Working with Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM footage in FCP X
For a fast and fluid workflow between Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM footage and FCP X, sometimes you need to encode Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM video files to ProRes codec before you start editing. To do this you will need a workable Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM to ProRes converter. Learn how to convert Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM to ProRes .mov via using such a converter app.
Final Cut Pro X doesn't support anything other than Quicktime or MOV files right off the bat. It does have support for various codecs, but one needs to install plug-ins for each of them. Regarding to Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM footage, you will need to first download the XAVC/XDCAM Plug-in for Apple (PDZK-LT2).
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM import is somewhat buggy, so make sure you have SxS drivers installed . Make sure you copy all the files in the media card folder to your source footage drive, keeping the folder name and structure intact.
If this doesn't help you handle Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM media smoothly, converting your source files to ProRes 422 codec first would be a workable solution. This requires a helpful Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM to ProRes Converter for FCP X.
Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.) 
Step 2: Click "Profile" to select "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. Apple ProRes is FCP X's favorite editing codec, which FCP X will recognize and handle well.

Tips: If necessary, you can click "Settings" button to modify video and audio parameters like encoder, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, aspect ratio, sample rate, and audio channels. You can also "enable 3D Settings" to add 3D effect to your source media.

Step 3: Click "Convert" to start Fujifilm FinePix S8200 XDCAM files to ProRes conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated Apple ProRes files for editing in FCP X with optimum performance.

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