IPhone 4 to iMovie to ATV2 Export options

What is the best way to export a movie shot on iphone4 edited in iMovie 11 and exported to ATV2? I see the share feature but it does not seem to have HD which I though iPhone 4 did??
Help please. Thanks

AAAaaand still nothing.
Okay, a little update for me: i updated to iOS 7 (and despite severeal reviews I've read, it actually runs pretty darn good on this older model phone, better than iOS 6 in most ways, only a video lag issue that I was expecting from the reviews, but not as bad as many claimed, and everything else the reviewers were wrong about), and today got it's bugfix update. Mainly I just wanted to see if the itunes transfer of Pages files to Word files suddenly decided to start working. Nope, it didn't.
Another thing I've tried, before and after the update, is e-mailing the files rather than transferring through itunes. It was a vain hope, but my thought was maybe itunes was corrupting the files in some way. Well, my story is a little longer now, and the 10 pages of gobbledegook is now 15. E-mail made no difference.
One thing I have not mentioned is exporting the files in .pdf format, that has always worked beautifully. Problem is, I can't easily edit those files. The easiest way is to copy and paste the body of the document into a word file, but after that I have to reset all of the carriage returns, and some spacings (mostly the double space after a period, exclamation point, or question mark; it gets turned to a single space).
This is why I want the export to .doc to work, so I don't have to constanly re-edit after just switching the file between computers (i do regard the iphone as a computer with a phone built in). Why doesn't it work? Can it be fixed? How? Of the, at this point, 79 views, someone must have an idea of what to do?

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... I heard that if you bring in your old iPhone, they will give you a new one with some kind of fee, but I don't know how that works.
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Can't be done. You'll want to have two exports.
The iPhone doesn't have any "HD" options and the Apple TV does (720).
Some (most HD versions) you buy at the iTunes Store actually download two different files (one smaller version for the iPhone and iPod). The smaller version is the one that can sync to the iPhone.
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I'm trying to figure out what the best export options are for posting video on Google Video and YouTube. My primary interest is skiing video with quick actions. Here are the 5 options I tried on my iMovie HD 6, the latest and the greatest:
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http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=C0D08A3D961234E4
Each video has cross reference URL in the description which link to the same video posted on other site.
Currently my choice is "Quicktime, LAN, Deinterlace" on Google Video. Only thing I don't like is doubling of image for fast moving part, which somehow disappears if I reduce the size to 320x200, but then it is too blurry when displayed in full screen.
None is usable on YouTube. They look horrible, but there are much better quality videos on YouTube.
Since there are so many knobs to play around on each option, I'm at loss what to play around with. I did quick things like increasing the size to 720x480 or increasing the frame rate, but surprisingly, none seems to make any difference when filtered through their encoder.
I like to solicit suggestions on what option to try. I'll export the same video with that options, upload it to both sites and we can take a look.
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Hi — I also found you via Slashdot. You've gone to a good amount of effort to solve this scientifically.
I'm just here to say: Face it, you need to go past the built-in options. Here's what you need to know:
1. YouTube is 320x240 (or 320 by anything lower, for widescreen). You must scale to that.
2. YouTube is 30fps maximum, so if you already have that, set that. If you have 25 or 24, use that. If you have 50, it looks better with 25 (I've tried).
3. The interlacing choice is purely up to your original video. Does it have 480 lines or 576 lines? And if so, does it have fluid "live camera" motion, unlike film? If your answer is yes to both, then you have interlacing. Since YouTube doesn't do interlacing, you need to remove it.
4. Both YouTube and Google Video have a problem with the (seemingly open, standard) MP4 format. We think it's because of the VLC software they used. Anyway, use a QuickTime MOV file for the wrapping container, so export to QuickTime Movie (not MPEG-4). But use the H.264 codec. It's good.
OK, that's it. It's your pretty complete, simple guide to making good YouTube videos.
Don't forget to use a tripod and external microphones, and lay off using the zoom too much. That's my other advice, for earlier in the process. Now you've learnt everything technical The rest is only down to viral marketing and you can learn all that by example out on YouTube.
CK.

Export Option Disappeared

Since my computer updated to the current Quicktime, I am no longer able to export my music files to wav format. If the procedure changed, I am unaware. I used to open the mp3 or similar file in QT and bring the music bar all the way to the end the do file export. The export option is grayed out and I am unable to select it. Please advise. Thank you

