I am trying to import MOV files from a USB disk -- into iMovie's event library. When I click on the files on the USB -- they are grey and won't import. They will play in QuickTime. What could the problem be? I have the latest OS and am up to date.
iMovie '11, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Try moving them onto the computer's harddisk, then importing them. This may help.
Do you mean -- moving them to my desk top?
Exactly! Then navigate to the import movies button in iMovie and click the movies on your desk.
This did not work. iMovie would not let me drag the MOV file from the desk top -- same issue with USB.
Hmmmm...That's very interesting. Can you view the videos in quicktime?
Yes, I can view the MOV files in QuickTime.
Can you maybe try converting them? Download the free program called Miro Video Converter from the Mac App Store. Drag the video into the window and set the output format as mp4. iMovie should import that properly.
Sorry I couldnt be more of a help.
Let us know!
Thank you for your help. I will try this and let you know if it works! :-)
I got an error reading file could not be converted -- using Miro Video Converter. I tried dragging it from the USB and the desk top.
This is very strange. Would you happen to have a second copy of the file somewhere? Maybe on a different computer or something?
Unfortunately, I do not. Any other converter apps?
You could give Smart Converter a try - it's also in the Mac App Store. Just search: "video converter." It's the first one.
Cheers!
Bummer. This one doesn't convert to mp4.
Is the file locked? Right click on the file and click "Get Info." Is the "Locked" button checked in that window? Is this an actual movie that you ought off iTunes or Amazon, or is it from your camera?
Can you open the .mov file in QuickTime Player and it plays? If so, qhile in Quicktime Player, type the letter i while holding down the Command Key. This will open the Inspector. Tell us the dimensions of the clip and everything you see next to the word FORMAT:
Then we can give you advice on conversion.
Need help importing MOV files into iMovie
