How to transcode Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM media for FCP X editing?

Failed loading Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM files into Final Cut Pro X? Transcoding them to Apple ProRes codec would solve the problem. Learn how to convert Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM media for FCP X editing via using a helpful Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM to ProRes converter.


Final Cut Pro X doesn't support anything other than Quicktime or MOV files right off the bat. It does have support for various codecs, but one needs to install plug-ins for each of them. Regarding to Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM footage, you will need to first download the XAVC/XDCAM Plug-in for Apple (PDZK-LT2).

Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM import is somewhat buggy, so make sure you have SxS drivers installed . Make sure you copy all the files in the media card folder to your source footage drive, keeping the folder name and structure intact.

If this doesn't help you handle Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM media smoothly, converting your source files to ProRes 422 codec first would be a workable solution. This requires a helpful Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM to ProRes Converter for FCP X.

Here's what you need
Video Converter (It is available for Mac, simply download the proper version depending on your computer.)
Free download Mac Version

How to transcode Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM footage to ProRes for FCP X editing?
To transcode Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM MXF video files to ProRes, do as below: Step 1: Click "Add File" to load Nikon Coolpix S9700 XDCAM MXF files that you want to convert into this program.
import  XDCAM video files
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.
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 XDCAM video files
Step 3: Click "Convert" to start Nikon Coolpix S9700 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.

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