Handycam video cameras part 4 importing to a mac youtube. Two months ago when i got the hdr hc1, sony told me that i needed a hd firewire cable. Maybe do another post with a more descriptive title like. Anyone who can help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Using your sony camera with a macintosh computer sony usa. Overall, the sony handycam hdrhc1 performed well, though it had its hiccups.
Hdr hc1 and when i wen to go plug it in, i realized that the new macbooks do not have a firewire port. Its a sony 1080i hdr hc1 and i have it connected by usb to the computer, and unlike my dslr camera, it does not automatically give me the option to download to the computer. On the other hand, you may also download and use the playmemories home software for mac. Sony s super steadyshot optical technology and super nightshot feature help the hdr hc7 capture the highest quality highdefinition video possible on a minidv cassette. My day started with a cs lady telling me the camcorder was not compatible with macs. Results 1 to 15 of 15 problems getting imovie to recognize my old sony hdr hc5.
Although this writeup covers imovie hd, other versions of imovie work similarly. You cannot import avchd 60p 1080 or 720 into the apple imovie software. Ive plugged it into the computer and turned it on already. Im connecting using a firewire 800400 cable with an adapter to take the 400 end down to the 400 b connector. How to convert sony handycam footage for editing in premiere. There is no memory card, etc except for internal memory. The assignable dial gives control over focus, exposure, shutter speed. Have you got imovie 5 or 6 because you could test it out on that first. Firewire transfer from sony hdrhc1e videohelp forum. How to burn camcorder video to dvd on mac and pc losslessly. It records hdv to dv tape and supposedly does a great job.
To import highdefinition video like avchd, the apple imovie 08 software or newer is required. And when you record 4k videos, you can use imovie to. I use a sony hdr hc1 and edit high definition 1080i video on an imac g5 17 flatpanel with a couple of external 250 gig hard drives connected via firewire with imovie or finalcut pro or. Start playing tape camcorder shows dv just a second or two is needed 6. When i connect my hdr hc7, my compsoftware doesnt recognize. To import movies using the apple imovie software, follow the steps below. How to import sony dcr and hdr video to mac os x macos catalina included.
Three different video formats within the same proj. Connect your camera to the computer using the usb cable. How to burn camcorder video to dvd on mac pc machine. Sony hdrcx550cx550vxr550xr550v handbook, page 4 pdf. The bright, sharp widescreen viewfinder was a pleasure. How to import movies from a sony camcorder to a macintosh. In the following guide, we explain a workaround to transcode sony hdr cx455 xavc s files to imovie preferred aic. Import mini dv, hdv or dvcam tapes to an apple computer duration. The bottom line the sony handycam hdrhc1 is a good first effort at a. Well, how to import videos from sony handycam to mac. View and download sony hdr hc5 operating manual online.
Windows detects as hdv camcorder sony hdr hc1 in graphedit 5. High definition camcorder sony hdrhc1 papajohns archive. I edit on a g5 flat panel imac using imovie and finalcut pro. When i connect my hdrhc7, my compsoftware doesnt recognize. If the apple imovie software is not installed on your computer, or you are trying to transfer 60p 1080 and 720 videos, follow the alternative steps below to copy the video from the camcorder. My sony register your product for software updates and lifetime support or sign up for sony newsletter and exclusive offers register on my sony. If you have recorded some vivid videos with sony handycam, you may have the need to edit the mts footage from sony handycam in adobe premiere pro before sharing with. This video will show you how to import movies from a sony. Im pretty frustrated because i just went to shot a bunch of footage with my sony hd camcorder model. How to import movies with the apple imovie software. To me the finished product simply has a slomo effect, not really a filmlike effect. Digital hd video camera recorder 96 pages related products for sony hdr hc5. Viewing 2 reply threads author posts september 15, 2011 at 8.
The cmos sensor has resolution of 1920x1440 for digital still pictures and captures video at 1440x1080 interlaced, which is the resolution defined for hdv 1080i. Results 1 to 14 of 14 firewire transfer from sony hdr hc1e. I have been downloading hd video for a couple of months since i got my hc1. Hd camcorder for final cut pro april 2007 forums cnet. How to transfer dv or digital8 videos to your mac sony uk. View and download sony hdrhc1 service manual online. Sony handycam hdrhc1 operating manual pdf download. The sony hdr cx560v also gives you the option of shooting in 24p to replicate film with a 1920x1080 pixel ratio. If for some reason you are having issues editing sony hdr cx455 xavc s recordings in imovie, we would recommend transcoding them to a format that is well compatible with imovie first. Problems getting imovie to recognize my old sony hdrhc5. Use a video capture software like the apple imovie app to copy the video. To import standarddefinition video, the apple imovie 07 software or newer is required. Im considering buying a sony hdr fx1 and i was reading an article saying that hd cameras cause the editing process to go slow. Any ideas on how to get this to work with the sony hdr hc5.
We have 4 sony hdrhc1 manuals available for free pdf download. Sony hdrhc1 manuals manuals and user guides for sony hdr hc1. Also, the iphoto and imovie software are powerful applications available for mac computers that allow you to import and edit images and video. In this video i go through the steps for importing video scenesclips into imovie. How to import videos from sony handycam to mac imovie for. If the apple imovie software is not installed on your computer, or you. The camcorder driver for usb video transfer comes preinstalled on the following operating systems. Sony hdrcx560v high definition handycam camcorder black. If we convert sony avchd video to mp4, mov or m4v, then we can import sony camera video to imovie, quicktime, itunes, ipod, iphone, apple tv, psp, etc.
Video camera i imported from is a panasonic hd hdchs250 video camera. The camcorder is a hybrid in that you can shoot either hdv 1080i or dv format, toggling between them as you want. Before you start transferring, you can watch your tapes on imovie to decide which clips you want to import. Thats why sue could not import sony handycam videos to imovie to do video editing. To be able to work with sony hdr hc1 avchd footage in premiere correctly, you need to copy the entire folder from the camera to your video hard drive and import from there. The other person sharing the stage with steve jobs was sony president and ceo kunitake ando, who must have been paying attention. Transfer video from a digital8 or minidv camcorder. I realise this isnt the kind of answer you really want but at least it will get you back to the top of the pile where some knowledgeable person may spot it. Guidelines for picture and video import in windows 7. Then it should, like the panasonic dv camera, appear in the import section of imovie right next to the builtin isight camera but the camcorder.
I thought something was odd when circuit city looked at me like i was nuts. Im not able yto download hd video from my sony hdr hci to imovie hd 6. How do i transfer video from sony hdr hc1 to my computer. Sony hdrcx455 xavc s workflow with imovie techidaily. Use 4k and 60 frames per second video in imovie apple. Id been itching to try a new high definition camcorder. How to transfer sony handycam video to computer using. If we convert sony mpeg2, avi video to mp4, mov, then we can import sony camera video to imovie, final cut pro, adobe premiere pro. All i can think of is that the firewire port on the camera is. How to encode sony hdrhc1 avchd footage for premiere. Downloads ending for the sony raw driver and some versions of playmemories home, action cam movie creator, and mvr studio.
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