Importing Small clips from mini DV tapes.

I have the same problem when I import mini DV tapes from my camcorder sometimes I get 100's of small file sizes .01-.04.

It is only happening on part of the tape and I don't know why.

Just wondering is there another video editing programme that someone can recommend that I can record this faulty part and join up in IMovie later.

Posted on Apr 3, 2023 1:04 PM

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Rich839

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Apr 3, 2023 4:56 PM in response to Balbec1950

Try importing as a New Movie Recording into the QuickTimePlayer app already on your Mac. Unlike iMovie, QuickTimePlayer does not recognize scene breaks. So you should get one long clip without breaks.

-- Rich

Balbec1950 Author

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Apr 4, 2023 11:35 PM in response to Rich839

Thank for your help that worked for me.

Rich839

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Apr 5, 2023 1:06 AM in response to Balbec1950

You are very welcome.

—Rich

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Importing Small clips from mini DV tapes.