Summary: From this article, you can learn the best way to import Canon EOS 7D H.264 MOV video into iMovie and FCE by transcoding 1080P MOV to Mac iMovie and FCE editing software supported video format.
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II digital SLR camera is designed to meet the demands of photographers and videographers who want a camera that can provide a wide range of artistic opportunities. With a winning combination of cutting-edge operations and a robust, ergonomic design, it is optimized to make even the most challenging photography simple and easy.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II key specifications:* 20MP Dual-Pixel AF CMOS Sensor
* 10 fps continuous shooting with autofocus
* 65 all cross-type autofocus sensor
* 150,000 RGB + IR pixel metering sensor
* Dual Digic 6 processors
* Enhanced environmental sealing
* Compact Flash (UDMA) and SD (UHS-I) slots
* USB 3.0
* Built-in GPS
* Larger-capacity LP-E6N battery
* Shutter speeds up to 1/8000th seconds
Shutter rated to 200,000 cycles (vs 150,000 on 7D)
What's the best format for use in editing Canon EOS 7D Mark II MOV in iMovie and Final Cut Express? How to import Canon EOS 7D Mark II MOV to iMovie or Final Cut Express for smooth editing? You may have the need to edit Canon 7D Mark II MOV video in iMovie and FCE. From Apple forum we know that H.264 MOV is not a suitable editing format for iMovie and Final Cut Express, you are suggested to transocde Canon 7D Mark II MOV to AIC (Apple Intermediate Codec), the favorite editing codec of iMovie and Final Cut Express in advance. The Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC) does not use temporal compression, so every frame can be decoded and displayed immediately without first decoding other frames. The drawback of this codec is that it requires much more bandwidth and hard drive storage space. The following are steps for you to convert Canon EOS 7D Mark II media natively to iMovie/FCE compatible format editing.
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[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]How to Transcode EOS 7D Mark II MOV to iMovie/FCE for editing?Step 1. Add Canon EOS 7D Mark II VideoDownload and run this Mac HD Video Converter as the best Canon EOS MOV to iMovie Converter, and click 'Add File' to load your EOS 7D Mark II H.264 MOV files from your camera.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Step 2. Choose output formatIn order to convert Canon EOS 7D Mark II recordings to AIC for use in iMovie or Final Cut Express, simply hit "Profile" menu and follow "iMovie and Final Cut Express" > "Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC) (*.mov)" as output format.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Tips:1. If you want to combine several EOS 7D Mark II MOV clips into one, please tick the box “Merge” in settings;
2. If you’ve loaded a number of video clips to do batch conversion, please do remember ticking off ‘Apply to All’ option before you start.
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Mac HD Video Converter also includes the editing function to let you trim, crop, edit audio, add 3D effect, add watermark and subtitles before conversion.
Step 3. Start Canon EOS 7D Mark II H.264 MOV to AIC ConversionClick the big button "Convert" to start Canon EOS 6D H.264 MOV to AIC MOV Conversion. As soon as the conversion is completed, you are able to click "Open" button to get the generated AIC MOV files for use in iMovie or Final Cut Express.
Step 4. Import converted Canon 7D Mark II MOV to iMovie or Final Cut ExpressLaunch iMovie or Final Cut Express, and then choose File > Import > Movies to import the converted Canon 7D Mark II MOV to iMovie or Final Cut Express for further editing. You can follow this tutorial How to Import video files, projects to iMovie 8/9/11?
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