I can't import a video on Imovie

I am editing a project in imovie and whenever I want to import a movie from my hard drive it won't let me click on it to import. Does anyone know how to make it work?

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Imovie09 copies videos but doesn't import. how can I import my videos into imovie?

imovie09 copies videos but doesn't import. how can I import my videos into imovie?

Can you tell us what you actually mean by "iMovie09 copies videos but doesn't import"?
If you have got your video into iMovie then it has imported it.Are you able to see your video in the Event Browser?

Can't import IPhoto video into IMovie

I imported a video clip into IPhoto '08 from a Casio camera -- came out in .MOV format. CAN'T import it into IMovie '08 and can't "save-as" into any other format (figuring that might help??). Help?

I exported my lessons video clips as MPEG4, Default Settings and I am able to see the mp4 files in iMovie, even though they look like crap compared to the originals are now 4:3 instead of 16:9.
Then don't use the default settings. Set dimension and frame rate to "current" setting used in original file. Set video data rate to same data rate as original source file. Set audio for 64 Kbps/channel at 44.1 KHz sampling rate or 80 Kbps/channel at 48.0 KHz sampling rate. If you're really having problems, simply export to iPod or TV presets.
Shouldn't DV files work in iMovie? The source files are .mov with DV/DVCPRO - NTSC codec. Isn't that one of iMovie's supported codecs?
As I previously stated, I would normally expect a DV file to be compatible. A DV stream file contains DV video with DV audio and should be iMovie '08 compatible. Since you keep saying the DV (video) is in an MOV file container, I keep telling you that an MOV file container may contain any "valid" audio compression format and not just ones that are iMovie '08 import/edit compatible. So once again, I am reminding you to check your MOV file audio compression format to be sure it is iMovie '08 compatible. If it is, then check to see if it contains an incompatible data track. For instance, iPhoto slideshows are not iMovie '08 import compatible because they contain a "Tween" track. If your "tutorial" files also contain a "Tween" track, they will not import either.
I just tried the Save Movie as Quicktime Movie again. It saved out using H.264, but iMovie won't recognize it.
One more time... H.264 is a video compression format. What audio compression format did you use?
It seems like MP4 is the ONLY codec I can get iMovie to recognize when importing movie files. That can't be right, can it?
It probably isn't. We are rapidly reaching a point where it would be much easier to tell what is going on if you you would simply trim a snippet from one of your problem files and either e-mail it to me or post it to a server for downloading and examination.

Help! How can I import camcorder video to imovie on my computer?

I have a G4 tower, running Leopard 10.5.8. I have a Sony Camcorder Handycam HDD Hybrid DCR-SR45. When I plug in the camcorder to computer the imovie does not launch to import. The computer does recognize that I plugged in my camcorder (icon shows up on my desktop), and when I open that file, and click on a file in the folder of video footage taken today, a window pops up that reads "The movie could not be opened. The file is not a movie file". How can I import today's video footage into imovie? Help! Homework project due Tuesday.

I tried, but when I hit import there is no option that says "import from camera". The driver that shows up on my desktop when I plug in the camcorder reads "no name". When I try to drag the video files into an open window of imovie an error message pops up reading "Error during import", "The file could not be imported;the file ""/volumes/Noname/MP_root/101PNVo1/MZU00001.MPG" Can't be imported. Quicktime could not parse it:-2048
What else can I try? Thx.

How can I import Jing videos to iMovie?

I am trying to import a video I made using Jing, and it saves the file as swf. I tried to convert it, but for some reason it's not working. Any ideas? Thanks!

Okay, this can still be done.
A DVD is a highly compressed video format. However, tools do exist to uncompress it and get it into an editable file. I've had to do this myself on a couple of occasions when the only thing people had was a DVD.
The software below is what I use. It will create a video file that should load into QuickTime 7 or QuickTime Pro, allowing you to eliminate the audio as described by Old Toad above.
I use it with iMovie 06 (and a few times with iMovie 11) and iDVD 11. It has several modes of converting the data. One mode is called "lossless".
http://www.amazon.com/Miraizon-10121201-Cinematize-2-Mac/dp/B0006AAO96/ref=cm_cr _pr_pb_t
By the way, I am pretty good with movie editing using iMovie HD 06 and sometimes the newer versions of iMovie. Old Toad is a much better expert than I regarding video. He has helped me countless times. However, others here can help you as well. Unfortunately, the iDVD section is not visited as often as it used to be. Once you have a working video file you might try posting in the iMovie or QuickTime areas as these are visited more often by experts.

