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wizzerandchips

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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.😕
 
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. 😀
 
gauchogolfer said:
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.
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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.

Thanks
 
925AS said:
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.

Thanks
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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.
 
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