Import from Kodak V550 .mov
Impressed with several features in iMovie 08, but very annoyed that I can no longer import my .mov files from my Kodak V550.
I used to just pop them into iMovie 06 HD no prob. Now, it's looking like I'll need to convert each and every file that I shoot with this camera.
Does anyone know a shorter and painless work around?
I can however import .mov files from a Panasonic Lumix direct into iMovie 08, just not the Kodak.
Excellent, answer was exactly what I was looking for.
Since my camera is now 3 years old, I've been looking for another one.
Now I know I need to look for one that records video in iMovie 08 format.
ie: MPEG4/AAC
Thanks a bunch
Deb
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property line_Feed : ASCII character 10
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And I will make every effort not to make any spelling errors.
I've been trying for a year now to get a clear and elaborated answer for two simple questions:
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02 - Why does Apple use different (incompatible?) file formats for these two programs?
My most recent attempt at extracting this very elusive information was on this thread.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1339024�
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It's CLIP based architecture allow for immediate visual reference to the work and also prevents the ubiquitous audio drift / drop out problem with FCP.
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Pleas erefer to the Photoshop Elements Forum.
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