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Who imports to iMovie from VCR video - what do you use as av link?????

I've bought an ADS Pyro AV link, but maybe something works better for you? What do you use to transfer old VCR videos to iMovie???????

mac mini, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Jan 23, 2008 7:36 AM

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Faithcafer Author

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Mar 25, 2008 9:48 AM in response to Klaus1

So, if I get a Canopus 110, then I will be able to go from VCR to Canopus to Mac (importing to iMovie? Then I can edit all of my videos????? The Canopus WILL work better? I never did get the Pyro working! What a rip.....

Ziatron

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Mar 25, 2008 10:46 AM in response to Faithcafer

To get your VHS video into iMovie, look at the Canopus ADVC300. Audio and Video go in, FireWire comes out. It also comes with a nice Macintosh application that works flawlessly with iMovie 06 and iDVD 08 (not sure about iMovie 08).

The program that comes with the ADVC300 has some nice filters that can improve video and audio of the source material. The ADVC300 will take Audio and Video from any source and convert it to FireWire (iMovie will treat it like a camera).

http://www.canopus.com/products/ADVC300/index.php

Klaus1

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Mar 25, 2008 4:49 PM in response to Faithcafer

So, if I get a Canopus 110, then I will be able to go from VCR to Canopus to Mac (importing to iMovie? Then I can edit all of my videos????? The Canopus WILL work better?

Yes, as long as you can connect the VCR to the Canopus.

I do this with a SCART to RCA lead, obtainable 'anywhere'.

I had 15 years of family movies saved to video tape transferred to iMovie this way.

55 DVDs later, it is still working!

Faithcafer Author

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Mar 26, 2008 5:31 AM in response to Klaus1

When you play the video... I imagine it's 1:1 time? Using the 110, do you have to sit there and babysit it or just hit play and walk away????

Klaus1

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Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM in response to Faithcafer

Yes, it imports in real time.

Yep, you can go and make coffee, walk the dog, whatever! 🙂

Faithcafer Author

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Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM in response to Klaus1

Why do others keep pushing the 300?

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Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM in response to Faithcafer

I have iMovie 5.0.2 - should I upgrade to 6 or 8? I've heard 8 isn't as good as 6......

Klaus1

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Mar 26, 2008 8:10 AM in response to Faithcafer

Why do others keep pushing the 300?

Because that is the one they happen to have!

I have the 110, which is cheaper, and which I have always found does the job.

should I upgrade to 6 or 8?

Yes, iLife 6 is well worth it, much better than 5.

From what I hear, don't bother with 8!

Who imports to iMovie from VCR video - what do you use as av link?????