MP4 Files Won't Play in Final Cut
RANDALL BLACKBURN
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MP4 files won’t open in Final Cut because Final Cut Express and Pro are video editing programs. The MP4 file type is a final delivery format, meaning that the file is heavily compressed and not generally editable. However, you can convert an MP4 file to a Final Cut-compatible format using a conversion tool like Pavtube HD Converter, iDealshare VideoGo or iSkySoft Video Converter. Convert the MP4 file to Apple ProRes or another compatible format, then open the video in Final Cut to play and edit the clip.
- iDealShare VideoGo
- Purchase
- Drag and drop the MP4 file
- Click the Profile ” drop-down box
- Browse for a new destination
- Click the Effects icon
- Click the Convert button
- Open the converted file in Final Cut
- Pavtube HD Video Converter
- Install the Pavtube Converter
- Drag the MP4 file into the main window
- Click the Format ” drop-down box
- Browse to a new destination folder
- Click the Convert button-2
- Open the converted file
- iSky Soft Video Converter
- Download and install the free Video Converter program from iSkysoft
- Click the File tab
- Click the Editing tab
- Click the Convert ” button
- Open the converted file
1 iDealShare VideoGo
2 Purchase
Purchase, download and install the iDealShare VideoGo application, then launch the program (see Resources).
3 Drag and drop the MP4 file
Drag and drop the MP4 file into the main window. You can also click “Add Files,” then browse to and click on the MP4 file. Click “Open” to load the file into the converter.
4 Click the Profile ” drop-down box
Click the “Profile” drop-down box, then click either the “ProRes - Apple ProRes Codec (.mov)” or the “DV - Digital Video Format (.dv)” option. Both are Final Cut-compatible file formats. DV format is a generic video format that can be imported into most video editing programs, including Final Cut. If you edit on a Mac, convert the file to the Apple ProRes format for higher quality output.
5 Browse for a new destination
Type or browse for a new destination if desired, in the Destination box.
6 Click the Effects icon
Click the “Effects” icon to add special effects to the converted file. Click “OK” to apply and save the effects.
7 Click the Convert button
Click the “Convert” button to convert the file. The original source file remains unchanged, but a copy of the file is converted to a Final Cut-compatible format for editing.
8 Open the converted file in Final Cut
Open the converted file in Final Cut, then edit the clip as desired.
9 Pavtube HD Video Converter
10 Install the Pavtube Converter
Purchase, download and install the Pavtube Converter application, then launch the program (see Resources).
11 Drag the MP4 file into the main window
Drag the MP4 file into the main window.
12 Click the Format ” drop-down box
Click the “Format” drop-down box, then click either the “Apple ProRes 422 (.mov)” or the “Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) (.mov)” option. Use the first option for standard resolution, and choose the second option for high quality, high definition output.
13 Browse to a new destination folder
Type or browse to a new destination folder in the Output field, if desired.
14 Click the Convert button-2
Click the “Convert” button to convert and save the file.
15 Open the converted file
Open the converted file in Final Cut, then edit the clip as desired.
16 iSky Soft Video Converter
17 Download and install the free Video Converter program from iSkysoft
Download and install the free Video Converter program from iSkysoft (see Resources). Open the application on your computer.
18 Click the File tab
Click the “File” tab in the top navigation bar, then click “Load Media Files” to open a file selection dialog box. Browse to and click on the MP4 file, then click “Open.” You can also simply drag and drop the MP4 file into the main window.
19 Click the Editing tab
Click the “Editing” tab in the bottom navigation bar, then click the “Final Cut Pro” option.
20 Click the Convert ” button
Click the “Convert” button. The converted copy is saved in the same directory as the source file.
21 Open the converted file
Open the converted file in Final Cut, then edit the clip as desired.
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