How to import Nikon D7200 MXF clips to FCP X?

Cannot import Nikon D7200 MXF footage into FCP X? This issue may happen due to various reasons. If you are trying to figure out a way solve the issue, you are just here in the right place. Here in this tutorial, we present a way of encoding Nikon D7200 MXF video files to Apple ProRes 422 codec for working with FCP X flawlessly.


How to transcode MXF footage to ProRes for FCP X editing

"I have an issue with Nikon D7200 MXF footage in Final Cut Pro X. Worked perfectly with Sierra, not working anymore with High Sierra. FCP X reports an import error, then you can play the clip but no sound. Does anyone have the same issue? How do you solve it? Please kindly suggest a solution if you know. Thanks in advance."

After the upgradation to 10.4 with macOS High Sierra, FCP X has issues coping with MXF footage from Nikon D7200 and other cameras. To be able to use Nikon D7200 MXF media in FCP X fluidly, you could convert them first. Check a guide on how to encode Nikon D7200 MXF files to ProRes codec for editing in FCP X fluently.


How to transcode Nikon D7200 MXF footage to ProRes for FCP X editing?
To transcode Nikon D7200 MXF video files to ProRes, do as below:
Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)
Free download Mac Version
Step 1: Start up Video Converter for Mac and click "Add File" to load Nikon D7200 MXF video files that you need to convert into this program. This converter supports batch conversion, so you can import a bundle of Nikon D7200 MXF files into it to do conversion at a time.
import MXF video files
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.
Select output profile format
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.
Settings for video files
Step 3: Start MXF files conversion. Click "Convert" to start Nikon D7200 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.

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