Can't import iPhoto videos into iMovie'11

Hi
I just discovered that i can no longer see any iPhoto videos in iMovie. I upprgaded to iLife'11 and to Lion. Not sure when the problem occured for the first time, i.e. at what upgrade.
iMovie does ask if i want to import iPhoto thumbnails, i select NOW but then when i got ot the event folder and select iPhoto Videos iMovie locks up with the beacjh ball, i go to Force Quit and it tells me iMovie not responding so I have to force quit. All highly annoying as I have video in iPhoto i want to edit and put together etc.
Can anyone help?
Thanks

Alright, sounds like a re-install of iMovie is in order, try ths:
Go to Mac HD > Library > Receipts > (look for iMovie.pkg) and move that to the desktop.
Got to Mac HD > Applications > iMovie.app (move that also to the Desktop
We're going to trick the Mac into thinking you haven't installed iMovie yet.
Reboot the Mac.
Now go to the AppStore icon and launch that while holding down the Option key, when it comes up go to Purchases. With any luck it will let you re-download the iMovie installer and run the installer one more time.
After you run the install, reboot the Mac and hold down the Option key again. Choose the Recovery drive. And run disk utility>Repair Disk Permissions from within the Recover drive (instead of running it from the Utilities folder). When it finishes Repairing Permissions, reboot one more time.
Try launching iMovie and see if it can find the iPhoto Videos.
Plists are where all the preferences get written so for iMovie to locate where iPhoto Library is kept it needs to read that from somewheres. Therefore it gets written in the preferences, along with the locations of the videos inside iPhoto, the names of those videos, etc. That way iMovie can just look it up without you having to launch iPhoto to find the videos.

Help! can't import any video into Imovie 08!

I hope some nice Mac user will help me, please. I am trying to import anything into IMovie and no version is working. I started with vob files-- (precious home movies that were put on DVD), converted them to .mov and then even bought a Mac converter for $40 and now have avi and Mp4 versions. When I try to import, IMovie sees the files, but they are gray and can't be clicked on! Its so frustrating, I have been trying many different things on two different Mac's for three days now! I may have to, in desperation, do this project on a PC at work after hours. hope its something simple, thanks nice Mac users (I am a newbie)

I hope some nice Mac user will help me, please. I am trying to import anything into IMovie and no version is working. I started with vob files-- (precious home movies that were put on DVD), converted them to .mov and then even bought a Mac converter for $40 and now have avi and Mp4 versions. When I try to import, IMovie sees the files, but they are gray and can't be clicked on! Its so frustrating, I have been trying many different things on two different Mac's for three days now! I may have to, in desperation, do this project on a PC at work after hours. hope its something simple, thanks nice Mac users (I am a newbie)

Can't import MJPEG Videos in iMovie iOS

I'm able to import 720P Movies from my still cam (Olympus XZ-1) in the Photo App of iPad 2, but not to iMovie. Seems that iMovie iOS is limited to MPEG4/AVC (h.264).
I'm upset, because there is no reasonable case not to support MJPEG in iMovie, when it is supported in iOS in principle.

As it says on the "box":
iMovie helps you turn the HD video you shoot on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch into a masterpiece
It's only made to edit video shot on your ipad, or similar Apple device.
This is a USER forum, no one from Apple is here.
So make requests here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/imovie_iOS.html

