using a web cam (external ) with iMovie

I want to record using iMovie, but not using the built in cam on my iMac, is this possible? the previous answer included QuickTime but that's not an option now

Posted on Apr 2, 2023 04:11 AM

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Ian R. Brown

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Posted on Apr 2, 2023 05:27 AM

Unfortunately both Final Cut Pro and iMovie can only record using the built in webcam.

QT Player and Photo Booth are the only other options.

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Ian R. Brown

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Apr 2, 2023 05:27 AM in response to DarthWolf

Unfortunately both Final Cut Pro and iMovie can only record using the built in webcam.

QT Player and Photo Booth are the only other options.

DarthWolf Author

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Apr 2, 2023 06:58 AM in response to DarthWolf

thx, its what I figured, but hoped I was wrong

Apr 2, 2023 07:22 AM in response to DarthWolf

You will get better quality video if you use a decent mobile phone or camera though it does involve extra work setting it up and transferring the video to the computer.

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