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Professional-quality, well-edited videos come from practicing precision in the editing process. Pinpoint selection of the video frames you want to use is one way to ensure smooth edits and top-notch movies. Here are several options for selecting video in iMovie11 that can help improve your precision – and your final product.SELECT A FRAME RANGE WITHIN ... read more
Brower Preferences in iMovie11 allow you to personalize your iMovie experience. You can adjust the look and operation of the browser so that iMovie works just the way you want it to. Here’s an explanation of the settings that are available.OPEN THE PREFERENCES PANELTo open the Preferences Panel, click iMovie > Preferences from the iMovie ... read more
A basic function of iMovie11 is playing video, whether it is a short clip or a fully edited project. It may seem like a simple task, but knowing your options for playing video in iMovie will help you work more efficiently. This tutorial provides more information.PLAY AN EVENT OR PROJECT FROM THE BEGINNINGTo play any ... read more
iMovie11 offers a myriad of options for sorting your raw video, and organized sorting of your videos makes it easier to build projects efficiently. Sometimes, however, you just need a speedy fix for video sorting. This quick tip shows you how to organize the video in your Event Library with just a click.OPEN THE “SHOW” ... read more
If the sound volume of your project varies widely from clip to clip, it can make for an unpleasant viewing experience and an unprofessional final product. Luckily, iMovie11 provides an easy way to make the audio volume of all your clips consistent, called “normalizing.” Here’s how to employ this tool for your next project.SELECT YOUR ... read more
One of the biggest advantages digital video editing has over working with old-fashioned videotape is that it is nonlinear. For our purposes, this means that you don’t necessarily need to start at the beginning and move chronologically through the video. You can watch a clip from start to finish, or view only certain parts of ... read more
The workspace areas in iMovie11 are highly customizable, giving you lots of options for optimizing the space to help you work according to your preferences. Check out these tips for rearranging iMovie’s tools, and create an editing environment that works for you.SWAP EVENTS AND PROJECTSBy default, iMovie shows your current projects at the top ... read more
A key function of iMovie11 is trimming clips. This tool allows you to select only the video you want to include in your project, so you can leave your unneeded clips on the cutting room floor. By removing unwanted frames from your video, you can create professional-caliber projects with a clear flow and concise edits. ... read more
You have lots of choices for working with your video in iMovie11, but the program also gives you options to change how iMovie itself works. By using the Preferences panel, you can customize several iMovie settings to your liking. This tutorial shows you how.OPEN THE PREFERENCES PANELTo open the Preference panel, click iMovie > Preferences ... read more
When you load video into iMovie11, the program automatically organizes your clips into Events. By default, iMovie creates a new Event for each date that video was taken. Sometimes, however, you might need to reorganize your Events. Perhaps you’d like to combine several Events into one to make organization easier. Or, you might need to ... read more
You’re new to iMovie11. You’ve loaded your home movies into the program. What next? Here’s how to start your first iMovie project. You’ll follow these same steps every time you want to start a new video project.START A NEW PROJECTTo get started, choose File > New Project from the iMovie menu.NAME YOUR PROJECTA pop-up window ... read more
Because iMovie11 is built to work together with iTunes, it’s easy to export your video projects for viewing on your iPod or iPhone. Follow these steps to make your projects portable!SELECT A PROJECTClick on the project you want to send to iTunes in the Project Library. Then, choose Share > iTunes from the iMovie menu.SELECT ... read more
If your home entertainment system includes Apple TV, iMovie11 can format your projects for optimal viewing with this technology. Follow these steps to export your finished project into iTunes. From iTunes, you’ll be able to broadcast your masterpiece via Apple TV.SELECT AND SHARE A PROJECTClick on a project to select it from the Project ... read more
You’ve spent hours perfecting your video project in iMovie11. Your work is finally ready for its premier! How will you share it with your audience? iMovie gives you several options for exporting your project into formats that can be easily shared and viewed. Follow these steps to find the best way to get your video ... read more
iMovie11 keeps all of your projects organized in the Project Library. When you’re looking for a particular project, you don’t need to open it to take a look at the video. Instead, follow this tutorial to learn how to use the Preview feature. Then, you can grab a sneak peek of your projects before you ... read more
You can create a polished movie with very little effort by asking iMovie11 to do most of the work for you. Several automatic settings in the program allow you to give your computer control of some of the more time-consuming aspects of movie-making. One of these is adding transitions. You can set up iMovie to ... read more
