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iMovie 09 - get blue screen when trying to import from camera

I have used previous versions of iMovie without incident. Today when I tried to import some footage from my Sony TRV950 via firewire, all I get is a blue screen with the counter rolling but no import.
I can see the footage playing on my camera.
My camera is listed as DV-VCR (DV) in the import window.

Any tips?

Macbook intel, Mac OS X (10.5.6), iMovie 09

Posted on Apr 12, 2009 9:16 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2009 9:50 AM

I've had this happen before. To remedy I quit iM, unplug firewire, turn cam off. Then 1. start iM, 2 connect firewire, 3 set camera to VTR mode.
With my Sony Handycam this happens (for ??? reason) sometimes when I switch tapes whild importing lots of video. The above procedure fixes it for me every time.
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iMovie 09 - get blue screen when trying to import from camera

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