Nikon D750 and Final Cut Pro 6/7/X Workflow on Mac(Yosemite)

Summary: Can't log and transfer Nikon D750 videos to Final Cut Pro for editing? Simply follow this article to find the reason and the solution.



Surely the Nikon D750 1080p footages encoded in H.264 with extension of MOV have great video quality so that you can enjoy yourself to play it back. However, if you want to import videos from Nikon D750 to Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7/6 for editing, you will encounter many problems, like import it slowly, and couldn't edit videos smoothly. So what's the matter? And what's the available workaround to fix the problem?

As you know, the MOV is a friendly format for FCP. However, the Nikon DSLR uses the sophisticated H.264 compression method for recording video files to the camera's memory card. This is an ideal file type for video capture in an SLR camera, delivering relatively compact file sizes with image quality noticeably superior to alternate video compressions (such as Motion JPEG). In other words, the H.264 is just a delivery format, which is not ideal for editing. To edit Nikon D750 H.264 MOV files in Final Cut Pro without problems, the easy workaround is to convert them to Apple ProRes codec, which is an appropriate format for smooth editing in Mac with FCP.

To transcode the D750 H.264 to ProRes quickly and easily, EaseFab Video Converter for Mac is highly recommended. This program features high efficiency and seamless conversion. By running it, there is no need to set the codec yourself, the program has optimized ProRes presets for FCP. Besides, it can export advanced encoders like Apple Intermediate Codec, DNxHD, MPEG-2 and more allowing you to convert video to seamlessly fit iMovie, Avid, Premiere, etc. Here is how to do it in simple clicks of mouses.

How to import Nikon D750 video files to FCP X/7/6

Step 1: Launch the Nikon MOV to FCP Converter, and open the folder where you have saved the MOV files, and then directly drag the files to the program interface, the files will be loaded to the program immediately. Alternatively, you can click "Add Video" button to import your MOV video.



Step 2: Click on the "Editing Software" and you will see options to convert your mov video for certain video editing software. Since you will be importing the video to Final Cut Pro after the conversion, have "ProRes" be your selected output format.



Tip: If you are a FCP 6 or former version user, you only can choose ProRes 422 HQ as the output format.

Step 3: Lastly, hit the "Convert" button and this Video Converter for Mac will convert your MOV rapidly.

When the conversion is done, you can import the converted Nikon D750 MOV files to FCP without any trouble. Congratulations! You have successfully taken the first step to make your own masterpiece.

Nikon D5500 Workflow with Final Cut Pro X/7/6

Summary: A fluid workflow for importing and editing Nikon D5500 videos in Final Cut Pro without any problems.


A first for Nikon DSLR cameras, the D5500 incorporates a touchscreen LCD monitor, giving you greater camera control. It features a 24.2 megapixel sensor and an EXPEED 4 image processor that provide high-resolution images and Full HD 1080p video with notable low-light sensitivity up to ISO 25600 and up to 5 fps. The same as other Nikon DSLRs, the D5500 records footage with H.264 codec and save the files in MOV container format. The MOV format is FCP friendly but H.264 codec is not natively supported by Final Cut Pro because H.264 encoded contents are highly compressed and are for delivery only. That's why you will encounter problems like this one:

"I can import my Nikon D5500 video into FCP X. Why I can't play the 1080P .mov video in FCP X smoothly? The rendering time is too long."

If you're experiencing the same issues, here's an useful advice for you - converting the H.264 MOV to Apple ProRes Codec before loading Nikon D5500 footage to FCP. To complete the task, what you need is just a common video converter like EaseFab Video Converter for Mac. This program features high efficiency and seamless conversion. With it, you can do batch conversion from the H.264 MOV to ProRes 422 encoded MOV in simple clicks of mouse. The output videos ensure maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Final Cut Pro X/7/6. Here's how to do it.

How to import Nikon D5500 video to Final Cut Pro

Step 1: Launch the program, and open the folder where you have saved the MOV files, and then directly drag the files to the program interface, the files will be loaded to the program immediately. Alternatively, you can click "Add Video" button to import your MOV video.



Step 2: Click "Profile" bar and go to "Editing Software", then select "Final Cut Pro" as the output format in the format list. The program has already optimized the video settings for Final Cut Pro. The output videos will keep the original quality of MOV video.

Step 3: Hit the "Convert" button and this Video Converter for Mac will convert your MOV rapidly. After the conversion, you can import the output files to Final Cut Pro (the latest FCP X 10.1.3 supported).

