Import video from Photos app (OS X) / iCloud drive to iMove project

I have some video clips on my iCloud drive that appears in my Photo app on OS X, that I want to edit in a iMovie project on my MacBook. How do I import these. I can't drag and drop from the Photo app to iMovie.

If you turned off or uncheck iCloud Photo Library and My Photo Stream in the Photos app preference window, then the delete should not sync up to the cloud. Also, until you empty the 'Recently Deleted' container, the images are still on your Mac:
https://help.apple.com/photos/mac/1.0/?lang=en#/pht3bfab2f96
Deleted photos and video aren’t immediately removed from your library; they’re placed in the Recently Deleted album, where they remain for the number of days shown, and then are deleted. You can recover the items before that period of time (see the next task). If you have iCloud Photo Library turned on, the photos may remain in iCloud up to 40 days and then are removed from all your devices that use iCloud Photo Library. If you’re not using iCloud Photo Library, your deleted photos are removed from your Mac only.

Similar Messages

  • I imported videos from photo into iMovie when I set up iMovie (obvious mistake) and now iMovie doesn't work properly, nor can I move specific videos into a folder where I want them. How do I fix this?

    I imported videos from photo into iMovie when I set up iMovie (obvious mistake) and now iMovie doesn't work properly, nor can I move specific videos into a folder where I want them. How do I fix this? I even tried deleting iMovie, bought a new copy and installed it, but the folder "iPhoto Videos" is still there and I can't get new clips loaded to iMovie, especially where I want them. Please help.

    The iPhoto Videos do occasionally have problems. I've seen a lot of people write messages to this Discussion group describing similar problems. The only thing that seems to get around this problem is to pull the video clips out of iPhoto then import them directly into iMovie. Once the troubles with iPhoto Videos starts, I haven't yet seen anyone write back with something that they did to fix it.
    The most difficult part of doing this is the movies in iPhoto might be a little difficult to track down. But you can create a smart alum that does that for you. Go to iPhoto > File Menu > New Smart Album:
    Set the first pulldown menu to keyword, second to contains, then in the last box type Movie with a capital 'M'. Then click OK. This smart album more or less does as search of the whole iPhoto Library and only displays items that match your search tearm of "Movie" exactly. In that smart album then you can find the original Movies you want to move out of iPhoto and into iMovie, <CTRL> click on the Movie clip, then choose Reveal in Finder. That will jump you out of iPhoto temporarily and into the iPhoto Library folder. From there you can move that movie file to the desktop. Move all the clips you want, once they're all collected up go to iMovie and go to the File Menu > Import Files. Then point it to the desktop where you moved your video clips.
    This will put all those videos into an Event folder in iMovie and bypass iPhoto Videos altogether.

  • Importing video from sony handy cam HDR-cx130 keeps causing imovies to crash. any solutions?

    importing video from sony handy cam HDR-cx130 keeps causing imovies to crash. any solutions? This started happening since the last update if that helps.

  • Why is imported video from 2009 moving to new year after restarting Imovie?

    We have successfully imported video from 2009 in a series of events; all seems to be working fine until we close out of imovie and return -- and then the events have moved to a new year (2011). When we click on the event that has moved to 2011, we get the message "no matching video". The video is on the hard drive; I tried to use "import video", but it is not recognized. This isn't happening systematically - just some clips from the same miniDV tape. Any ideas? thanks!

    Hi
    What was Your Canon set to.
    Recording Size: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p), Movie Crop recording in 640 x 480
    What kind of project did You set up ?
    Yours Bengt W

  • Import Video into photo app

    On the photo app intro video they said can import photos and videos from my digital camera to the iPad.
    I work using video feedback a lot and this is one of the main reasons I decided to get the iPad because then I will not have to take my MBP everywhere.
    I just tried importing standard mp4 video into the iPad from both my camera and iPhoto but I got the message notifying me that the Ipad does not support the file format..
    Can anyone help?
    Mike

