Video Editing for BEGINNERS on MAC (Updated Tutorial!)

Learn how to edit videos on MAC, step-by-step using just free video editing software (iMovie). It’s the complete UPDATED guide to Video Editing for Beginners!

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iMovie Keyboard Shortcuts:
Play = Space bar
Exit Fullscreen = ESC
Undo = Command + Z
Blade = Command + B
Copy = Command + C
Paste all adjustments = Option + Command + V
Paste all color adjustments = Option + Command + C

Timestamps:
00:00 Video Editing for BEGINNERS on MAC
01:50 Getting started in iMovie
02:24 How to import media in iMovie
03:20 How to cut footage in iMovie
05:32 How to add B-Roll in iMovie
07:17 How to remove audio from a clip in iMovie
08:11 How to add titles in iMovie
09:50 How to add transitions in iMovie
12:00 How to add music in iMovie
13:27 How to adjust audio levels in iMovie
18:17 How to color grade in iMovie
22:00 How to copy color correction in iMovie
23:24 Why color grade last?
24:07 How to export in iMovie
26:40 Our FREE video editing guide

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-- How to Edit Videos on Mac (Complete Beginners Guide!) --

Video editing can be one of the most daunting aspects in the video creation process, so it’s no surprise it tends to appear number 1 on the list of things people DON’T enjoy doing when we ask for areas the Primal Video Community would like help with...

The good news is, you can SIGNIFICANTLY reduce the time spent in your video editing software with just some simple tweaks to your process, and an understanding of the key fundamentals of editing a video.

And the even better news? You’re going to get ALL of that in this video! Whether you’re just starting out and looking for the best video editing software on Mac to start out with, you’ve been at it for a while and looking for video editing tips to speed up video editing for YouTube, or starting out and looking for a complete guide to video editing for beginners, we’ve got you covered 😎

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[Jamminn]

Best Beginning Editing video on YouTube, period. Justin is not only an outstanding editor, he's a brilliant communicator. So easy to follow and helpful. Thanks, Justin, for this and all of your videos – practical, insightful and entertaining along the way. Cheers, man.

[JDFloyd]

I am new to creating video, so being a Mac user I naturally started with iMovie. I have watched several iMovie tutorials on YouTube, and this one stands out above the others. Thanks for the through, and easy lesson to follow.

[thematureman]

I have watched a LOT of videos on using iMovie but this one is without a doubt one of the most helpful. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

[matthewrickett]

So many editing solutions. I use iMovie, GoPro app, DJI app and now Wevideo thanks to watching your videos. I'd watch an hour or more of you if you wanted to compare some of them. Now I need to watch all of your videos. BTW, I'm a teacher and you are a great teacher!

[ThreeTwentyTech]

Thanks Justin for helping grow my channel. I never would've expected the growth and improvement in my videos if it wasn't for you. Good luck everyone in your journey, we can make it!!

[iQueeneth]

No one:


Absolutely no one:


Justin: making everyone's quarantine a million times better

Small youtuber here 😙

[drnimishamohan]

best person to ask doubts on youtube or for youtube

[ZakThe]

Command B= Blade/Cut
Command Z= Undo
Spacebar= Playback
Command C= Copy
(Select all and paste adjustments to add it to all clips)

Steps:
Import
Editing
Titles (text)
Effects
Audio
Colour (Do this last)
Export

[CJ--]

Justin is probably why some you tubers that I didn’t even know are HUGE right now His tips got me from 57 subscribers to 119! Just yesterday I saw somebody using Justin’s advice and used iMovie and Tips from other videos and BOOM 3, 2 Million views

[mrgentt]

Excellent video for a starter like me - explained it very clearly, got my first video done in next 30min after watching your video, this is exactly what I was looking for - simple, fast and easy, well done!!!

[joycestyleofcooking]

Hi justin! I struggle with my voice overs for my videos.Can you do a voice over video for beginners for cooking recipes? Thanks.

[PrettyPatriciia]

Copy and paste adjustments for audio is a lifesaver! & I had no idea! Thank you.

[RobertsonDMcI]

I'm used to editing in the old fashioned film-editing process. That is you take your roll of 'dailies' then you break them down & file them by scene: master shot, medium, close ups, 2-shots, cutaways, inserts, high angles, low angles etc. What is your recommendation in id'ing the footage, in other words not having to continually scroll.

[joycestyleofcooking]

Who else needs this information?




I do! Thank you !

[AdamLuke]

This video could not have come at a better time! Just got my MAC after the most recent update and currently learning how to improve my editing skills for my channel! Thank you Justin, YOU ARE THE MAN!!

[declandux]

Hi Justin, how did you make that subscribe and walking with a sign edits? Do you have a video for that or would you please point to a resource for that? Thank you.

[bellagreen]

Thanks so much Justin! You are the best! This is so clear and concise.., the audio and colour adjustment to all clips is so useful..never quite got that before...what a time saver.. ... thank you!

[matteoibarlee]

Hi is there a way to put to shots in one view? Like one half of the video and the other on the other half? Thanks

[maharajans]

Hi sir awesome video
Please do a video on screen sharing and others related to Zoom

[AlbertoPrieto]

thanks a lot, I really appreciated these tutorials Justin, great video huge fan from Mexico u have really helped me to create and edit better videos for my insurance company and for my real estate agency