Here are quick directions on importing Sony PDW-700 MXF files in Adobe Premiere Pro CC to a compatible format (MPEG-2) for editing on macOS Sierra.
PDW-700 camcorder is a popular member of Sony's XDCAM family, equipped with three 2/3-inch type CCDs – a newly developed "Power HAD FX" progressive CCD with 1920 x 1080 effective pixels. It also offers very high quality HD recording at a data rate of up to 50Mbps using the MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression, and provides multi-format recording flexibility including 1080i, 720P and SD, with HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720P.
However, Sony PDW700 XDCAM camcorders' video format is MXF, using this MXF footage on Mac is a big problem. If you try to import PDW-700 HD MXF footages to Adobe Premiere Pro CC/CS6/CS5 for further editing, you may meet some incompatible issues. Thus, if you want to import and edit Sony XDCAM PDW-700MXF in Premiere Proin a flawless way, you need to convert MXF to MPEG-2 first with a professional video conversion app.
For converting Panasonic AJ-PX270 AVC Intra MXF video into editing friendly format, the best recommendation isBrorsoftMXF Converter for Mac.
Pros
This is a very good product. It can generates more optimal editing formats/codecs for you to use in different NLE apps, such as AdobeAfter Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas Pro,Camtasia Studio,Windows Movie Makerand more.I like it a lot because it is the only software that I have tried can easily edit my MXF footages.
Cons
Have not found yet.
Summary
I converted some movies and they look great.
Perfect software.
For Windows users, please getMXF Converter.
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Tutorial on converting Sony PDW-700 MXF to Adobe Premiere Pro in simple stepsStep 1. Add MXF to converterDownload, install the Mac MXF Converter. As long as you launch it, the following main interface will pop up. Now you can click on “Add” button to import .mxf files which you want to convert into this program.
Step 2. Choose output formatClick "Format" bar and then move your pointer Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas --> MPEG-2(*.mpg) as target format. Besides, you can also choose WMV (VC-1) (*.wmv) if you want to get a relatively smaller output file.
Step 3. Video SettingsClick the “Settings” button and customize proper video/ audio parameters if necessary.
Step 4. Start conversionSimply click the Convert button to start transcoding Sony PDW-700 MXF video to Premiere Pro friendly video formats.
Within several minutes, you can find the converted file on your computer by clicking the “Open” button. And then you can import the converted files to Premiere Pro for editing via its “Import” option.
Additional Tips:
This versatileMXF Video Converter for Macprogram not only can change Sony MXF to Premiere Pro editable format, but also supports converting Sony MXF to iTunes, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc video player or editing programs.
(Note:Clickherefor OS X 10.5)
If you have problems when importing or editing your Canon, Sony, Panasonic etc, camera video files, you can check out “Brorsoft Camcorder/Camera Importing Tips" or "FCE, FCP, iMovie Column"to get your solutions.
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Source:Converting Sony PDW-700 MXF to Adobe Premiere Pro in simple steps
PDW-700 camcorder is a popular member of Sony's XDCAM family, equipped with three 2/3-inch type CCDs – a newly developed "Power HAD FX" progressive CCD with 1920 x 1080 effective pixels. It also offers very high quality HD recording at a data rate of up to 50Mbps using the MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression, and provides multi-format recording flexibility including 1080i, 720P and SD, with HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720P.
However, Sony PDW700 XDCAM camcorders' video format is MXF, using this MXF footage on Mac is a big problem. If you try to import PDW-700 HD MXF footages to Adobe Premiere Pro CC/CS6/CS5 for further editing, you may meet some incompatible issues. Thus, if you want to import and edit Sony XDCAM PDW-700MXF in Premiere Proin a flawless way, you need to convert MXF to MPEG-2 first with a professional video conversion app.
For converting Panasonic AJ-PX270 AVC Intra MXF video into editing friendly format, the best recommendation isBrorsoftMXF Converter for Mac.
Pros
This is a very good product. It can generates more optimal editing formats/codecs for you to use in different NLE apps, such as AdobeAfter Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas Pro,Camtasia Studio,Windows Movie Makerand more.I like it a lot because it is the only software that I have tried can easily edit my MXF footages.
Cons
Have not found yet.
Summary
I converted some movies and they look great.
Perfect software.
For Windows users, please getMXF Converter.
Read More in this blog...
Stream MTS, MXF files to Kodi(XBMC)
Best Workflow for editing Canon C500 MXF in FCP
Converting MTS files to Pluraleyes 4/3 on Mac and Wins
Convert Sony SLT-A77 AVCHD files to FCP 7/X native format
Transcoding Sony AXP35 AVCHD to Apple ProRes MOV for FCP 7/X
Tutorial on converting Sony PDW-700 MXF to Adobe Premiere Pro in simple stepsStep 1. Add MXF to converterDownload, install the Mac MXF Converter. As long as you launch it, the following main interface will pop up. Now you can click on “Add” button to import .mxf files which you want to convert into this program.
Step 2. Choose output formatClick "Format" bar and then move your pointer Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas --> MPEG-2(*.mpg) as target format. Besides, you can also choose WMV (VC-1) (*.wmv) if you want to get a relatively smaller output file.
Step 3. Video SettingsClick the “Settings” button and customize proper video/ audio parameters if necessary.
Step 4. Start conversionSimply click the Convert button to start transcoding Sony PDW-700 MXF video to Premiere Pro friendly video formats.
Within several minutes, you can find the converted file on your computer by clicking the “Open” button. And then you can import the converted files to Premiere Pro for editing via its “Import” option.
Additional Tips:
This versatileMXF Video Converter for Macprogram not only can change Sony MXF to Premiere Pro editable format, but also supports converting Sony MXF to iTunes, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc video player or editing programs.
(Note:Clickherefor OS X 10.5)If you have problems when importing or editing your Canon, Sony, Panasonic etc, camera video files, you can check out “Brorsoft Camcorder/Camera Importing Tips" or "FCE, FCP, iMovie Column"to get your solutions.
More Topics:
Play MTS/M2TS, MXF files on Kodi (XBMC)
Editing Canon XF105/XF100 MXF files in FCP
Codec to Move MXF files from XF100 to FCP 7/X
Edit Panasonic AJ-PX270 P2 MXF in Premiere Pro
Work Canon XF200/XF205 MXF files with FCP 7/FCP X
Edit AVCHD MTS files with Playmemories Home Alternative
Edit Panasonic AJ-PX800 MXF files in iMovie (macOS Sierra)
Converting Canon Vixia HF G20/G30/G40 AVCHD to FCP 7/X
Editing Panasonic HC-V700/V750/V770 in FCP X (macOS Sierra)
Fix Corel VideoStudio Pro X8/X7/X6 won't import MXF format files
Solve importing issues with Sony FS700 and Premiere Pro CC/CS6/CS5
Convert Canon XF200 MXF to WMV/MPG for After Effects CC/CS6/CS5
Working with Canon XC10 XF-AVC 4k MXF in After Effects CC/CS6/CS5
Finish Sony a57/a65/a77/a99 AVCHD to ProRes MOV conversion for FCP 7/X
Source:Converting Sony PDW-700 MXF to Adobe Premiere Pro in simple steps
