Tuesday, June 9, 2015

H.265 to FCP X - Convert H.265 to ProRes 422/4444 for FCP X

How to import H.265 video into Final Cut Pro X? The easy workaround to get FCP X work with H.265 files is to convert H.265 to Apple ProRes codec, which ensures the best results when using in FCP X on Mac OS X(Yosemite/Mavericks included).

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Can I load downloaded 4K H.264 video into FCP X for further editing? Many users who use some latest H.265 cameras like Samsung NX1 would complain that "My attempts at importing H.265 videos to FCP X fail during processing." Does Final Cut Pro X have H.265 codec support? No! Currently, Apple has no plan to add support for H.265 codec. To edit H.265 videos with Final Cut Pro X, you'll need to convert H.265 to a more editing-friendly format, such a Final Cut Pro's Apple ProRes (ProRes 422/ProRes 4444). Here is how to do it.

To transcode H.265 to Final Cut Pro X ProRes easily and quickly, H.265 to ProRes Converter, an easy-to-use yet professional H.265 encoder and decoder is highly recommended. This program features high efficiency and seamless conversion. With it, you can effortlessly transcode H.265 video to Aoole ProRes encoded MOV files - ensuring maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with FCP X. In additon, the program can also help you transcode H.265 files to Apple Intermediate Codec, DNxHD, MPEG-2, H.264, AVI, WMV, MP4, MKV, M4V, FLV, etc. for smoothly editing or playback with iMovie, Final Cut Express, Sony Vegas Pro, Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc. Below is the detailed guide on transcoding H.265 to Apple ProRes for FCP X.

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How to convert H.265 videos for FCP X on Mac(Yosemite)

If you are Adobe Premiere Pro CC or Premiere Pro CS6 user and want to import and edit H.265 video, you need to convert H.265 video to H.264 MOV for Adobe Premiere Pro (H.264 MOV is the best editing format for Premiere Pro).

Step 1. Import H.265 videos to the software
Once run the H.265 to FCP X Converter, you can click "Add Files" button to load H.265 source files. Convert supports batch conversion, so you are allowed to add multiple files to convert at a time.

How to Make H.265 files Work in FCP X

Step 2. Select the output format
Click "Format" bar and choose "Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as Final Cut Pro X compatible codec for editing H.265 footage in FCP X smoothly. ProRes 422(HQ), Pro Res 422(LT), Pro Res 444, Pro Res 422(Proxy) are all the proper choice.

Convert H.265 to FCP X ProRes for importing and editing

Tip: Tap "settings" to customize the output parameters- adjust the video size, bitrate, frame rate, audio sample rate, audio channel, etc to get a decent video for editing in FCP X. H.265 to Apple ProRes 422/4444 Converter is not only a video converter program, but also a simple and easy video editor. To activate the “Edit” menu, you have to select an item first. When a video file is selected, you can click the “Edit” icon  on the tool bar of main interface to edit selected file. On the “Video Editor” Window, you can play and preview the original video and output effects. Also you can flip video, trim, add 3D effect, reset, and adjust volume.

Step 3. Start H.265 to ProRes conversion
Click "Convert" button to start encoding H.265 to Apple ProRes 422 MOV or Apple ProRes 4444 MOV for Final Cut Pro X under Mac OS Yosemite.

Once the H.265 to ProRes 422/4444 conversion is done, you can transfer your H.265 footage into Final Cut Pro X for editing smoothly on Mac with ease.

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