Can Imovie Import and Archive AVCHD (including metadata)?

[desmotesta]

Hello all,

I am trying to download/import/archive AVCHD videos from my Canon HD Camcorder (HG20). The camera has a 60GB hard drive as well as an SD car slot.

I would like to import and archive the videos to a specific folder, BUT when I check the folder for contents(after archiving) all I see is ONE 31.1 GB file.

Is Imovie downloading/importing Metadata with the videos?

How can I (Can I??) Import/archive all videos to a folder with Titled subfolders?

Please respond if you have any idea how to do this via iMovie.

Thank you

 

[Dave Braine]

Yes, you can usually import AVCHD movies into iMovie. By default, iMovie stores that footage in Home Folder>Movies>iMovie Events>Your Event. If by metadata you mean the time and date that the video was shot, then it should do.