import of CPI files

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lole2003 Author

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import of CPI files

hi,
i recently bought a SONY HDR-CX100. the bad surprise is that after recording in HD i can not import the files in my Mac. the format shown is CPI which is not compatible with the applications on my Mac.

can anybody help me?
thank you

Lole

imac/ macbook, Mac OS X (10.5.7), aperture2

Posted on May 24, 2009 1:11 AM

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Answer 1

Nick Holmes

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May 24, 2009 1:53 PM in response to lole2003

That camera shoots AVCHD format.

You need an Intel Mac with an up to date copy of Final Cut Pro 6.
Import the footage via the Log & Transfer command and transcode to ProRes.

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Answer 2

Bobski

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Jun 10, 2009 4:29 PM in response to lole2003

Actually you just need the right h/w s/w combination.
See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1793

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Answer 3

Jun 19, 2009 3:00 PM in response to lole2003

Just open imovie'08 or higher version when camera is connected. Goto File tab and select import (or press apple and I together). Follow the instructions. You can import any format from any HD video camera and play it.

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Answer 4

TheNOA

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Sep 5, 2009 10:44 AM in response to Chaitanyaj

hi.
i tried several times to import the files form that Sony HDR SR10 into whatever on my mac (latest macbook pro 13"). tried different imovie versions. my latest try was with FCP7. But somehow it seems to not recognise the cam at all!

really annoying because i really need to get this footage down for further cutting...

please help me.. i get really frustrated... dont know what to do anymore..

thanks for any help

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Answer 5

UmYeah

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Sep 21, 2009 5:10 PM in response to TheNOA

I feel your frustration. New Panasonic TM-350 video camera, Intel MacBook running 10.5.8 with iMovie 08'.. Nothing. Can't import. Can't drag/drop.. iMovie sees nothing, imports nothing.

Dragged folder with video files to Desktop; iMovie sees nothing. Any ideas?

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Answer 6

shroomy7

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Nov 22, 2009 2:45 PM in response to lole2003

just bought Sony HDR XR200V wouldn't import w/i movie 6 but did automatically import w/ I movie 08 no problem. you must be using an intell based mac to import the ACHD files

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Answer 7

Feb 17, 2010 9:45 AM in response to shroomy7

Hi there,

I have the same exact camera Sony HDR XR200V. Imovie 08 recognizes the import but when I go to import an individual clip or clips, the Imovie pop up says that there is something wrong with the clips and that I should review the clips carefully. I have checked the clips and everything seems fine to me. My Mac is Intel based, and I am running on Mac OS X snow leapord. What am I doing wrong?

Please HELP!

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