{"id":142621,"date":"2020-11-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=142621"},"modified":"2020-11-23T11:23:59","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T17:23:59","slug":"xml-files-premiere-fcpx-davinci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/xml-files-premiere-fcpx-davinci\/","title":{"rendered":"Using XML Files to Move Your Timeline to a Different NLE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-need-to-transfer-your-timeline-between-two-different-pieces-of-video-editing-software-using-xml-files-could-be-the-solution-for-you\"><span id=\"if-you-need-to-transfer-your-timeline-between-two-different-pieces-of-video-editing-software-using-xml-files-could-be-the-solution-for-you\">If you need to transfer your timeline between two different pieces of video editing software, using XML files could be the solution for you.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-so-many-video-editors-have-been-in-the-following-situation-you-ve-been-brought-in-on-a-project-in-which-the-edit-is-already-partially-completed-you-re-eager-to-get-cracking-with-the-work-but-there-s-one-major-problem-the-current-edit-has-been-done-on-a-software-that-you-despise-using-while-you-want-to-accept-the-work-the-fact-that-you-can-t-use-your-go-to-editing-software-is-a-real-deterrent-luckily-there-are-a-few-different-ways-to-move-edits-between-various-editing-software-one-of-them-is-by-using-xml-files-this-is-a-step-by-step-guide-to-using-them-within-fcpx-premiere-pro-and-davinci-resolve-fcpx-to-premiere-proif-you-would-rather-stay-away-from-using-apple-s-final-cut-pro-x-for-your-edit-you-can-simply-move-your-timeline-out-of-it-using-an-xml-file\">So, you\u2019ve been brought in on a project and the edit is already partially completed. You&#8217;re eager to get cracking with the work, but there\u2019s one major problem. The current edit was done on a software that you despise using. While you want to accept the work, the fact that you can\u2019t use your go-to editing software is a real deterrent. <br><br>Luckily, there are a few different ways to move edits between various editing software. One of them is by using XML files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-so-many-video-editors-have-been-in-the-following-situation-you-ve-been-brought-in-on-a-project-in-which-the-edit-is-already-partially-completed-you-re-eager-to-get-cracking-with-the-work-but-there-s-one-major-problem-the-current-edit-has-been-done-on-a-software-that-you-despise-using-while-you-want-to-accept-the-work-the-fact-that-you-can-t-use-your-go-to-editing-software-is-a-real-deterrent-luckily-there-are-a-few-different-ways-to-move-edits-between-various-editing-software-one-of-them-is-by-using-xml-files-this-is-a-step-by-step-guide-to-using-them-within-fcpx-premiere-pro-and-davinci-resolve-fcpx-to-premiere-proif-you-would-rather-stay-away-from-using-apple-s-final-cut-pro-x-for-your-edit-you-can-simply-move-your-timeline-out-of-it-using-an-xml-file\">Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide to using XML files within FCPX, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/adqEPbnLhgM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fcpx-to-premiere-pro\"><span id=\"fcpx-to-premiere-pro\">FCPX to Premiere Pro<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-so-many-video-editors-have-been-in-the-following-situation-you-ve-been-brought-in-on-a-project-in-which-the-edit-is-already-partially-completed-you-re-eager-to-get-cracking-with-the-work-but-there-s-one-major-problem-the-current-edit-has-been-done-on-a-software-that-you-despise-using-while-you-want-to-accept-the-work-the-fact-that-you-can-t-use-your-go-to-editing-software-is-a-real-deterrent-luckily-there-are-a-few-different-ways-to-move-edits-between-various-editing-software-one-of-them-is-by-using-xml-files-this-is-a-step-by-step-guide-to-using-them-within-fcpx-premiere-pro-and-davinci-resolve-fcpx-to-premiere-proif-you-would-rather-stay-away-from-using-apple-s-final-cut-pro-x-for-your-edit-you-can-simply-move-your-timeline-out-of-it-using-an-xml-file\">If you&#8217;d rather stay away from using Apple\u2019s Final Cut Pro X for your edit, you can simply move your timeline out of it using an XML file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg\" alt=\"FCPX to Premiere Pro: Export XML\" class=\"wp-image-143101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg?resize=300,77 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg?resize=277,71 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg?resize=359,92 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg?resize=543,139 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg?resize=560,143 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Export-XML.jpg?resize=150,38 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Export XML file.