Specifications

Sony NXCAM Workflows in Apple Final Cut Pro 7
Archiving Original NXCAM Media
Final Cut Pro 7 imports clips from either memory card or HXR-FMU128 via the integrated Log
and Transfer utility. Upon ingest, the camera-native AVCHD clips are automatically converted
to a user-selectable Apple ProRes422 format, and spanned clips are seamlessly joined.
Performing an archive of all camera-original material is highly recommended.
Copying
individual clips via Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder will result in
unusable media on the target drive. When archiving the contents of either a memory
card or HXR-FMU128, always copy the entire contents of the volume, including all
ancillary files, as outlined below.
Archiving Example
When working with multiple memory cards and/or cameras, an organised archival workflow
should be employed. Below is a typical workflow for archiving NXCAM media:
1 - After shooting with a memory card, provide a unique physical label, such as “091231
CAM1-1”, which is the date, camera number, and card number.
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Step 4), providing unique label/folder
names for each memory card. For example, the second card from the same camera
eled “091231-CAM1-2”.
NOTE: The same procedure should be followed when using the HXR-FMU128
2 - Load the memory card in a card reader connected to your computer.
3 - When using the Windows OS, always choose the “Show hidden files and folders”
option located in the Folder Options pane ( Start > Control Panel > Folder Options >
View ).
4 - Make a new folder in the storage drive. Rename the folder to match the project name,
such as “Holiday Event.”
5 - Inside the above folder, create a child folder. Rename that folder to match the label on
the memory card, in this example: “091231-CAM1-1”.
Copy all data including the hidden folders/files from the memory card to the child folder.
Repeat the above for all subsequent cards (omit
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