How to import pictures/video from canon vixia

How do you import video/pictures from the Canon vixia to the Mac (Mac OS X 10. 5. 8.)

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How to import MTS files from Canon Vixia HF M40 to Mac for editing?

I recently bought a Canon Vixia HF M40 and I have been able to import the MTS video files to iMovie, but now that I want to edit in Adobe Premiere, I am at a loss. Can someone tell me an easy way to import these files to either my computer or into the program itself for editing. It is entirely too time consuming to import into iMovie and convert every single file to quicktime only to import into Premiere and export yet again (not to mention the quality loss). Thank you for any help you can give me.

http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-convert-avchd-mts-files-into-hd-mpeg-2-premier e-160152/
or
http://www.moyea.com/import-flv/

Import MTS video from Canon Vixia HF200 to iMovie

I am a recent convert from Windows to Mac. I was surprised to find out that my old MPG video taken over the years, and recent high definition video taken with a reasonably new Canon movie camera in MTS format, could not be easily imported into iMovie on my MacBook Pro, something that was quite easy on my Windows 7 computer. iMovie could not read the files. I purchased the new MacBook due to its capability to produce, among other things, superior movies for family use, You Tube, and similar. I bought the Canon HF200 as it recorded to a SDHC disk that made it easy, at least on my Windows computer, to transfer unedited files to my external hard drive storage system, then edit as necessary on any of the commonly available movie rendering software programs. After some internet research on the problem, and not wanting to give up on my Mac so soon, I solved the dilemma by purchasing a software package called iSkysoft Video Converter which made the conversion from MTS as well as my older MPG and all other video formats that I had, virtually seamless. In doing further research, it appears that I can convert my MTS video to either MP4 (M4V) or MOV without any degration that I could notice. I understand that there are other software packages that also convert video in a similar manner. My criticism is that with Apple's very good reputation as an excellent computer to be used for video and other media production, why is it necessary to perform this added step. While I was able to make a good conversion, the process just adds extra files and extra time to taking a movie, then producing a video.

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http://www.moyea.com/import-flv/

Can I import avchd videos from canon into Imovie'11

can I import avchd videos from canon into Imovie'11

actually the only error in the system logs I see is..
11-02-27 10:59:49 AM iMovie[90311] NSEnumerateMapTable: map table argument is NULL

TS3850 how to import a video from a tape recorder the brand is Canon XL1 mini DV into Final Cut or iMovie?

how to imort a video from a tape recorder the brand is canon XL1. i use firewire 6ping befort but the new Mac have not 6ping, they have 9ping

This is what you need:
http://rocketfish-prod-live.teletech.com/products/computer-accessories/RF-AP309. html

How can I download video from Canon HF20?

Please help me. I just need to download video from my new Canon HF20 to my computer. I hear you can use imovie 08 but how?

I have a Canon HF11, but I imagine the problem is similar. I'm working with iMovie '08 on a Dual 2 GHz PowerPC G5 with 3 GB of RAM. I normally import from an old Sony TVR530 (flawlessly).
This is apparently the deal with iMovie '08 and Mpeg-2 Camcorders... Apple stinks at working with them (at least for my setup).
The files are .MOD, which is just Mpeg-2; no problem. You connect the camera and it auto-recognizes the FS11 (in my case), but doesn't begin import. You select a manual "movie import" and it says there are no files to import (there were 187 files in the folder). Very frustrating.
BUT! It will recognize the movies EVENTUALLY. Yes, it's true. Just connect the camera and wait a good 10 - 15 minutes and it will finally come up with the import clip window. Not that you're in a hurry or anything. THEN, to rub salt in that wound, it takes minutes to import seconds of video. I have a 14 second clip that took 3 minutes to import. FOURTEEN SECONDS! All these little basketball game clips are going to take an HOUR to import (according to the application).
My first pass resulted in an import of about 21 clips before iMovie crashed. I'm trying again now and HOPING the imported video will not show degradation when it's all done. I'll let you know.
(I'm still mad that my wife's PowerBook 1.5 GHz cannot play a simple YouTube video without looking like a 10 fps flipbook animation. GET IT TOGETHER APPLE! You're supposed to be the multimedia guys!)

