How to import Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC to FCP X?
If you are looking for a way to convert Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC files to FCP X preferred ProRes codec, you've come to the right place. This guide walks you through the process of transcoding Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC media to ProRes 422 for editing in FCP X smoothly.
"Hi all, how do you edit Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC files in FCP X? It seems that FCP X doesn't recognize my footage at all. Did I miss something? Please help!"
You need to install additional software to import Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC media into Final Cut Pro X. If you use Final Cut Pro X version 10.2, before importing Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC media, verify that the latest Pro Video Formats is installed on your system. No additional software is required. If you use Final Cut Pro X version 10.1.4 or earlier, you need to install both the latest Pro Video Formats and the Sony plug-in. If this cannot solve your issue, try to convert Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC files to ProRes codec first. Learn what to do.

Step 2: Click "Profile" to select "Final Cut Pro" > "Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format. Apple ProRes is Final Cut Pro 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 Sony Alpha a99 II XAVC 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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