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

There have been a number of threads about Pyro AV not working properly.

I use the Canopus ADVC110 with excellent results.

Canopus hands down. It also keeps audio in sync.

Canopus hands down

Thumbs up? 🙂

I run it through my camera and it works great!

so with the Canopus do you still need a VCR with a firewire connection?

You connect the VCR with the usual RCA leads (possibly via a scart to RCA lead) to the Canopus, the the Canopus to the Mac via firewire (6 pin to 4 pin).

You can use iMovie 5.0.2 but you have to transfer your video material to a compatible (digital in) camcorder. This is easy if you use the component (yellow/red/white) cables that came with your camera and connect them to the corresponting jackets on your VCR. If you set your video in "play" the viewfinder will display the material when properly set to record from VCR.

You are ready for importing and editing in iMovie when you have rewinded your tape and connect your DVcamcorder to your Mac using the firewire cable and open iMovie.

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Is it my Pyro

Very likely.

We see a lot of posts complaining about that piece of kit.

Sell it on eBay and get a Canopus! 🙂

Hi

And if Your VHS tapes is some Years old they might have some drop-outs and reduced
quality. If so take a look on Canopus ADVC-300. Got one very satisfied - buy pricey.

In my case though - well worth it.

Yours Bengt W

Ah you rich Swedes! 😉

The Canopus ADVC110 (a bit cheaper) will do the job just as well! 🙂

Hi Klaus.

No Not rich. It made a severe hole to fill. But it's quite a clever device.

Yours not meaning to boast Bengt W

We are in agreement.

The OP should get a Canopus! 😀

the owner said it was a long, drawn out process

Rubbish!

The conversion is done in real time. Import via the Canopus takes not a second longer than it would directly from the camera.