The best workflow to import Olympus OM-D E-M5 videos to iMovie is
to transcoding to Apple InterMediate Codec, which ensure best results when
working with iMovie. Here is how.
The E-M5 is the first camera in an OM-Digital lineup that will run
alongside the PEN series and, according to the company, its Four Thirds models.
For reasons of clarity, it should be stated that this isn't a continuation of
the old OM line - the OM-D models won't be SLRs and are based around Micro Four
Thirds, not OM lens mounts. However, they do embody the spirit of the much-loved
camera line - a small, well-built camera designed for enthusiasts. And,
particularly in silver and black form, the E-M5 is one of best looking cameras
we've encountered in some time.
Most Olympus cameras support capturing
1080/30p full HD video and maybe you often use E-M5 to record videos. If you're
take a glance at the footage, you may find the E-M5 recorded video is formatted
in MPEG-4/H.264 MOV or AVI format. The files you are getting out of Olympus E-M5
are suited to be delivered as is, which is not one you want to use for editing
within iMovie. Therefore, in order to import Olympus E-M5 videos to iMovie 08/09/11 for editing
smoothly, you need to convert them to a more editing-friendly format, such as
Apple Intermediate Codec which ensures maximum editing quality and efficiency
when working with iMovies.