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MKV to FCP X - Transcode/Import MKV files to Final Cut Pro X

jackjimmy08 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:23:45 GMT

Summary: Final Cut Pro X can't support MKV files importing. To edit MKV video in FCP X smoothly, the easy workaround is to convert MKV to ProRes, which ensures best results when using FCP X. Here is how-to.

We usually saw Final Cut users encounter importing issues when attempting to edit 1080p/720p HD MKV files with Final Cut Pro X. Let's see some frequently asked questions on this.

Q1: how I can use mkv video in final cut pro x

I've some videos in .mkv extension and i'd like to edit some scene in final cut x studio.
Is it possible? How to?

Q2: Can final cut pro x (FCPX) edit MKV movie files?

�I have a 1080p MKV file I want to get into Final Cut Pro X. I know MKV won't work in FCP X and that it needs to be converted to something friendlier like ProRes. Right now I'm converting the MKV using Perian in Quicktime but it's taking an extremely long time: it's been 15 hours and it's only halfway through. I was wondering if there was something like that available for MKV files so I don't have to re-encode. Any suggestions?�

Wanna to import MKV files to Final Cut Pro X for editing but FCP X doesn't let you do it? Final Cut Pro is famous for its powerful editing features. Unfortunately, MKV is not supported by FCP X. To get MKV files and Final Cut Pro X to work beautifully, the easy workaround is to transcode MKV to Apple ProRes, which ensures maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Final Cut Pro X. Along with some help from professional MKV to ProRes Converter, it can be done. To help those who wanna edit HD MKV (H.264) files and SD MKV files in Final Cut Pro X, here I share with you a simple guide on how to convert MKV to Apple ProRes MOV format for FCP X.

First of all, download the app - Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac

Overall, the program is a professional yet all-in-one video conversion tool. With it, you can easily rewrap all MKV files to ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ or 4444 for using in Final Cut Pro X/7/6. It also provides simple video editing functions for you. Besides, the Mac video converter can convert HD videos from HD camcorders or DVs (like JVC, Panasonic, Sony and Cannon) for editing in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Final Cut Express, iMovie, Avid MC, Adobe Premiere Pro etc. Just download it and follow the tutorial below to get the work done.

Guide: Transcoding MKV to Apple ProRes for Final Cut Pro X

Step 1: Launch the Mac ProRes Conversion program; click "Add" button from main menu to browse your computer hard drive and select the MKV files you want to convert. Or you can easily drag-and-drop files into this application for converting. You can also load video files formatted in .avi, .wmv, .flv, .vob, etc.

Tip: You can check the �Merge into one� box to merge several MKV video files together for easier editing.

Step 2: Click the format bar, and move mouse cursor to "Final Cut Pro > Apple ProRes 422 (*.mov)" as output format.

Step 3: Click "Convert" button to start encoding MKV files to Apple ProRes MOV for Final Cut Pro X under Mac OS Mountain Lion.

Some more helpful features of the MKV to FCP Converter for Mac

1. Settings- click to set video resolution(1920�1080/1440�1080/1280�720/720�480), bitrate（from 1Mbps to 20Mbps）, frame rate (24p/30p)

2. Editor (next to "Add" icon)- click to set deinterlace, denoise, mute, volume up, trim, crop, etc.

Once the MKV to ProRes 422 conversion is done, you can transfer MKV files into Final Cut Pro X for editing smoothly on Mac with ease.

Additional Tips
1. If you meet any importing & editing problems with kinds of popular video edit programs like FCP, FCE, iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, etc, you can link to Video Editors Tips and Tricks colum to get the solution.

2. If you are a Panasonic, Canon or Sony user, you can get the Full HD video camera tips to fast solve the MOV, AVCHD .mts/m2ts, MXF importing and editing issues.

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RE: Issues with Monitored Server connections v3.4.1.4

JoeGT — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:06:25 GMT

Hi Eddie

I have followed the instructions in your link to check WMI. (minus the screenshots)

Testing WMI

At the command prompt, run:
wbemtest

In the Windows Management Instrumentation Tester dialog box, click Connect.

In the Namespace box, type \\myserver.example.com\root\cimv2 where myserver.example.com is the name of the
Windows server you are attempting to monitor.