Well done and understood!
If you "convert" your "protected" .mp4 files (no need to actually "burn" the CD version) you can use "protected music" in any of your "i" apps.
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Okay, I read the whole Flip4Mac website.
Flip4Mac is an application for Apple computers.
Perhaps my question was unclear. When I posed it I was thinking of asking somebody with an Apple shop to do the conversion for me, and wanted advice on settings for his QUicktime Pro /Final Cut Pro that would produce the highest quality Windows -compatible files.
The Windows version of Quicktime will not play Quicktime files with Apple Intermediate Codec. You get black screen video, although the audio does come through.
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I visited the Apple store in Soho, NYC yesterday to see the new iMovie 6 and noticed this feature isn't there anymore. The option to export back to tape is still there, but not to do it at a later time. I didn't get a chance to play with it all that long as there was a line behind me.
I don't think this was a popular option but it was/is very important to me. Does anyone know if iMovie HD 6 supports this feature.
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Andrew
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Where's the Direct Output option you mention?
Matt,
Direct "Export" option (which I believe is still found in FCX/FCP "File" menu) was, as I'm sure you well know, replaced by the "Share" option in the File menu several iMovie upgrade versions ago. Closest current workflow is the Share > QT > Expert > Share > "Movie to DV Stream" > "DV/DVCPRO" option. Believe the main difference between current and former "export" is the current method places the DV/DVCPRO video and DV audio in a ".dv" self-contained file format where the previous one may have placed the A/V data in a ".mov" file container with option for either self-contained or reference file type. (Afraid my memory is a bit weak with regard to this latter point.)
To create a "chapterd" export, you must. of course, "capture" the "shared" timelime immediately following either an "iDVD export" or a "project save" (at least in iMovie HD 6). However, since this "shared" file is "by reference," it should be "saved" immediately as a "self-contained" file to preserve things like currently applied transitions which would be distroyed if/when clips are later removed from the timeline.
In any case, sorry if my previous statement lead you to believe that removal of the "direct export" option was a recent event.

Where can I find explanations for all the export options?

[ Re-posting this from the iPhoto & iDVD branches ]
When I export a slideshow in iPhoto 9, choose 'Custom export' and then hit the 'Options' button, a dialog pops up with Video & Sounds options that can further be explored. In the Video section, I can click on the 'Settings' button, amongst others, to reveal lots of things that can be tweaked (Compressor Type, Motion, Data Rate & Compressor).
Where can I find help and explanations of what all these settings do, when to change them, why they should be changed, to what values and what effects these all have on the overall output?
Apple has a user manual for FCE4 on their web-site and I recognise some of these iPhoto slideshow export settings from similar dialog boxes from within FCE4. Does a user manual for iPhoto 9 exist also? I can't find it on Apple's web-site.
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- CDM

It's always been up to each user to find all of the "hidden gems" in any OS software. Most of us experiment, test, try, fail and try again with all the options. Along the way we learn what works, what doesn't. I've played, poked and prodded QuickTime Pro for the last ten years and even wrote a "book" about it. I have over 200 bookmarks to resources and links that help me sort things out.
Onto some answers:
1. on your list is actually a three part question. Since you probably can't burn a true "HD" DVD we'll leave that part out.
You can easily "share" your iPhoto files with iDVD and burn in SD 16:9 format. You need to learn nothing about the compression options as iDVD will do all of the work. The Web based file formats (from the same source file) are an easy "trick" in QuickTime Pro.
QuickTime Pro includes an export option "Export for Web" that will make up to 4 "versions" of your source file and even write the html code for you to copy/paste into your Web pages. It creates up to 4 versions (iPhone, iPod, Desktop and cell phone) with just one export and writes html page code that can "read" your connected visitors "speed" to serve up just the right file for the device.
Your number 2 question is answered by your SD DVD media device. Can't make a sow's ear into a silk purse. But you could use QuickTime Pro export options to create a "true" HD file and display it on your HD TV. If your HD TV includes HDMI connections (and all should) you could either connect your camera directly to the TV (via cables) to display the "raw" video captures or use iTunes (free) application to export HD video to an appliance like Apple TV.
My "book" (a downloadable PDF) does include an explanation about nearly all of the QuickTime available codecs but it's probably not needed for your particular workflow. The built-in preset exports are all you probably need to use.
Compression type = file format (AVI, MP3, MOV, etc.).
Motion = frame rate allows you to change the source frame rate to meet the restrictions of your delivery media (nearly always adjusted to reduce file size for Web delivery). E.G source is 30 fps and delivery is 15 fps (reduces file size).
Key frames = "special" frames of the video that either "predict" or "optimize" for the delivery media format. The Export for Web feature of QuickTime Pro defaults should be all you need.
Quality slider = is "optional" but usually defaults to "medium". In most cases this is best left at the default setting.
Dimensions = file size dimensions. Well crafted, H.264 video codec QuickTime files will look very good when displayed at up to twice the file export dimension. This means you can display a Web based 640X480 file at "Full Screen" size (display resolution) without much degradation of video quality. Older codecs will not look as good when doubled in size.
Preserve Aspect ratio = just what it says. Widescreen source = widescreen display.
De-interlace source = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deinterlacing
Hope this helps you sort things out.
Data rate = the amount of compression (data limit)

Imovie won't export 1080p...

