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Sure, your iPhone can film incredible videos, but what do you do with them afterwards? How do you edit these videos a little more than just trimming them down or how do you string a couple of clips together to make one video? That's where iMovie comes in. Keep reading, and we'll go over some of the basics of you can do with this native editing app.

What can you do with iMovie's editing tools?

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• If you've just started filming with your new iPhone 11 Pro or are dabbling with drones like the Mavic Mini or Air 2, iMovie is a great way to elevate that content. From something your mom will like on Facebook, to something that millions of people will want to share all over the world.

If you're at all familiar with iMovie on your Mac then the iOS version will probably feel very similar to you. But if this is your first time opening either version of iMovie, all the options and tools might seem overwhelming. Once you have a project opened and your clip(s) imported, you'll see buttons to:

• Split a clip: cut a video into two separate clips.
• Trim a clip: shorten the length of your videos either starting them later or ending them earlier.
• Adjust the speed of a clip: make your clip go faster or slower.
• Add transitions: add a dissolve, wipe, or a simple fade in between video clips.
• Add titles: put fun text on your videos to help set up the video, like when or where it was filmed.
• Add a filter: add certain video filters that give your clips special effects or color them differently.
• Add music or sounds: add background music or audio to enhance your videos.
• Remove audio: detach the audio you don't want from the video and delete it.

Videos can take up a lot of storage, especially if you're keeping both edited and original clips. To free up some space, try an app like Gemini Photos. It will scan your videos, sort them by size, and help you delete or trim the larger videos you don't want anymore.

How to use iMovie on iPhone to create a Movie

After you download iMovie from the App Store and open it for the first time, you'll get a prompt asking you to choose between working on a Movie or a Trailer. The latter is a fun feature that puts a few clips together into a Hollywood-style movie trailer. But because there's not much more you can do with that feature, we're going to focus the article on working on a Movie.

Step 1. Create a new project

When you open up iMovie on your phone, you should be taken to the Projects screen where you'll see a list of all of the projects you've created. To create a new project:

1. Tap Create a Project > Movie.
2. Select the clips you want to import.
3. Tap Create Movie.

If you already have a project open in iMovie, then you'll need to tap Done > Projects, to get back to the Projects screen before you can follow the steps above.

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Step 2. Edit the video(s) with iMovie

Once you have your videos imported into an iMovie project, it couldn't be easier to edit them. If you're looking for help performing a specific task, follow the guides below. They all assume you're already editing a project and have it open in iMovie.

How to split clips in iMovie

1. Tap on any of the videos to bring up the editing tools.
2. Slide the clip left or right, until the playhead is where you want the clip to be split.
3. Tap Split.

How to crop videos in iMovie

1. Tap on the clip you want to crop.
2. Tap on the magnifying glass in the top right corner.
3. Pinch to zoom in on your clip and to crop the selection of the video you want.

How to find and apply iMovie themes

1. Make sure you don't have a clip selected. If you do, tap anywhere on your screen.
2. Tap the gear in the bottom right corner to access the project settings.
3. Select the Theme you want to use.
4. Tap Done

How to get filters in iMovie

1. Without any of the clips selected, tap on the gear icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Select the filter you want to apply.
3. Tap Done.

Step 3. Add effects and transitions in iMovie

As you start adding more videos into your project, you might want to get a little more creative. You can add effects to your videos, choose from transitions that fade or wipe across the screen, and even create a picture-in-picture effect with your clips.

How to add an effect in iMovie

1. Tap on the clip you want to add the effect to.
2. Tap on the three circles in the bottom right corner.
3. Select the effect you want to apply.

How to add a transition

Transitions are automatically added in once you add another clip to your project. To change the type of transition:

1. Tap on the transition.
2. Select the animation you want it to do.
3. Tap anywhere else on the screen to apply the new transition.

How to add a picture-in-picture effect in iMovie

1. Tap the + icon.
2. Select the video you want to add.
3. Tap the ellipses > Picture in Picture.

Step 4. Download or share your iMovie video

After you're done making all your edits, downloading and sharing your new video is just as easy. With the project open in iMovie:

1. Tap Done.
2. Tap the Share button.
3. Select to either Save Video or share it with one of your other apps.

Filming videos on your iPhone is simple and fun, especially with all the new capabilities in the 2019 iPhones. With iMovie, editing them is easy too. Just follow along with the step-by-step guides above, and you'll be editing videos on your phone like the best of them. And don't forget to share your latest creations with all of us online!

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• 4 Step 2: Import

This document covers the step-by-step process for importing footage from a DV or MiniDV tape, camera, SD card, or other storage device into an iMovie '11 (version 9) project on Mac OS X.

