How to Import MP4 to Final Cut Pro on Mac OS X

Apple's Final Cut Pro (FCP) software is a highly-regarded video editing, composition, and special effects package for the Macintosh. Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM, 2K, film formats.

The latest version of Final Cut Pro (version 7) claims better integration with Apple's other Pro applications and improved codec support for editing HD, DV and SD video formats, including presets for devices such as iPod, Apple TV, and Blu-ray discs. MP4 is partially supported by FCP because MP4 is the container format and can be of different codecs. The MP4 to Final Cut Pro Converter for Mac can import SD video MPEG-4 (.mp4) and HD MP4 (Xvid, H.264) to Final Cut Studio and Final Cut Pro.

MP4 is a popular file format for Mac, and can be compatible to various software and devices for Mac, such as QuickTime, iMovie, iPod, iPhone, blackberry, etc on. However, some MP4 files from different devices and software can’t be imported to FCP directly. If you have difficulties in importing MP4 to Final Cut Pro, don't hesitate, try to convert MP4 to Final Cut Pro supported codec with this MP4 to FCP Converter for Mac.

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How to Import MP4 to Final Cut Pro on Mac.

Step 1. Download MP4 to FCP converter for Mac and install it

Step 2, click "File"->"Add Video Files" from main menu to browse your computer hard drive and select the MP4 files you want to convert to . Or you can easily drag-and-drop files into this application for converting.

Step 3, Click the image button on the right of each video item, set output file name and select Final Cut Pro as the output format from the Format list. There are a variety of video and audio format for output.

Step 3, When all the settings are done, click "Convert"->"Start Conversion" so the Converter will do the job.

Note: You can trim your videos, crop videos and set brightness and contrast to videos. Effects can also be added to videos to enjoy. Know more about how to edit videos on MP4 to FCP converter for Mac.