How to convert Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM files for Avid MC?

Failed to import or AMA link Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM media into Avid Media Composer for further editing? If so, you are here in the right place. This guide walks you through how to encode Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM .mxf files to DNxHD codec for editing in Avid fluidly.

"Hey guys, I installed the AMA plugin,but still can't link Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM footage to Avid Media Composer. Neither the root folders nor the individual MXF clips. I see the plugin also doesn't show up in the AMA drop-down list after I've installed it. I've tried auto detect and individual plugins like the XDcam ones, but none work and some keep crashing my machine when I try to connect to the individual MXFs. What should I do to go through this? Please help! Thanks."

If for whatever reason you are having issues linking Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM footage to Avid, you can convert the footage to DNxHD first. Check a guide on how to do this below.

• Part 1: How to transcode Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?
• Part 2: How to transcode Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

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.)

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Part 1. How to transcode Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Windows?

To transcode Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM 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. 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 a6300 XDCAM 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. Hope it helps.

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Part 2. How to transcode Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM footage to DNxHD for Avid editing on Mac?

To transcode Sony Alpha a6300 XDCAM 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 a6300 XDCAM 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.