How to Import H.264/AVC MOV files with Canon EOS 5D Mark III to Avid MC

Summary: how to import the Canon 5D MK 3 1080p MOV files with the Avid Media Composer? you may transcode to something like DNxHD using third party software. This guide details the steps required to convert EOS 5D Mark III files to QuickTime DNxHD for using in Avid-based workflow.

Firstly, Let’s look at a user question
Hi, i’m having trouble importing mov avc codec files shot with canon d5 mark 3 to Avid Media Composer However, when i inport i get a white screen. i tried to link to ama but i got a yellow screen, Who knows how I want to do? thanks.

Our answer
Assuming for some reason, the Canon EOS 5D Mark III mov clips is not supported inside Avid Media Composer through AMA, you will need to transcode a 3rd party applications like Canon 5D MK Video Converter. This post elaborates the details on how to transcode Canon 5D MKIII footage to DNxHD for editing with Avid MC using this format converter. (Also read Canon EOS 5D Mark III and FCP workflow and Canon EOS 5D Mark III and iMovie workflow)

Free download Canon 5D MK Video Converter (Please download the necessary trial version of windows or mac)

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Steps to import Canon 5D Mark III footage to DNxHD format for Avid

Step 1. Import MOV to the converter
Download and install Canon 5D Mark III video Converter on your computer. Run it and click the Add Files button to import the MOV videos to be converted. The converter support load video from a card reader or from an achieved folder that contains your source media.

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Step 2. Choose DNxHD MOV format for Avid MC
From “Format” bar, select “Avid Media Composer” > “Avid DNxHD 1080p (*.mov)” as output format. If you want to keep the high-definition quality, just choose the output format from HD video format category.

Step 3. Setting video and audio profile
If you like, you can click “Settings” button and go to “Profile Settings” window to custom video and audio settings like video codec, bit rate, frame rate, audio codec, bit rate, sample rate and audio channel.

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Step 4. Start Conversion
When you finish all settings, click the big Convert button on bottom of the main windows and the Conversion from 5D Mark III footage to Avid Media Composer will begin immediately. After the conversion is complete, you can import DNxHD .mov video to Avid Media Composer for further editing without any hassle.

Also read:

Convert/Import Canon EOS 5D Mark III footage into iMovie 8/9/11

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