1.
Connect the FireWire cable to the camcorder and your Mac.
2.
Switch the camcorder to Play/VCR mode (the name can vary among camera manufacturers).
3.
Launch iMovie. It should go into Camera mode automatically; if not, click the mode switch to change from Edit mode to Camera mode.
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