iMovie Editing Tricks - 10 Easy Tips for Beginners

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📒 Show Notes 📒

Video Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - 1. Pop-up picture effect
3:21 - 2. Slow motion speed ramping
8:47 - 3. Green screen effects
11:18 - 4. Audio effects
13:31 - 5. J-cuts and L-cuts
16:23 - 6. Clone yourself
20:21 - 7. Picture-in-picture effects
23:00 - 8. Keyboard shortcuts
25:44 - 9. Timelapse effect
26:55 - 10. Export settings

1️⃣ How to use the Green Screen Effect in iMovie

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In this iMovie editing tutorial, Nolan Molt from Think Media shows you 10 iMovie editing tips and tricks. This iMovie for beginners video is all for iMovie on the mac. These effects can be used if you have the latest version of iMovie installed.

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[NguyeningLifestyles]

I remember wanting to get a mac 10 years ago to have iMovie and edit videos for free and giving up because it didn't have everything I needed. You've just given me everything I needed to make semi-decent videos!

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN THE LAST 10 YEARS?

[ForrestNeal]

Looks like imovie has improved quite a bit. For people who are doing basic edits with a bit of the functionality of final cut pro or a similar editing software, this looks like a good option!

[DustinRogersinMO]

Been using iMovie between the iPhone and MacBook for several years now, but I learned a few things in this video. I wasn't aware of the keyframes and didn't know that you could select a range to mute a small section without splitting the clip. Thanks. I'll definitely use those.

[coryd.d.miller]

Self taught over many hours and this just blew my mind. Thank you for a great content tutorial

[everythingarsenaltv]

Think Media is the blessing I didn't know I'd need when I started YouTube 😭 So helpful and inspiring 💪💪

[sonatina]

Thank you for the clear and to-the-point video! I used waaaay old versions of imovie years ago but since starting to use the new version I had no idea it could do half this stuff.

[ranasmall]

Ive only watched 3 mins so far and my mind is blown lol

[MizdeeLiving]

All of this is GOLD! Man I've been editing on my phone with iMovie but have needed to update my skills and take my editing to the next level. Thank you!

[fielding]

I've been using imovie for a few years now. You've just taught me a load of tips that i never new existed. Top class tutorial. Thank you. (from England UK)

[darian.explores]

been trying to learn more about imovie. this came at a good time. thank you!

[KevinReedAlbion]

This was very helpful for me who's been stumbling through iMovie for just a couple of months. I especially liked the cloning (not that I want to see two of me or even one!) and also the export tips. I've been frustrated going from the iMac resolution to the YouTube resolution and the key will be to use the custom setting! Thank you!

[templeofsunshine]

This video is such a blessing! I have always been told/been under the impression that iMovie is super basic and doesn't work well if you want really good videos but you have changed my mind. This is an amazing video. Thank you!

[mattsb]

Great job! This clarified a few questions I had and showed me a couple of new tricks to add to my arsenal! I've been using iMovie off and on (mostly off) for a couple of years. I'm starting to significantly increase my video uploading and it's clear, my iMovie skills will continue to need work.

[ADVENTURESOFFREDDIE]

Really enjoyed this tutorial. So many things to try and you explained everything really well.I am a beginner and have been using it for about four months. Learning as I go. I have watched some other iMovie videos but always end up more confused. This one was awesome thank you!

[reezevlog]

i've been using iMovie since 2002 ...then moved to Final Cut 12 years ago till now...sometimes i still use iMovie for simple n quick editing projects..only use FCP for detail n thanks for this video, now i could maximise the usage of iMovie without even going into FCP..

[MiaRits]

I have been using iMovie for 2 years and never realized you could do some of this stuff! Thank you so much

[JohnnyGuitarRocks]

This series is so awesome. I am in the process of learning how to edit on iMovie and your tutorials are very timely and helpful. Many thanks Think Media :)

[GreatBransonHomes]

So so so good man! I have been using iMovie for about 3 years now for my real estate YouTube channel and you just blew my mind with some of these tricks! Thank you so much for making this video!!! 😃🤗

[RussPaladino]

Outstanding, thank you! I've been using iMovie for only about 2 years, and never went the extra step to learn these pro tips and tricks. This video was clear and concise. I'm a subscriber now.

[kkylla.]

The iMovie tutorial we all needed!!! Thank you so much, would have never of thought you could do so much on it!