Under Credentials, enter the Windows account you are using to monitor the server and the password. This is the account listed under Credentials on the Monitored serverspage in SQL Monitor (Configuration > Monitored servers).

Click Connect.
Click Query and enter the following query:
SELECT Name FROM Win32_Service
Click Apply. You should see a list of results similar to those shown below:

If connection fails and an "Access Denied" error message is displayed, see WMI Troubleshooting and WMI Isn't Working!.

I get exactly the same issue when I try these tests with the error:

"User credentials cannot be used for local connections"

So back to my question - is the issue that I cant have the Base Monitor running on a host server that belongs to an SQL cluster and use domain account credentials ie. the base monitor is running on the instance that I am monitoring and that instance is the member of a cluster.

Cheers

Joe

SQL Error 17

cpetrich — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:14:59 GMT

I registered a named instance <servername>\LOCALDEV. I used the wizard.

Backup failed, complaining it couldn't find the server. Note that the server name is NOT LOCALDEV\LOCALDEV

See below

I have no idea why it is trying to connect to a server named <instancename>\<instancename>

Thank you

SQL Backup log file 7.1.0.72

-SQL "BACKUP DATABASE [License_Apps] TO DISK = 'T:\FileTransfer\SGN2SGN\_License_Apps.sqb' WITH ERASEFILES = 1b , CHECKSUM, DISKRETRYINTERVAL = 30, DISKRETRYCOUNT = 10, COMPRESSION = 4, INIT, THREADCOUNT = 3, COPY_ONLY "

----------------------------- ERRORS AND WARNINGS -----------------------------

6/18/2013 1:27:48 PM: Backing up License_Apps (full database) on LOCALDEV instance to:
6/18/2013 1:27:48 PM: T:\FileTransfer\SGN2SGN\_License_Apps.sqb

SQL error 17: [DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen (Connect()).]SQL Server does not exist or access denied.
Server : LOCALDEV\LOCALDEV
Windows authentication
6/18/2013 1:28:06 PM: Failed to connect to SQL Server instance: LOCALDEV\LOCALDEV

RE: Generic Question: Redgate vs Visual Studio

Evan Moss — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:42:45 GMT

Hi Rogue,

You might want to check out this document: https://www.dropbox.com/s/n0t6xctln3agy8a/Agile%20vs%20SSDT.pdf

There's a two week free trial of SQL Connect available here: https://www.red-gate.com/dynamic/products/sql-development/sql-connect/download

Thanks,
Evan

RE: 3.4.1.4 Installer error 0x800b0110

PDinCA — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:34:17 GMT

That's true, Priyasinha, James is handling this.

The 3.3.0.270 installer was downloaded without incident. There's definitely something in the 3.4.1.4 exe that Sophos doesn't like the look of. Microsoft Security Essentials OK'd it, though.

Reverting to 3.3 was the only solution.

Note to self (and others), "When verification of an installer download gives this error, DO NOT continue - you will have to uninstall the product to get a working version".

RE: SQL Prompt causing VS 2012 crash on exit

adam0101 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:24:16 GMT

I think this same problem is causing SSMS 2012 to crash on exit as well. This is the error I see in the event viewer:

Application: Ssms.exe
Framework Version: v4.0.30319
Description: The process was terminated due to an unhandled exception.
Exception Info: exception code c0020001, exception address 76CD4B32
Stack:

I think it might be related to this issue: http://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedback/details/336844/static-variable-in-native-method-causes-exception-c0020001-during-process-exit

RE: The "Duplicate object name has been found" C# Exception

ghendric — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:37:08 GMT

Has this bug been resolved in the latest version of SQL Prompt?

RE: Confusion about UsageCounter vs UsageReporter

Chris.Allen — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:05:48 GMT

Sorry for the lack of documentation.

Use:

UsageCounter.ReportUsage

The other one is deprecated.

RE: Control when feature usage data is sent

Chris.Allen — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:03:15 GMT

Truly sorry but no- this is not part of the architecture.

RE: 3.4.1.4 Installer error 0x800b0110

priyasinha — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:37:08 GMT

Hi Stephen,

I think you already have a open case with Support. We are investigating this and we are suspecting that it may be something to do with antivirus. We have trying to contact the antivirus company. Support will get back to you as soon as we have finished investigating.

Thanks,
Priya