How to convert Avid DNxHD to Apple Prores on Mac OS X

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Summary: Wanna an easy way to transcode DNxHD to Apple ProRes for easier playing and editing in Final Cut Pro? Read this article below and you will how to.

I was given a Full HD .mov in Avid DNxHD for post-production in Apple Final Cut Pro. But the problem is when I import DNxHD files to FCP, some troubles like choke, white screen, no audio, etc occurred. The basic reason is that Avid DNxHD is not completely native to FCP. As what I’ve figured out, if we intend to use DNxHD videos in FCP, we need convert DNxHD to ProRes. This article will present a step-by-step guide for you.

So, is there a tool that does a good job of converting DNxHD to Apple ProRes format. After searching further and widely, I found Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac can do the job well and bring me the best result. With it, you can easily convert all DNxHD files to ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ or 4444 for using in Final Cut Pro X/7/6. Besides, the Mac video converter can convert MKV, AVI, WMV, MPG, VOB for editing in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, iMovie, Avid MC, Adobe Premiere Pro etc. Some simple video editing functions like trim, crop, watermark are also provided for you. Just download it and follow the tutorial below to convert Avid DNxHD to Apple ProRes for FCP.

Transcode DNxHD to ProRes 422, 4444 for Final Cut Pro

1. Download, install and run the DNxHD to ProRes Converter; click "Add Videos" icon to load your source DNxHD .mov files.



2. Click “Format” bar and choose “Final Cut Pro >> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” as output format for editing XAVC in FCP with natively supported video codec.



3. Click the Settings icon if you’d like to customize advanced audio and video parameters like Video Codec, aspect ratio, bit rate, frame rate, Audio codec, sample rate, audio channels.



4. Hit the convert button, it will start converting DNxHD .mov to ProRes .mov for importing to Final Cut Pro 6/7 and FCP X immediately. Soon after the conversion, just click “Open” button to get the generated files for natively editing in Final Cut Pro perfectly.

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Can Premiere Elements import XAVC S files from Sony a7 II?

Overview: From this article we will learn the best way to import Sony a7 II XAVC-S files to Premiere Elements 12/13 and then edit with natively supported formats.



If you are not familiar with the Sony a7 II recordings and the popular editing tool Premiere Elements 13 or 12, you will be trapped here. In the following content, let me give you some explanations and solutions on this topic. Only from XAVC S to MPEG-2, you will find it is so easier to work well.

Related XAVC S problems for FCP, Sony Vegas or DaVinci Resolveetc. Why not read more to learn more details of XAVC S files.

Why do you choose the Sony a7II camera as your favorite? If your answers are related to the high definition mage and the stable capability of images dispose, you must be a professional camera shooting lover, right? The camera promises higher quality for the 1080p video (at up to 60p) it can record internally.

Another question: How much do you know about the Premiere Elements 13/12?

Premiere Elements is the stripped back, simpler option for video editors who do not want the complexity, advanced features and extra cost of Premiere Pro. Adobe Premiere Elements features an interface that has been created for ease of use, but there is also the option to select between Expert or Quick editing modes; depending upon your skill level and needs.

Now, let step into the main topic of this page, since XAVC S files cannot accepted well by Adobe PE 13/12, any methods there we can take as measures?

Of course, fortunately we have the Pavtube Video Converter for Mac (Windows Version and Review), which is much professional on dealing with XAVC S videos into Premiere Elements supported formats. The most attractive thing is that it can downscale your 4K videos into common 1080p so that NLEs can afford well.



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Workflow on convert Sony a7II XAVC S to MPEG-2 for further editing in Premiere Elements 13/12:

According to its instructions, we can install it in a nice way on our computer. When the main interface pops up in front of us, tap the "Add video" or "Add from folder", we can add our files in with no difficulties. Don not worry if you have not found the suitable one for PE on the output list, just click "Format" drop-down bar to select "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas > MPEG-2 (*.mpg)" as the suitable format for Premiere Elements. MOV format is the good choice as well.



Optional settings for those advanced users: Click the "Settings" button on the main interface, why not do some adjustments on our own? Don't think it is so cool? Such as the video size, bitrates, frame rate or audio channels, etc.



Finally, just hit the "Convert", we can easily get the output files for editing in Premiere Elements 13/12.

Why this XAVC S Video Converter for Mac program has a good reputation there? Several reasons you may find here: Various output choices, easy operation, concise design, stable conversion capability.

Tips: No matter for the latest Mac operation OS X Yosemite or the Windows 10.10, this program can work so well after we tested for many times.

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