Jvc gz-hd3 hybrid, can't import my video to Imovie 8, .....help

can't download video

http://support.jvc.com/consumer/support/support.jsp?pageID=1&item=595#13035
Can I use GZ-HD7/GZ-HD3 with Mac
Yes, for playback of TOD file QuickTime can be used if the QuickTime component is installed from CD ROM supplied with the camera. Editing of HD video is possible with iMovie HD or Final Cut Pro. Both of these work with TOD file extension. Also the contents can be down converted from High Definition to DV standard thru firewire (1394) to be edited with older versions of editing software.
What signal can be output from iLINK (firewire) on GZ-HD7 / GZ-HD3 ?
Depending on the camera menu settings: i.LINK OUTPUT (DUB) either any recording (FHD, SP or 1440CBR on GZ-HD7 and XP, SP or 1440CBR on GZ-HD3) can be down converted to standard resolution (DV setting) or only HD 1440CBR can be output thru this connection.
There is no HD signal output from i.LINK during the recording/ playback on GZ-HD7 / GZ-HD3.
Normally, there is no i. LINK output during the shooting/ playback. Signal is output from the I. LINK output terminal only by creating a play list and then using the dubbing mode. During the play list playback (when i. LINK output is active), video is not displayed on the camera screen. Also keep in mind that only HD scenes recorded in 1440 CBR can be output thru iLINK. For more details see Instruction Book pages: GZ-HD7 from 50 to 51, GZ-HD3 pages 49 to 50. Instruction manual can be downloaded from the USER MANUALS link on top left of this page.
Some scenes are missing after i.LINK dubbing is completed.
If dubbing to DV compatible device (down converting from HD quality signal for standard definition DVD Video burning) both 1440 and other (FHD, XP or SP) resolution scenes can be copied, but when copying to computer, for HD content editing for example, only scenes recorded with 1440 CBR setting will be copied even if play list has some FHD, XP or SP recorded scenes. See Instruction Manual pg.68 (GZ-HD7) or pg.67 (GZ-HD3) for recording quality setting. Note: Mode cannot be changed after recording is done.
http://software.transdigital.co.jp/products/cbsev/qceng/index.htm
"QuickTime component" is plug-in software for Mac user who has high-definition hard disc camcorder "Everio(GZ-HD7)". The HD file of which it takes a picture with Everio in iMovie HD 6 and Final Cut Pro can be used.
QuickTime component for Everio can not be used with iMovie '08. Please use with iMovie HD 6. iMovie HD 6 is available for download for those who have purchased and installed iLife '08 or are using Macintosh with pre-installed iLife '08.
If you use QuickTime Component for Everio with QuickTime 7.4 or Mac OS X 10.5.2, please apply "Program Update" in this page.

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

How can I import a movie into iMovie 09 from a hard drive? The movie will open and play in idvd but breaks into separate files that can't be downloaded when I try to import. Can it be done?

How can I import a movie into iMovie 09 from a hard drive? The movie will open and play in idvd but breaks into separate files that can't be downloaded when I try to import. Can it be done? I am trying to create a disc of player highlights for a collegiate coach, and I am using movie files downloaded to my hard drive from a DVD created on a PC.

No unfortunately it won't open in quicktime either. It does the same thing that Imovie does, separates it into two file folders audio and video, and if i select video it opens to reveal 8 files that cannot be selected. VIDEO_TS.BUP, VIDEO_TS.IFO, VIDEO_TS.VOB,VTS_01_0.BUP, VTS_01_0.IFO, VTS_01_1.VOB, VTS_01_2.VB, VTS_01_3.VOB. All of which cannot be opened or selected.
Opening it in Idvd and folllowing your suggestion works and I get a format code of NTSC. Is that the same? Thank you for your time and response.
CaCanuck

Download and import YouTube videos to iMovie for editing

Download and import YouTube videos to iMovie for editing
YouTube always provides people with raw video materials on all sorts of things happened worldwide in real time. Video lovers are fond of downloading these files as private collection, even using video editors like iMovie to do further editing of their favorite ones, so as to import them to portable devices like iPod, iPhone, PSP, Blackberry, etc. for playback, or upload to their own websites to share with others, or do something else as they like.
However, not all the people have found a proper way to download YouTube videos, not to mention how to add these files to iMovie for editing. YouTube videos are in the format of FLV, which is not a workable format in iMovie, so if you want to import YouTube videos to it without trouble, you should convert FLV files to iMovie compatible formats such as MPEG-4 and MOV in advance. With the special intention of solving these two problems, this guide will show you how to download YouTube videos and import them to iMovie for editing step by step. If you are in need, just feel free to go along with it.
Step 1: Download, install and run Pavtube YouTube Converter for Mac
This converter can process downloading and conversion simultaneously. Once you launch it, the interface below well pop up.
Step 2: Add URL, select output format and set save path
Press tag “Add URL” in the above interface, and then the following window will appear. Just copy and paste the URL of the YouTube video file which you want to download and convert to the text box after “URL”. Then select a supportable format for iMovie by clicking the drop-down list of “Convert To”. Here I choose MOV for example.
Afterwards, you can insert the storage file name in the text box of “Save As”, if not, the program will generate one automatically. Here I save my file as “mycollection”. Meanwhile, you are allowed to hit “Browse” in the opposite side of “Save To” to specify the destination folder. By the way, if you want to save the original FLV files, you are allowed to tick the checkbox “Save FLV File” to achieve this goal.
Step 3: Custom
This program enables you to adjust video and audio parameters like codec, bit rate, aspect ratio, frame rate, sample rate, and channels, so that you can change them randomly according to your own demands. Generally speaking, the options which refer to values are always in condition of the larger values, the larger file size, but better quality. Do remember click “OK” to save your custom settings.
Step 4: Download and convert
Once all the settings are done, you can click “OK” button to start. The following window will show you the progress of downloading and conversion.
Step 5: Import the output MOV files to iMovie
As soon as the YouTube video files have been downloaded and converted to MOV or other iMovie workable format, you can click “Open” at lower right corner of the above interface to find out the output files. Afterwards, launch iMovie, and click File > Import to add the output files to iMovie for editing.
Tips:
1. This program supports batch tasks so that you can download multiple YouTube video files in batches at a time.
2. Pavtube YouTube Converter for Mac adopts multi-threading technology, which makes its download speed is faster than any other similar YouTube downloader.
3. Besides YouTube.com, it can also automatically detect and download online videos in the format of .flv, and f4v from many other video-sharing websites, like Yahoo Video, Myspace, Google Video, Fox and more.
4. It also provides users with conversion function, with which you can convert any YouTube FLV/F4V files to other formats like MP4, MKA, WAV, AC3, MKV, FLV, MP3, M4A, 3GP, AVI, MOV, MPG, etc. at will.
5. If you only use it as a YouTube downloader without format conversion, you can take it as a piece of freeware.
All right, this guide is ending up now; hope it will do you a favor while downloading video files from YouTube as well as importing them to iMovie for further editing.

