XAVC S and iMovie: iMovie won't recognize Sony AX1 XAVC S files

Sony AX1 Workflow for Getting 4K XAVC S Into iMovie 8,9,11 

 
Summary: The latest high definition Sony XAVC S video format is still not supported well by iMovie so far. If you want to edit Sony AX1 4K XAVC S files in iMovie, a wise solution is to convert AX1 XAVC S to AIC .mov for using in iMovie program flawlessly.

Aiming to make public access to the 4K video resolution a bit more affordable (though not for lack of quality in hardware), Sony has this week announced the Sony FDR-AX1 4K Handycam.



With FDR-AX1, you'll be working with XLR terminals for professional audio, XAVC S formatting for long 4K recording without trouble, and support of 4K/60p recordings right out of the box. XAVC S is adopted in the Sony 4K Handycam with full 3840 x 2160p resolution and an MP4 wrapper.

However, a video without post production is like a diamond in the rough. It may be a happy story for most Windows users who can run Vegas Pro 12 smoothly, but it is not the case for the users running Mac. The latest high definition XAVC S video format introduced by Sony—is not supported by iMovie 8,9,11 so far. To edit Sony AX1 4K XAVC S footage in iMovie smoothly, the easy workaround is to change the file extention from "XAVC" to "AIC", which is a friendly format supported by iMovie. Here is an easy and efficient solution for you.

First of all, free download Pavtube Video Converter for Mac here (Note: Click here for OS X 10.5).

Pavtube XAVC S Video Converter for Mac (Review) makes it feasible to edit FDR AX1 footage in iMovie (iMovie 8, iMovie 9, iMovie 11) easily. It works by converting the XAVC S footage to iMovie acceptable format AIC MOV without quality loss, so that the format restriction is eliminated. hit Add files button to import videos to the app.




Sony AX1 Workflow for Getting 4K XAVC S Into iMovie 8,9,11. 

Step 1: Load Sony XAVC S files to the program 

Run the program you just set up. Drag and drop the XAVC S footage from Sony AX1 to the Converter. 

Step 2: Select output format 

You just need to go to iMovie and Final Cut Express column by choosing "Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC) (*.mov)" as best video format for editing Sony AX1 XAVC S in iMovie 8, 9, 11 as well as good video quality.



Tips:

You can also click "Settings" which is marked as step 3 to fix the frame rate, bitrate and video quality to your needs.

1. For FCP and Aperture 3: Click and choose "Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422(*.mov)" as the output format. FCP 6 only can support ProRes 422 and ProRes 422(HQ) codec.

Explore Sony AX-1 4K XAVC S in FCP X or Other NLEs

2. For Avid Media Composer and Xpress Pro: Click and choose "Avid Media Composer ->Avid DNxHD(*.mov)" as the best output codec.

Workflow: XAVC S to Avid Media Composer for Further Dispose?

3. For Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects: Click "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas", choose "MPEG-2 (*.mov)" or "MOV(AVC)(*mov)" or "WMV (VC-1)(*.wmv)" as the best video format.

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4. For playing XAVC video on QuickTime: Choose "Common Video -> MOV-QuickTime(*.mov)" as the best video format.

Play Sony XAVC video with QuickTime on Mac


Step 3: Start Converting XAVC S to AIC MOV 

Now click "Convert" and let it go. The XAVC S to iMovie Converter for Mac supports batch conversion, so if you have lots of xavc videos to convert, check ‘Shut down computer after conversion', and you can go away without keeping an eye on it.

When the conversion is done, you can find the output files by clicking "Open" button on the main interface, then you can transfer the files to your iMovie 8,9,11 to edit with ease.

PS: You can also learn about burning XAVC to DVD on Mac.


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