Convert Parrot Disco FPV MP4 to ProRes for Final Cut Pro

This articles explains the best way to edit Parrot Disco FPV MP4 in Final Cut Pro- converting source files to ProRes. 


How can I edit my movie files from the Parrot Disco FPV in Final Cut Pro. I can't open the MP4 files with Final Cut Pro. When I try to open a MP4 file it says the file can't open. 

Searching related threads, I got know that to stick to edit Parrot Disco FPV MP4 in Final Cut Pro, you'd better convert them to a more editing-friendly format for FCP like ProRes. Actually, it's not as difficult as you imagine. What's need is a just a common video converter like Brorsoft Video Converter for Mac – The program works as the best Parrot Disco FPV video converter. 

It helps you fast transcode Parrot Disco FPV footage to FCP preferred Apple ProRes with fast encoding speed and without quality loss. What's more, it's the optimal tool for transcoding DJI, GoPro, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, etc camera or camcorder videos to kinds of NLE programs Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, FCE and more. Just download it and follow the simple guide to achieve your goal. 

Steps to convert Parrot Disco FPV video clips to ProRes for FCPX 

1. Import Parrot Disco FPV videos to the software 

Once run the Parrot Disco FPV video converter, you can click "Add Video" button to load .mp4 source files. Convert supports batch conversion, so you are allowed to add multiple files to convert at a time. 

 

2. Select the output format 

Click "format" bar and choose "Final Cut Pro -> Apple ProRes 422(LT) (*.mov)" as output format for editing in FCP smoothly. ProRes 422(HQ), Pro Res 422, Pro Res 444, Pro Res 422(Proxy) are all the proper choice. 

 

Tip: Tap "settings" to customize the output parameters- adjust the video size, bitrate, frame rate, audio sample rate, audio channel, etc to get a decent video for editing in Final Cut Pro. 

 

3. Start conversion 

Click "Convert" button to start encoding Parrot Disco FPV MP4 to ProRes MOV for Final Cut Pro. 

Once the conversion is done, you can transfer your Parrot Disco FPV footage into Final Cut Pro X or FCP 7 for editing smoothly on Mac(macOS High Sierra). 

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