Video looks darker in iMovie.

I've been working with iMovie for some years already. I have never been able to figure out why the videos look darker in iMovie than they look in the camcorder.
I use a Sony HandycamDCR-PC101-NTSC (DV). The difference between the LCD on the camcorder and what I'm getting while/after the movie is imported is pretty obvious. Then, when the final movie comes out of iDVD looks darker specially in those already dark-low light scenes. Is there anything that I can do. Please. Thanks

Hi G
1. The LCD-screen on my Camera can be set brigth <-> dark with buttons
I set it in middle value (setting)
2. On the menu in my Camera I can set extra bright LCD-screen (for out doors
and in Sun)
3. iMovie: Brightnes & Contrast - are very crude. Nearly useless.
If Your movie is of importance - looking into/testing or even buying
FinalCut Express (or Pro) gives very much better tools to adjust the image
- BUT - To a cost and a rather steap learning curve.
(I use it - mainly when I need to Contrast/Brightness, Color correct and
when the image is in need of slight rotation (can do any angel).
Yours Bengt W

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