How to import Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC to Avid MC?

Failed to load Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC files into Avid Media Composer? This tutorial will shed you some light on this. It displays a workaround to transcode Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC files to DNxHD codec for use in Avid Media Composer with optimum performance.

"Hi all, I have installed the PDZK-MA2 driver for importing my Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage into Avid Media Composer. However, when I load the XAVC footage into the source monitor it says: CORE CONSISTENCY CHECK FAILURE. Can anybody help me to solve the problem? Thanks for any help on this."

Transcoding Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD would be a solution to solve the issue. To do this, you will need a thrid party Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC to Avid converter. Let's see how it works.

Here's what you need

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

• Part 1: How to transcode Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?
• Part 2: How to transcode Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

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Part 1. How to transcode Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?

To transcode Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows, follow these steps: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select "Avid Media Composer" > "Avid DNxHD 1080p(*.mov)" as output 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.

Step 3: Click "Convert" to start Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD conversion on Windows. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated DNxHD .mov files for editing in Avid on your Windows PC with optimum performance.

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Part 2. How to transcode Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

To transcode Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac, follow these steps: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load video files that you want to convert into this program.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select "Avid Media Composer" > "Avid DNxHD 1080p(*.mov)" as output format. DNxHD is Avid's favorite editing codec, which Avid 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 Sony Alpha a7 II XAVC footage to DNxHD conversion on Mac. As soon as the conversion is complete, click "Open Folder" to get the generated DNxHD .mov files for editing in Avid on your Mac computer with optimum performance. Hope it helps.