User guide

XDCAM Workflow in Final Cut Pro

2 – XDCAM

Workflows

Overview of XDCAM Transfer Application

In the Final Cut Pro application, the Sony XDCAM Transfer application is used for all

XDCAM-based file imports over the i.LINK (Firewire), USB 2.0, or internal Card Reader

interfaces. The workflow for importing XDCAM HD (optical) and XDCAM EX (solid state)

based media is similar. Both media types require the XDCAM Transfer application to

unwrap the XDCAM-native file types (XDCAM Professional Disc media uses MXF and

XDCAM EX media uses MP4) and rewraps them as QuickTime

files.

The XDCAM Transfer application lets users view, search and modify metadata. Clips can be

filtered based on Clip Status. A key feature is the ability to preview clips and either import

the entire clip or multiple segments, known as subclips.

Below is an overview of the XDCAM Transfer user interface:

Select a Volume to Browse

Filter Clip Display by Status

Select Clip(s) to Preview and/or Import

View/Edit Volume and Clip Metadata

View/Edit Clip and Subclip Metadata

Select FCP Project to Import to

Preview Clip and Set Subclip In/Out

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