AVCHD and iMovie

jammin · 01-06-2007, 02:58 PM

Hello,

I'm new to the forum and have a couple questions. I'm looking for a HD camcorder mostly for home use. I think HDV and AVCHD are probably both plenty good for my purposes. I really like the idea of a HDD rather than tapes. The problem with AVHCD from my perspective is the lack of editing software for Macs, for now.

My questions are as follows:

1. Anyone heard of the next iMovie update will have AVCHD compatibility?

2. Has anyone compared the Sony SDR-SR1 to the Panasonic HDC-SD1?

3. Is the SDHC recording on the panasonic inherently more durable than the hard drive on the sony?

Thanks!

Steve

jammin · 03-08-2007, 07:23 PM

Hey, don't everyone chime in at once.

Steve

jokker · 03-10-2007, 06:17 PM

Apparently nothing is "on the way" for acvhd editing on Mac, that sucks ... On the other hand lots of things are coming right now on Windows, just be patient it won't be too long dude

nonbiz_paul · 01-28-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammin

Hey, don't everyone chime in at once.

Steve

Tell me about it. It's amazing how hard it is to find accurate information on this subject.

hondak24 · 01-28-2008, 07:57 PM

Your will find info on AVCHD support here:
http://www.apple.com/ilife/systemrequirements.html

mshulman · 12-04-2010, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jammin

3. Is the SDHC recording on the panasonic inherently more durable than the hard drive on the sony?

To answer this, yes. Hard drives can and if used indefinetly will fail. Even if a memory card fails, you can simply get another. You can't replace a hard drive so easily (if at all) in a HDD camcorder.

happylily · 01-21-2011, 01:38 AM

[quote=niceemliy;1120239]iMovie '11 does import AVCHD 1080i, but still can not import AVCHD 1080p.
in fact, whether iMovie can import AVCHD or not, i can easily import any definition of AVCHD to iMovie '11, '09, '08 since i found the following guide which i like to share with you

Thanks for sharing this helpful guide
now i can import my avchd 1080p to imovie'11

chenderson2 · 02-14-2011, 08:46 AM

[quote=happylily;1139570]

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceemliy

iMovie '11 does import AVCHD 1080i, but still can not import AVCHD 1080p.
in fact, whether iMovie can import AVCHD or not, i can easily import any definition of AVCHD to iMovie '11, '09, '08 since i found the following guide which i like to share with you

Thanks for sharing this helpful guide
now i can import my avchd 1080p to imovie'11

IMovie 11 does import AVCHD 1080i. I'm not sure it will import 1080p. I haven't tried that.

oblioman · 03-10-2011, 03:20 AM

[quote=niceemliy;1155970]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenderson2

i have tried it, and just like you said above, imovie 11 does import AVCHD 1080i, but now it still can not import 1080p, so untill now we have to use some third party software to convert it to imovie supported format just like i mentioned above

ummm,,,isn't imovie 3rd party software to begin with?

chenderson2 · 04-11-2011, 06:53 AM

[quote=niceemliy;1155970]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenderson2

i have tried it, and just like you said above, imovie 11 does import AVCHD 1080i, but now it still can not import 1080p, so untill now we have to use some third party software to convert it to imovie supported format just like i mentioned above

I was mistaken. iMovie will import 1080 30p, but not 60p.

powerfuljacson · 04-27-2011, 03:24 AM

[quote=chenderson2;1167085]

Quote:

Originally Posted by niceemliy

I was mistaken. iMovie will import 1080 30p, but not 60p.

my imovie can not import neither 1080 30p nor 60p

HJKfilms · 04-27-2011, 08:31 PM

If your looking for some great editing from Apple, wait a few more weeks and Final Cut Pro X will be out, its pretty sweet, And redesigned for consumer editing, but still has pro capibilitys for the pro editors (like myself). Its $300 so its not super cheap, but in the world of pro editors its pretty good. I cant wait to get my hands on this one!

tomjame · 10-07-2011, 08:04 PM

just google search Easy Solution to Convert and Import AVCHD to iMovie '11, '09, '08

you will find a step by step guide on How to Import 720p/1080i/1080p AVCHD to iMovie '11, '09, '08?

virtuousbaby · 12-07-2011, 02:12 AM

after google search, i really find a use ful guide, thanks for reminding

igrowingbaby · 02-15-2012, 11:43 PM

my can play avchd just well

01-06-2007, 02:58 PM	#1
jammin What is HD? Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	AVCHD and iMovie Hello, I'm new to the forum and have a couple questions. I'm looking for a HD camcorder mostly for home use. I think HDV and AVCHD are probably both plenty good for my purposes. I really like the idea of a HDD rather than tapes. The problem with AVHCD from my perspective is the lack of editing software for Macs, for now. My questions are as follows: 1. Anyone heard of the next iMovie update will have AVCHD compatibility? 2. Has anyone compared the Sony SDR-SR1 to the Panasonic HDC-SD1? 3. Is the SDHC recording on the panasonic inherently more durable than the hard drive on the sony? Thanks! Steve

03-08-2007, 07:23 PM	#2
jammin What is HD? Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks Hey, don't everyone chime in at once. Steve

Similar Threads to AVCHD and iMovie
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
AVCHD editing software ?	nounours18200	High Definition Cameras & High Definition Camcorders	116	09-17-2012 07:10 AM
Apple says Final Cut Software supports AVCHD	freelife2g	High Definition Cameras & High Definition Camcorders	9	02-10-2010 04:59 PM
Time to replace Sony Digital 8	hgiljr	High Definition Cameras & High Definition Camcorders	11	04-15-2009 08:20 AM
Why go with AVCHD?	freelife2g	High Definition Cameras & High Definition Camcorders	22	01-12-2009 07:25 PM
Question about editing AVCHD Files	DougWare	High Definition Cameras & High Definition Camcorders	6	01-11-2009 03:51 PM

03-10-2007, 06:17 PM	#3
jokker My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8	Apparently nothing is "on the way" for acvhd editing on Mac, that sucks ... On the other hand lots of things are coming right now on Windows, just be patient it won't be too long dude

01-28-2008, 07:57 PM	#5
hondak24 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 20	Your will find info on AVCHD support here: http://www.apple.com/ilife/systemrequirements.html

01-21-2011, 01:38 AM	#7
happylily What is HD? Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	[quote=niceemliy;1120239]iMovie '11 does import AVCHD 1080i, but still can not import AVCHD 1080p. in fact, whether iMovie can import AVCHD or not, i can easily import any definition of AVCHD to iMovie '11, '09, '08 since i found the following guide which i like to share with you Thanks for sharing this helpful guide now i can import my avchd 1080p to imovie'11

04-27-2011, 08:31 PM	#12
HJKfilms My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6	If your looking for some great editing from Apple, wait a few more weeks and Final Cut Pro X will be out, its pretty sweet, And redesigned for consumer editing, but still has pro capibilitys for the pro editors (like myself). Its $300 so its not super cheap, but in the world of pro editors its pretty good. I cant wait to get my hands on this one!

10-07-2011, 08:04 PM	#13
tomjame What is HD? Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2	just google search Easy Solution to Convert and Import AVCHD to iMovie '11, '09, '08 you will find a step by step guide on How to Import 720p/1080i/1080p AVCHD to iMovie '11, '09, '08?

12-07-2011, 02:12 AM	#14
virtuousbaby What is HD? Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	after google search, i really find a use ful guide, thanks for reminding

02-15-2012, 11:43 PM	#15
igrowingbaby What is HD? Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	my can play avchd just well