How to import Fujifilm X-E2 MXF clips to FCP X?

Since updated to macOS High Sierra, lots of FCP X users have serious troubles dealing with MXF files from Fujifilm X-E2 and other camcorders. Is there any possibilities to solve these problems? In this article, we explain a workaround to transcode Fujifilm X-E2 MXF footage for easier use in Apple's Final Cut Pro X.

Depending on your rig's capabilities, OS versions, editing app versions as well as your source media types, it will definitely have different editing performances while dealing with Fujifilm X-E2 MXF footage in Final Cut Pro X. In some occasions, people need to process "transcoding editing" for a fast and fluid workflow. That means you re-encode your Fujifilm X-E2 MXF files to a FCP X editing-friendly format first, then import the converted files into FCP X for a smooth workflow. Check a quick guide on how to convert Fujifilm X-E2 MXF files to ProRes 422 for editing in FCP X with optimum performance.

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How to transcode Fujifilm X-E2 MXF footage to ProRes for FCP X editing?

To transcode Fujifilm X-E2 MXF video files to ProRes, do as below:

Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)

Step 1: Start up Video Converter for Mac and click "Add File" to load Fujifilm X-E2 MXF video files that you need to convert into this program. This converter supports batch conversion, so you can import a bundle of Fujifilm X-E2 MXF files into it to do conversion at a time.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select output format. We would recommend choosing "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: Start MXF files conversion. Click "Convert" to start Fujifilm X-E2 MXF files to ProRes conversion. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated files for editing in Premiere Pro on your Mac with optimum performance.