imovie + Canon optura pi

Hi,

iMovie supports importing from most tape based cameras even if they are not listed on the supported cameras list. Give it a try and see if it works. Here's a link that explains the process.

https://help.apple.com/imovie/mac/10.1/#/mov6af9c94c1

If it doesn't work, rather than importing directly into iMovie instead use the Image Capture app on your Mac to import to your desk top. From there you can drag your movies into iMovie. Or, you can import into the Photos app and access the movies from the iMovie media sidebar within iMovie. That actually is the recommended way.

-- Rich

Try using a Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter to plug directly into your computer.

-- Rich

Try starting the tape playing before you start the import. Sometimes that triggers recognition.

-- Rich

If your Mac still isn't recognizing the camera possibly it is caused by a defective cable or socket. It needs to be a fire wire cable plugged directly into your computer. It is not uncommon for cables or connecting adapters to be defective. You might try changing out your cables and also switching to a different socket on your computer.

You might also try downloading to a friend's computer and see if it works there.

-- Rich

As I understand it you trying to download through a hard drive other than your computer. Correct?

If so, that might be the problem. You can get a thunderbolt to firewire adapter and plug your camera into the Thunderbolt slot on your computer. Amazon sells the adapters but check to make sure you are getting the right one:

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-- Rich

Another thing: You might try checking the Optura pi website, or forum if there is one, and see if you can get any advice there.

-- Rich

You are welcome. No guarantee that it will work, but certainly worth a try.

-- Rich

Good luck with it. I hope it works.

-- Rich

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