Changing Date & Time in Final Cut Pro X

Im having a problem trying to find out how to change the Date and time in Final cut pro X, my video's time where being changed after converting them to a more friendly edit format (Apple ProRes 4444)
Any help providing time changes when converting in Magic Bullet Grinder (RedGiant Software) and MPEG Stream clip would be much appreciated, and i would of corse like to know how to change the Date and Time in Final Cut Pro X if its even possible!
Thanks!

MPMeyer gave you the solution although it requires using a Terminal command. If you don't want to venture into the Terminal, the Mac App Store to the rescue. There is an app called File Date Changer 5 for $4.99. I haven't used it but its description is right.
No way to change the date once in FCP X. Send a request to Apple to get it added. The more people that do, the better chance it will happen.

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