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How to Load Mini DVD to Mac and Import Mini DVD into iMovie
October 18th, 2010 by Bigasoft Support
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Overview
Compared with tape-based (Mini DV/HDV) camcorders, Mini DVD camcorders have gain more popularity in its convenience. Footage from Mini DVD camcorders can be dropped into and played on a DVDplayer. However, when try to import Mini DVD into iMovie; you will fall into headache situations. One who owns Mini DVD camcorder like Sony DCR-DVD92, Sony Handycam, Canon DC20, Panasonic VDR, hadbetter read this article.
The headache situations you will come across when try to import Mini DVD into iMovie.
- Situation 1: For iMovie runs on Mac. So if you want to import Mini DVD into iMovie, the first thing you need to do is to load Mini DVD to Mac. A Mini DVD can be played back inmost DVD players that are tray loaded. Most slot loading players cannot use this format expect the PlayStation 3 and the Wii. However, DVD players on Mac are slot loading. So problems come out whenyou load Mini DVD through slot loading players.
- Situation 2: Since Mac slot loading DVD players cannot load Mini DVD, you had better try to connect the Mini DVD camcorder to Mac using FireWire, or USB if it has one. This timeyour Mac does recognize the footage, but iMovie will not. Though iMovie 08/09 is said to work with MPEG-2 which is used to record DVDs and Mini DVDs, as many people indicated that iMovie 08/09 isjust said than done. So when try to import Mini DVD into iMovie, you will fail in the end in most situation.
- Situation 3: Neither Mac slot loading DVD players can load Mini DVD, nor Mini DVD camcorder has a FireWire or USB output to connect with Mac. Shop for separate external drive orfull-size adapter also can helps to insert Mini DVD to Mac. But iMovie still refuse to import Mini DVD.
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After successfully loading a Mini DVD into Mac in whatever situation above, we encountered another headache situation that is iMovie refuses to import Mini DVD. So what could we do this time? Itis just a piece of cake so long as you own Bigasoft VOB to iMovie Converter for Mac.
Bigasoft VOB to iMovie Converter for Mac assists you to convert DVD discs/Mini DVD to iMovie compatible format. It can convert Mini DVD to iMovie MPEG-4 video (.mp4), iMovie HD Video MPEG-4(.mp4), QuickTime MOV, MP3, AAC, M4A and WAV with high speed and great quality.
The following is a step by step guide on how to import Mini DVD into iMovie with the help of Bigasoft VOB to iMovie Converter for Mac.
Firstly, Free download Bigasoft VOB to iMovie Converter for Mac, installand run it. Then, the following main interface will pop up.
Step 1 Load Mini DVD to the DVD to iMovie Converter Software
At first, load Mini DVD to Mac. Then look at the main DVD to iMovie converter interface, click 'Open DVD' button to choose 'Open DVD' or 'Open DVDFolder' to load Mini DVD file. Or simply drag and drop Mini DVD file to Bigasoft VOB to iMovie Converter for Mac.
Step 2 Set output profile as iMovie Video MPEG-4
Click the down list button on the right side of the 'Profile' button to set the output format as iMovie Video MPEG-4(*.mp4).
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Step 3 Finish to convert Mini DVD to iMovie supported format
Click the 'Start' button to finish converting Mini DVD to iMovie supported MP4 format.
Step 4 Import Mini DVD to iMovie
Run iMovie, and then click 'File -> Import Movies...' to upload the converted Mini DVD to iMovie.
Tips
- What is Mini DVD?
- Mini DVD (MiniDVD or miniDVD) is a DVD disc having 8 cm in diameter. It is on a CD-R(W) instead of a DVD disc. A MiniDVD can be played back in most DVD players that are tray loaded. Most slotloading players like Mac DVD drive cannot play Mini DVD except the PlayStation 3 and the Wii. Directly putting mini-DVD into the DVD drive on Mac without a full-size adapter will make Mac get stuckor even completely ruin DVD drive. Mini DVD has become one of the most frequently used mediums particularly with camcorder recordings for its outstanding advantages, including random access (you canmake a play-list in edit/play mode in your camcorder), immediate playwrite/rewrite (you can immediately view your recordings with your camcorder), elimination of blank search, short of finalizationtime, production, one-stop production solution etc. And MPEG-2 is the format used to record Mini DVD.
- How to load Mini DVD to Mac
- Though Mini DVD cannot be played back in Mac slot loading player, we have other ways to load Mini DVD to Mac.
- Method 1 If Mini DVD camcorder has FireWire or USB; just connect the Mini DVD camcorder to Mac using FireWire, or USB to load Mini DVD to Mac.