It's a clip from CNN (with all credits etc. added). When one refers to it as a clip posted on "YouTube", then people understand the quality will be poor.
I've watched television go from everything shot on a tripod with clean, meticulous editing rules, to almost anything goes. It has to do with cultural reference.

Importing a video into iMovie

I have a Sony SLT-A33 DSLR camera and I am having a problem with importing video files into iMovie. The camera records in two different formats 1920x1080 50i AVCHD and 1440x1080 25p MP4. I have heard that using 1440x1080 with 25 fps progressive MP4 will give better results so i filmed around 10 mins and when i plugged my memory card into MBPR iMovie did not find any importable files.
I then used a different memory card to check if something is wrong with card but iMovie found nothing again, however when recorded in AVCHD 1920x1080 50i iMovie can import.
I also have Aperture 3.4.4 installed and it recognised the MP4 files and imported them into Aperture library. I could then access the MP4 file through Aperture library in iMovie but the playback is very laggish and editing is almost not possible.
Could you advise me on what format I should use?
1920x1080 50i (interlaced) 25fps
1440x1080 (progressive) 25fps with pixel ratio of (1x1.333)
How can i import the files into iMovie for editing?
I was also looking at FPCX but being a bit pricey, I decided not to get it. Should I invest in FPCX?
I am using Macbook Pro Retina (Mid 20120
i7 2.3GHz - 3.3Ghz Turbo Boost
8GB 1600MHz Ram
Nvidia GT650M 1GB
256GB Apple SSD
Mountain Lion (10.8.3)
All softwares are fully updated.
Thanks

I don't have your camera, but this is worth a try...
Try importing your MP4 files by using FILE/IMPORT MOVIE... and navigate to your camera card to select the MP4 files.

HT202276 Importing recorded videos of iMovie from iPad mini to mac

I have recorded a whole lot of videos on my iPad mini using the recording feature of iMovie and the problem is these videos are not visible in iPhoto, so my question is, how can i import these videos from my iPad mini to macbook?

Here's the manual:
iMovie '11: How to import a project created with iMovie on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Can't import MJPEG video

I recently bought a Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z600, which records video in MJPEG format in an AVI container. I can get the files off the camera fine, but I can't seem to actually use the footage. I can hear the audio that gets recorded, but I just get a black frame instead of the video.
This happens if I try to import the video into iMovie, or even just try to play it with QuickTime. It plays back just fine on the camera, and it plays fine if I convert it to MPEG-4 / H.263 with iSquint. I really don't want to convert to another lossy codec, though, I want to import straight into iMovie.
MJPEG is an exceedingly simple format, and I just can't imagine that OS X doesn't support it out of the box. Maybe it's just the AVI wrapper?
I found this topic here, which seems to be the same problem: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1397175&#1397175
Any ideas how I can make this footage usable without losing quality?

When it comes to AVI files not playing correctly the first thing I do is see if they play in QuickTime, if they do not play there I know I am not going to be able to edit them in iMovie without going through some sort of conversion usually.
If it does play in QuickTime check in your root level of your hard drive in /Library/QuickTime and see if there is anything but AppleIntermediateCodec.component in there; if so, move them to the desktop and try importing into iMovie again. You may want to try logging out of your computer and back in after moving those to the desktop. Also check in your home folder in ~/Library to see if there is a QuickTime folder in there. If so, move it to the desktop as well and try importing into iMovie.
I have sucessfully imported Motion JPEGS and the problem I came across in the past was an older version of Flip4Mac installed on the computer was causing some problems with importing into iMovie.
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I can't import a video on Imovie

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