My camcorder is finicky and choosing not to sync the regular way via USB (and yes I had it plugged in and tried different USB cables and plugged it in and out numerous times), so I researched and found the method of importing via SD card. However, when I attempt to open the .MTS files in iMovie 11, the files are greyed out so I cannot import them. Any suggestions or work arounds would be GREATLY appreciated as all of my family's vacation videos are stuck in this camcorder purgatory nightmare. Thanks!
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Can't import movies from Canon Vixia HF R30 via SD card to iMovie
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Are the MTS files by themselves on the card, or are they part of a larger file structure?
iMovie won't recognise the MTS files but it should recognise the complete file structure. The only work around that I can think of is to use this:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/39800/rewrapavchd
It changes the MTS container to m4v without any conversion, so there is no loss of quality. You'll also need Perian, for which there is a link on the above page.
iMovie won't recognise the MTS files but it should recognise the complete file structure. The only work around that I can think of is to use this:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/39800/rewrapavchd
It changes the MTS container to m4v without any conversion, so there is no loss of quality. You'll also need Perian, for which there is a link on the above page.
Thank you so much!! I'll check it out now and try it out. The .MTS files are part of a larger file structure. They are in a folder that's within another folder. That's what you mean, right? I'll try and see if iMovie will recognize the entire file first and then try the work around. Thanks again!
K iMovie doesn't recognize that there are any movies in the file structure.
Going to try the rewrap thing. Thank you!