- Method 2 If Mini DVD camcorder has not FireWire or USB; just shop for external mini-DVD drive that uses either a USB or Firewire connector cable, and then connect the externalmini-DVD drive to your Mac and install any extra software that came with it. Insert the mini-DVD into the external drive, and then access the files on the mini-DVD as you normally would to load MiniDVD to Mac.
- Method 3 If Mini DVD camcorder has not FireWire or USB; buy an adapter that converts a mini-DVD to a normal DVD by adding on a circular plastic piece that emulates the full sizeof a regular DVD. Attach the adapter to the mini-DVD and load it into the Mac's DVD drive to access the files. (Check the specifications of the adapter before purchasing, as several on the market donot work in vertical-loading drives like those found on the MacBook Pro.)
- Method 4 If Mini DVD camcorder has not FireWire or USB and you don't want to buy a separate external drive or full-size adapter either, but you do have access to a PC, you cantransfer the files on the mini-DVD onto the PC, then put them onto a USB flash drive, which will work on your Mac.
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Connecting a camcorder to Mac is not very complicated and is not so different from connecting it to a PC, but it must be done properly in order to achieve a good result. This way, it is advisable that you make sure to be informed on whether the connection method works and how to follow the right steps before actually connecting them.
After connect and download media files to Mac, you can watch them with your favorite media player, or convert to other video formats for further editing in iMovie, Final Cut Pro, QuickTime, etc. Read the following parts to learn the easy steps to convert and connect camcorder videos on Mac.
Part 1. Steps to Import Photos and Videos to Mac
What you need to connect the camcorder to Mac
A 6 pin or 4 pin cable. Usually, camcorders need a 4 pin cable end in order to be able to connect to the Mac, although sometimes they might allow a 6 pin end as well.
Step 1 Make sure your camcorder is set to the correct mode for importing photos and videos. For information on which mode to choose, see the instructions provided with your camcorder. If your camcorder has a sleep mode, make sure it is disabled or set to a time increment long enough to allow your images and videos to download.
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Step 2 The first step is to locate the four-pin FireWire port on your video camcorder. On most video camcorders, you'll find it located under a plastic or rubber boot. Leave the video camcorder powered off and simply lift the boot from the camcorder and insert the smaller four-pin end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire port of the camcorder.
Step 3 Once the camcorder is connected, take the other end of the FireWire cable, the larger six-pin end, and insert it into your Mac's FireWire port. When both of the cables are connected, you can turn on the power to your video camcorder.
Step 4 In a few seconds, your Mac should automatically launch iMovie. Follow the on-screen instructions on your Mac and begin the video transfer from your video camcorder to your Mac.
Part 2. Tips for Connecting Camcorder to Mac
1. How to watch VHSs or DVDs using Mac?
If you wish to watch VHSs or DVDs by using your Mac, it is also possible. In order to achieve such a goal, you would need a converter box that would convert the video signal into a signal which your Mac would recognize and then allow you to watch. This converter box would intermediate between each device and would cause both their signals to be compatible.
When working with a converter box, you would need to connect it to the video source and the Mac. This way, you would need to use the cables necessary for both connections, and you should make sure they are the correct ones. It is recommendable that you learn how to achieve this before trying to do it properly. If you have any doubts, you should always consult each device owner’s manual or call the manufacturer’s customer service for advice.
2. How to use video from your connected or built-in iSight camcorder?
You can use your iSight camcorder to record video directly into your iMovie project. This means you can spontaneously add clips to your project while you're working on it. Just connect your iSight camcorder to your Mac's FireWire port, and you're ready to start recording. If you have more than one camcorder connected, such as an iSight and a camcorder, or you have an iMac with a built-in iSight-choose iSight from the pop-up menu that appears when you switch to camcorder mode. Alternatively, you need to convert the camcorder to iMovie compatible video formats, such as MOV.
Part 3. How to Convert Camcorder Videos Easily on Mac
If you want to play or edit the videos exported from your camcorder, the formats are sometimes not supported. Then you need a professional video converter like Wondershare UniConverter, which can help you convert camcorder videos to MOV, MP4, and other 1000+ formats. Learn the detail steps about How to Convert Camcorder Videos Easily on Mac >>.
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- Convert camcorder AVCHD/MTS/M2TS files to MP4 or other 1000+ formats on Mac.
- Edit camcorder videos with trimming, cutting, merging, adding subtitles, applying effects, etc.
- Compress the camcorder video size smaller without losing any quality.
- Download and record videos from 1,000+ popular websites by simply pasting URLs.
- Burn camera videos to DVD/ISO/IFO files with an attractive free DVD template on Mac.
- Transfer camcorder videos from Mac to iPhone/iPad/Android devices easily.
- The toolbox includes Fix Media Metadata, GIF Maker, Cast to TV, Video Compressor, Screen Recorder, DVD Copy, etc.
- Supported OS: Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista.