In this article you will learn how to import Nikon D810 recorded H.264 MOV files to FCP X/7 without rendering, and edit Nikon D810 files with native Apple ProRes codec in Final Cut Pro X/7.
D810 is one of the latest cameras release by Nikon, it has equipped with great hardware, it uses the latest EXPEED 4 image-processing engine, a standard range of sensitivities from ISO 64 to ISO 12800, and an effective pixel count of 36.3-million pixels, this device offers us the best image quality in Nikon history.
Besides photos, Nikon D810 also has the ability to record full HD videos, it can shoot extremely sharp 60p full-HD (1920 x 1080) movies. The 1080p videos can be recorded by Nikon D810 at 60/50/30/25/24p uncompressed to an external device, or compressed via Nikon D810 to an internal CF/SD card or both simultaneously.
Nikon D810 to FCP X/7 Problem
You may have used Nikon D810 recorded some 1080p videos, you will find that these videos are in H.264 codec MOV format, nearly all Nikon compact cameras or DSLR cameras recorded videos are in H.264 MOV format. As we know, H.264 codec is mainly for video playback but not editing, so when you import Nikon D810 recorded H.264 MOV files to editing software like FCP X, FCP 7, etc. you will meet with importing and editing problems, and the editing program may take much time to render.
How to import Nikon D810 files to FCP X/7 for editing natively?
To import Nikon D810 to FCP X/7 and then edit natively, you will need to convert Nikon D810 H.264 MOV files to Apple ProRes codec MOV format, because Apple ProRes codec is the native codec for final cut pro X/7, after you convert Nikon D810 files to FCP X/7 Apple ProRes native codec, you will not have any importing or editing problems.
Best Nikon D810 to FCP X/7 Apple ProRes converter
To convert Nikon D810 H.264 files to Apple ProRes codec, you will need a special converter which supports output Apple ProRes codec, here we recommend you to try Acrok HD Video Converter for Mac, this is the best Apple ProRes converter on the market, it supports H.264 MOV files as well as MKV, AVI, MTS, AVCHD, M2TS, MXF, MP4, etc. formats for importing, and it can convert videos to Apple ProRes 422/4444, DNxHD codec, MOV, AVI, MKV, MP4, WMV, FLV, etc. formats for output. Now you can free download this Nikon D810 to FCP X/7 converter from our website, and follow the steps below to convert Nikon D810 to FCP X/7.
Steps to convert Nikon D810 files to FCP X/7
1. Free download Nikon D810 to FCP X/7 converter from our website, aka Acrok HD video converter for Mac. Install this Nikon D810 video converter on your Mac. This program also has windows version, so if you need to convert Nikon D810 files to other formats on windows computer, you can use its windows version.
2. Import your Nikon D810 video files into this program, this software supports batch loading and converting, so you can import several Nikon D810 videos at one time.
3. Choose output format for FCP X/7, as Apple ProRes codec is the native codec for final cut pro, please choose Apple ProRes 422 or 4444 for output, with this codec you can edit Nikon D810 files in FCP X/7 natively.
4. If you want to customize the output parameters, you can click settings button on the main interface to adjust them.
5. Click convert button to start the Nikon D810 to FCP X/7 Apple ProRes conversion.
This Nikon video format converter will convert files with top quality and speed, when the conversion process is finished, you can open the output folder and get the converted files, and then you can load the videos to FCP X/7 and edit with Apple ProRes codec natively.
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