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Crazzy

I have a toshiba camileo s20 camcorder. i know that imovie and quicktime. Do you know any good programs that will convert it to work with imvoe and quicktime for mac???

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Your camcorder outputs to .avi format. You need to convert it to .mp4 format. iSquint (or PunyVid, as it is now called) and Handbrake are both excellent free options.

Connecting Canon MiniDV camcorder to Mac?

Alex

Hey, so I have a canon GL2 MiniDV camcorder which I've been trying to connect to my macbook pro (running most recent version of OSX Mountain Lion), but have been having trouble getting iMovie to recognize it. I'm using a firewire cable, but nothing appears under "devices" in neither iMovie nor Finder. The camcorder does recognize when the FireWire is plugged in to the laptop, however. I don't know if the GL2 came with software, as I got it from a friend. If anyone knows of some sort of compatibility software or driver, please let me know. (I tried using photostich, but the dialog box tells me I need to insert the CD-ROM containing the following software (PhotoStich) that came with your Canon product).
when I go to firewire under hardware, it says "Warning: Unable to list firewire devices. imovie is still not recognizing it, and neither is finder (the devices tab pops up on the left side of Finder under the "favorites" and "shared" tab.

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Starting from the top...

With the camcorder off, connect the camcorder's DV port (not USB) to the computer's firewire poer (not USB) with a firewire cable. In your case, a 4-pin (camcorder side) to 9-pin (MacBook Pro side) firewire cable.

Link to the camcorder manual
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0900000646/01/GL2IM-EN.pdf
for location of the DV port on page 11 (under the flap at the back of the camcorder - under the USB port).

Power up the camcorder and put it into PLAY (VCR) mode. See page 35 in the manual. You do not need any software from Canon. Also be sure the "Card/Tape" switch is in the Tape position.

There is no "Devices" in iMovie or the Finder. Under the Apple, you can select "About this Mac" and click on "More Info" - then under "Hardware" select "Firewire". Since "PhotoStitch" is used for stills, it has nothing to do with video connectivity.

If the camcorder has been plugged/unplugged from the DV port with the camcorder on, it is possible to blow the firewire port - so do not do that. It is an expensive repair. ALWAYS power down the camcorder before plugging in or unplugging the DV cable to the camcorder.

Anyway... with the camcorder correctly connected to the MacBook Pro with the firewire cable and in Play/VCR mode, launch iMovie and name the project. When you get into iMovie, under File, select Import or Capture... it is a realtime capture (and should appear on the Mac). 30 minutes of video on the digital tape will take 30 minutes to import.

Assuming the camcorder menu items are at default, there is noting n the camcorder that needs to be set. If any changes were made and not put back, now is a good time to put them back.

The CDROM that came in the box with the camcorder has only Windows-specific software on it and nothing is on there your MacBookPro needs.

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How to connect Panasonic 3CCD camcorder to Apple power book to download the recorded movies?

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Tom K.

I've connected the camcorder to the Mac using the USB port, but I am unable to access the camera. I tried using iMovie to no success. When I was using a PC I was able to access the camera and transfer the movies. I was hoping to be able to do the same with the Apple. The main reason I purchased the Mac was for the ease of editing and creating DVDs.

Any help would be much appreciated.

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you must install a mac driver for your camera if you opt to use the usb port. if you cannot find a driver, you will need to use the firewire port.

How is the quality of your videos transferred from a camcorder to your Mac/PC?

cipeciop

Yesterday I have started transferring my videos from my digital camcorder to my Mac using Pinnacle Video Capture. The quality is not that good (not as good as when I watch them on my TV) and the sound doesn't follow the image. Is it normal? Could I have a problem with my cables?

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What's happening ? You're speeking English today ????
Sorry, I can not answer your question but I give you a big big kiss...
See you later (in French this time please.... lol)

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How is the quality of your videos transferred from a camcorder to your Mac/PC?

best camcorders for mac image

cipeciop

Yesterday I have started transferring my videos from my digital camcorder to my Mac using Pinnacle Video Capture. The quality is not that good (not as good as when I watch them on my TV) and the sound doesn't follow the image. Is it normal? Could I have a problem with my cables?

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What's happening ? You're speeking English today ????
Sorry, I can not answer your question but I give you a big big kiss...
See you later (in French this time please.... lol)

How do I get my Camera to show video on my Mac?

idahogirl_

I have a Sony camcorder and a mac computer. It won't let me watch the videos. It shows that I have them, but it won't let me see the actual video. I've tried to open it with other things but it just doesn't work. Please help!!!

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Which Sony camcorder and which Mac?

Provide that new information in a new post - and we'll have enough information to help. At this point, you have not provided enough information for us to help you.

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How do I download a movie from a camcorder to my mac?

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ladyandiva

When I connect the USB port from my camcorder to my mac, it does not import onto I-Movie. I don't know what to do. I have a Sony Handycam DCR-DVD710 and my MacBook is version 10.4.11. Is there something that I need to convert or can my camcorder not download to macs? Please help! Thanks!

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First make sure you have the right drivers on your mac for your specific camcorder (chances are you do), then plug it in and open finder... your camcorder will be under "devices" open it... find the file you want then drag and drop it into the program you want to use like I-movie. (you might have to save it into another document first... I'm not sure with your specific camcorder... but thats what i do with my camcorder)

How to import videos from camcorder to mac?

Kaya

I'm trying to import the videos from the memory card in the camcorder to my mac. When I plug it into my laptop it automatically opens iPhoto and when I try to import the video I keep getting an error saying that it is an unrecognized format. I thought I could then change the "Media Format" on the camcorder then it asks "Int. Memory" or "Memory Card" then when I click "Memory Card" it then says "Format? All data will be deleted. Est. Process Time: 9s" I'm worried if I click "Yes" all the data on the camcorder will be deleted because it's my friends I don't want to delete her stuff. So I'm wondering what it will delete and if it will work to import on to my laptop? Also if any one knows any other way to import it to a mac that would be great.

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And you did not say anything about the camera or camcorder. You did not say anything about your Mac.

The work "photo" in "iPhoto" should be a hint - it is not designed to deal with video, but it can do *some* things.

DO NOT format the card. You will not be able to recover the video or still image files. ALL files on the card will be deleted if you format the card. If you want the files in the camera or on the memory card, DO NOT format anything.

If we knew which camera and which Mac, we'd have a better chance at helping you. Right now, we do not have enough information to provide any detailed assistance.

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