FCP X can't import AVI's???

[richpjr]

I have been messing around with iMovie and decided I wanted something more powerful and bought a copy of FCPX last night. I had been messing around with some AVI files I had from around 8 years ago and noticed I cannot import them into FCPX - but they import just fine into iMovie. Seems kind of strange that the entry level program can do something that the higher end program can't.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

What codec do the .avi files use?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

An old post, BUT no solide answer here. I'm now facing the trouble importing AVI, MKV files from my iMac to Final Cut Pro X, any quick fix? I need to convert the files?

Again, what codec do those .avi files use? .avi is not a container well known for being used in editing applications, maybe except Premiere (I had .avi files using the DV codec back in 1999 and Premiere 5 or so).

In order to find out, what may be wrong with your video, you can use the following three applications to analyse a sample video file.

• VideoSpec (free)
• MediaInfo (free)
• Media Inspector (2.99 USD € in the Mac App Store (MAS))

When done, you can use the "Report" (VideoSpec) and "Export" (Media Inspector) button to export a report,
attachable to your next post via the

button.
In MediaInfo you have to go to the Menu Bar, select View > Text and copy the text via CMD+A > CMD+C and paste it via CMD+V into your next post.​

Video Compression
Why It Matters & How To Make The Most Of It

which includes the following sections:

• GOPs, Macroblocks & Wavelets
• Acquisition Formats
• Editing & Post Formats
• Final Cut Pro
• Avid Media Composer
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Which Codec Should I Edit With?
• Conclusion
• Camera Codec Summary
• Apple ProRes Variations
• Avid DNxHD Codecs

Anyway, maybe try MPEG Streamclip to transcode the .avi files via CMD+B to QuickTime files using the Apple Intermediate Codec or ProRes codec and Uncompressed sound.

Need more?

 

[mBox]

sim on the nose with MPEG StreamClip.

I have some AVIs as far back as 1994 that worked fine to date.

 

[Zwhaler]

When I edited 2 films 2011-2012 on Final Cut Pro X there wasn't .avi compatibility. Here's what I did:

Get Compressor 4

Highlight all your avi files and drag them all together into Compressor's window where you add targets.

Set your settings the way you want them. (Audio passthru typically included) This is easiest by having a "default setting" for any file you drag into the target window, that way they will all be set properly together. 1080p h.264 high-best quality automatic is usually what I use OR ProRes 422 (HQ), or just regular ProRes.

Have them all set to the appropriate destination (a folder preferably)

Submit. It will go through and finish each of them all automated.

 

[Dmitry Myshkov]

1. Install Perian 1.3.2.
2. Install QuickTime pro 7.6 pro.
3. Install A52Codec for ac3 (mkv etc) ex.. http://blog.amvsoft.com/tips/ac3-codec-for-os-x-mavericks.html
Place files to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
4. Install Flip4Mac or other one for wmv containers/streams.
5. Open mkv or wmv, avi files with qtime 7.6 pro and save that one (not convert! ) ) as mov link file.
Now we have frameserving one
6. Open link in fcpx.
7. Profit!

 

[e1me5]

1. Install Perian 1.3.2.
2. Install QuickTime pro 7.6 pro.
3. Install A52Codec for ac3 (mkv etc) ex.. http://blog.amvsoft.com/tips/ac3-codec-for-os-x-mavericks.html
Place files to /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components
4. Install Flip4Mac or other one for wmv containers/streams.
5. Open mkv or wmv, avi files with qtime 7.6 pro and save that one (not convert! ) ) as mov link file.
Now we have frameserving one
6. Open link in fcpx.
7. Profit!

Or just install Handbreak and convert them to mp4s.

 

[Dmitry Myshkov]

Or just install Handbreak and convert them to mp4s.

You must not install qtime, perian etc every time, when we want use avi, mkv... in fcpx )
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