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122 Chapter 8 Working with Sony XDCAM Formats
Working with XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX
in Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro can ingest and export XDCAM, XDCAM HD, and XDCAM EX using third-party
Sony XDCAM Transfer software. Editing XDCAM requires a DV or IMX Easy Setup, and
editing XDCAM HD or XDCAM EX requires an Easy Setup corresponding to your format.
Step 1: Install Sony XDCAM Transfer software
Step 2: Connect an XDCAM, XDCAM HD, or XDCAM EX device to your computer
Step 3: Ingest media files using the Sony XDCAM Transfer application or the Log
and Transfer plug-in in Final Cut Pro
Step 4: Choose a DV or IMX Easy Setup (for XDCAM) or an XDCAM HD
or XDCAM EX Easy Setup
Step 5: Edit your XDCAM, XDCAM HD, or XDCAM EX footage
Step 6: Export media files using the Sony XDCAM Transfer Export plug-in
in Final Cut Pro
Installing Sony XDCAM Software
Final Cut Pro requires Sony software to mount XDCAM devices, ingest media from
them, and export Final Cut Pro sequences back to MXF-wrapped footage. You can
download the XDCAM Transfer (PDZK-P1) software from the Sony XDCAM website:
http://bssc.sel.sony.com/BroadcastandBusiness/markets/10014/xdcamDownload.shtml
Complete instructions for using the XDCAM Transfer software and the corresponding
XDCAM import and export plug-ins are included with the software.