First bigger project on FCPX

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First bigger project on FCPX

Posted by Sascha Engel on July 21, 2013 at 5:37 am

Hi,

I am about to take my first bigger commercial job into FCPX.
The material delivered comes from the Canon C100 recorded in C Log.
How do I ingest these materials the best way into FCPX?
I’d prefer transcoding them, like in the old FCP, even if it can handles the files natively, since
I always prefer editing in an editing codec, not a compressed one.

Thanx

Greetings,

Sascha Engel
TIME BANDITZ Productions
http://www.youtube.com/taikang

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Bob Woodhead
July 21, 2013 at 10:16 am

Just download the free Canon codec plugin. Don’t start without it! My partner didn’t realize one was needed, started a project, and then a ways in had big performance issues. Plugin solved it, but he needed to re-import.

We use the C300 and love the image! Got a shoot next week with it all rigged out; Steadicam, wireless focus & video, Zeiss CP2 primes….. yummm!

“Constituo, ergo sum”

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Sascha Engel
July 21, 2013 at 11:57 am

Thanx, Bob. Is this Plug In the same one than for FCP 7?

Greetings,

Sascha Engel
TIME BANDITZ Productions
http://www.youtube.com/taikang
Sascha Engel
July 21, 2013 at 4:46 pm

When I installed it, how does it work, since in FCPX is not log&transfer window?
Thanx.

Sascha Engel
TIME BANDITZ Productions
http://www.youtube.com/taikang
James Cude
July 21, 2013 at 5:18 pm

Make sure you are using the right one- it’s not the FCP7 plugin (no plugins specifically made for FCP7 work in X so that’s always a clue).

https://usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/cinema_eos_cameras/eos_c300?selectedName=DriversAndSoftware

Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X 2.1.1

That would enable you to view Canon footage directly in the Import window.
Sascha Engel
July 21, 2013 at 6:49 pm

Thanx. How does it work then exactly? Is there sort of an import and transfer window, or after installing the plug in, I just browse to the folder of my Canon Cards and simply import it over the Event Window?
Thanx.

Greetings,

Sascha Engel
TIME BANDITZ Productions
http://www.youtube.com/taikang
Sascha Engel
July 21, 2013 at 8:44 pm

The link you posted is for FCPX?

Sascha Engel
TIME BANDITZ Productions
http://www.youtube.com/taikang
Jeff Kirkland
July 21, 2013 at 10:21 pm

Once the plugin is installed, you should be able to just bring the footage in using the FCPX media import window.

Jeff Kirkland | Video Producer | Southern Creative Media | Melbourne Australia
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David Eaks
July 21, 2013 at 10:47 pm

Following the link, you have to select the drop down menus for OS and version, then select software, then choose the XF Plugin for FCPX at the bottom.
Nicholas Zimmerman
July 21, 2013 at 11:59 pm

Honestly, I’d recommend doing some actual training in FCPX before diving in. RippleTraining.com, MacProVideo.com, and Lynda.com all have great training. It’s very different from 7, but once you learn it properly, it’s both faster and more powerful than 7.

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Sascha Engel
July 22, 2013 at 4:56 am

By the way, which one from Ripple Training you suggest? There is a lot of different ones.
Any tip for a good general foundation one!

Greetings,

Sascha Engel
TIME BANDITZ Productions
http://www.youtube.com/taikang

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