Apple IMovie can't see footage of Sony HDR HC3 Strange! When I open up Apple IMovie, using either the 06 or the 08 version (on two separate computers), I can't see what's playing on the screen of my Sony High Definition HDR HC3 camcorder. The blue background says the camera is playing, but no footages are seen to be imported. I tried everything, but can't get it to work. Anyone have a similar problem, or a solution? Thanks, and Aloha, Jorge Apple IMovie can't see footage of Sony HDR HC3 Strange! When I open up Apple IMovie, using either the 06 or the 08 version (on two separate computers), I can't see what's playing on the... » Read More Apple IMovie can't see footage of Sony HDR HC3 Strange! When I open up Apple IMovie, using either the 06 or the 08 version (on two separate computers), I can't see what's playing on the screen of my Sony High Definition HDR HC3 camcorder. The blue background says the camera is playing, but no footages are seen to be imported. I tried everything, but can't get it to work. Anyone have a similar problem, or a solution? Thanks, and Aloha, Jorge « Show Less
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Thanks. That worked! I was able to import video from my hdr-hc3 using imovie 2009 with those tips.
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Open new iMovie project as HD 16:9, make sure your camera's firewire playback VCR HDV/DV is set to auto, i.Link conversion HDV to DV is off. Works for me. The only time I get import with blue screen is when I try to downconvert in the camera playback to DV (HDV to DV on). Hope this helps.
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The company's site says: "Mac functionality limited to importing files from Vado/Vado HD and using them with QuickTime player and suitable video codecs. Vado Central software is not compatible with Mac OS."So, does that mean we cannot import to iMovie?
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final cut pro six on my brand new imac refuses to read this camera. all the settings are correct...i believe, and the four to six pin cable is in the proper orifices. does anyone know what the problem might be? i really, really, really, really want to log this footage.
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Thanks for the reply. Apparently, I need a third party QuickTime codec component in order to see video on iPhoto and iMovie. I can see the video and I can save it on the application that came with Flip, but it's the sorriest looking application. I really wanted to do some editing on iMovie. Can you view your video in iPhoto and iMovie or just the Flip application?
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No - not if you want high quality video! The edges of anything moving will be slightly fuzzy. The Sony interlacing format isn't perfectly compatible with iMovie. I've spoken with Sony and with Apple about this, but there's no resolution yet that I know of. My solution is to import the video using Adobe Premier Elements.
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Help! What is the best editing software for a PC? I ordered this camcorder after reading the grand reviews- but I am a music teacher who uses imovie and idvd on a Mac at school. I have a Dell PC at home. What should I get to make awsome DVD's combining photos, video and music? I am very upset at the cost and difficult editing.
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How is the playback of the choppy file from cam to tv via HDMI? If that's choppy too, I'd suspect it was a recording issue. Does your memory card have a high enough transfer speed to handle the bitrate of that file? I film in the bluray format , and have no issues, however I do use a 600x card.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios/videos?view=0 these videos were pretty much all made with the hvr a1u. From the youtube clips ive seen using the dcrvx2100, i can tell you they seem similar, but maybe the dcrvx2100 is a little on top... Low light on the a1u is grainy, not as bad as some videos ive seen, but definitely noticeable! I also want to find a good low light video camera... Also a little off topic but...i will take the a1u footage over gopro hero2 footage any day. My friend shoots with a Canon D5 or something like that. He really has a lot of control with the camera and his footage is very similar to the a1u. Maybe even better! http://www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios/videos?view=0 these videos were pretty much all made with the hvr a1u. From the youtube clips ive seen using the dcrvx2100, i can tell you they seem similar, but maybe the dcrvx2100 is a little on top... Low light on the a1u is grainy, not as bad as some videos ive seen, but definitely noticeable! I also want to find a good low light video camera... Also a little off topic but...i will take the a1u footage over gopro hero2 footage any day. My friend shoots with a Canon D5 or something like that. He really has a lot of control with the... » Read More http://www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios/videos?view=0 these videos were pretty much all made with the hvr a1u. From the youtube clips ive seen using the dcrvx2100, i can tell you they seem similar, but maybe the dcrvx2100 is a little on top... Low light on the a1u is grainy, not as bad as some videos ive seen, but definitely noticeable! I also want to find a good low light video camera... Also a little off topic but...i will take the a1u footage over gopro hero2 footage any day. My friend shoots with a Canon D5 or something like that. He really has a lot of control with the camera and his footage is very similar to the a1u. Maybe even better! « Show Less
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I tried just copying the files to my mac and was disappointed I couldn't watch the videos.HOWEVER! I opened iMove (while the SDHC card reader was still plugged in with the card from my FS100 in it) and what to my wonderous eyes should appear!? All of the movies! I could see thumbnails and play them.I just clicked "Import All" and it started importing them. My camera did not need to be plugged in at all :)
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The Pixela software referenced by C. Suntra did the trick for me, although it does require that extra step of interpreting the footage into iMovie-friendly format. I've gone back and forth about keeping or returning the camera since it's not Mac-friendly, but have decided to keep it. I've learned that there really aren't any current hard drive camcorders on the market that are Mac-friendly. The Amazon price was the best I found after shopping around.
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it seems to be one of the camcorders on the list in the Imovie site of supported recorders. it is over my head as well but would love to know as well as it seems too good to be true .if some one can confirm it works with Ilife 08, I would love to know as well . I would buy it if it is .
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Play memories home does not seem to support MAC OS. Check with Sony tech support. Otherwise, connect the camcorder as a storage device, copy and paste your video file. Third option, import using a third party video editor. Check if Sony Vega Movie Maker or Cyberlink Power Director would work.
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K, I to have that ? There's alot out the about Mac/Intel supports only to find the answer defeating your purpose. I want to edit my recordings with Imovie8 and am concerned about buying this camera and ending up with incompatible issues like Codec,codec conversion,transfer, capture, reduction of quality. Not to much all the unqualified reviews out their. I'm off to Europe soon and need the right cam. will fs11 do/Imovie
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Thanks again david.I remember reading some of the flash based camcorders record on .MOD files, which are somewhat hard to work with.This will be my first camcorder purchase in a long while (my last was a sony digital-8...), so your advice is well needed and appreciated.
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I have imovie 09. It tells me none of the files on the card from my FS200 can be read. So what's the secret? Thanks.
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I just tried the same, and found that it actually does work. I had iMovie '08 running "in background" when I plugged in the card reader USB stick. iMovie popped up the import dialog without any additional action from my side. Works nicely. This is why I like the Mac :)
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Right on 3rd timer. I have not found a good solution for iMovie (Mac OS). It will not recognize the file even with a new extension name.I'll confess that I have not tried too hard (or looked for another program). I do have Quicktime pro and it does not like the .Mod files or the mpeg files. I prefer PCs, but must use a mac at work.