XDCam Import Plug-In for Final Cut Pro

October 16th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

If you’ve ever had to edit with the Sony XDCam format, you already know that the work flow can be a challenge, especially if you’re using Final Cut Pro. While the Panasonic P2/DVCPro HD format integrates very well with the Log and Transfer tool, XDCam has had many shortcomings. That is, until now. 

Sony recently released version 1.0 of their log and transfer plugin that works with both XDCam and the newer SxS solid state media cameras like the EX-1 and EX-3. 

Installation is very simple, and no restart is required except for relaunching Final Cut Pro. When you open the Log and Transfer tool, you won’t find anything visibly different, but when you select XDCam media, either from a hard drive or directly from a SxS card, the footage now loads, and you can log and transfer the same way that you can P2 footage. 

In limited testing, we have found it to work as expected. The only downside is that you can’t transcode the footage into another format during import. This would be a helpful feature since editing in the XDCam format less then ideal. But for now, we’re pretty excited to see Sony improving the workflow and look forward to future upgrades. 

You can find more information by visiting Sony. 

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Thomas Tomchak

Thomas Tomchak
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Tom has been working in the broadcast industry since 1987 and has extensive experience editing corporate, broadcast and documentary programs. Tom has worked with a long list of nationally recognized companies and agencies including, Young and Rubicam, J.Walter Thompson, United Airlines, Better Homes & Gardens, Sears, Lions Clubs International, and Warner Brothers. You've seen his work on CNBC, United Airlines in-flight programming and major market television stations across the country.

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