Do I need iMovie 11 for a Sony HDR-CX260V?

Trying to figure out why iMovie does not recoginize this camera? It does not pop-up automatically at the point that you should be able to start an import.

Just for future reference, AJA has a free app called "AJA VTR Xchange" that would capture just fine for you.  It would probably capture directly from the camera, also.

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    If you shoot in one of the following modes you should be able to Log & Transfer directly into FCE:
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    HD:  1440x1080/60i (HQ or LP mode)
    SD:  720x480/60i
    1080/60p (PS mode) seems to be the default mode in your camcorder.  FCE only supports progressive video in 720p50 or 720p60.   That's probably why you have had to import via iMovie.
    It would be better to upgrade to Final Cut Pro X, the version currently supported.  FCE was discontinued over 18 months ago and is not supported on Lion or Mountain Lion.

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    I have picked out a moderately priced camcorder (Sony HDR-CX260V High Definition Handycam) andwant to know if it produces files that easily integrate with FCP X on Lion. Thanks.

    Download the free 30 day trial of FCP X to find out for certain.
    http://www.apple.com/uk/finalcutpro/trial/

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    I need to ingest media from a Sony XDCAM HD deck. What software/drivers do I need to download? I believe it is a log and transfer app. Any ideas?
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    reginald
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    The last version of Premiere Elements to include that featuer is 12/12.1.
    Adobe has a document describing suggested workarounds for the Premiere Elements 13/13.1 situation.
    https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/kb/removed-features-formats-elements.html
    Please review and consider.
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    Hi!
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    Hi!
    The reason why I ask is some weired behavior I have with IMovie 6 HD/Quicktime 7 on the latest Tiger release:
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    To test I did the following. I recorded a 360 degrees turn in a room in HDV. It shows perfectly smooth on the camera screen when playbacked, smooth on TV etc. Smooth means as you see it when turning your head..
    So now I import it in HDV into iMovie. If i take the unedited film and want it to export it to any other format like DVD or an MPEG4 movie, things get jerky, the 360 degrees turn doesn't look nice anymore.
    I read in other forums, that thats in issue with HDV and you should let the camera convert it to DV, so the cuted material needs to be transfered back to the camera, and then let it convert it to DV.
    OK, so if I import HDV converted by the camera to DV its perfectly smooth, also on DVD on quicktime movies etc.
    When I import HDV in iMovie, and put a title text in the movie for like 10 secs out of the 20. iMovie will split the clip to two 10 sec ones and render the text in the first block. If I record it back as HDV on the camera tape and then reimport it with beeing converted as DV the following happens:
    The first 10 secs with the title are jerky, the second 10 secs are smooth as before.
    This needs to be related with the IMovie/Quicktime encoding, not with the camera (I have two of it to see if its not the hardware). So I'm really thinking It's either an iMovie problem an Quicktime problem or both together...
    So if FCE would handle the rendering process different... It would be worth to get it...
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  • Sony HDR-HC1 import fix

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  • Sony HDR-SR10 Handicam

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    When I connect this camcorder iMovie doesn't open automatically.
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  • Sony HDR-SR10

    I was wondering if anybody had any luck importing video into iMovie '08 with a Sony HDR-SR10.

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    The computer is a Mac desk top tower with Lion OS x 2x2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon with an  internal hard drive plus a number of remote hard drives.
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    I've looked at a number of sites including Apple support community where it looks like this is a major issue for many people but I can't find anyone who is using the same camera. I wondered if this issue is something you have covered in the magazine, if so please let me know which copy, if not can you help in any way. It appears that Final cut proX may be able to translate the AVCHD files but I'm not sure. Am I right in thinking that if I do upgrade to FCPX I will still have to convert the files, if so would you recommend a suitable software program.  Is there any reason why Apple make it so difficult to edit this AVCHD format when all the latest cameras are using it, perhaps its time to change back to a PC?

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    In Log&Transfer (top frame) on the right of *search field* there are three buttons, click on the one showing a little arrow-down and a sort of little star. Choose preferences then in the *transcode to* section click on those two tiny arrows pointing one up and the other down and choose Apple Intermediate Codec. Can you now transfer? (Add selection to queue)
    Once again 6.0.2 might provide better support for your camera.
    Use the search tool for more info.
    G.
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    Basically, I have just bought a Macbook Pro 2.4ghz notebook, Final Cut Studio 2 and a Sony HDR-CX7 hi def camcorder.
    Has anyone come across issues with Final Cut Studio picking up the hi def clips straight from the Sony camcorder when you try to import files to Final Cut? After some research, it seems as though this can simply be fixed by buying a FireWire cable to connect from the camcorder straight to the FireWire port on the notebook. Is this correct??
    Any assistance would be great or if anyone knows of a link to a thread specifically for the Sony HDR-CX7 and Final Cut Studio 2. The standard def seems to work ok but the hi def isn't picked up on either the Macbook direct or Final Cut Studio. I just would like to ensure that i am able to use the camcorder hi def with Final Cut
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    You should be able to transfer from the camera to FCP through the log and transfer window with a FW cable... FCP 6.0.1 added AVCHD support anyway...
    Jerry

  • Best HD Capture Settings - Sony HDR-HC3

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