Re:I Movie revisiting importing Camcorder footage to iMovie : I do not see the camera icon on my desktop
Thank you kindly for including many details in your post to the community!
Am no expert in this area, yet your post to the community certainly deserves some response.
Please excuse, if you are already on top of the info. below ... we have no way of knowing as yet.
Once we get your discussion under way, others with more expertise may jjoin in and share their experience.
Wondering if the Camcorder is tape-based or file-based or uses a memory-card:
and
whether or not you have viewed Apple support's articles for tips on ways to import your camcorder footage:
Import into iMovie on Mac from file-based cameras - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"If you’re using a camcorder, set it to PC Connect mode. (The name of this transfer mode may be different on your device.) Your camcorder may automatically go into “connect” mode when you connect it to your Mac. For more information, see the documentation that came with your device." (link below may be the manual ?)
Import into iMovie on Mac from tape-based cameras - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"You may need to adjust the settings on your camera so that it can be controlled by iMovie."
Another way is to: Record video into iMovie on Mac - Apple Support
__________________________________________________________________________
Memory cards and Cables:
If needed: Info. on Memory cards and cables used with iMovie on Mac - Apple Support
________________________________________________________________________________________
Else, you may be able to transfer the footage from the camcorder to the Mac using either the Photos app or the Image-Capture app. This ensures the original file is stored ready for viewing or for use in projects.
See how you can: Import media into iMovie from your Mac - Apple Support
If you wish: You might try transfering the camCorder footage into your Mac using the Image Capture app.
Eg: How to: Transfer images in Image Capture on Mac - Apple Support
or
Maybe the camcorder can be used to: Import from a camera or phone in Photos on Mac - Apple Support
_________________________________________________________________________
ie: We can select photos and videos that are already in the Photos app for use in iMovie:
See: How to: Add media from your photo library in iMovie on Mac - Apple Support
or
We can use iMovie's browser to locate files stored in whatever folder we chose to transfer them to.
________________________________________________
Resources : iMovie User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
May or may not be the correct Camcorder Manual:
https://www.manualslib.com/products/Panasonic-Palmcorder-Multicam-Pv-Gs12-296856.html
_____________________________________________
If needed: you may want to reach out to the experts:
iMovie Support (info. / support / contact options) website:
iMovie - Official Apple Support
All the best :-)