When the conversion is done, you can import the converted Nikon D5500 MOV videos to FCP without any trouble. Congratulations! You have successfully taken the first step to make your own masterpiece.

How to Solve Nikon D800 Video and iMovie Importing Problems

Summary: Have problems importing Nikon D800 video to iMovie for further editing? If so, follow the quick-start guide to learn how to prepare D800 MOV videos for editing in iMovie without quality loss.



The Nikon D800 Digital SLR Camera is more than a DSLR, it's a broadcast quality video camera as well. When it comes to HD movie capture, the D800 shoots broadcast quality video in two D-Movie formats at 1080/30p full HD. However, when you attempt to import Nikon D800 video to iMovie for editing, you may encountered many problems, like import it slowly, and couldn't edit videos smoothly. And you may encounter problems like this one:

"I can import and play D800 video into Aperture 3 without difficulty, but IMovie import of the same video files is very very slow and then crashes."

So what's the matter? What's the available workaround for importing D800 video to iMovie? As far as I know, the Nikon D800 uses the sophisticated H.264 compression method for recording video files to the camera's memory card. This is an ideal file type for video capture in an SLR camera, delivering relatively compact file sizes with image quality noticeably superior to alternate video compressions (such as Motion JPEG). However, the H.264 compression format is not ideal for importing and editing with iMovie. In order to ingest and edit Nikon D800 H.264 MOV files in iMovie smoothly, the H.264 format requires that files be transcoded into a format better suited to editing, effects, and color grading; this would usually be Apple InterMediate Codec.

To do the H.264 MOV to Apple InterMediate Codec conversion task, you're recommended to use EaseFab Video Converter for Mac. By running it, there's no need to set the codec by yourself: the Mac program has a optimized preset for iMovie (iMovie '11 included). The Mac job would be finished with only 3 clicks without losing video quality. See how below about converting Nikon D800 MOV files to iMovie format.

How to transcode Nikon D800 footage for editing iMovie

Step 1: Go to the folder where you have saved the MOV videos, and then directly drag and drop the video files to the program dock. The files will be imported to the application automatically. The program supports batch conversion, you can add multiple files to convert at a time.



Step 2: Go to the Editing Software category and click "iMovie" to set it as the output format. By selecting the "iMovie" preset, you needn't to adjust the video settings like video format, video resolution, frame rate and more by yourself.



Step 3: Hit Convert button and the smart Video Converter Mac will do the rest for you. When finished, the output file is ready for being imported to iMovie for editing. All iMovie versions are supported, including iMovie '11, iMovie '09, iMovie '08, and iMovie HD.

Finally, launch iMovie. In iMovie, go to the File menu, choose Import > Movies, and then navigate to the folder that your output Nikon D800 MOV files are saved. Select the files and click "Import".

By converting MOV to iMovie compatible, you can easily enhance your video and make high quality movies with iMovie.

iMovie won't import MOV footage from Nikon D3300/D3200/D3100

Summary: Here you will find the fluid workflow for editing Nikon D3300/D3200/D3100 1080p MOV files in iMovie without any problems.


The Nikon D3300, D3200, D3100 are excellent DSLR cameras in the market. All of them are wonderful to be taken to take photos and record Full HD 1920 x 1080p movies when you travel or commute. When it comes to video recording, all of the three Nikon DSLR record in MPEG-4 and outputs its files as .MOV files (the container). Files are compressed using the h.264 codec. So the files you're getting out Nikon D3300/D3200/D3100 are suited to be delivered as is, which is not ideal for editing. That's why you will encounter problems like import it slowly, and couldn't edit videos smoothly when you use the Nikon H.264 MOV files in iMovie(iMovie'11 included).

Since the MOV codec is a final delivery codec it is not one you want to use for editing. Therefore you first need to convert the H.264 MOV to a more editing-friendly format, such an iMovie's Apple InterMediate Codec(AIC). The article would show you how to change Nikon D3300/D3200/D3100MOV to iMovie comaptible format step-by-step with a professional yet easy-to-use Video Converter for Mac from EaseFab. By running it, there is no need to set the codec yourself: the program has optimzied presets for iMovie(iMovie'11 included).

This program features high efficiency and seamless conversion. With it, you can do batch conversion from AVCHD, MTS, AVI, VOB, MP4, MOV, and more to iMovie format in simple clicks of mouse. Here's how to do it.

Step-by-step tutorial to edit your Nikon H.264 MOV files in iMovie

Step 1: Download, install and run the Nikon MOV to iMovie converter for Mac, and then go to the folder where you have saved the MOV videos, and then directly drag and drop the video files to the program dock. The files will be imported to the application automatically.



