[scdean]

I'm using a Canon ZR50 to pass thru analog video from my Sony 8mm camcorder to import into iMovie. Of course, it doesn't automatically split into 'clips' the way a digital video does. Is there an easy way to do this while importing or do I have to manually go through the single 1 hour clip and split it up (assuming I can do that)?

Thanks

[sonicularulus]

i myself do not use i movie, but as far as i know, the movies are split either by timecode or time changes (based on the preset time on the camcorder). If the software cant get that time info that is synced with the tape, there is no way to ACCURATELY split the videos....
Some software would search for sudden changes in frames and create clips off those. I am not sure if iMovie is one of those softwares....