native XDCAM422 would also import into FCP X, but I can't get it to work. I guess I'm going to have to import as ProRes and use those - they work fine.

And, this was also announced:

Camera Import SDK: Camera manufacturers can use the Camera Import SDK to write plug-ins for importing media from a wide range of cameras. For example, Sony is updating their XDCAM EX plug-in to support native import directly into Final Cut Pro X.

Maybe this will get Canon on the ball. Or will that Sony thing work for us too?

Graham Bernard · September 23rd, 2011, 11:34 PM

I'd like to see Sony Vegas Pro import a single complete MXF file. Presently I get something like 11 MXFs per hour.

Grazie

Nigel Barker · September 24th, 2011, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Bernard

I'd like to see Sony Vegas Pro import a single complete MXF file. Presently I get something like 11 MXFs per hour.

Grazie

That's just the way the camera records it. When recording at 50Mbps the 2GB file size limit is hit at just over 5 minutes of video & a new file is created. The camera therefore produces about 11x2GB MXF files per hour.

Graham Bernard · September 24th, 2011, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Barker

That's just the way the camera records it.

Yes, and again, I'd just like SONY VP to do what I want, OR that "utility" to do it for me. it shows me a complete clip, why not go on and show me the finished clip in SONY VP? Bizarre....

Is there another format that produces Multi files that come into Vegas as one?

Grazie

David Dixon · September 28th, 2011, 09:28 AM

As mentioned by the OP, is anyone else using XF series cameras with FCP X? I've discovered that after downloading the latest FCP X update plus the new codecs, I still cannot import directly from the card. However, files imported as ProRes by FCP7 will import, as will files imported by FCP7 as native XDCAM 422 as recommended by Doug Jensen in the Vortex training DVD set.

I still need to try this again in the hopes of taking FCP 7 totally out of the picture:

XfcpX – From Canon XF100 to FCPX – a working flow! – PikaBlog'en - Fotograf Rune Espensen

September 20th, 2011, 11:49 AM	#31
David Dixon Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 495	Re: Still Confused... XMF files to computer? OK, with the release of the FCP X 10.0.1 update and free trial today, I've downloaded it and am experimenting. I had hoped that files imported into FCP7 as native XDCAM422 would also import into FCP X, but I can't get it to work. I guess I'm going to have to import as ProRes and use those - they work fine. And, this was also announced: Camera Import SDK: Camera manufacturers can use the Camera Import SDK to write plug-ins for importing media from a wide range of cameras. For example, Sony is updating their XDCAM EX plug-in to support native import directly into Final Cut Pro X. Maybe this will get Canon on the ball. Or will that Sony thing work for us too?

September 23rd, 2011, 11:34 PM	#32
Graham Bernard Old Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London UK Posts: 3,633	Re: Still Confused... XMF files to computer? I'd like to see Sony Vegas Pro import a single complete MXF file. Presently I get something like 11 MXFs per hour. Grazie

September 28th, 2011, 09:28 AM	#35
David Dixon Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 495	Re: Still Confused... XMF files to computer? As mentioned by the OP, is anyone else using XF series cameras with FCP X? I've discovered that after downloading the latest FCP X update plus the new codecs, I still cannot import directly from the card. However, files imported as ProRes by FCP7 will import, as will files imported by FCP7 as native XDCAM 422 as recommended by Doug Jensen in the Vortex training DVD set. I still need to try this again in the hopes of taking FCP 7 totally out of the picture: XfcpX – From Canon XF100 to FCPX – a working flow! – PikaBlog'en - Fotograf Rune Espensen