How to work 4K MXF/MOV/MP4 files in iMovie flawlessly

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Summary: Have issues when importing MXF/MP4/MOV files in 4K to iMovie? Just follow this simple guide, which will quickly walk you through how to edit 4K MXF/MP4/MOV in iMovie '11/9/8 smoothly.

If you have some 4K camcorders like Red Epic, Blackmagic 4K, Panasonic GH4, GoPro Hero 3/Hero 4, Sony FS7, etc, you may obtain many 4K video clips. When you wanna import 4K to iMovie for further editing, you will probably got some issues like program crashed, black viewer screen, no audio track... So, what's the available workflow for different 4K videos(MXF/MOV/MP4) in iMovie? Okay. This article will present you how to work 4K MXF/MOV/MP4 files in iMovie flawlessly in detail.

As far as we know, the basic reason why we can’t import and edit 4K videos in iMovie is because currently 4K still cannot be well supported by iMovie. And due to the format compatibility problems, it is hard to handle 4K videos in iMovie. After multiple testing, we found an ultimate solution is to downscale 4K to 1080p and convert MXF/MP4/MOV to Apple InterMediate codec which ensures the best results when working with iMovie.

How to Convert 4K MP4/MOV/MXF for Editing in iMovie Smoothly

First download and install Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac, an easy-to-use yet professional Mac 4K Video Converter, which is the most ideal choice for you. Developed with the most advanced converting technology, this 4K video converter truly and fully supports input and output videos at upto 4K resolution. With it, you can effortlessly transcode any 4K videos to Apple InterMediate codec with 1080p settings for using in iMovie. Besides, the program also supports more professional encoders, ProRes, DNxHD, MPEG-2, ensuring the best results when editing with Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, etc. Plus, this 4K Video Converter is also available to customize the output resolutions to any size like 1080p, 2K, 4K as users want. Just download it and follow the tutorial below to get the work done.

Step 1: Add 4K videos

Install and launch the 4K to iMovie Converter, and then click "Add Files" button to import your 4K mp4, mov, mxf to the software.



Step 2: Choose output format

Click the Format column to select output format "iMovie and Final Cut Express > Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as the best compatible video format for editing 4K in iMovie.



Tip: Advanced Settings You can click the “Settings” button and customize proper video/audio parameters if necessary. Video size, bitrate and fame rate are flexible and can be adjusted as you like. As far as I know iMovie like many editors use 1080p as primary delivery format, so 1080p would be the best settings. You can downscale 4K to 1080p by adjusting the video resolution.



Step 3: Start 4K video to AIC .mov conversion

Hit the convert button to start transcoding 4K MOV/MP4/MXF to iMovie on Mac OS X(Mavericks/Yosemite included). After the conversion, click Open to get the output videos. Launch iMovie and start your project.

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[Andyeric]

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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