1. importing MXF files 2. Canon XF100

1. Can MXF files be imported/ingested into FCP 7.0.3?
2. Can anyone recommend a suitable work flow for FCP 7.0.3 and Canon XF 100 and Canon XF Utility and plug in
3. If the Canon XF 100 FCP plug in has been installed should it be visible anywhere?
thank you in anticipation

1. Yes. You need to download the Canon XF Log and Transfer plugin in order for this to work:
http://software.canon-europe.com/software/0040354.asp?model=
2. Yes...I have a full tutorial on the tapeless workflow with FCP, found here:
http://library.creativecow.net/ross_shane/tapeless-workflow_fcp-7/1
3. No...well, yes, but it is a system file buried in the OS. Just install it, and then use the Log and Transfer workflow.

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It's not possible for me, to import mxf-files into FCP.
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Kind regards
Thomas (Denmark)

Hi Russ -
I downloaded the utility and driver from here:
http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/blogs/2012/20120223_xf_utilities_and_pl ugin_updates.shtml
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"There is another trick that works sometimes though. Try uninstalling the plugin and XF Utility. Then, install the latest XF Utility, followed by the plugin, in that order."
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Summary: Follow this tutorial to learn how to import and edit MXF files in Final Cut Pro by converting MTS to FCP native format.
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use in that they are not natively supported by most NLE systems like
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Transcoding (P2) MXF files to ProRes for Final Cut Pro 6/7/X
1. Import MXF files to the converter
Launch the best MXF to FCP Converter, and then click the “add files” button to browse and import MXF videos from your camcorder or hard drive.
2. Select FCP editable format
Click the Format bar, and move mouse cursor to choose “Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” as output format.
Tips:
a. Settings- click to set video
resolution(1920×1080/1440×1080/1280×720/720×480), bitrate (from 1Mbps to
20Mbps), frame rate (24p/30p)
b. Editor (next to “Add” icon)- click to set deinterlace, trim, crop, add effect, attach subtitles, etc
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I'm using the latest Macbook Pro, OSX Yosemite. 8.0.1 is the Build number of the software.
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Thanks for the info. In your case, the solution usually lies in signing out of Creative Cloud and then signing back in. Sign out, Sign in | Creative Cloud Desktop app
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