One step to import Sony HDR file to iMovie'11, iMovie'09, iDVD

Happenlly to find many friends has doubt on import Sony HDR to iMovie11 from discussion.apple forum, the original words is like this: "Does iMovie 11 support the camcorder Sony HDR-CX130 ? On the box it says it does, but does this include all recording resolutions/formats? Thanks!"
iMovie'11 has clearly claims some Sony HDR cameras models
1. "may not be visible in the Camera Import window",
2. "Some camcorders using CMOS-based image sensors may produce images that appear distorted after using video stabilization."
3. "For versions previous to iMovie '11 v9.0.1, including iMovie '08, '09, and '11 (v9.0 only):
To import the AVCHD content from the camera when MPEG-2 content has also been recorded, you must first import and erase the MPEG-2 content from the camera. You should then be able to import the AVCHD content."

So after you bought your Sony HDR camera, to import to iMovie'11, iMovie'09, iMovie'08 or iDVD, firstly have a check whether it's iMovie'09, iMovie'11 supported model by Google "iMovie supported cameras", if it is then is ok, if not, don't worry also, you can use professional Sony HDR to iMovie Converter for Mac to help you so far. It works for you by convert Sony HDR AVCHD, MPEG to iMovie supported MOV, Mp4 with best quality and quick speed. Then you can import the MOV or Mp4 format directly to iMovie'11, iMovie'09, iMovie'08 without any problem.

Here is list of Sony HDR models has problem with iMovie'11, iMovie'09:

Video stabilization limitations
Sony    HDR-CX11    Sony    HDR-CX12    Sony    HDR-CX10 Sony    HDR-CX520   
Sony    HDR-CX520V    Sony    HDR-CX550    Sony    HDR-CX550V    Sony    HDR-SR1

Sony HDR compatibility problem.
Sony    HDR-CX110    Sony    HDR-CX120    Sony    HDR-CX150    Sony    HDR-CX170   
Sony    HDR-CX300    Sony    HDR-CX350    Sony    HDR-CX350V    Sony    HDR-CX370V

Requires Mac OS X Leopard v10.5 or later & Video stabilization limitations problem.
Sony    HDR-UX1    Sony    HDR-UX7    Sony    HDR-UX20

Tutorial of converting AVCHD to iMovie'11, iDVD(Lion included):

Step One: Import AVCHD Video to Converter
Firstly, you need to copy your AVCHD to Mac and launch AVCHD Converter for Mac, then click "Add File" to upload your AVCHD files to the program. Any AVCHD files from AVCHD camcorders are supported.
 

Step Two: Set Output Video Format for iMovie.
Go to iMovie-> MOV
Or HD Video-> HD MOV
 
Look its resolution in setting option:

Step Three: Convert AVCHD to iMovie.
Click "Start" button to convert AVCHD files to iMovie.

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