iMovie '09: About the iFrame video format
Summary
Setting a camcorder to record in the iFrame format will result in optimized performance in iMovie ’09.
Products Affected
iMovie '09
The iFrame Video format is designed by Apple to speed up importing and editing by keeping the content in its native recorded format while editing. Setting a camcorder to record in the iFrame video format can result in optimized performance in iMovie ’09. iFrame is a computer-friendly video format designed by Apple to simplify the process of working with video recorded with your camera. With iFrame, the video in your camera is the same format you’ll edit, so importing video is fast and file sizes are small. iFrame is based on industry standards, such as H.264, AAC, MP4, and QuickTime, so iFrame can be used with compatible Mac and PC applications.
To set a camcorder to the iFrame format:
- Select the Video or Format settings from your camcorder’s Recording menu.
- Select "960x540 30fps" or iFrame. Note: iFrame is the default video setting with Sanyo products and is indicated by a star icon:
iMovie ’09 users should update to version 8.0.5 or later for the best iFrame Video format performance. You can do this by choosing Software Update from the Apple () menu and then installing any iMovie '09 updates that are listed.
Additional Information
| Current iFrame Camcorders |
| Sanyo VPC-HD2000A |
| Sanyo VPC-FH1A |
More information on iMovie ’09: Camcorder Support.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.