    Hi Jon,
    I just downloaded Media Info Mac. Here is what it says:
    * MediaInfo Mac // Plain text file report
    2010-04-12 00:03:55 +0200
    Information for File: GOPR0002.MP4
    General / Container Stream # 1
    Total Video Streams for this File -> 1
    Total Audio Streams for this File -> 1
    Video Codecs Used -> AVC
    Audio Codecs Used -> AAC LC
    File Format -> MPEG-4
    Play Time -> 18s 218ms
    Total File Size -> 18.2 MiB
    Total Stream BitRate -> 8 400 Kbps
    Video Stream # 1
    Codec (Human Name) -> AVC
    Codec (FourCC) -> avc1
    Frame Width -> 1 280 pixels
    Frame Height -> 720 pixels
    Frame Rate -> 29.970 fps
    Total Frames -> 546
    Display Aspect Ratio -> 16/9
    QF (like Gordian Knot) -> 0.000
    Video Stream Length -> 18s 218ms
    Video Stream BitRate Mode -> VBR
    Video Stream Size -> 17.9 MiB (98%)
    Video Stream Title -> Ambarella AVC
    Date of Original Encoding -> UTC 2010-04-11 23:13:30
    Audio Stream # 1
    Codec -> AAC
    Codec (FourCC) -> 40
    Audio Stream Length -> 18s 90ms
    Audio Stream BitRate -> 128 Kbps
    Audio Stream BitRate Mode -> CBR
    Number of Audio Channels -> 2
    Audio Channel's Positions -> L R
    Sampling Rate -> 48.0 KHz
    Bit Depth -> 16 bits
    Audio Stream Size -> 283 KiB (2%)
    Audio Stream Title -> Ambarella AAC
    Date of Original Encoding -> UTC 2010-04-11 23:13:30
    Does that report have everything in it? If not can you recommend an app?
    Message was edited by: MikevanMac

  • Import video from photo stream to iPhoto library

    Hello, I'm trying to import a video from a friend's photo stream ( which I've subscribed to ) into iPhoto on my MacBook Pro.   The video doesn't show up in iPhoto shared , but the photo stream does as well as photos in the stream.   I've checked other photo streams with videos and I am able to import those.
    The particular video I'm after is about 2 minutes long, was taken on a friends iPhone 4.   I'm able to see the video by subscribing my iPhone 5 to the photo stream, so I don't understand why it's not showing up in iPhoto on my MacBook Pro.
    Should I have my friend re-send the video to her photo stream ?   Any other ideas ?
    MacOS 10.9.3
    iPhoto 9.5

    Thank you Winston!
    In case others read this - see attached screen capture

  • HT2479 My Macbook Pro is not letting me import videos from my camera or usb to work on iMovie. How can I fix this?

    I recently bought a Macbook Pro because I like working with imovie. The first day that I started working on imovie, I imported some videos from my camera to the computer with no problem. But after I closed imovie and started working on that same project the very next day, the videos were not saved. The editing and music of my videos were saved but the videos wouldn't show. So, I tried to import my videos again and the computer did not let me. I turned off the computer and after a week I tried to import other videos and when I press the import button, it doesn't do anything. How can I fix this? I have version Ox 10.9

    What happens when you try to download the new iPhoto and iMovie?  Do you get any message and if so what is it?  What do you mean by "theft of my iPhoto or iMovie"? Who do you think stole them?
    One trick to try is to move the iPhoto and iMovie apps to the Trash in the Dock but don't empty as yet.  Then go to the App Store and try to download the apps again.

  • Importing Video From My JVC GZ-HD3 HHD Camcorder to iMovie 08

    Hello,
    Im having problem importing videos to iMovie 08 from my JVC GZ-HD3 HHD Camcorder, its like if iMovie doesn't recognize the Camcorder.

    As the camera isn't listed on 's supported devices you may need to confirm that it will work or not. You may also want to read the instructions that came with the camera to ensure you are doing everything in the correct order.

  • Can't import video from Canon ZR50

    Hi,
    I'm having (a LOT) of trouble importing video from my DV camcorder (a Canon ZR50) into iMovie. I used to do this all the time (using this camcorder) with no problems whatsoever, but I haven't imported any video for a couple of years.
    First, I got the error message that the camcorder was sending "half-frames" that iMovie couldn't accept and to change the recording speed to SP.
    I changed the recording speed to SP, but still got the same error message. So, I then uplugged everything, restarted the computer, took the battery and the emergency battery out of the camcorder, waited five minutes, replaced the batteries, reset the date/time/recording speed (to SP), plugged the firewire back in, and got the same error message.
    I then decided to go boot up my ancient blue dalmation iMac that I used to edit video on, and although iMovie said the camcorder was connected, when I hit either "play" or "import," even though the video would play on the camcorder, it wouldn't show up in iMovie.
    PLEASE help me get my video onto the computer!!!
    Thanks so much,
    Sierra

    Does the MBP see the camera at all?

