What is iMovie - What You can Do with iMovie

If you are a newbie to iMovie or iOS, you might learn more details from the article to find what iMovie can do for you. The splendid iMovie will bring you a fresh impression for video editing and video playback. You can find iMovie for Mac and other iOS devices, such as iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and iPod Touch.

What is iMovie

• Part 1. Brief introduction about iMovie (iMovie versions included)
• Part 2. iMovie tutorial and iMovie edit
• Part 3. iMovie troubleshooting
• Part 4. iMovie alternative
• Part 5. FAQs about iMovie

Part 1. Brief introduction about iMovie (iMovie versions included)

What is iMovie? iMovie is a video editing software application sold by Apple Inc. for the Mac and iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch). It was originally released in 1999 as a Mac OS 8 application. From 2003, iMovie is included free with all new Mac computers. After all year's development, iMovie has now become one of the most advanced video editing tools. It offers many useful yet simple features, which enables you to get the best out of your video as soon as possible.

From iMovie initial to iMovie 11, there are more than 10 iMovie versions that have been launched by the company, the most well known ones includes iMovie '09, iMovie 10, iMovie 11, etc. Till now, iMovie 10 is still one of the most popular iMovie version.

How to get the latest version of iMovie?

iMovie is a useful tool for video editing and video playback. If you have a new Mac, usually it is associated with your account. Usually the updates are free, you might not eligible a free update if you are still using iMovie 2008.

But if the Mac computer is purchased before 1st October 2013, you can ask your friend to sign in the new Mac first with your account to get iMovie first.

For users who need to download the latest version for the first time, you may need the following two links for your information.

For Mac users:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id408981434?mt=12&ls=1

For iPhone and iPad users:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8&ls=1

Part 2. How to create your own project in iMovie?

1. Import video to iMovie

If you recorded the video clips with iPhone or other Apple device, you can share the video to iMovie Theatre. You can also import filters to iMovie. For the video clips from camcorder or digital camera, you might need use professional video converter to iMovie compatible format.

2. Edit video clips in iMovie

The powerful video editing program provides multiple functions for you to make a Hollywood movie with iMovie. If you want to get more detail about making your movie, iMovie tutorial might be the best choice for you.
a. Add special video iMovie effects.
b. Make your iMovie themes.
c. Adjust the video clips using timeline.
d. Edit the sound file.
e. Add titles and credits.
f. Add iMovie transitions.
g. More advanced video enhancing tools including iMovie stabilization, iMovie voiceover and more.

3. Create movie trailers in iMovie

When you want to make the video clips as the professionals, you can also create imovie trailers in iMovie. It is quite simple to edit your own trailers compared to other programs.

4. Share the iMovie project

Once you finished the iMovie project, you can share the video file to YouTube or other online streaming site or email or export iMovie to iCloud, iMovie to iTunes, iMovie to iDVD, etc. If you want to play the iMovie project for other Apple device, you can share to iMovie Theater or iTunes.

You can check the video tutorial down below:

Part 3. iMovie troubleshooting

Although iMovie provides various functions for Mac and iOS users to edit and customize videos, there are quite many times when it comes with iMovie problems. Some common iMovie issues include iMovie not responding, iMovie crashes, iMovie error, etc.

When you run into such problems, don't panic. Rest assure that you are not the only person with iMovie issues, and you can always find the solution.

Part 4. iMovie alternative

One of the biggest disadvantage of iMovie is that, it can only works on Mac, iPad and iPhone. For people who are using Windows or Android, you might be disappointed.

There are acutally more powerful video editing software that works as iMovie alternative on all platforms. Whether you are looking for iMovie for PC, iMovie for Android, iMovie for iPad, etc. you can find the statisfied answer.

Part 5. FAQs about iMovie