I have just purchased a mini DV camera, have plugged it in using mini usb, selected usb streaming in the camera, press play but nothing happens in Imovie. What am I doing wrong.
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You can't use USB to import video into iMovie. You'll need to use the Firewire connection instead. You can find the appropriate cable at any electronics store for ~$10.
Try Quicktime Pro
If you already have this enabled, try importing using your USB cable. Not sure but this might work.
If you already have this enabled, try importing using your USB cable. Not sure but this might work.
Do you happen to have an a/v-s cord in your store. I need it for my panasonic VDRM53PP. I can't seem to find it anywhere, and no way for me to get my videos onto my computer.
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You can literally find firewire cords anywhere.. http://www.cablestogo.com/product_list.asp?cat_id=608
I just pulled that outta google. but that is what you are looking for. Does your camera have a firewire port? It should if it is a miniDV camcorder. It should have a small little M looking port, the other end of the cable goes into your mac.
EDIT: Ahh.. sorry thought that was the OP, but the same information goes for the OP
As far as I know, cameras that have a USB connection should show up as a removable hard drive. If it does, just find the clip and drag & drop it that way.
MiniDV cameras w/USB only use the USB to xfer stills that can be shot onto a memory card.
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