iMovie (2013): Record video with the FaceTime HD camera
You can record video directly into iMovie using your computer’s built-in FaceTime HD camera (or another built-in camera). You can also record video into iMovie using an external iSight camera.
Record live video directly into iMovie
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Do one of the following:
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To record using the built-in camera: Click the Import button in the toolbar.
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To record using an external iSight camera: Connect the iSight camera to your computer with a FireWire cable, and click the Import button in the toolbar.
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In the Cameras section of the Import window sidebar, select the camera you want to import from.
A live video image from the camera appears in the Import window.
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Do one of the following:
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To choose an existing event to contain the video: Choose the event from the “Import to” pop-up menu at the top of the Import window.
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To create a new event to contain the video: Choose New Event from the “Import to” pop-up menu, type a name for the new event, and press Return.
To learn more about events, see Organize your events and projects.
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To start recording from the selected camera, click the Record button.
A new clip is created for each recording. You can repeat this process as many times as necessary.
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To stop recording, click the Record button again.
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To end the recording session and return to the main iMovie window, click the Close button.