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Ben.
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Im importing HDV footage off an HV30 using imovie, and it automatically imports as Apple Intermediate Codec. Aka massive file sizes. I know i should have FCP or FCE, but i dont, and its not really an option right now. So anyone have a tip on how to convert this to something more manageable in terms of file size? That can still be edited in Imovie
Nov 1 2010 5:58PM
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can you change the import settings in preferences or the import menu at all?
Nov 1 2010 6:04PM
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Ben.
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haha nope thats the wonder of imovie. your only hd option is Apple Intermediate, then the next option is 960x540
Nov 1 2010 6:35PM
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MADDECENT
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I'm not sure if MPG streamclip works for Mac's, but if it does, use that.

Import the files to your computer and open streamclip. When streamclip is opened, go to File>open file>select the files you want all at once>open>File>Make MP4.

MP4 is an example obviously, you can do any format you want, and there are a ton of other settings you can change. It's super easy to use, I'm sure you'll figure it out if that didn't make sense.

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Nov 1 2010 7:27PM
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