Note: iMovie ‘11 projects are mostly compatible with Final Cut Pro 7 and Final Cut Pro X but not vice versa. iMovie ‘11 projects can be imported into Final Cut Pro 7 and then into Adobe Premiere Pro but not vice versa.

• GroundWorks does not have any means of long-term storage for your files. User files on a GroundWorks computer are not safe from deletion. It is highly recommended to bring an external hard drive on which to store all your files. External hard drives are available for purchase at the Computer Showcase.
• It is recommended that you work on your project from your external hard drive.
• iMovie ‘11 natively supports uncompressed SD and HDV, uncompressed HD, RAW camera formats, Panasonic P2, DVCPRO HD, and Sony XDCAM HD.
• Importing video from other sources, such as DVDs, VHS tapes, or Hi8 tapes, will require separate conversion or capturing processes before the clips are ready for editing.
• Learn more about iMovie '11 by using the tutorials at Apple.com. Learn everything you need to know about iMovie ‘11 by using the tutorials at Lynda.com on any GroundWorks computer.

1. Connect/insert your media to your computer station.
   • Please follow the instructions on 'How to Connect/Insert Your Media for Importing/Capturing.'
2. Open iMovie ‘11 by clicking the icon on the Dock or by searching 'iMovie' in spotlight.
3. Click the event where your imported media will be saved in the bottom-left Event Library panel. If you have not yet created an event, you'll have to create a new event.

DV or MiniDV tapes

1. Click File > Import from Camera…
   
   • If the settings on the Sony DV deck are incorrect, iMovie ‘11 may freeze and you will have to restart the application. Refer to the 'How to Connect/Insert Your Media for Importing/Capturing' guide for setting up the Sony DV deck.
2. In the Import window

   Importing standard (4:3) DV footage

   • Switch the option from 'Automatic' to 'Manual.'
   • Make sure 'DV-VCR' is selected for 'Camera.'
   • You can control the Sony DV deck by using the buttons below the preview screen.
3. Capture

   Importing standard (4:3) DV footage

   • Cue the tape to the beginning of the footage you want to capture.
   • Click 'Import…'
   • In the Save window
     
     • Save to
     • Choose a save location, such as your external hard drive.
     • Select your event for 'Add to existing Event' or select 'Create new Event' if you want to save your footage to a new event.
     • Make sure the 'After import analyze for' box is unchecked. 'Stabilization' and 'People' can be applied to your videos later if needed.
     • For importing HD footage, make sure 'Full – Original Size' is selected for 'Import 1080 HD video as.'
     • Click 'Import.'
   • To stop capturing, click 'Stop.'
4. In the Import window, click 'Done' when you have finished capturing all your footage.

Camera or SD card (with camera's file structure intact)

1. Click File > Import From Camera…
   
2. In the Import window
   
   • Switch the option from 'Automatic' to 'Manual.'
   • Make sure the camera or SD card is selected for 'Camera.'
3. Import selected footage.
   
   • You can select multiple clips from the list of footage and click 'Import Checked…,' 'Import Selected…,' or 'Import All…' to import the entirety of the clips.
   • You may get a message asking to choose Large or Full. Select 'Full – Original Size' and click 'OK.'
     
4. In the Save window
   
   • Save to
     • Choose a save location, such as your external hard drive.
   • Select your event for 'Add to existing Event' or select 'Create new Event' if you want to save your footage to a new event.
   • Make sure the 'After import analyze for' box is unchecked. 'Stabilization' and 'People' can be applied to your videos later if needed.
   • Make sure 'Full – Original Size' is selected for 'Optimize video.'
   • Click Import.
5. In the Import window, click 'Done' when you have finished capturing all your footage.

Flash drive, external hard drive, or other storage device (only video, audio, or image files)

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• Move all your files to your scratch disk location. Refer to the 'How to Start an iMovie ‘11 Project' guide for setting up your scratch disks.
• For audio and images, simply drag and drop your files into the project panel from a Finder window.

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1. For videos, click File > Import > Movies…
   
2. In the Import window
   
   • Locate and select your video files.
   • Make sure the appropriate event is selected for 'Add to existing Event' or you can create a new event.
   • Make sure the 'Optimize video' box is checked and 'Full – Original Size' is selected.
   • Make sure 'Copy files' is selected. This will ensure that your original source media won't be altered.
   • Click 'Import.'

You now have your footage listed in the Event Library and saved to your event folder under iMovie Events on your external hard drive ready for editing in iMovie ‘11! Please be sure to safely eject your source media from the deck or computer when you are finished. Again, be sure to take all of your files with you when you leave GroundWorks.

This tutorial was written by GroundWorks Consultant Stephen Ratkovich.