Advice on Media Files Trim before importing to FCPX (Workflow Question)

Hi,
I often edit actioncam material, like GoPro, Contour etc..
They are usually turned on and then left on for 30-60m. Often multiple cameras and different angles. Perhaps some DSLR footage too. So I end up with several large files, usually H.264 as source material.
If I import them to FCPX straight away, I get massive ProRes Files and project sizes of several terrabytes. <- I want to avoid this for obvious reasons
So I need a solution of how to take the files, cut them into pieces, trim some, rotate some and chop them into smaller files. Once this is done, I can import them to FCPX events and get more nimble and workable files.
The workflow I'd like is:
Film -> Download Files -> Cut/Trim -> Import FCPX -> Edit .....
Anyone have a recommendation of tool or workflow to do this smoothly?

I had the same problem until recently. Now it's dead easy and very quick.
All you need is a hard drive or partition on a drive which you can dedicate to this purpose. Even your camera's card will suffice - what you need to do is rename the drive (or card, when it's mounted on your desktop) to VIDEO - or some name that FCP X will recognise as a camera (DCIM etc may work).
Move your newly shot files to the root of the drive (they must not be in folders).
Launch FCP X - and press Cmd+I (the letter i). The Camera Import window opens and your VIDEO drive should be listed. Select it and your clips will appear.
You can log in and out points where you want and import only the useful material. It will not be recompressed, just trimmed and copied over.
Works brilliantly.
(If you re-named the camera card, you may need to change the name back so that the camera will read it).
Andy

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