General Discussion - Import Canon XA10 AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X Vincent121 - Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject: Import Canon XA10 AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X
Import Canon XA10 AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X
Summary: Follow the guide below you will know how to use professional AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X Converter for Mac to convert Canon XA10 AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV on Mountain Lion 10.8, then you can import AVCHD from Canon XA10 to Final Cut Pro X editing.
"Is there a converter work with Canon XA10? Currently my mac won't even recognize the files from the camera. I use Mac mountain Lion 10.8, can you help me?"
Mac mount lion 10.8 is Apple's latest OS, it has so many new features, but it also changed a lot. The mountain lion 10.8 changed the AVCHD video recognition module, it doesn't support AVCHD to recognize from camera and import directly.
And Canon XA10 is one of the excellent camcorders produced by Canon Inc. The XA10 camcorder has been designed for situations where mobility is critical while shooting. This feature-rich, professional model records Full HD 1080p using an AVCHD codec. The ultimate professional camcorder for run-and-gun shooting, the compact XA10 includes a detachable handle for low-angle shooting and portability.
As Canon XA10 uses AVCHD video format, so you can't import and edit Canon XA10 AVCHD on Mac directly.
You may have the need to import Canon XA10 AVCHD files into Final Cut Pro (X), iMovie or Avid Media Composer on Mac, but, as we know, the Final Cut Pro (X), iMovie and Avid Media Composer don't support AVCHD format, so you can't import and edit Canon XA10 AVCHD in FCP (X)/ iMovie/Avid Media Composer on Mac 10.8 directly.
Pavtube Mac AVCHD to FCP X Converter will help you. It can convert XA10 AVCHD files to ProRes 422 for FCP X, AIC codec for iMovie and DNxHD for Avid Media Composer, more output formats are also supported.
1. Download Pavtube HD Converter for Mac. It can convert XA10 AVCHD files to any formats you want, such as Apple ProRes MOV, AIC MOV, DNxHD MOV.
3. Click "Format" bar to choose the best output format. You can choose "Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)", It's the best video format for editing Canon XA10 in Final Cut Pro X, you can also choose other formats according to your need.
4. You can click "settings" to adjust output parameters.
5. Click convert button to start. XA10 Converter for Mac will help you convert Canon XA10 AVCHD to Apple ProRes 422 MOV format quickly, and then you can edit XA10 AVCHD files on Mac 10.8 without rendering.
You can also try Pavtube DVD Creator for Mac, which can burn Canon XA10 AVCHD to DVD disc on Mac within few steps. You can follow this 50% OFF Burn AVCHD to DVD on Mac guide to see detail steps.
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