How to convert several wmv and edit them in fcpx

[John Rofrano]

[Francesco L'Erario] “Could you please suggest me a free software to convert them (if it is possible using a batch) so that I can edit them in fcpx?”

I use Smart Converter to convert to and from Windows WMV files. It uses ffmpeg under the covers which is a very popular open source converter. The free version does not have batch capability but the Pro version does for only $14.99 USD. You can convert the WMV files to MP4 which will allow you to edit them in FCP X.

[Francesco L'Erario] “And, since I’m interested in buying Compressor, should it be possible to convert them with it?”

No, Compressor will not accept nor create WMV files.

~jr

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http://www.vasstsoftware.com

[Francesco L’erario]

Thank you very much

[Craig Seeman]

[John Rofrano] “No, Compressor will not accept nor create WMV files.”

Flip4Mac Player Pro $29 is a Quicktime Component that works inside Compressor and will convert WMV to ProRes when used that way.
https://www.telestream.net/flip4mac/overview.htm

[John Rofrano]

[Craig Seeman] “Flip4Mac Player Pro $29 is a Quicktime Component that works inside Compressor and will convert WMV to ProRes when used that way.”

I didn’t know that. Good to know.

~jr

http://www.johnrofrano.com
http://www.vasstsoftware.com

[Craig Alan]

handbreak is free and good quality. do a search for how to do a batch. requires a batch folder and folder destiny. my words – read the tutorial. haven’t tried a batch but have gotten quality conversion on two hour projects.

Mac Pro, macbook pro, Imacs (i7); Canon 5D Mark III/70D, Panasonic AG-HPX170/AG-HPX250P, Canon HV40, Sony Z7U/VX2000/PD170; FCP 6 certified; FCP X write professionally for a variety of media; teach video production in L.A.

[Darren Roark]

Can it transcode to a lossless codec like ProRes?

[Craig Alan]

Hand break, I believe, does not transcode to ProRes. what it does do is ProRes to H.264 very well and fast.

Mac Pro, macbook pro, Imacs (i7); Canon 5D Mark III/70D, Panasonic AG-HPX170/AG-HPX250P, Canon HV40, Sony Z7U/VX2000/PD170; FCP 6 certified; FCP X write professionally for a variety of media; teach video production in L.A.