Hi Folks, I understand this topic has been discussed before but all previous solutions have not worked for me so, want to see if anyone in 2015 has any new insights. This is a long one, My apologies upfront.
I have footage shot from 3 different cameras: a Canon 5mkII, GoPro Hero 4 Black, and a Sony VG-30. All set to 1080p 24fps....cool?....cool.
The Sony VG30 records in AVCHD which is a friggin nightmare file format. I had a lot of trouble getting a solid conversion to .mov that said I did successfully convert them to usable .mov. I have double checked the files in quicktime to verify that they are all 1080p files. HOWEVER The formats appear to be different. Would this create an issue for a final export?? Here are the specs for each camera:
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Ok so the Sony VG30, Like i said I had a **** of a time getting a solid conversion, it seemed the longer clips needed a different conversation than the shorter ones, I had to do 3 different conversions to get all the footage into something usable here are the 3 formats:
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Sony VG30 AVCHD/MTS Converted to prores.mov with "Free AVCHD to MOV" (from app store): Apple ProRes 422, 1920x1080 Linear PCM, 32 bit little-endian floati...(that's all quicktime shows)
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in iMovie I have a created a black 1920x1080 background as the first clip to start the video. As I understand it, iMovie uses the first clip to determine the movies resolution. additionally the 2nd clip comes from the Canon, which I've never had issues with. So we can rule that out too.
The last thing I did was duplicate the movie and remove all clips from the Sony and GoPro camera. This is where it gets strange. I removed clips one at time, and in between each clip removal I checked the export setting to see if 1080p became available. After removing ALL the sony and Gopro clips, 1080p WAS Available!!!!!
BUT!!!!!
As this point the only clips in the movie were from the Canon, This is my primary camera and never have an issue like this. Thinking the problem was solved I started adding clips from just the Canon, after adding a few clips i check the export settings again and 1080p is GRAYED OUT!!!! ***!!! only 720p is available.
So this is where I'm at. I have no clue why this thing is stuck at 720p. It defies logic and I'm really stressing out. Any help or insight is greatly appreciated. I'm at a point where I starting from scratch is practically not an option. I'm assuming the formats has something to do with it, If someone could tell me which is the incompatible format, swapping out the clips isn't that bad, but right now, I'd spend hours in trial and error to figure out which clips are the wrong format. It would be a huge help. Thank you in advance!
--RC

Just an update, on the duplicate movie i made, I deleted all clips EXCEPT the 1920x1080 background image in the first clip position, and the export option is still stuck at 720p!
unbelievable....
It's clear that the movies inaccessible metadata or preferences are locked up at 720p. Why on earth did they take away "export using quicktime"??? ARGH! so frustrating.

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Hi All,
When exporting slideshow to .mov, I can't find exporting options. However, I can choose resolution BUT NOT codec/framerate!
It was implemented on previous versions, but not here on 9.5.X
As I see, Iphoto always exports h.264 at 30fps.
Trying to export .mov on PRORES at 25fps.... no options??
any ideas?
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These options were removed at v9.5
Alternatives to iPhoto's slideshow include:
iMovie is on every Mac sold.
Others, in order of price:
PhotoPresenter $29
PhotoToMovie $49.95
PulpMotion $129
FotoMagico $29 (Home version) ($149 Pro version, which includes PhotoPresenter)
Final Cut Pro X $299
It's difficult to compare these apps. They have differences in capability - some are driven off templates. some aren't. Some have a wider variety of transitions. Others will have excellent audio controls. It's worth checking them out to see what meets your needs. However, there is no doubt that Final Cut Pro X is the most capable app of them all. You get what you pay for.

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What am I missing?

decaharms wrote:
.. What am I missing?
you can export only Projects, not Events.
click in your Project Window to 'open' any project, then you're export options are blacked.

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Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
But invariable, the smaller picture, in full size, is not smooth, and you can see all the pixels.
By full size do you mean at it's pixel dimensions or enlarged to fill the iPhoto window? When you resize a photo via the Export menu option you're taking the image and reducing the pixels for each dimension by half. If you display that new image at its new size it will look good. If you display that same image full screen or at a size larger than the actual pixel dimensions it will look pixelated and jaggy. You can't take an 800 x 600 pixel image and display it at the same size, say a frame in an iPhoto book, and have it look as good as the original 1600 x1200 pixel file. (If this is not what you're referring to then this post will self destruct in 5 seconds Mr. Phelps.)
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
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Hi,
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Hi, and welcome to the Forums.
First, just in case there's another option for recovery, do you happen to know how the pictures we're accidentally lost?
As for recovering them from iMovie/iDVD:
You can download the free open source (and useful) VLC Media Player. www.videolan.org/vlc
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http://www.tvcrit.com/tvcrit3/framegrab/VLC9/

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So now it's possible to create higher quality DVDs with chapters. iDVD preset scales all videos to 960x540 (in case of 16:9) in interim file. Then iDVD has to scale it to correct NTSC or PAL size, and at least in case of PAL the output isn't very nice. There are aliasing artifacts, as vertically 540 lines have to be upscaled to 576 lines. Now it's possible with Export using Quicktime to output the video from iMovie in correct frame size with chapters and make DVDs with much better quality from that.
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