How to Transcode/Import Fujifilm X-T1 videos to iMovie/FCE

Summary: In the guide, you will learn how to import and edit Fujifilm X-T1 recorded H.264 mov footages in iMovie and Final Cut Express smoothly on Mac by transcoding Fujifilm X-T1 videos to iMovie/FCE friendly format.

The Fujifilm X-T1 is a high-end mirrorless camera aimed at demanding enthusiasts. Announced in January 2014, The 16-megapixel X-T1, with its APS-C sensor, has a retro rangefinder-like styling that fits neatly alongside other Fujifilm X-series cameras, yet it clearly has a form-factor that’s more like a DSLR. The all-black edition looks slick, and with the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 optically stabilized, weather-resistant lens attached–and with its many multilevel dials – it looks like a serious camera for well-heeled shutterbugs.

Fujifilm X-T1 key features

16MP X-Trans CMOS II sensor

EXR Processor II

Weather-resistant body

ISO 200-6400, plus 100 - 51200 expanded (JPEG only)

2.36M dot OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.77x (equiv.) magnification

'Dual view' in EVF shows regular view and focus peaking/digital split image at the same time

Top-plate ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, drive mode and metering controls

Six programmable function buttons

3.0" 1.04M dot 3:2 tilting LCD

8 fps continuous shooting with continuous AF (3 fps with live view)

Built-in Wi-Fi including remote control from a smartphone or tablet

Full HD movie recording (1080/60p, 36Mbps bitrate), with built-in stereo microphone

As you can see, the Fujifilm X-T1 supports h.264 mov recording up to 1080p. Sometimes, you may want to edit those h.264 mov footages in iMovie/FCE on Mac before sharing with others. But you may encounter some problems when you want to import Fujifilm X-T1 videos to iMovie and FCE for editing, like import it slowly, and couldn't edit videos smoothly.

So how to import and load video clips from Fujifilm X-T1 to iMovie for smoothly editing on Mac? As far as I know, the reason behind that is Full HD "MOV" movie files created by Fujifilm X-T1 DSLRs use the H.264 codec for the video. Generally, mov is friendly for iMovie, however, H.264 is a delivery codec rather than editing codec. The best method to solve those problems is to transcode Fujifilm X-T1 h.264 mov footages to iMovie native format, for instance, Apple Intermediate Codec(AIC) codec. The following passage guides you how to convert Fujifilm X-T1 h.264 mov footages to AIC encoded MOV file for iMovie.

If you looking for a solution for this problem likewise, check out Top HD Video Converter for Mac, a top Fujifilm X-T1 to iMovie Converter for Mac. It supports not only encoding all Fujifilm h.264 mov files to AIC so that you can easily import them to iMovie for smoothly editing, but also supports transcoding all Fujifilm H.264 MOV footages to Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro 6/7 or FCP X editing. This will help you import the file correctly and saving the rendering time.

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Fujifilm X-T1 and iMovie workflow-convert X-T1 H.264 video to iMovie supported format

Step 1. Open up our Mac HD Video Converter as a Fujifilm X-T1 to iMovie Video Converter, and click 'Add File' to load your source media into it.

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Step 2. Choose output format for iMovie, Final Cut Express
From 'Profile' list, choose 'Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC)(*.mov) as output format under 'iMovie and Final Cut Express' column.

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Tips:
1. If you want to combine several Fujifilm X-T1 MOV 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 Fujifilm X-T1 to iMovie Converter also includes the editing function to let you trim, crop, edit audio, add 3D effect, add watermark and subtitles before conversion.

Step 3. By click 'Settings' button, you are able to enter the 'Profile Settings' panel to adjust video and audio parameters for your Fujifilm X-T1 mov source files.

Step 4. The last step, click 'Convert' to start format conversion. Once the conversion process is complete, you can click 'Open Folder' button to get the generated AIC MOV file for editing in iMovie, Final Cut Express with optimum performance.

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