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So I have a PowerBook G4 and am trying to hook up a camera....good lord...any camera at this point that will work with iMovie 5.0.2, Yes it's an old version, but iMovie 08 and 09 both require an Intel-based mac processor to operate an obviously, my G4 does not have that.
So I have tried a multiple list of things. The first being to install Adobe Premiere, which didn't work, because that also needs an intel based processor for Mac (G5 or higher)
I have tried two different cameras, both of which are said to be Mac compatible, but neither is recognized by the iMovie version I have.
Went to the IT store and was told that iMovie 08 would work with a G4, because it was before they upgraded to the Intel requirements. I asked if they were sure, they confidently agreed. Went and bought 08 on eBay and sure enough, iMovie needs an Intel processor, won't load.
Does ANYONE know of ANY camera, program or miracle that will allow me to download digital video, and edit it, without having to force myself into a new Mac laptop? There shouldn't be this much of a problem and I can't imagine I am the only person who still has a G4 PowerBook. How do I get my current version of iMovie (5.0.2) to recognize a camera?
Any info or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
PBS
So I have tried a multiple list of things. The first being to install Adobe Premiere, which didn't work, because that also needs an intel based processor for Mac (G5 or higher)
I have tried two different cameras, both of which are said to be Mac compatible, but neither is recognized by the iMovie version I have.
Went to the IT store and was told that iMovie 08 would work with a G4, because it was before they upgraded to the Intel requirements. I asked if they were sure, they confidently agreed. Went and bought 08 on eBay and sure enough, iMovie needs an Intel processor, won't load.
Does ANYONE know of ANY camera, program or miracle that will allow me to download digital video, and edit it, without having to force myself into a new Mac laptop? There shouldn't be this much of a problem and I can't imagine I am the only person who still has a G4 PowerBook. How do I get my current version of iMovie (5.0.2) to recognize a camera?
Any info or direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
PBS