  • New Photos App - Can't Import Video from Digital Camera

    Hi, everyone.  I just "upgraded" to the new Photos app, but I'm finding that I can no longer import video from my Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.  With iPhoto, this was never a problem.  All of the old videos I imported from this camera are there after migration, and are playable within the program.  Photos import just fine.  However, I get an error message for the videos (below).  I don't understand why I'm not able to import anything new from that device.
    I opened iPhoto to attempt an import and it worked just fine.  Any help is appreciated.  I'm running Yosemite 10.10.3 on an iMac 2010.  Thanks.

    Hi there Jermaster
    iMovie 3 does not support the camera you have. iM is a Digital Video (DV) editor. Cameras that record to mini DV tape is what is required. IM 3 does not support USB either. You need Firewire. The camera you have is a flash based Hard Drive camera. To get the video off this camera you'll need iM08 or 09.
    But it doesn't appear that the computer you have will support either of these versions.
    See below ...
    iLife ’09 System Requirements
    Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
    iMovie requires an Intel-based Mac, Power Mac G5 (dual 2.0GHz or faster), or iMac G5 (1.9GHz or faster).
    GarageBand Learn to Play requires an Intel-based Mac with a dual-core processor or better.
    512MB of RAM; 1GB recommended. High-definition video requires at least 1GB of RAM.
    Approximately 4GB of available disk space
    DVD drive required for installation
    Mac OS X v10.5.6 or later
    QuickTime 7.5.5 or later (included)
    AVCHD video requires a Mac with an Intel Core Duo processor or better. Visit iMovie ’09 Camcorder Support for details on digital video device and format support.
    24-bit recording in GarageBand requires a Mac OS X-compatible audio interface with support for 24-bit audio. Please consult the owner’s manual or manufacturer directly for audio device specifications and compatibility.
    Some features require Internet access and/or MobileMe; additional fees and terms apply. MobileMe is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual subscription fee and Internet access required. Terms of service apply.
    iPhoto print products are available in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and select countries in Europe and Asia Pacific.
    GarageBand Artist Lessons are sold separately and are available directly through the GarageBand Lesson Store in select countries.
    Burning DVDs requires an Apple SuperDrive or compatible third-party DVD burner.
    Flickr service is available only in select countries.
    Carl

  • How do I get iphoto to import videos from my iphone 3s? It only imports photos, not videos. My iPhoto is v. 4.0.3.

    How do I get iphoto to import videos from my iphone 3s? It only imports photos, not videos. My iPhoto is v. 4.0.3.

    My iPhoto is v. 4.0.3.
    Is your QuickTime up to date?
    Video importing requires QuickTime 7.6.2 or later.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083

  • I am importing videos from my canon sl1 to my macbook when i use iphoto is says "iPhoto cannot import your photos because there was a problem downloading an image." and when i use image capture it says "An error occured while importing. The item 'MVI_1040

    I am importing videos from my canon sl1 to my macbook air when i use iphoto is says "iPhoto cannot import your photos because there was a problem downloading an image." and when i use image capture it says "An error occured while importing. The item ‘MVI_1040'' Thanks in advance

    Can you access the images on the phone with Image Capture (in the Applications Folder) ?

  • Aperture isn't importing videos from iPhone, only photos. I've tried plugged in and over wifi. Help?

    Aperture isn't importing videos from iPhone, only photos. I've tried plugged in and over wifi. Help?

    How did you transfer the photos from your other iPhone? If you did it by importing them from the old phone to a computer and then used iTunes to sync them back to the new phone, then you would delete them by syncing again using iTunes but this time change the selection of which photos are to be synced. Each time you sync using iTunes, it sets the non-Camera Roll photos on the phone to match the current settings/selection in iTunes.

  • Problem importing videos using Photos for Mac

    I just install photos for mac, everything seems ok since I moved iphoto library to new photos library.
    But there is one problem, I can not import videos from my iphone, every new photo was imported but not a single video.
    The application said the format file is unrecognizable file type.
    I am using macbook air with Mac OS X Yosemite ver 10.10.3 also iphone 4s and iphone 5, each idevice using latest ios.
    Thank you in advance

    iPhoto did not support video syncing over iCloud. The new Photos app does. If you synced, or transferred your videos to iTunes, they should have migrated yo Photos. Enable Sidebar in the View menu, then check the Videos special Album.
    Your old iPhoto app and iPhoto Library remain on your drive and work as before. The iZphotolsb is in your Applications folder.
    How to get iPhoto 9.6.1 if you didn't update before OS X10.10.3. 
    Prepared by Barney-15E: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8431

  • Transfer videos from iphone app to macbook

    Hey i was just wondering if it's possible to transfer videos from iPhone apps to Macbook system?

    iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer

Maybe you are looking for