How to transcode Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM media for FCP X editing?

For a fast and fluid workflow between Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM footage and FCP X, sometimes you need to encode Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM video files to ProRes codec before you start editing. To do this you will need a workable Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM to ProRes converter. Learn how to convert Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM to ProRes .mov via using such a converter app.

To be able to import Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM media into Final Cut Pro X, you'll need to download and install the Sony XDCAM Transfer software and XDCAM Drive software. However, this won't work in all situations and you may still have issues one or another due to various reasons. If that's the case, we would recommend transcoding Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM footage to a format that is compatible with FCP X first, such as Apple ProRes codec encoded QuickTime MOV format. Learn what to do.

Here's what you need

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

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How to transcode Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM footage to ProRes for FCP X editing?

To transcode Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM MXF video files to ProRes, do as below: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load Fujifilm GFX 50S XDCAM MXF files that you want to convert into this program.

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 GFX 50S 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.