We write this tutorial to help those who need to transcode Canon Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D) video to iMovie preferred format for a fast and fluid editing workflow. It guides you through the process of converting Rebel T6/EOS 1300D H.264 movies to AIC .mov for use in iMovie smoothly.
The Canon EOS 1300D (also known as the EOS Rebel T6) is a budget-friendly DSLR with an 18MP APS-C-size sensor. It uses Canon’s DIGIC 4+ image processor which offers an ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to 12800, as well as 3p fps burst shooting. It features a 9-point AF system with a cross-type sensor at the center. The EOS T6 is also outfitted with a 3-inch, 920,000-dot LCD or, of course, an optical viewfinder. The T6 features a host of scene modes, including a Scene Intelligent Auto mode, plus numerous creative filters. 1920 x 1080 Full HD videos can be captured at 30p or 24p, 1280 x 720 videos can be captured at 60p, and 640 x 480 videos can be captured at 30p.
To be able to work with Rebel T6/EOS 1300D H.264 videos in iMovie smoothly, users sometimes need to transcode the footage to an iMovie friendly format first. Here’s a quick guide telling you how to transcode Canon Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D) video to iMovie preferred AIC .mov format for a smooth workflow.
Here’s what you need
HD Converter for Mac
A quick guide on how to transcode Canon Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D) video files to AIC .mov for iMovie
The steps:
1. Start up HD Converter for Mac as a professional Canon Rebel T6/1300D Converter for iMovie, and then click ‘Add File’ button to import your source files.
Step 2: Select AIC .mov as output format for iMovie
To convert Canon Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D) video files for iMovie, from ‘Profile’ list, choose ‘Apple InterMediate Codec (AIC)(*.mov)’ as output format under ‘iMovie and Final Cut Express’ column.
Important: 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.
Step 3: Custom video and audio settings (optional)
If necessary, you can click ‘Settings’ button and go to ‘Profiles Settings’ panel to modify video and audio settings like video encoder, resolution, video bit rate, frame rate, aspect ratio, audio encoder, sample rate, audio bit rate, and audio channels. 3D settings are also available.
Step 4: Begin Canon Rebel T6 (EOS 1300D) video files to AIC MOV Conversion on Mac
When ready, click ‘Convert’ to start format conversion. Once the conversion process is complete, you can click ‘Open Folder’ button to get the generated AIC MOV files for editing in iMovie with optimum performance.
Tips:If you don’t want to wait for the entire conversion process, you can tick off ‘Shutdown computer when conversion completed’ and go away to do other things.
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