sony mini-DVDs to imovie

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sony mini-DVDs to imovie

My parents have recently bought a Sony HD video camera - namely the Sony HDR-UX1. I cannot figure out how to get the HD picture into either of my computers. Neither will load the mini-DVDs properly, so I am forced to use either an outboard cd/dvd deck, or the camera. the camera ONLY uses USB.
The only types of files that show up on a finalized mini-DVD are .clpi .mpls .dbmv and .m2ts
Any ideas?

Imac g5 vers.B 2Gig Superdrive Mac OS X (10.4.2) laptop: PowerBook G4

Posted on Jun 25, 2007 10:23 AM

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Answer 1

SDIllini

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Jun 25, 2007 10:45 AM in response to Christopher Klein1

You will need to convert the DVD to DV for iMovie:

some helpful tools:

MPEG StreamClip:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/mpegstreamclip.html
Apple MPEG2 PlayBack Component:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mpeg2/
DVDxDV
http://www.dvdxdv.com/

Sue

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Answer 2

Jun 25, 2007 11:31 AM in response to SDIllini

Thanks for your reply - but which of those files do i convert?

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Answer 3

F Shippey

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Jun 25, 2007 12:12 PM in response to Christopher Klein1

Chris,

The Sony HDR-UX1 can be used with MPEG Streamclip (and the QT plugin) when used in the SD mode. If it was used in the new AVCHD mode, you appear to be out of luck on the Mac at this time.

but which of those files do i convert?

Try them in MPEG Streamclip and see. (I just hope they weren't shot in the AVCHD mode.)

Take a look at: http://galbraiths.org/blog/2006/12/26/sony-hdr-ux1-camcorder/

Sony make some excellent equipment, but unfortunately, compatability with the Mac is not high on the product requirement list when new products are being designed.

F Shippey

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Answer 4

deano68

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Aug 10, 2007 2:23 AM in response to Christopher Klein1

I have got a sony mini dvd camcorder and it has been a nightmare trying to upload and edit any footage. they dont seem to like these mini dvd discs for some reason. Even the sony software which came with the camcorder to duplicate discs had problems. I have had problems on windows and mac. Hope you get it sorted.

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