How to import MP4 to Final Cut Pro for further editing？

"I've had issues dealing with a few video files I've gotten as handouts at press conferences.Both were named as .mp4 files, under "get info" they're in a h264 AAC codec.When I import it into FCP and try to play it, I get an error message saying "General Error", and then "Error, Out of Memory".- from Creativecow forums.

Nowdays, the upgraded version of FCP (Version 7) claims better compatibility with Apple's application and improved codec support for editing HD, DV and SD video formats, including presets for devices such as iPod, Apple TV, and Blu-ray discs. MP4, one of the most popular file container format, can be associated with different codec like H.264, MPEG-4,etc. In the case, you need to transcode MP4 to FCP acceptable file formats.

Tips: file formats supported by Final Cut Pro:
Any QuickTime compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM, 2K, film formats.

In fact, it is much easier way for you and you can get rid of fighting with codec issue. MP4 to Final Cut Pro Converter for Mac can convert all kinds of MP4 file like HD MP4 (Xvid, H.264) or SD video MPEG-4, H.264, Youtube to Final Cut Pro. Then you can effortlessly further editing MP4 files into FCP.

Step 1. Download MP4 to FCP converter for Mac and install it.

Step 2. Select DV as the output format
Move your mouse cursor to Common Video and select an DV video format as the target formats.

Step 3. Convert MP4 to FCP
Click on the Start button to start converting MP4 to FCP.

Then, import MP4 into Final Cut Pro
Once the converted file is exported from Doremisoft MP4 to FCP Converter, you will want to import it into Final Cut Pro to make sure that it has transferred over correctly. There are times that this can be an issue, especially around audio, so you want to check it as soon as it has finished. In general, you should have a comparable file and you can go ahead and work with it in your editing process just as you would with the MP4 file. You should test it out before you set a batch of MP4 files to convert to MP4.

Plus, there is still a video editing programs available for Mac users. It has easy-to-use, but functional interfaces. Know more about the MP4 Video editing for Mac.