I have a Lion imac and a sony DCR-SR57E camcorder. I can't import video to iMovies. Apple say the camcorder is compatible on its list. Sony say the problem lies with Apple. Apple Care now say their compatibility list is wrong and that there are issues. Apple have told me to download VLC Player which I have. I can import the video clips to VLC Player, though it takes an eternity! But I can't get the clips onto iMovies in order to edit. I expected a quick and easy importing and editing process from iMac. How can I import if at all? If not what is the best camcorder to buy to work with iMovies? Thanks in anticipation.
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Importing video from DCR-SR57E to imac
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I'm not certain this is really the best place to get your answer. We are a Mac Forum, not a Video Forum, though we do have people who are knowlegeable about Video and Still photography equipment and techniques.
Here is a review site for equipment
Find a camcorder with our lab tested reviews and ratings - CamcorderInfo.com
I would also try AVS Forum; they have a section on Camcorders
Camcorders - AVS Forum
Hope this helps
Here is a review site for equipment
Find a camcorder with our lab tested reviews and ratings - CamcorderInfo.com
I would also try AVS Forum; they have a section on Camcorders
Camcorders - AVS Forum
Hope this helps
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From the camcorder specs, it seems that it records in the mpeg2 format. Just drag the clips into Finder and open/view using MPEGStreamclip. Export to Quicktime, using the Apple Intermediate Codec option as this is what iMovie uses. After that, import into iMovie from the File>Import>Movies menu.
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MPEG Streamclip link (it's free!)
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