Step 3: Look for ‘Video:’ and click on the drop down menu located right next to it. You should now have more options to configure. Step 2: Now Click on ‘Use Custom Settings’ button. Apple ProRes encoded mov format) along with some help from the third-party software, Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac is the best choice for you. Step 1: To edit a video in Square resolution open Final Cut Pro X on your Mac and create a new Project by clicking on File > New > Project. As far as i know, to solve those problems, the most important piece of the equation is that transcoding MXF files to Final Cut Pro X native formats(e.g. The thing is, even FCP X does not work with the Canon or Panasonic P2 MXF files. Well, don’t blame to the Final Cut Pro X, the “Import from Camera…” option works just like “Log and Transfer”. Now, many folks are talking about how to import Canon XF MXF files into Final Cut Pro X for editing without rendering time or quality loss. I guess I will use the Adobe Premiere software on my machine that imports the files fine. I ignored their warnings hoping I could make it work. I guess I should have listened to all the video people who warned not to buy FCP X because it isn't a pro tool. I was so excited to get the FCP X, but have spent two (unbillable) days trying to get files into the program with no luck. I'm sure a lot of people who are used to importing the files from their Panasonic have gone through the same thing (unless they were smart enough not to upgrade to FCP X). I've spent two days searching for these types of tools already and bought two (Aunsoft and Pavtube) that say they convert mxf files but they also change the resolution and aspect ratio while doing that and are clunky, non-professional tools at best with email only tech support that replies 24 hours later without complete solutions. They answered the question that Final Cut Pro X cannot import mxf files (nor can Compressor convert them) from Panasonic and other cameras that they support and suggested finding a third party conversion tool. I just called tech support, and they were very helpful, but gave me bad news.

Change aspect ratio in final cut pro