Will this work with a G4 power pc running 10.5.8? I only need imovie. Can I upload from my digital videotape caera ( Sony DCR-TRV-25)?
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It looks like it will. Just google Will imovie 08 work on a G4 power pc running 10.5.8 ? There's plenty of forums and info on how to get that workin' for you. Your computer doesn't have an intel processor which makes things tricky. As for the camera, you'd have to find the right driver that will allow you to import. Google Importing video from a Sony DCR-TRV-25 camera to a G4 power pc running 10.5.8. That camera might require higher than 10.5.8 :/
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Just to make sure I am clear-- to get this to work, I need to go back to Imovie06? Do I uninstall 08 (it came on my new macbook) and then install 06?Sorry, I am so not technical and am used to the mac just figuring it out. Thanks for your help!
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I don't know Mary. It said to update the device before you used it and I couldn't get it to cycle to the second page of the menu so I wasn't able to update it or configure it or use it at all. I returned it and wrote a review describing the issue. For what it's worth, I recently ordered the Elgato PVR and it has issues also that forced me to return it also. Then this week, I took delivery of the Hauppauge PVR2 and it's working wonderfully. It does require to PC or laptop to record though, unlike the Avermedia.
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It uses H.264, a standard format supported by QuickTime (and promoted by Apple), so it plugs in and works. And since QT supports it, so will iMovie.(Source: http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=13065&pq-locale;=en_US)
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Thanks B. Wickens!I've continued my research and it turns out the problem is not the brand of the camera but the AVCHD codec itself. Most video editing applications don't support it yet. So indeed you can copy the files to your hard drive in a Mac but you need a program that can read them.Turns out the latest Final Cut Pro does indeed support AVCHD and also the iMovie '08 (not '06).My favorite recoding application is VisualHub but I haven't been able to determine yet if it will read AVCHD and convert it to something else.
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I presently own a Sony DVD308 camcorder and want to update to a HD camcorder. I also have a Cannon G10 digital camera that is great. I am looking at the G12 to use as a camcorder and digital camera. My question is should I buy just a HD Hard Drive Camcorder or the G12 ? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Jack
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My system is vista 32bit and I use it with soft ware provided unlead video software I haven't tried it with any other soft ware. I believe it is used for capturing Video i use it for movie camera capture .
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I use it with imovie all the time... just depends on the setting you put it at... the large memory settings take up a lot on the computer, but i do a lot of video... ~1TB... i find if i go with a little lower setting but still HD it's less memory and i can't really tell the difference.... i've liked the camera though. i am guessing it is going for less than i pd... bought it Jan 2012 i think?
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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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The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.30.0) The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video... » Read More The Canon FS10 camcorder works with my macbook. I was a little concerned when I first tried to install the software. I did not think it was going to work. iMovie recognized the files straight from the camera though. 1) Plug the camera into the electrical socket 2) Make the camera switch set to "play video" 3) Choose the "printer/PC" option on the camera's screen 4) Launch iMovie, it recognizes the camera! I did not end up even needing to install the software it came with. (ImageMixer 3 SE or the Digital Video Solution Disk Ver.30.0) « Show Less
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Yes, but it takes some effort. I am still investigating other approaches. Using QuicktimePro ($30) with additional "QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback" ($20) and "MPEG Streamclip" (free but requires the Quicktime MPEG2 extension to read MPEG2 files), I can use iMovie/iDVD. Last night I copied 5.6 GB of video ( ~90 minutes of best quality recording on the camera) in 139 files to the Mac (~8 minutes to copy), then used MPEG_Streamclip in batch mode to export them all to .DV format. This just takes a 5-10 minutes to initiate but the actual conversion took a little under 3 hours on 1.5 Ghz G4 Powerbook. I used the "No Interlace" and "split for iMovie" settings. This resulted in 139 .DV files using ~17 GB. I created a iMovie project then quit iMovie. I then dragged all the DV files into the Media directory within the project. I then start iMovie and it tells me it found 139 files and asks me if I want to move them to the Clips. I say Yes and from then on it's the no different than if I had imported the video using more conventional means. I am still using iMovie5 so the procedure may be different with later versions. iMovie08 has direct support for this camera, though I haven't tried it and there are some complaints about iMovie08. It's reportedly easier to use but with less capabilities than iMovie06. It also won't run on G4 processors. Is it worth the hassle? It's a little early to tell, but this camera is replacing a Digital8 for which media is harder to find, and I liked the capability to record more than 60 minutes. PS - Using just QT Pro and the MPEG2 extension, it is possible to play the video files directly on the Mac. The conversion to DV format is necessary only if you want to edit them using iMovie. You can play them directly off the camera if the camera is mounted as an external HD.
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With my experience, it works well with any program, since it plugs in with a usb cord. Since I have a mac, it works wonderfully with 'garage band' and 'imovie'.
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I use Pinnacle Studio 12 ( acutally it's 12.1 - the Ultimate version ) and it works pretty well with my Quad Core computer and a good video card for editing AVCHD footage from this camera. I'm very pleased.Tony
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I have an intel based mac and the hg10 cam. I was unsure weather the cam would work when I bought it. Best buy said it would and told me if it didn't I could bring it back if it didn't. It does work with Imovie8 but DOES NOT work with previous versions of imovie. You must have or purchase Ilife 08 to make the HG10 work with Imovie.I put a first test movie up on utube with the cam and software and it worked perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXeFjOfewiI
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I have the same question, Donna. I have a iBook G4 running OS X. Have you heard anything? Does it work with iMovie?
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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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I have a macbook pro (older, but running Snow Leopard) and it does download to imovie '09. Found out how to get around Sony trying to sabotage mac users from someone else on the internet, here is his tip: "I was able to import movies from my Sony HDR-CX100 using a USB cable by first opening iMovie, and then pushing "USB Connect" in the first screen, and then "Disk Burn" instead of "USB Connect" in the second screen. This produced an icon, which I did not get when I pushed "USB Connect" in the second screen. Once the icon appeared, the movie showed up on iMovie and I was able to import it." My experience was that only had to hit the "usb connect" to make it happen, not disc burn. But be patient, can take a while for your mac to find the files. I will say, Sony's intentional lack of compatibility with mac is almost enough to make me take the camera back though. I just purchased and may still return, even though it is a great camcorder.