Update your QuickTime software. QuickTime is media software that is compatible with the Mac computer and is necessary to make movies on your computer. The version you need for this project is QuickTime 7 Pro.
Connect your camera. You need a FireWire camera that is compatible with your Mac. This type of camera connects to your Mac and can input film data. Connect the camera to your computer using the FireWire cable.
Open QuickTime to begin making your movie.
Select your options. Click the "File" tab on your Mac and scroll down to "New Movie Recording" from the "File" menu.
Click the red "Capture" button and begin recording to make your movie.
Click on the black "Stop" button after you have filmed everything you want for your movie. This will finish the recording and save what you have recorded for your movie.