Blocky reading on some imported Clips

Hello

I'm looking for help with a problem I have with iMovie: I finally got round to transfer dozens of videotapes of various types (Beta, Super 8 and DV)

The problem I have is that some of the clips have video block but the sound seems ok. I transferred a large number of these bands a few years ago on my PC power and transferred the files from hard drive to hard drive over time with the intention of finally edit and sort {(est-ce que cela pourrait être le problème).}

The files are a mix of MOV, DV, and Quicktime files with unfortunately no logic to it at all, the last thing I want to do is import them, but if that's the only answer then so be.

I use iMovie 10.1.1 on an iMac 5K with i7 processor and a graphics card than R9 M295X 4 Gig, this machine bought for the above project.

Please help if you can.

Blackrockguy

Hello there blackrockguy,

Looks like you have imported a large number of video that you see rasterization of type block goes with when read in iMovie. I think it would be prudent to see if these files have the same anomalies outside of iMovie or on another computer to see if the problem is with the files themselves. If they are, you will have to then reimport them from their original source, since the issue is isolated to the files.

If they play OK on the other computer or outside of iMovie then I would then simply delete the movie (s) of iMovie, it restarts the computer and re import.

Delete clips and events

You can delete unwanted items to an event and you can delete an entire event to free up storage space.

Note: To free up storage space, you must delete an event together. Removal of clips of an event does not free storage space.

  1. In the list of libraries, do one of the following:

    • Delete an event: Select the event you want to delete.

    • Delete clips in an event: Select the event that contains the clips you want to remove and select the clips you want to remove in the browser.

    Tip: To select multiple clips in the same library, hold down the command key when you click on the clips that you want to select or drag a marquee around clips.

  2. Choose file > move to the trash.

    If a clip you are trying to delete is used anywhere else in your library, the clip is not removed.

    Note: By selecting an item and pressing Delete the mark as rejected. For more information, see mark as favorite or rejected clips.

From: events and media to organize

If the problem still persists, then check to see if they import properly in a new library on another admin user:

  1. Choose the Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click users and groups.

  2. Click on the lock icon to unlock, then enter an administrator name and password.

  3. Click on the button Add below the list of users.

  4. On the pop-up menu click new account, and then choose a user type.

  • Administrator: An administrator can add and manage other users, install applications, and change the settings. The new user that you create when you set up your Mac is an administrator. Your Mac can have multiple administrators. You can create new ones and convert standard users to administrators. Don't set up the automatic connection to an administrator. If you do, someone could simply restart your Mac and access with administrator privileges. To secure your Mac, don't share administrator names and passwords.

  • Enter a display name for the new user. An account name is automatically generated. To use a different account name, enter it now, you can't change it later.

  • Enter a password for the user, and then enter again to verify. Using an index of password is recommended to help the user remember the password.

  • Click on create user.

    • From: OS X El Capitan: Configure users on your Mac

    If that's the case then I would then test creating a new library in your original user and to check if they look ok here as well:

    Create a new library

    1. Choose file > open library > new.

    2. In the Save dialog box appears, type a name for the new library and navigate to the location where you want to save it.

      The default location is the movies folder in your home folder.

    3. Click Save.

      A new library is created at the chosen location, and an empty event with the current date is created.

    From: work with multiple libraries

    On the other hand if the problem persists to system-wide, I would then delete iMovie itself:

    OS X El Capitan: install, update and uninstall applications

    Applications downloaded from the App Store: click on the Launchpad icon in the Dock, press and hold the app icon until all the icons begin to jiggle, then click on the button Delete an application . If you later want the app, you can reinstall it on the App Store.

    Then, download it again from your downloads in the Mac App Store:

    Download your latest purchases

    It would probably be wise to remove the content and import it back between uninstalling as well to minimize the risk of corruption during import. Thank you for using communities of Apple Support, let us know how it goes!

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