Using iSight with iMovie
Summary
Learn about using your iSight with iMovie and what to do if your iSight camera is not recognized.
Products Affected
iMovie, iSight
In addition to DV FireWire camera support, iMovie 4 added compatibility with some IIDC-based FireWire video cameras including the external version of the Apple iSight camera.
To use the built-in iSight included with some Macintosh models, use iMovie HD 6 or later.
If your iSight camera is not recognized by iMovie ("no camera is attached" message), make sure you are using the correct version of iMovie. Check also to make sure that other applications which may be using the camera are not open, such as Photo Booth or iChat. iMovie cannot access the iSight camera if it is already in use by another application.
Tip: For best results when capturing from an iSight camera, make sure your subject is well lit.
Additional Information
If you are using iMovie '08 with a built-in iSight camera and iMovie does not recognize the camera, see iMovie '08: Built-in iSight not recognized.