Version 2.2 of MXF Import QT has been released. The new major feature is the ability to access growing VBR/Long-GOP OP1a files such as Sony XDCAM HD. It’s a tremendous workflow enhancement to access and edit such growing files in live recording or transfer situations.

New features:
# Support for streaming/growing VBR/Long-GOP formats
# Support for Avid OP-Atom HDV, XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD files
# General improvements

MXF Import QT v2.2 is a free update for all 2.x users. Customers of version 1.x please purchase the 2.x upgrade.

MXF Import QT is an interpreter for QuickTime on Mac OS X to natively open and access to a broad range of MXF variations without converting or referencing to the QuickTime movie format. This enables Final Cut Studio to directly work with native MXF media.

* Save disk space and storage capacity by working directly with native MXF media and without the need to convert and duplicate the data.
* Save time by accessing MXF media directly without waiting for conversions to be completed.
* No rewrapping or transcoding for Final Cut Pro required.
* Use Compressor to rewrap or transcode MXF media.
* OP1a and OP-Atom editing in Final Cut Pro.
* Take advantage of streaming support by accessing growing OP1a MXF files.
* Integrate Final Cut Studio with high-grade broadcast servers and camera devices.
* Connect Final Cut Studio via plug and play with your broadcast infrastructure.
* Increase productivity with shared storage and shared media workflows.
* Icon and preview support directly in Mac OS X through Quick Look and Cover Flow.
* Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard compatible.