You have to split the clip into under 2 GB chunks (approx 9 minutes) and import them into iMovie. Here's a source for an AppleScript that automates the process for you: http://www.oakstreetsoftware.com/qtscript.html Regards, sb On 12/29/03 9:16 PM, "L. Cornelio" <ramito at san.rr.com> wrote: > > sorry to ask this, but I am sure his is the best place to get a clear answer. > > iMovie has a limit ( 2 gigs? on importing DV streams. > > If I have have a much larger DV file - > say from a canopus or a formac studio - > > how do I easily get it chopped up so iMovie will accept it? > > thanks & happy new year!!!