How to Import photos / videos from. IPhone

How to import photos and video from iPhone ?

Importing personal photos and videos from your iOS device to your computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083 - other useful information at https://discussions.apple.com/message/20302567
Photo Stream - http://www.apple.com/icloud/features/photo-stream.html
iCloud: Photo Stream FAQ - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4486 - "With Photo Stream, when you take photos on an iOS device or import photos from your digital camera to your computer, your new photos will be automatically uploaded to iCloud and pushed to all your other devices. You can also view the photos in your Photo Stream with Apple TV."

Premiere Elements 10 - can't play back imported HD video (from Canon HV30) in Quicktime or FCP

After playing around with the trial version, I eagerly purchased Photoshop Elements 10 Premiere for its ability to edit video from my Sony Cybershot camera (Final Cut Pro would not do this) and for its ability to import video from my Canon HV30 HD camcorder (Final Cut Pro is really fussy on this).
Also liked the option of importing without breaking in to individual scenes. FCP and iMovie won't do this.
So, after the first import of a tape, I discover that the imported file will NOT play via Quicktime, and when I imported that file into Final Cut Pro, I got the eternal circle icon which lead to a crash.
What's going on here?

Read Bill Hunt on a file type as WRAPPER http://forums.adobe.com/thread/440037?tstart=0
What is a CODEC... a Primer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/546811?tstart=0
What CODEC is INSIDE that file? http://forums.adobe.com/thread/440037?tstart=0
Report back with the codec details of your file, use the programs below
For PC http://www.headbands.com/gspot/ or http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en
For Mac http://mediainfo.massanti.com/

Problem capturing video from Canon Vixia hg20 to Adobe Elements ,

Hey ,
So I am having alot of difficulty capturing video to Adobe Elements 2.0 from my Canon Vixia hg20 video camera . I am trying to capture using the USB 2.0 port , which I do have the drivers installed for.. If anyone else has had a similar problem and a solution , I would love to hear about it , .
Basically the camera is not even detecting in the software , not really sure what to do??
thanks John

From Cannon Web
Issue: What folder are the videos stored in on the camcorder?
Solution: List of the directory and file structure of AVCHD camcorders
For users who wish to "drag and drop" the video files created by the camcorder the videos can be located by drilling down thru the following folders.
Double click on the removeable disc drive icon to display the root folder of the drive.
Double click on the [AVCHD] folder
Double click on the [BDMV] folder.
Double click on the [STREAM] folder. The video files are located in this folder with a .mts file extension.
- Depending on the software you are using the file extension may need to be renamed to .m2ts to be useable in your playback or editing software.
PE7 Support MTS File

Downloading video from Canon Vixia HV 30 via HDMI to Mini DisplayPort

Laptop Specs: White MacBook 10.6.6, 2 x USB, Mini DisplayPort, Audio In/Out
Camera: Canon Vixia HV30
I recently upgraded my MacBook and my new MacBook doesn't have a firewire input. I had downloaded video from my Canon Vixia HV30 to iMovie using an HDV/DV to Firewire chord.
Since the new MacBook doesn't have a firewire input, I tried an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort chord. The MacBook (via Finder, iMovie, and Final Cut Express) doesn't recognize that there is a camera connected.
Any ideas?

That's a miniDV camera. MiniDV ALWAYS needs Firewire - there's no way around it. There are no USB to Firewire converters. If you very recently (last 14 days) bought the Macbook, and you absolutely want to continue using the camera, you could perhaps return the MB and see if the 13" Macbook Pro is within your budget.
Modern consumer HD cameras tend to use USB connections.
Matt

How to import a video from a DVD

I'm trying to edit a video that was created and put on a DVD. The video plays but I can't seem to import the video into iMovie for editing. What do I do to get this video into iMovie?

