Import/Edit Panasonic HC-X920 1080-60p AVCHD videos in Final Cut Pro Smoothly

The top of the line compact Panasonic HC-X920 replaces the top-rated X900 model. This Flash Memory camcorder records Pro level Full HD video using SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The HC-X920 camcorder features High-density, ultra-smooth video at 1080/60p Recording, The camcorder records to AVCHD progressive at a 28mbps bit rate. Video can also be recorded to the new [iFrame] MP4 format to share smaller file sizes on social media. At maximum quality , you can record over 2 hours and 40 minutes of video using a 32GB SDHC/SDXC memory card.

HC-X920 Dimensions: 2.64 x 2.83 x 5.90″ (15 ounces w/o battery).
Camcorder HD Recording Modes: 1080p @ 60fps, 1920 x1080i, 1080p @ 24fps
Lens 35mm equivalent range: 29.8-399.2mm. (49mm filter) Shutter Speed: 1/24 to 1/8,000

If you have got the Panasonic HC-X920 and often use it to record 1080P AVCHD video, you may have the need to edit Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD in Final Cut Pro 6/7/X on Mac, but you will encounter problems when importing Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD to FCP 6/7/X on Mac, because AVCHD video is not supported to import directly. FCP X best supported video format is Apple ProRes 422 codec MOV format, so FCP doesn’t support Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD footages original. The best and easiest way to let FCP X work with Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD/MTS files is to convert these files to Final Cut Pro compatible formats like ProRes 422 MOVand ProRes 4444 MOV previously. You can get the best Panasonic HC-X920 to FCP Converter for Mac which can help you to convert Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD to ProRes 422/4444 on Mac, the supported format for FCP X that makes it possible to smoothly import MTS recordings to FCP X/7/6 for editing., you can follow the steps below to transcode and import Panasonic HC-X920 MTS/M2TS to FCP X for editing.

Free download Panasonic HC-X920 to FCP Converter for Mac

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Step 1. Download and install this Panasonic HC-X920 to FCP Converter for Mac, its clear instruction in the main interface is clearly to show you the main function icon. You can click 'Add File' to add Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD mts files to it.

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Step 2. Choose output format
From “Profile” bar, choose “Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)” as output format under “Final Cut Pro” column. or you can select one as target format depending on your requirement in post production.

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Apple ProRes 422 - Higher quality than Apple ProRes 422 (LT);
Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) - Keep original video quality for editing in FCP;
Apple ProRes 422 (LT) - Get a smaller file sizes than Apple ProRes 422;
Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) - SD levels - 480i/p and 576i/p, Used in offline workflows.
Apple ProRes 422 4444 - Edit and finish 4:4:4 material.

Tips:
1. If you want to combine several Panasonic HC-X920 AVCHD/MP4 clips into one, please tick the box “Merge” in settings;
2. If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.
3. This Mac Panasonic HC-X920 to FCP Converter also includes the editing function to let you trim, crop, edit audio, add 3D effect, add watermark and subtitles before conversion.

Step 3. You can click 'Settings' to customize the output parameters, adjust the resolution, bitrate as you want.

Step 4. When ready, click 'Convert' to start format conversion. Once the conversion process is complete, you can click 'Open Folder' button to get the generated ProRes MOV files for editing in FCP X/6/7 with optimum performance.

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