Step 2: Go to Editing Software category and choose iMovie in the format list. The program has already optimized the video settings for iMovie. The output videos will keep the original quality of MOV video and seamlessly fit iMovie'11, iMovie 09 and iMovie 08.



Step 3: Click the big "Convert" and your files will be converted into AIC encoded MOV files ready to be imported into iMovie for editing.

When the convrsion completes, launch iMovie, from the File menu, choose Import > Movies, navigate to the folder that output MOV videos are saved. Select the files and click "Import".

Now, start to create your masterpiece in iMovie with D3300/D3200/D3100 MOV movie files!

Editor's Note" Besides iMovie, the Nikon Video Converter for Mac also comes with other advanced encoders like Apple ProRes, DNxHD, etc. allowing you to convert video to seamlessly fit Final Cut Pro, Avid, iDVD, Adobe Premiere and more. Moreover, the Video Converter for Mac also enables you to convert video to fit your portable media players with the best video settings. Overall, the program is a great application to help you play, edit and watch videos anywhere.

How to import videos from Nikon D7200 to Final Cut Pro X/7/6

Summary: Facing issues when importing Nikon D7200 H.264 MOV recordings in Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7? Here you will find the best solution to edit Nikon MOV files with FCP.

One of our favorite DSLRs in the past few years is the Nikon D7100, which was introduced way back in February 2013. The D7200 isn't a radical upgrade by any means, yet it still adds some important features, most notably a larger buffer, improved autofocus performance in low light, 60p video, Wi-Fi with NFC, and 15% better battery life. As one the hottest DSLRs in the market, the Nikon D7200 is great for us to take high quality images and record vivid full HD videos. However, when you attempt to import Nikon D7200 videos to Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7 for some editing, you may encountered many problems, like import it slowly, and couldn't edit videos smoothly.

The reason that you can't edit Nikon D7200 .mov files in FCP is simple: the Nikon DSLR uses the sophisticated H.264 compression method for recording video files to the camera's memory card. This is an ideal file type for video capture in an SLR camera, delivering relatively compact file sizes with image quality noticeably superior to alternate video compressions (such as Motion JPEG). However, the H.264 compression format requires that files be transcoded into a format better suited to editing, effects, and color grading; this would usually be Apple ProRes codec, which ensures maximum editing quality and efficiency when working with Final Cut Pro 7 or FCP X.

So, to solve these problems, what you need is a Mac Video Converter tool to convert the H.264 files to ProRes for FCP. There are many kinds of Mac video converter software on market. One highly recommended program is EaseFab Video Converter for Mac, a professional yet easy-to-use H.264 to ProRes converter for Mac. With it, you can effortlesly batch convert from all Nikon 1080p MOV files to Apple ProRes 422 so that you can easily import the Nikon H.264 recordings to Final Cut Pro X, FCP 6, FCP 7 for further editing on Mac OS X(Yosemite and Mavericks included). This This will help you import the file correctly and saving the rendering time.

If you're editing with Final Cut Pro, chances are you already installed this great utility. If not, download it from here.

This Mac Video Converter is fast and stable for converting Nikon D7200 H.264 MOV to ProRes on Mac, it only need several steps to finish the conversion. See below how to do it.

Guide: How to convert Nikon D7200 footage for editing FCP

Step 1: Load D810 footage to the software

Install and launch Nikon Video Converter for Mac, and then click "Add Video" button to browse to MOV files to the program. You can also directly drag the AVI videos to the program. Batch conversion is supported so that you can add multiple files to convert at a time.



Step 2: Choose ProRes as output format

Click on the "Editing Software" and you will see options to convert your mov video for certain video editing software. Since you will be importing the video to Final Cut Pro after the conversion, have "ProRes" be your selected output format.



Tip: If you are a FCP 6 or former version user, you only can choose ProRes 422 HQ as the output format.

Step 3: Start converting Nikon MOV to ProRes codec

Click "Convert" to start encoding Nikon D810 MOV to Apple ProRes 422 codec for Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7. The conversion process may take long time but it will not bother to render in FCP. After conversion just click the "Open Folder to locate converted D7200 footage for FCP post-production.

Additional Tips:

1. If you are also a FCP X user, before you try to do the conversion, don't forget to make sure that you have installed the Apple ProRes Codec manually since the FCP X asks users to install it by themselves.

2. If you want to edit Nikon D7200 mov in iMovie or Final Cut Express, you just need to choose the "iMovie" in the second step.