Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and XDCAM EX files

[Noah Kadner]

I suspect the way FCP re-wraps XDCAM EX is not compatible with Premiere. But then again it is a QT codec. But on the other hand, no one expects much in the way of FCP-Premiere cross-compatibility. Are these two installed on the same system?

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[Craig Seeman]

FCP can export XDCAM EX files as EXDAM EX MP4 files. Premiere CS4 should handle the MP files.

[Wes Browning]

I didn’t know about this particular workflow- thanks for the tip. By the way, what program did you use for that tutorial?

I forgot to indicated that the client I’m working with is using two different systems. They have one Final Cut System (which of course would work fine with the MOV wrapped files) and a Premiere system on a Windows machine.

I’m trying to get away from having to modify any of the files since they’ll be using them on two different systems, but rather seeing if there’s a fix to the Premiere errors.

[Marvin Holdman]

We use both systems in our house. Generally, we convert the EX-1 footage to MXF’s via the XDCAM viewer software. The MXF files are provided for edit. Usually less confusing for the Premiere editor. Obviously, the mov files won’t work.

If you’re Premiere editing friend is particular, you could provide them with the BPAV folder and a link to Sony’s downloads, but some will cuss you for this.

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[Wes Browning]

Do the MXF files work in FCP?

[Craig Seeman]

FCP requires MOV but there may be third party plugin support.
XDCAM EX MP4 can be used in FCP with Calibrated Software plugin for example.

MP4 is really the “universal” from which you can use MP4, MOV, MXF as needed so the MP4 should always be the master.

[Nick Hall]

That’s very useful, thanks.
I have several clips in FCP which I need to send to a client to edit in Premiere CS5 for windows. With the explanation you posted this isn’t a problem for the most part (creating MP4 files). However, there is one clip I would like to edit (reduce the length) before creating and sending the MP4 file to my client. How can I do this?

Thanks

FCP 6.0.6
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Sony PMW-EX1R

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