Missing import files in iMovie

[maclolo]

Using iMovie, I imported 15 minutes length of video from HANDYCAM SONY HDR-SR11 (Hard Disc type), everything looks good as the indicator also saying something like "completed importing 15 minutes of video". However the clip was not even created on the Event. I also tried to do the same for 1 Hour video , ended up the same.

I click on the Event and It says 'No matching video. Choose a different option from the Show pop-up menu at the lower left corner'. I chosed different option but still can not see the clips with any options at all.

The facts :
1. I have no issue with importing shorter clips ( eg : 5 minutes )
2. The disc space is totally enough.
3. Importing from my old handycam canon ( MiniDV type ) has no issue at all.

Any idea ?

 

[imapfsr]

Try creating a 'test' user account and log out of your account. Re-sign in under the test account and open imovie. Surprise.....it works.
No other fix found yet as far as I know.

 

[madog]

Recording in HD?

Also depends on what version of iMovie and what kind of processor you have, but hopefully this helps:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1793?viewlocale=en_US

These are the shooting modes on the HDR-SR11:

High Definition:
HD FH (16Mbps) AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) 1920 x 1080/50i
HD HQ (9Mbps) AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) 1440 x 1080/50i
HD SP (7Mbps) AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) 1440 x 1080/50i
HD LP (5Mbps) AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) 1440 x 1080/50i

Standard Definition:
SD HQ (13Mbps) MPEG-2 29.97 fps 720 x 480 (anamorphic 16:9) and 640 x 480 (4:3)
SD SP (10.44Mbps) MPEG-2 29.97 fps 720 x 480 (anamorphic 16:9) and 640 x 480 (4:3)
SD LP (7.5Mbps) MPEG-2 29.97 fps 720 x 480 (anamorphic 16:9) and 640 x 480 (4:3)