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Best way to import or convert MP4 to edit in FCE
Hello,
I have MP4 files from my GoPro HD Camera (codec H.264, 720p, 30fps) that I would like to edit in FCE.
What is the best software/converter f(and what settings) to decompress and export these files so that I can edit them easily in FCE?
Thanks,
JF
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5 Replies
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Download Mpeg Streamclip, available all over the Web (and it’s free). Use the Export Quicktime function, and you’ll have to choose AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec), as that is essentially your only HD choice to edit in FCE.
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor/Colorist
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
EPK Colorist – UP IN THE AIR – nominated for six academy awards
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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Thanks David!
Is it normal that 4 min of .MP4 converted to .mov takes 2gb of space?
Thanks again,
JF
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Pro Res 422 uses between 65 and 72Gbs per hour. Hard drives are very inexpensive these days, so you should never allow that to interfere with your work.
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor/Colorist
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY ™
EPK Colorist – UP IN THE AIR – nominated for six academy awards
A forum host of Creative COW’s Apple Final Cut Pro, Business & Marketing, Indie Film & Documentary, and Film History & Appreciations forums.
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Hello again David,
If I use Final Cut Studio, I guess that my best codec to convert mp4 is ProRes 422 HQ?
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FCE is designed to edit AIC(Apple Intermediate Codec) format as well as iMovie.
The best software is a professional Video Converter for you to reformat MP4 video to AIC/ProRes MOV on Mac.
Learn more: https://tellmewhy.xooit.eu/t1481-Ingest-GoPro-HD-Hero-2-H-264-files-to-ProRes-for-FCP-Mac.htm
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