To get Final Cut Pro X working perfectly with MTS/MP4 files, a best way is to convert them to ProRes MOV. Read on to learn details.
The XA20 is a compact, "run-and-gun" HD camcorder with an impressive Optical performance from a powerful new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens with a new 8-Blade Circular Aperture, capable of focusing down to just 23.6 inches (60cm). Other features include multiple HD/SD Recording rates - including 24p for a "cinematic" look - together with a choice of industry-standard MP4 (up to 35 Mbps) and AVCHD (up to 28 Mbps) codecs.
The XA20 is a compact, "run-and-gun" HD camcorder with an impressive Optical performance from a powerful new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens with a new 8-Blade Circular Aperture, capable of focusing down to just 23.6 inches (60cm). Other features include multiple HD/SD Recording rates - including 24p for a "cinematic" look - together with a choice of industry-standard MP4 (up to 35 Mbps) and AVCHD (up to 28 Mbps) codecs.
The high image quality and recording versatility make the XA20 ideal for independent and documentary filmmaking, as well as event videography and educational institutions. However, many Mac users complain that they can’t import the MTS/MP4 files recording from Canon XA20 to FCP X because FCP doesn’t accept .MTS/.MP4 footage.
Well, don’t worry. It is known to us that Apple ProRes codec is well compatible to FCP. So, in order to smoothly import Canon XA20 MTS/MP4 files into Final Cut Pro X for editing, you can use 3rd-party software to convert Canon XA20 MTS/MP4 to Apple ProRes encoded mov format with excellent quality of videos as it applies advanced audio and video sync technology, which is a native format for FCP X.
Here Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac is highly recommended. It is an easy-to-use Canon Video Converter for Mac program with clean interface. And it is good at converting 1080/60p MTS and MPEG-2 MP4 videos from Canon XA20 to various formats for editing, playback, uploading, burning etc. on Mac OS X (Mountain Lion, Mavericks included). You can try the free trial versionto test the functions at first.
Now let' learn how to transcode Canon XA20 MTS/MP4 clips to Apple ProRes MOV for editing on Final Cut Pro X. At first, download, install and run the best and easy-to-use Mac MTS/MP4 to FCP Converter.
Step 1. Load AVCHD MTS/MP4 files.
Connect your Canon X20 camcorder to your Mac via USB, or insert your SD card to Mac, browser the .mts files from AVCHD > BDMV > STREAM. Load your 1080/60p .mts or .mp4 files from XA20 or local computer which you have copied from camcorder before into Pavtube HD Converter for Mac.
P.S. There are two ways for you to import files: add video directly and add the entire folder.
Step 2. Select Apple ProRes MOV format for FCP.
You are recommended to choose the “Format” under “Final Cut Pro” which is preferable to your FCP X, and it is the easiest way to find the suitable format.
Tip 1: You are allowed to adjust output video and video parameters. However, if you have no idea about profile setting, keep it as original recordings will provide you the files with less quality loss, and keep default settings is also a good choice for your to get a high quality files.
Tip 2: In order to get customized videos, you can add subtitles to your own videos.
- The free Subtitle Edit will help you to edit your own subtitles then put it into videos.
- Read More: Subtitle FAQs: Free permanently attach subtitles to videos/movies
Click “Convert” button to start transcoding Canon XA20 AVCHD MTS/MP4 to Apple ProRes MOV, and then click “Open” button will bring you to the generated Apple ProRes MOV files for Final Cut Pro X.
In this way, you will have no difficulty in importing and editing Canon XA20 MTS/MP4 footage into FCP X with excellent audio and video quality. You can enjoy sharing edited video with friends and taking any individual frames you want.
What’s more, if you are a Windows user, try this Pavtube HD Video Converter, which is considered as best HD Video Converter. It is specially developed for HD camera/camcorder users to transcode all kinds of HD video footage to various fotmats accepted by Sony Vegas, Avid, Premiere, Pinnacle, Cyberlink and Windows Movie Maker and more similar Windows video editing software with least quality loss.
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