Quote I have Power Director 21.0.2902.0 and was under the impression it would recognize these files from my Canon cameras, but keep getting the 'Won't import' message. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

Only 8 bit 4:2:0 AVC, you might use MediaInfo (https://mediaarea.net/MediaInfoOnline) and post the full text output file for the details for your current camera settings as that camera is capable of 4:2:2 which would not be supported.

Jeff

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Only 8 bit 4:2:0 AVC, you might use MediaInfo (https://mediaarea.net/MediaInfoOnline) and post the full text output file for the details for your current camera settings as that camera is capable of 4:2:2 which would not be supported.

Jeff

General
Complete name : AA480407.MXF
Format : MXF
Commercial name : XDCAM HD 35
Format version : 1.2 / 1.2 / 1.2 / 1.2 / 1.2
Format profile : OP-1a
Format settings : Closed / Complete
File size : 1.07 GiB
Duration : 4 min 6 s
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 37.1 Mb/s
Frame rate : 29.970 FPS
Encoded date : 2023-05-20 21:16:44.000
Writing application : CANON XF100 1.00
Video
ID : 2
Format : MPEG Video
Commercial name : XDCAM HD 35
Format version : Version 2
Format profile : Main@High
Format settings : CustomMatrix / BVOP
Format settings, BVOP : Yes
Format settings, Matrix : Custom
Format settings, GOP : M=3, N=15
Format settings, wrapping mode : Frame
Codec ID : 0D01030102046001-0401020201030300
Duration : 4 min 6 s
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 35.0 Mb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS
Standard : Component
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Compression mode : Lossy
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.563
Stream size : 1.01 GiB (94%)
Color range : Limited
Color primaries : BT.709
Transfer characteristics : BT.709
Matrix coefficients : BT.709
Delay_SDTI : 9224215
Audio #1
ID : 3
Format : PCM
Format settings : Little
Format settings, wrapping mode : Frame (AES)
Codec ID : 0D01030102060300
Duration : 4 min 6 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 768 kb/s
Channel(s) : 1 channel
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 29.970 FPS (1601.6 SPF)
Bit depth : 16 bits
Stream size : 22.6 MiB (2%)
Delay_SDTI : 9224215
Locked : Yes
Audio #2
ID : 4
Format : PCM
Format settings : Little
Format settings, wrapping mode : Frame (AES)
Codec ID : 0D01030102060300
Duration : 4 min 6 s
Bit rate mode : Constant
Bit rate : 768 kb/s
Channel(s) : 1 channel
Sampling rate : 48.0 kHz
Frame rate : 29.970 FPS (1601.6 SPF)
Bit depth : 16 bits
Stream size : 22.6 MiB (2%)
Delay_SDTI : 9224215
Locked : Yes
Other #1
ID : 1-Material
Type : Time code
Format : MXF TC
Frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS
Time code of first frame : 02:33:35:00
Time code of last frame : 02:37:41:14
Time code settings : Material Package
Time code, stripped : Yes
Other #2
ID : 1-Source
Type : Time code
Format : MXF TC
Frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS
Time code of first frame : 02:33:35:00
Time code of last frame : 02:37:41:14
Time code settings : Source Package
Time code, stripped : Yes
Other #3
Type : Time code
Format : SMPTE TC
Muxing mode : SDTI
Frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS
Time code of first frame : 02:33:35:00

Here it is - never saw this before - thanks! But the only thing close to what you mentioned is the chroma subsampling at 4:2:0. Is this what you were referring to?

PD21's MXF import only supports a very narrow class of video, just 8 bit, 4:2:0 AVC (H.264) codec. Your specifics show 8 bit, 4:2:0 chromo sampling but with XDCAM HD 35 codec. I think you'll have to convert that into a suitable format for PD21 to handle.

Was this video processed with Canon XF Utility?

Jeff

Quote PD21's MXF import only supports a very narrow class of video, just 8 bit, 4:2:0 AVC (H.264) codec. Your specifics show 8 bit, 4:2:0 chromo sampling but with XDCAM HD 35 codec. I think you'll have to convert that into a suitable format for PD21 to handle.

Was this video processed with Canon XF Utility?
Jeff

No, I just imported the file from my flash card with a Sunpak high-speed card reader, then tried to import into Power Director. All my files, from Canon, Sony and Panasonic video cameras, have always imported perfectly into Adobe Premier, every version of that. It's really amazing that PD doesn't have the same capabilities. I'm 66 and have gone through so many format changes and editing hardware and software changes, but this one is totally different. Thanks for your very helpful information, though. I thought I was doing something wrong!! I wanted to use PD because the Adobe Premier now won't work on a computer that connects to the internet, trying to force me to subscribe to their monthly cloud system. What a rip-off for us older videographers.

Quote No, I just imported the file from my flash card with a Sunpak high-speed card reader, then tried to import into Power Director. All my files, from Canon, Sony and Panasonic video cameras, have always imported perfectly into Adobe Premier, every version of that. It's really amazing that PD doesn't have the same capabilities. I'm 66 and have gone through so many format changes and editing hardware and software changes, but this one is totally different. Thanks for your very helpful information, though. I thought I was doing something wrong!! I wanted to use PD because the Adobe Premier now won't work on a computer that connects to the internet, trying to force me to subscribe to their monthly cloud system. What a rip-off for us older videographers.

PD21 can import many video cameras that have basic recording approach (H.264, H.265), it becomes very limited with high end formats like ProRes, MXF . . . . and others, while other NLE are more accommodating. Keep in mind, MXF is just a video file wrapper, it can utilize many different video codecs so it's usually not enough info to imply just a MXF file as it really depends what's been used inside it. Hence PD21's strict supported note of MXF (8bit 4:2:0 AVC/XAVC).

You can attach a small recording and see what users can come up with for importing.

Jeff

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PD21 can import many video cameras that have basic recording approach (H.264, H.265), it becomes very limited with high end formats like ProRes, MXF . . . . and others, while other NLE are more accommodating. Keep in mind, MXF is just a video file wrapper, it can utilize many different video codecs so it's usually not enough info to imply just a MXF file as it really depends what's been used inside it. Hence PD21's strict supported note of MXF (8bit 4:2:0 AVC/XAVC).

You can attach a small recording and see what users can come up with for importing.

Jeff

Thank you for all your replies! I will probably use my older computer for the projects that I have to shoot with my Canon. This has been very informative, and I'm not upset any more with PD, since I didn't know about all the implications of MXF files. Have a great 4th of July!