Easy solution for importing or editing Sanyo Xacti HD MP4 into FCP X

"I'm filming using Sanyo Xacti handheld camcorders that save as an AVI. When I try to pull those straight into FCP I need to render them, which says it takes upwards of 30 mins for a 1 min clip. How do i solve the problem?" from creativecow forum. In the case, convert Sanyo Xacti video to FCP(X) should be an easy way out. Sometimes, you may render some freeware like mpeg streamclip. However, the output video quality isn't good as the original one.

In the article, I would like to introduce the solution: how to make Final Cut Pro X import Sanyo Xacti files .

Let's first have a look at the most popular Sanyo Xacti HD camcorders models:
Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH1, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG20, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA100, Sanyo Xacti VPC-SH1, Sanyo Xacti VPC-GH3, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9, Sanyo Xacti HD800, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG21, Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000, etc.



Most of them record video as .mp4 file format. MP4 file is well accepted by couples of video playback programs or handy devices. However, to Mac users, it is so easy to edit the Sanyo files in FCP X.

In order to convert Sanyo Xacti files for Final Cut Pro X, you can use this powerful Mac Sanyo Xacti Video Converter on Mac (Lion included). Its Intuitive interface, high conversion speed, and excellent output quality will impress you very much.

Before following the instruction, please check out whether you have done the steps as below:
If you haven't transfer the footages to Mac, please do that and save it on desktop.
Then download and install the Sanyo video converter on Mac.

Then go on the coming conversion procedure:
Step 1: Load .mp4 or .avi file(s) to the Xacti Video Converter for Mac OS.
Click "Add File" to locate the files from
"File" menu, choose "Add Video files" to locate the footage(s) you want to add from Mac.

Step 2: Choose output format
You can choose the "Common Video"->DV or MOV file format for FCP X.



Step 3: Hit "START" to launch the conversion.

Finally, you just need to transfer the generated .mov or .dv files to FCP X and enjoy your editing.

Tip 1: The Mac Xacti Converter can also support you doing some editing options like Sanyo video clipping, Xacti video merging, add video effects and so forth.

Tip 2: Supposed you would like to edit Sanyo Xacti files in Windows program like Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, etc, hope the Sanyo Xacti Video Converter can help you a lot.