You need to convert the VOB files in the TS-Folder of the DVD back to DV which iMovie is designed to handle. For that you need mpegStreamclip:
http://www.squared5.com/svideo/mpeg-streamclip-mac.html
which is free, but you must also have the Apple mpeg2 plugin :
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D2187Z/A/quicktime-mpeg-2-playback-component-f or-mac-os-x
(unless you are running Lion in which case see below))
which is a mere $20.
Another possibility is to use DVDxDV:
http://www.dvdxdv.com/NewFolderLookSite/Products/DVDxDV.overview.htm
which costs $25.
For the benefit of others who may read this thread:
Obviously the foregoing only applies to DVDs you have made yourself, or other home-made DVDs that have been given to you. It will NOT work on copy-protected commercial DVDs, which in any case would be illegal.
And from the TOU of these forums:
Keep within the Law
No material may be submitted that is intended to promote or commit an illegal act.
Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise ‘work around’ digital rights management software or hardware. This includes conversations about ‘ripping’ DVDs or working around FairPlay software used on the iTunes Store.
If you are running Lion:
From the MPEG Streamclip homepage
The installer of the MPEG-2 Playback Component may refuse to install the component in Lion. Apple states the component is unnecessary in Lion onwards, however MPEG Streamclip still needs it. See this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3381
To install the component in Lion, please download MPEG Streamclip 1.9.3b7 beta above; inside the disk image you will find the Utility MPEG2 Component Lion: use it to install the MPEG-2 Playback Component in Lion. The original installer's disk image (QuickTimeMPEG2.dmg) is required.
The current versions of MPEG Streamclip cannot take advantage of the built-in MPEG-2 functionality of Lion. For MPEG-2 files you still need to install the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component, which is not preinstalled in Lion. You don't have to install QuickTime 7.

Importing pictures/video from S-VHS-C camcorder - no Firewire

I have a JVC S-VHS-C camcorder (Model GR-SXM740U) with audio and video jacks for RCA cable, an S video port, and a serial port for PC (Windows) computers – no Firewire. And I have an eMac with a Keyspan Serial to USB adapter that works fine for importing digital photos from the camera using “Digital Photo Navigator” for OS9.1. I want to import my VHS video files into iMovie. Any suggestions?
eMac Mac OS X (10.3.9) 800 MHz 768 MB 60 Gig

Bill W: Thanks for the input. I decided to follow up on your 1st suggestion and started researching adapters. Most that I found were expensive and used with PC software for movies. With a little diligence I found an ADS Pyro FireWire AV Link Analog to Digital Video Converter for $129. Several Mac users gave it a fairly good rating (last year) and said that it worked well with iMovie. I ordered one and will give it a try. Will let you know if it works.
eMac Mac OS X (10.3.9) 800 MHz 768 MB 60 Gig

How do I put video ( from Canon PowerShot ) to ( HP ) computer. The solution disc doesn't help.

I am unable to load video from my camera to my computer. I don't know your letters and symbols language. Screen does not say 'Easy installation', 'User Account Control','Restart',or 'Finish'.

One person ? That's me. I guess because I don't own stock in the company, I say what is on my mind. If I don't say then they will take over completely.

How to upload video from Canon Vixia HF R52 to DropBox

Just purchased a new Vixia HF R52 aand want a fast way to upload videos to send to friends.
My choice is Dropbox. How to get vidios from camera to Dropbox?

Hello mikeoncamano,
The process for uploading the video to your computer is the extent of Canon technical support for the camcorder. It may be as simple as copying and pasting the video clips over to Dropbox. However, when it comes to uploading video to a web site, server or other third party method like this we cannot provide the proper steps. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you.
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How to import Pics & Video from Iphone 4 to Laptop which uses (Windows 8) //

Attention Techies: Problem Memory on my Iphone 4 is full
Id like to download or import all my pictures to my laptop or Flashdrive ( only prolem is its an HP Latop which uses new ( Windows 8)
Any HELP is appreciated. No one seems to have a clue.
Its imperative that i save images for work and free memory on my iphone for business. Can anyone help with this problem. Thanks

I've tried to import like a digital camera and an iPod but it only seems to be trying to add more photos to my phone not taking them from it. Is there a way you could elaborate on how to do this?

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