iMovie: MPEG-2 camcorder support and the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component
Summary
Learn more about iMovie MPEG-2 standard definition support and the Apple QuickTime MPEG-2 component.
Products Affected
iMovie, QuickTime
iMovie '08 provides import and editing support for many MPEG-2 camcorders. See iMovie '08: Camcorder Support for a list of supported camcorders. Earlier versions of iMovie do not support the MPEG-2 format.
If a supported MPEG-2 camera is not recognized in iMovie '08, consult the article iMovie '08: Cannot see or control camera for more information.
Note: iMovie does not utilize the optional QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component, and the component does not provide additional MPEG-2 support in any version of iMovie.
Additional Information
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