Convert Sony PXW-X70 4k XAVC to MOV/MP4 for iPad/iPhone

What is the best way to convert Sony PXW-X70 4k XAVC to MOV/MP4 for iPad/iPhone? XAVC, as the newest HD recording format announced by Sony, employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 level 5.2, the highest picture resolution and frame rate video compression codec based on industry standards. XAVC can support 4K resolution (4096 × 2160 and 3840 × 2160) at up to 60 frames per second (fps), which provides stunning visual treat. Now, quite a few camcorders adapt 4K technology to shoot videos, such as Sony PXW-X70.But if you want to edit 4k recordings for iPad/iPhone, you maybe need help to cross the barrier.

I'm working on a documentary with a lot of different cameras. One of those include the Sony PXW-X70, shooting in 4k XAVC. We are editing FCP 7, 23.98 Apple ProRes HQ, looking to finish in 2K. Is it easier if I make new 4K ProRes 444 master and then transcode to a 422 HQ?"

My understanding is that XAVC 4k is currently not supported by FCP7. Converting 4k XAVC to ProRes HQ for natively editing is a workable solution. Aunsoft iMedia Converter for Mac is outstanding for solving the problems you really cares about when importing 4k XAVC to FCP 7. You can easily achieve 4k to 4k conversion, as well as 4k to 2k. Besides the frame rates you can select are from a widely range, including 23.976, 24, 35, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60. Is there a problem to transcode 4k XAVC to Apple ProRes with 4K resolution preserved? Have you tried everything you can do but lack solution to set proper frame rate? Spending too much time on rendering time? Here you can solve all puzzles trouble you a lot at one time.

Below is a simple tutorial to convert Sony PXW-X70 4k XAVC to MOV/MP4 for iPad/iPhone for FCP 7. With the advanced HD XAVC encoding technology, the 4-steps conversion process is time-saving and easy-to-handle.