Working with MXF Files in Vegas

[James Redmond]

Debbie, I have a Canon XF-305 (for the past 3 plus years) and a Canon XF-105. I also have Sony Vegas 12 and 13. You can drop the file on the timeline and start working with it. Nothing else needs to be done. You should have no problems with the MXF files. James

James Redmond
Dynamic Videos, Inc.
Rogers, AR USA

[Debbie King]

Thanks James:

Just what I wanted to hear.

Many sincere thanks,

Debbie

[Graham Bernard]

I too use the XF300 and get MXF files. VP is very happy with my MXF Files.

Now, and here’s the thing, Windows wont allow me to view the Thumbnails of the Files – it’s a PITA! However, VP does – go figure…… . Inside the MXF wrapper is mpeg layer2 content.

VP reveals the Thumbnail, but M$ Explorer doesn’t. If some kind soul would point me towards a solution, I’m all eyes.

Grazie

Video Content Creator and Potter
PC 7 64-bit 16gb * Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core 3.40GHz * 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 Ti
Cameras: Canon XF300 + PowerShot SX50HS Bridge

[Michael j Toffan]

Graham

I use VLC media player and SCRATCH to play my MXF files when I am not in Sony Vegas Pro. I hope that helps.

[Graham Bernard]

Michael, playing is not at issue here. As I said, what I’m after is seeing the Tumbnail of the Content in Windows Explorer. As I said, VP reveals the Content in Project Media, and, BTW so does Media Manager.

Grazie

Video Content Creator and Potter
PC 7 64-bit 16gb * Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core 3.40GHz * 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 Ti
Cameras: Canon XF300 + PowerShot SX50HS Bridge

[Michael j Toffan]

Good point Graham, I have not solved that one either.

[Debbie King]

Hi Everyone:

Thank you for your responses.

I made a discovery yesterday. Someone sent me a sample of an MXF file and I rendered it and some of the resolution was lost. Then I downloaded a free trial of a converter and converted the file. Super clear! When you render your projects, are you using a process where the resolution is not lost?

Many thanks,

Debbie

[Graham Bernard]

[chris brown] ” Note that to import MXF to NLE like Sony Vegas Pro, it seems that you need a intact MXF structure.”

Chris, I’m not clear as to what you mean by “a intact MXF structure” – please explain?

What I do know is that my Canon XF came with a Canon XF Utility that allows for the Export of MXF files FROM the complex file folder system. This results in MXF files and it is these files which I freely edit within VP.

Grazie

Video Content Creator and Potter
PC 7 64-bit 16gb * Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core 3.40GHz * 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 Ti
Cameras: Canon XF300 + PowerShot SX50HS Bridge

[Jane Kong]

not sure if your problem has been solved or not. The mxf files can’t be naturally opened in the Vegas. And since your video is from Canon , so how about try the Canon MXF plug in? This is offered by Canon to customers who have the same problem like you. Here is a workflow to learn the detailed info. If you can’t solve your problem by using mxf plug-in, then you may turn to the third-party apps to help you.

[Graham Bernard]

[Jane Kong] “The mxf files can’t be naturally opened in the Vegas.”

Jane, this has not been my experience. I can open MXF files from my XF300 file structure, with no issues.

And Jane, do you realize that the link that you have pointed at that “supports” your comments is for Apple Final Cut Pro X, and not for SONY Vegas Pro? Also, Debbie is getting footage from the Canon XF300, not the C300 which, again, is part of the issues for that FCPX solution.

If I am incorrect I shall acknowledge my lack of understanding on these issues.

Grazie

Video Content Creator and Potter
PC 7 64-bit 16gb * Intel® Core™i7-2600k Quad Core 3.40GHz * 2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 Ti
Cameras: Canon XF300 + PowerShot SX50HS Bridge