Sony camcorder & IMovie

My mac book pro is one year old and my IMovie 11 software is 8.0.6. I just got a Sony camcorder and I see I need IMovie 9.0.1 to download from the memory from the camcorder Do I have to buy a new software package for this? I haven't seen any software updates for the 9.0.1. Thank you.

While Apple sells editing video on the Mac as a seamless and effortless activity, there is a huge technical base that it all sits upon. You will have to learn a great about that stuff.
One place to start in in the iMovie forum. They can get you started and point you toward some of the huge resources available.
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=141
Pick the sub forum appropriate for your iMovie version.
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Anybody with the same problem or a solution?
Thanks mbkom

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iMovie 9 not able to recognize a Professional Sony Camcorder (DSR-370) or deck (DSR-1).
I just bought an iMac for video editing because of all the great things I heard about the Mac family. Well, I starting to feel sorry I did. Just to see if the iMac and it's basic iMovie can work with my Sony gear I did some testing. The iMac with iMovie are not able to recognize my Sony DSR-370 Camcorder or DSR-11 desk and this simply frustrating. I'm not new to computers or editing and I've worked with other NLE's.
Everything worked well under XP and Premiere. I have tried 6 different Firewire 800 to 400 connectors, cables and more and II still get the setup to see the camera or tape deck. I've changed cable many times and still not a darn thing.
Can anyone here give me a hint of what may being wrong? I hope to get my gear to work so I can get things done.
James

Take a look at this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2447188&tstart=0
It is not reasonable to expect a computer to be compatible with absolutely everything; it appears Sony is very compatible with Windows, but I'm not so sure about Macs. I don't own anything Sony, but my Canon works just fine with my Macs and I do a lot of video and photo editing. And yes, Macs are great for that. I always check for possible compatibility issues before making purchasing decisions. If you Camcorder uses a memory card, it would be simple to use a card reader and get your footage transferred that way.
You might also want to look at these:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iMovie/8.0/en/9835.html
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iMovie/8.0/en/19544.html
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Importing video from Sony Camcorder DCR-SR87 to IMovie

I have a sony camcorder DCR-SR87 and a MacBook running the latest operating system and and IMovie 11. According to the Apple techincal people the new operating system will not read the format from my camcorder so I can't import my video. Has anyone found a work around for this problem?

I am not sure why this camera will not work. If Apple Support is telling you that they can't make it work, then I'll take your word for it.
There is still a way that might work for you.
First, get MPEG Streamclip from Squared 5. This is a free App for your Mac.
Drag one of the MPEG2 files from the camera (thorugh the Finder) into MPEG Streamclip.
Try FILE/EXPORT USING QUICKTIME. Choose Apple Intermediate Codec as the codec.
You can import the Apple Intermediate Codec MOV files into iMovie using FILE/IMPORT/MOVIE.
If this works, there is a way do to app your clips in batch.
MPEG Streamclip may tell you that you need to purchase the Apple QuickTime MPEG2 Playback Component. This component is from Apple and costs $20 to download. Follow the instructions on the MPEG Streamclip website for how to install this component. Apple will tell you that you do not need this component for Lion, but MPEG Streamclip may still need it.
Then try to do the conversion again.
Let me know if any of this is not clear.

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I downloaded a movie from a Sony camcorder to iMovie, did some editing and transfered it to iDVD where I burned it onto a DVD.
When I showed it on my TV I had shimmering on certain edges. Has anyone had this happen and if so how did you eleminate it?

Hi
A. Do not Use - Share to iDVD - in any iMovie version at all !
B. Start a BRAND NEW iDVD project
C. in iMovie'08 to 11 - Share to Media Browser and as LARGE - NOT HD or other resolution as quality will be even worse
- in iMovie HD6 - just close it and from within iDVD import the iMovie movie project icon (with a Star on it)
- FinalCut - Export as QuickTime Movie - NO QUICKTIME CONVERSION - AT ALL !
D. When in iDVD - see to that in the Lay-out menu (when it looks like a box-plott) there ARE NOTHING in the upper left most box (Auto Start box). As this overruns any Menu.
E. Save as a DiskImage - TEST this first - befor burning any DVDs
Yours Bengt W

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how do you download video from sony camcorder to imovie.

First open up Imovie. Then plug the camcorder into the USB port. The computer will search for the camera. It will give a snapshot of what is on there. You can just click on CHECK ALL. It will begin to import. It will also tell you how long it will take. Once it is imported, click DONE. THEN, this is important, drag the snapshots into IMovie on the top to create a new project. You can also click on New Project and name it. When all the pics are in the movie, it will be saved. You can then edit it any way you want. I've done this many times on a Mac. My problem is the internal memory. I have to find out how to get the internal memory videos into my computer. Am currently researching it. BTW, importing from the memory stick is what I did above. Hope this helps.

How do I import mpg files made by an old Sony camcorder into iMovie 11?

How do I import mpg files made by an old Sony camcorder into iMovie 11?

I had the same problem. Here is a very easy solution that worked for me.
1- Open the .mpg video with QuickTime Player
2-Go to file/export/ and pick the "Ipad,Iphone,Ipod Touch & AppleTV" option
3-Save your movie with the option "ipod touch &iphone 3GS" picked
4-Confirm by choosing folder of choice to save it in
Now this new version of the movie should be able to be read in imovies.
Hope that helps!
Good luck.

