I plugged in a camcorder via usb, manycam can view it, how can I...

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...use imovie to capture from it?
it only has the option of the isight

Answer 1

ultimatetrainer wrote:
...use imovie to capture from it?
it only has the option of the isight
You were wise to test your camcorder's connection with "manycam," but, of course, iMovie is different.
I am not certain I completely understand your question(s), but this iMovie Help info may give you the information you need to get sorted:
(1) Recording (capture) directly into iMovie is done as explained here:
  http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iMovie/8.0/en/10172.html
As explained in the first sentence, you need a Firewire rather than USB external camera to record directly into iMovie:
You can record video directly into iMovie using your computer’s built-in iSight camera or a FireWire-equipped camera or camcorder.
As you have found, your built-in iSight can capture directly into iMovie even though it it a USB device.
(2) Importing video into iMovie is explained here:
  http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iMovie/8.0/en/11497.html
A compatible camcorder that connects via USB can capture video, but the actual capture for these camcorders is done in the device rather than directly into iMovie.
(3) If iMovie is not recognizing your camcorder, consider the troubleshooting help here:
  http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1059
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