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To do this, load your current edit in the timeline (called a &#8220;Project&#8221; in FCPX) and navigate to <strong>Export XML<\/strong>, as shown above. You can then save it to your desired location. <\/li><li>If you&#8217;d like to import it to <strong>Adobe Premiere Pro<\/strong>, you must purchase and install an extra piece of software called <strong>Project X27<\/strong>. You can download it from the App Store or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/intelligentassistance.com\/xtocc.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">the Intelligent Assistance website<\/a> for $49.99. <\/li><li>Next up, navigate to your <strong>XML<\/strong> and <strong>right-click<\/strong> it. Select <strong>open with<\/strong> then select <strong>Project X27<\/strong>. After this, a new window will appear so you can select the attributes of the edit that you&#8217;d like to transfer to Premiere. Once you&#8217;ve done this, hit <strong>OK<\/strong> and <strong>save<\/strong> your new XML file. <\/li><li>Go back to <strong>Premiere<\/strong> and navigate to <strong>Import<\/strong>, then select the <strong>XML<\/strong> you&#8217;ve just created. This will import your timeline along with your footage and assets. It&#8217;s worth researching which aspects of the edit <em>will<\/em> and <em>won&#8217;t<\/em> transfer. For example, color grades will not move across to Premiere. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-davinci-resolve-to-premiere-pro\"><span id=\"davinci-resolve-to-premiere-pro\">DaVinci Resolve to Premiere Pro<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"DaVinci Resolve to Premiere Pro: Load Your Edit\" class=\"wp-image-143105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg?resize=300,92 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg?resize=277,85 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg?resize=359,110 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg?resize=543,166 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg?resize=560,171 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Load-Edit.jpg?resize=150,46 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Navigate to <strong>Export AAF, XML<\/strong>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start off by <strong>loading<\/strong> up your edit in <strong>Resolve<\/strong>. <\/li><li>Navigate to <strong>Export AAF, XML<\/strong>, as shown above. <\/li><li>Once you&#8217;ve done this, a new window will appear so you can select where to save your file and what to name it. It&#8217;ll also give you the option to decide what sort of XML you want to create. I recommend selecting <strong>FCP XML 1.3<\/strong>, as this is the one that I&#8217;ve gained the best results from. <\/li><li>If you&#8217;d like to import it to <strong>Adobe Premiere Pro<\/strong>, you must purchase and install an extra piece of software called <strong>Project X27<\/strong>. You can download it from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/intelligentassistance.com\/xtocc.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">the Intelligent Assistance website<\/a> for $49.99.<\/li><li>Next up, navigate to your <strong>XML<\/strong> and <strong>right-click<\/strong> it. Select <strong>open with<\/strong> then select <strong>Project X27<\/strong>. A new window will appear to let you select the attributes of the edit that you&#8217;d like to transfer to <strong>Premiere<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;ve done this, hit <strong>OK<\/strong> and <strong>save<\/strong> your new XML file.<\/li><li>Go back to <strong>Premiere<\/strong> and navigate to <strong>Import<\/strong>, then select the <strong>XML<\/strong> you&#8217;ve just created. Your timeline will import into Premiere along with your footage and assets. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-davinci-resolve-to-fcpx\"><span id=\"davinci-resolve-to-fcpx\">DaVinci Resolve to FCPX<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-79d3b1f7-610d-40bd-8db8-3c0d3005635c\"><li>Start off by <strong>loading<\/strong> up your edit in resolve.<\/li><li>Navigate to <strong>Export AAF, XML<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Once you&#8217;ve done this, a new window will appear (as shown above), which will enable you to select where to save your file and what to name it. It&#8217;ll also give you the option to decide what sort of XML you want to create. I recommend selecting <strong>FCP XML 1.3<\/strong> as this is the one that I&#8217;ve gained the best results from.<\/li><li> Open up <strong>FCPX<\/strong> and navigate to <strong>File&gt;Import&gt;XML<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select the <strong>XML file<\/strong> you&#8217;ve just created and hit <strong>Import<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;ve done that, DaVinci Resolve will create a new event where you will find your timeline and footage.