NEW VERSION FOR FCPX 10.1 AND LATER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9Qdu...
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This is a brief overview of how to archive and import AVCHD footage into Final Cut Pro X versions 10.9 and earlier. Skip to 2:30 if you want to import directly from the camera or card.
*** I use this process because I want a second copy of my footage outside of FCPX for safety -- bad things DO happen. If you don't want 2 copies, you can skip the archive process completely, or retain the archived package files until your project is complete.***
NOTE: There have been some changes since OSX 10.9 Mavericks: The finder no longer sees the Private folder as a package file. Instead, it shows up as a regular folder with an "AVCHD" package file inside. Simply use this "AVCHD" package file instead of the "PRIVATE" package file shown throughout this video. Keep it named "AVCHD" throughout the process.