Converting videos in iPhoto

[calimed]

I've looked and looked....

I know MANY people have this issue. I have tons of videos scattered in 100+ events in iPhoto. None of these videos are compatible with iPhone/ATV2 format. Is there a program that can mass convert these into the proper format? I can't believe there is not a automatic converter in iPhoto.

Thanks to all in advance.

 

[calimed]

So I take it no current solutions....

I really wish apple would address this...

 

[blueroom]

iPhoto is a Photo app.
iMovie is a Movie app.

 

[calimed]

Thanks for the reply...that helps a lot (sarcasm).

Why do you think they included the "include videos" option when syncing photos?

Anyone else (with a brain) have an ideas? I really hate ignorant people...

 

[Dave Braine]

Use MPEGStreamclip. It has a good batch convert facility. Not sure if you can drag your videos direct from iPhoto to the Batch window. You might have to go via Finder.

 

[benles]

I've got the some problem. Is it OK to mess with iPhoto library and convert not supported video format to mp4? I would use MPEGStreamclip. Is iPhoto going to recognize videos.

And there is one more problem. When you convert videos, you lose date and time.

Any solutions so far?

 

[nedeveritt]

Check out HandBrakeBatch. It uses the handbrake engine, with a batching utility. You can also retain the original date and time if desired. I export the original files from iPhoto, batch convert, import into iPhoto, then remove the originals.