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fcpx-to-davinci-resolve\"><span id=\"fcpx-to-davinci-resolve\">FCPX to DaVinci Resolve<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg\" alt=\"FCPX to DaVinci Resolve: Export XML\" class=\"wp-image-143164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg?resize=300,99 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg?resize=277,91 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg?resize=359,118 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg?resize=543,178 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg?resize=560,184 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FCPX-Project.jpg?resize=150,49 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Navigate to Export XML.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Load up your current edit in the timeline (called a &#8220;Project&#8221; in FCPX) and navigate to <strong>Export XML<\/strong>. You can then save it to your desired location.<\/li><li>Open up <strong>Resolve<\/strong> and navigate to <strong>Import AAF, EDL, XML<\/strong>.<\/li><li>You can import the XML from FCPX without any interference, which is convenient. <strong>Select<\/strong> your file and click <strong>Import<\/strong>. <\/li><li>A new window will appear allowing you to select various options. I advise deselecting <strong>use sizing information<\/strong> to ensure your edit maintains how it appears in FCPX. <\/li><li>If you hit <strong>use color information<\/strong>, the grades you created using the color board in FCPX will come across. <\/li><li>Select <strong>OK<\/strong> and your timeline will import along with your footage. You will find it in the media pool. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premiere-to-fcpx\"><span id=\"premiere-to-fcpx\">Premiere to FCPX<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg\" alt=\"Premiere to FCPX: Loading Your Edit\" class=\"wp-image-143171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg?resize=300,134 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg?resize=277,124 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg?resize=359,160 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg?resize=543,242 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg?resize=560,250 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/premiere.jpg?resize=150,67 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Load your edit.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open up <strong>Premiere<\/strong> and <strong>load<\/strong> up your edit. <\/li><li>Navigate to <strong>Export&gt;Final Cut Pro XML<\/strong> and save your file in a convenient location. <\/li><li>Once again, you&#8217;ll need to purchase a new piece of software in order to make your XML compatible with FCPX and Resolve. Head to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/intelligentassistance.com\/sendtox.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">the Intelligent Assistance website<\/a> or the App store to buy it (it&#8217;s called <strong>SendtoX<\/strong>).<\/li><li>Once you&#8217;ve downloaded it, <strong>right-click<\/strong> your file and select <strong>open with&gt;SendtoX<\/strong>. <\/li><li>When a new window appears, select the <strong>library<\/strong> you&#8217;d like to import the edit into. <\/li><li>Once you&#8217;ve done that, Premiere creates a new event and imports your timeline and footage into it.  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-premiere-to-resolve\"><span id=\"premiere-to-resolve\">Premiere to Resolve<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Complete steps 1-3 from the <strong>Premiere to FCPX<\/strong> instructions above.<\/li><li>Open up <strong>Resolve<\/strong> and navigate to <strong>Import AAF, EDL, XML<\/strong>. <\/li><li>Select your file and click import.<\/li><li>A new window will appear allowing you to select various options. I advise deselecting <strong>use sizing information<\/strong> to ensure your edit maintains how it appears in FCPX.<\/li><li>If you hit <strong>use color information<\/strong>, the grades you created using the color board in FCPX will come across.<\/li><li>Select <strong>OK<\/strong> and your timeline will import along with your footage, which will be added to the media pool.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, that&#8217;s how to work with XML files within these three different editing softwares. It&#8217;s far simpler than it may at first seem and well worth mastering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more editing tips and tricks, check out these additional articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/video-editing-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Video Editing 101: How to Edit a Video from Start to Finish<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/blackmagic-davinci-resolve-17\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Blackmagic Announces DaVinci Resolve 17: Color and Editing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/create-vhs-look-premiere-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Create the VHS Look in Premiere Pro + Free VHS Effect Presets<\/a><\/li><li><a 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