How do i export video from tape camcorder to imovie?

i know it's in here somewhere...but just want to know what i need and how to do it. my canon camcorder is probably 6 years old...uses cassette tapes. i want to download all of them onto my imac (OS 10) and manipulate them in imovie. can anyone advise what i need to do? thanks...

Does it have a FireWire port? If not I would suggest spending the 100.00 for the adapter that allows you to convert it from VHS to your Mac. Best Buy or your local Apple Store should have then in stock. Or go here and order it http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/ConsumerProducts/Home+Video/Studio+Family/Video+Capture+forMac.htm

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