Samsung HMX-H200/iMovie 11 import prob

Apple Fan 21 · Dec 29, 2012, 03:27 PM

I have a Samsung HMX-H200 and I have been trying to resolve this issue since Xmas

. When I import video from camcorder via USB or directly from the SDMC the import takes 10+ hours for about 3 hrs of 1080i HD video. Then when it is all done the video is jittery!! What gives? I have a 27 in 2011 iMac w/ 2.7 i5 and 16 GB of RAM. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thx

Dave Braine · Dec 29, 2012, 04:43 PM

I don't know what the file size of your 1080/50i clip is but as iMovie imports it, it will be converting it to the Apple Intermediate Codec format(AIC) which, for 1080/60i converts at around 50Gb per hour of video. So, your 3hr video could end up at around 150Gb.

I've not used AVCHD video yet, but 10 hours seems a bit excessive.

daybreak · Dec 29, 2012, 06:42 PM

Yes it would play up. You need that size file to be downloaded unto a external hard drive.

Apple Fan 21 · Dec 30, 2012, 11:48 PM

So i guess I need to upgrade my camcorder. Any suggestion? I want full 1080P and AVCHD camcorder that plays well w/ iMovie

daybreak · Dec 31, 2012, 06:09 AM

Firstly check if your camcorder is compatible with your system. To load 3 hours of video file on your computer and then expect it to play is asking a lot.
I always say and video work should go on an external drive.

Apple Fan 21 · Dec 31, 2012, 11:30 AM

I store all my HD vid on am external HD. I am looking at a Panasonic HC-V500K. Anyone have any advice on this camcorder?

Dec 29, 2012, 03:27 PM	#1
Apple Fan 21 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	Samsung HMX-H200/iMovie 11 import prob I have a Samsung HMX-H200 and I have been trying to resolve this issue since Xmas. When I import video from camcorder via USB or directly from the SDMC the import takes 10+ hours for about 3 hrs of 1080i HD video. Then when it is all done the video is jittery!! What gives? I have a 27 in 2011 iMac w/ 2.7 i5 and 16 GB of RAM. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thx
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Dec 29, 2012, 04:43 PM	#2
Dave Braine macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Warrington, UK	I don't know what the file size of your 1080/50i clip is but as iMovie imports it, it will be converting it to the Apple Intermediate Codec format(AIC) which, for 1080/60i converts at around 50Gb per hour of video. So, your 3hr video could end up at around 150Gb. I've not used AVCHD video yet, but 10 hours seems a bit excessive. __________________ PPC Mini, 10.4.11, Intel Mini, 10.6.6, White MacBook 10.6.8 iPhone 3GS, using o2 PAYG
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Dec 29, 2012, 06:42 PM	#3
daybreak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2009	Yes it would play up. You need that size file to be downloaded unto a external hard drive.
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Dec 30, 2012, 11:48 PM	#4
Apple Fan 21 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	So i guess I need to upgrade my camcorder. Any suggestion? I want full 1080P and AVCHD camcorder that plays well w/ iMovie
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Dec 31, 2012, 06:09 AM	#5
daybreak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2009	Firstly check if your camcorder is compatible with your system. To load 3 hours of video file on your computer and then expect it to play is asking a lot. I always say and video work should go on an external drive.
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Dec 31, 2012, 11:30 AM	#6
Apple Fan 21 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	I store all my HD vid on am external HD. I am looking at a Panasonic HC-V500K. Anyone have any advice on this camcorder?
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