Newbie question:- Is my Sony camcorder compatible with iMovie?

Hi, I have been using Sony and Panasonic camcorder mini-DVs for some time and have been creating DVDs using a Sony notebook with very clear and crisp videos.
Recently, I used my new Macpro to try out iMovie and iDVD. While mini-DV tapes created using Panasonic gives the same satisfactory videos, those recorded using Sony is giving me dismal output with facial features quite blur even when rendering using Professional Quality. Can anyone advise?
I must confess I really like the iMovie software compared to the one on my Sony notebook! So I hope to make use of it.

That's odd since MiniDV tapes are digital and should be the same. I've used a $2000 Sony camcorder and $200 Canon and have not noticed any difference with my DVDs when the recording speeds are 1 hour per 60 minute tape, and the encoding process is the same.

Video Out to Sony Camcorder does work

I used a Apple cable (Monitor out to Serial or RCA) to video recorder what is on my mac's screen (using the camcorder as a second monitor. The G5 does not see the sony camcorder.. however, when you use the video out from a powerbook under display preferences the dialog box comes up detect displays and you can choose to miror the display and you can see the same mac screen on my camcorders display. On the G5 that option does not come up. I went to the Apple store and the Genius's did not know why the G5 could not recognize the sony camcorder as a second monitor? Anyone have a clue? I want to record what is on my G5 screen... any suggestions.

NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
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Trying to import mini dv clip from Sony camcorder - how???

Trying to import mini dv clip from Sony camcorder (which I could do on my v.old copy of Premiere Elements - lost somewhere in the loft!) just discovered that this is no longer supported on v.13!!! Trying to find a work-around but the one explained isn't clear - please could you email an 'idiots guide' step-by-step how to import DV into v.13

reshs
The Adobe document for workarounds for DV or HDV data capture firewire in Premiere Elements 13/13.1 is found
Removed features and unsupported file formats | Adobe Premiere Elements 13
If you have problems with the Adobe suggested workarounds, you might consider
Windows
Movie Maker
Mac
iMovie
HDVSplit HDVSplit 0.77 beta
Please review and consider, and then let us know if any of the above worked for you. The last version of Premiere Elements that has the DV or HDV data capture firewire is 12/12.1.
ATR

HOW CAN I DOWNLOAD AND VIEW THE MOVIES I HAVE MADE WITH MY SONY CAMCORDER HDR-XR550VE?

HOW CAN I DOWNLOAD AND VIEW THE MOVIES I HAVE MADE WITH MY SONY CAMCORDER HDR-XR550VE?

Thanks for being so helpful. I chased up the web-link but was not sure it would work with .cpi, so didn't opt to buy it.
Then I went on to the Sony support page and found this - which works fine, and has very clear instructions.
http://support.sony-europe.com/tutorials/dime/imovietransfer/imovie.aspx?site=od w_en_GB&f=CAM&m=HDR-XR550VE
Once again many thanks for helping me along the path to success with this.
John

Strange. After importing a series of images from a Sony camcorder, I see the images but there's no sound, although there is sound on the camera.

strange. After importing a series of images from a Sony camcorder, I see the images but there's no sound, although there is sound on the camera.

Hi Jan,
Looks like a common problem, see if this is of any help...
http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-import-sony-handycam-avchd-mts-mpeg2-to- imovie.html

Connecting Sony Camcorder to Powerbook

I connected my Sony Camcorder's USB into my laptop and my laptop doesn't it find it when i try to import it to iMovie.
Should a new hardrive show up when i connect it to the USB like how the iPod's are connected?

It's my understanding that iMovie only imports via Firewire ports, and only DV format - not formats on DVD or hard drive cameras via USB.

Sony camcorder not recognized on Imac?

I have an older Sony Camcorder Digital 8 mm. I plugged into my new Imac via USB cable and there is no recognition that a device is connected. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

It needs to be connected via firewire (all tape-based cameras do).
Does the model appear here?
iMovie 11 - cameras supported:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
Also, try this:
Open the Audio MIDI Setup (Utilities folder) and set the default audio output to 44100hZ. Then make sure that the audio output of the camera is set to 16 bits and not 12 bits. Try the camera again.
If no luck try these:
iMovie: Cannot See or Control Camera
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1924?viewlocale=en_US
A Sony fix is suggested here:
http://danslagle.com/mac/iMovie/usage/5020.shtml

Sony camcorder support?

What is the best way to import movers from my Sony camcorder to my MacBook pro?

Greetings,
Depending on what version of iMovie came with your computer and if the model of camcorder you have is on the supported list, importing directly to iMovie from the camcorder would be the built in method on your computer:
iMovie '11: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=iMovie/9.0/en/mov39f84bc2.html
iMovie '09: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290
Otherwise you might need additional software to convert the file type that camera produces.
If you plug the camera into the computer and look inside it you can see what type of file it creates (.mov, .dv, .mts, etc.) Once you know what kind of file it creates we can suggest programs to convert them.
Cheers.

Sony camcorder & IMovie

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