iMovie Tutorial for Mac: Pro-Level Editing Using Precision Editor

In this tutorial, I show you a few professional video-editing techniques using iMovie’s Precision Editor. iMovie may seem like barebones, amateur video-editing software. But, it actually has features you’d find in more sophisticated, professional video-editing applications. One of those features is the Precision Editor. As the name suggests, the Precision Editor helps you make more precise edits. But it also allows you to use more professional-level editing techniques in your videos.

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[MacVideoMagic]

The Precision Editor makes iMovie a way more capable video editor than it looks. What do you think of the Precision Editor feature? How will you use it in your videos?

[JustinHouser]

Bro, you legit need to do voice overs for commercials or official tutorials for big companies. 👍👏

Such a sophisticated, articulate tutorial, thank you.

2:01 How to select the Precision Editor
1:20 Continuity Cut
3:47 Roll Edit
4:58 Edit Points
5:40 Manipulating a Transition
7:00 Split Edits
7:38 Split Edit 1: Audio Advance (J Cut)
11:05 Split Edit 2: L Cut
9:50 Audio Key Frames (to adjust a portion of audio)

[RobFlaxMusic]

11:59 That knowing wink saying "look I just did one right here." This is Inception-level meta-editing.

[SantosChronicles]

I have been using imovie for years and didn’t know about these functionalities. Thanks for sharing these great tips.

[VidGameStory]

Your explanations are so clear! This level of instruction is rare, and I really appreciate it.

[tarabeans]

In all my years, I never had anyone explain anything to me with as much patience and collected tone. Subscribed!

[aerial]

Michael, you are an outstanding teacher! You deliver just the right amount of technical info perfectly paced all the while carefully buidling our skill level. I have a deeper respect for both you and iMovie now.

[garymiller]

You are the kind of teacher who makes things clear, understandable, and achievable. And yes, you probably do voiceovers :-)

[EnjoyTheJourneyLife]

Whoa! Thank you Thank you! L-cuts and J-cuts in iMovie...who knew? Not me! And I have been using iMovie for years, always afraid of precision editor, so I stayed away from it. Not anymore! Excellent video! Thanks Michael:)

[nifstrenton]

Wow, Michael, this was a master class. Your work has made me really appreciate the software installed on my macs. Thanks!

[chemistNATE]

Top notch dude. This was so professionally done, I sought out your Patreon. Great work.

[fettschlammvonfettelsburge]

I‘m a german Youtuber and i think that english tutorials are so much better then german tutorials. A really good video. Well done!

[handiman]

How do I give you 10 'Thumbs Ups'? Your teaching is excellent, and certainly THE best on YouTube. You are able to make the complex, and detailed, easily understandable. Clear, specific instructions, accompanied with great detailed video explanations! Thank you!!

[seamasmanly]

Your exposition of iMovie is by far the clearest I’ve seen. Thanks 🙏

[oddities-whatnot]

Im new to this, and just started learning how to use imovie on my Mac, and this was a really interesting tutorial. I shall keep watching.

[ChrisHamilton]

I rarely comment but had to acknowledge your tutorials. Smooth voice, very clear instructions at a pace where I can understand what's being said the first time I hear and see it. No fancy intro graphics. I only shoot video for fun but still enjoy learning the skills involved. I've subscribed to learn everything you have taken the trouble to teach. Thank you.

[Upploadz]

The bell is tapped. Mike, you’re the truth! Thanks, brother.

[alexandrasanches]

You are the best teacher I’ve ever seen! I just love learning with your tutorials! Big hug!

[FixItAngel]

thank you brother. best of luck to your channel. video was very helpful