The process of importing footage from an analog camcorder in iMovie is much the same as when importing from a digital camcorder. However, you need a go-between device that converts the camcorder's analog signal to digital information on the Mac. Products from companies such as Canopus (www.canopus.com) or ADS Technologies (www.adstech.com) feature a FireWire port for connecting to your computer and RCA-style inputs for connecting to your camera; some devices also include an S-Video port. To import from a non-DV camcorder:
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