How to connect and import camcorder video into iMovie HD?
iMovie HD can transfer, or import, video in many video formats and from many different types of camcorders, including DV camcorders and high definition (HDV) camcorders like Sony, JVC, Panasonic, Canon, Samsung, Sanyo, Pure Digital.
If you have a camcorder with a FireWire connection, follow the instructions to connect your camcorder and import the video using the capture controls in iMovie HD.
To import video from a camcorder:
1 Set the camcorder to VTR mode (some camcorders call this Play or VCR) and turn it on, if necessary.
2 Connect your camcorder to your computer using a FireWire cable.
If your camcorder uses a dock, connect the dock to the computer and place the camcorder in the dock. The illustration below shows how to connect a camcorder to an iMac using a FireWire cable.
3 In iMovie HD, click the mode switch (shown below) to set iMovie HD to camera mode.
Note: You must have a camcorder connected and turned on to be able to switch to camera mode and see the capture controls.
4 Use the capture controls shown below to review your tape in the iMovie monitor.
5 Rewind the tape to a few seconds before the point where you want to start importing.
6 Click Play.
7 When you see the frame where you want to begin importing, click Import (shown above) or press the Space bar.
During the import process, the footage plays in the iMovie monitor. You can import all the footage, or just parts that you choose.
8 Click Import again or press the Space bar when you want to stop importing.
9 When the footage you want is captured in the Clips pane, turn off your camcorder and disconnect it from your computer.
In addition to transferring video from your camcorder, you can import video from DVD, or from other locations on your computer’s hard disk.
To import video from a disc or other location:
1 Choose File > Import.
2 Locate and select the file you want to import.
3 Click Open.
If you can’t import video from DVD disk, you should rip DVD to iMovie HD supported video like MOV, MPEG-4, and DV format. DVD Ripper Ultimate is very useful for importing DVD to iMovie HD.
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