How to import videos recorded on a DVD disc to iMovie '08?
Importing videos recorded on a DVD disc to iMovie '08.
STEP 1: Connecting
STEP 1: Connecting
- Turn on the computer.
- Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
- Turn on the camcorder.
- Insert the recorded 8cm DVD disc into your camcorder.
- Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable as shown.
The USB SELECT screen appears on the camcorder automatically.
- Select
USB CONNECT on the camcorder screen.
A DVD icon appears on the computer desktop.
STEP 2: Viewing
- Start iMovie '08.
- A device where the images are stored is shown.
Confirm that the camera name is the same as shown in the STEP 1.
When importing all the videos:
(1) Click Automatic.
(2) Click Import All.
When importing selected videos:
(1) Click Manual.
(2) Click and check the boxes under the videos you want to import.
(3) Click Import Checked.
- Select the location to save, input an event name in Creat new Event, and click OK.
- Import of videos starts. When the Import complete message appears, click OK.
- List of imported videos is shown. This is the end of importing videos.
For editing, refer to Help - iMovie Help.
When disconnecting the USB cable, drag the DVD icon to the Trash icon or turn off the computer before disconnecting the USB cable.
Note
- Functions such as "Easy PC Back-up" or "One Touch Disc Burn" cannot be used with Mac OS.
- If you cannot import videos, update all the software and OS, and try again.
- AVCHD and MPEG2 videos are supported by iMovie '08 or later.