Summary: It displays a workaround to transcode Sony HDR-AZ1 XAVC-S 4K video to ProRes .mov format for use in Final Cut Pro 7/6, FCP X with optimum performance.
The splashproof HDR-AZ1 Action Cam Mini from Sony is designed for capturing POV footage of adventures of all kinds. It features 1080p60 recording in the lower-compression XAVC S format at 50 Mbps and also offers a more compressed MP4 mode for extending recording times or to yield a file suitable for Web upload. While, there are a few issues when it comes to play, import and edit Sony HDR-AZ1 XAVC S in Final Cut Pro. This article lists some tricks for Sony HDR-AZ1 to Final Cut Pro X/7/6 best workflow; aims to help you solve the issue.
We can usually use Log and Transfer or directly import to load videos to Final Cut Pro for editing. While, XAVC S is not the friendly format for Final Cut Pro, including FCP 6/7 and even the latest FCP X. The basic reason is that XAVC S files are generally not considered to be good source video files for editing even with some plug-ins. So if you want to import Sony HDR-AZ1 XAVC S to FCP X/7/6 for further editing smoothly, it is necessary to convert Sony HDR-AZ1 XAVC S files to ProRes .mov using third-party software.
We recommend you to try UFUWare HD Converter for Mac (EI Capitan and Yosemite compatible), which is an easy-to-use yet professional XAVC S to FCP Converter for Mac. With it, you can effortlessly convert Sony HDR-AZ1 XAVC S files to Apple ProRes – ensuring maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Final Cut Pro (no matter Final Cut Pro X, FCP 6 or FCP 7). Click the Download button below to get the program and check out the easy steps to transcode Sony HDR-AZ1 XAVC S to Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro X/7/6.
How to Convert Sony FDR-AZ1 XAVC S footage for Editing in FCP X/7/6?
Step 1: Install and launch the mac HD Video Converter and load the recordings to it. If you want to merge several clips, just need to select all files and click Merge.
Step 2: Tap the Format bar and select Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov), which is the best format for FCP X/7/6.
Tips: (Optional) Choose “Settings” to set video resolution (1920 x 1080/1440 x 1080/1280 x 720/720 x 480), bitrate(from 1Mbps to 20Mbps), frame rate (24p/30p) as you like. To deinterlace, crop, trim Sony FDR-AZ1 XAVC S videos, click “Edit” menu.
Step 3: Press “Convert” button to start transcoding Sony FDR-AZ1 XAVC S to ProRes 422 for Final Cut Pro X/7/6.
When the conversion process shows in 100%, you can easily and effortlessly locate the converted ProRes .mov files by clicking the “Open” button in the main interface. Then, you can bring and edit Sony FDR-AZ1 XAVC S footage in Final Cut Pro X/7/6 without any issue.
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