Every day, advanced users of smartphones and PCs get acquainted with new software. This is due to the fact that their number has exceeded hundreds of thousands. They appear in contextual advertising, they are issued by our smartphone. We learn about some from the lips of our friends.
For example, a lot of applications are designed for a certain type of device. You can find a huge number of programs for Apple devices, including iMovie. How to use this software and why it is needed, we will consider further.
What is it?
So, if you are the owner of an “apple” device, then you have heard with absolute probability, seen, or maybe even used this program. This is a very famous video editor, which, as the name implies, is designed for Apple devices.
We developed software back in 1999. It is needed for editing videos, films, family videos, etc.
Variations
IMovie has been officially running for over 15 years. The first version was announced in 2003. A year later, the company introduced an updated program for which operating system requirements were established.
As a result, new versions began to appear every year, with different system requirements. The last known update occurred in 2012. Then iMovie '11 became known, which needed Mac OS X version 10.7.4.
Requirements
Before you figure out how to use iMovie, you need to understand what is needed for this. To work with the latest versions, you need an Apple personal computer, the iLife multimedia software package, which includes this software, as well as video material.
Previously, it was recommended to use only MacBooks. Over time, it became possible to install the application on "apple" tablets. Now on the official website you can find information that the iPhone on iMovie also works correctly, although it is not very convenient due to the small screen size.
Metadata
Those who use iLife services will be able to intuitively understand the program interface. There are no difficulties here, especially for users of "apple" devices.
To get started, you need to explore all the elements that the program has. The left side is occupied by the metadata panel. It has links to addresses with videos, photos and projects. Working with this panel, you can stumble upon the iPhoto library. She is closely associated with iMovie. If you select the first item, then your pictures will appear in the workspace.
There is a tab with events where all imported files will be displayed. In projects, all your work with the program is visible. If you go to the "Media Library", the application events will be displayed.
In iMovie, information appears gradually on the computer. For example, when you start working on a project, additional lines appear on the metadata panel. There is a content library. It has a number of options that can be applied to the project.
Here add transitions, titles, sound effects. You can complement the movie with a map and background, music from iTunes and GarageBand.
Reviewer
At the bottom of the workspace there is another panel. It resembles the same as in the software iPhoto. When you click on a file in the library, its contents appear in this area. To find the desired document, it will be enough to enter its name in the search or use the arrows in the upper part to indicate the category.
When you select a sketch, information on it appears in the browser panel. If you have an album or project in front of you, you will need to click on it again so that all the components appear to you in full.
The search for the necessary materials is carried out according to another principle. You can select a category, for example, "places", and enter a name in the search bar.
Project
As practice shows, half an hour is enough to figure out how to use iMovie. The entire workspace is divided into panels. When you work with a project, all information is displayed on the project panel.
Before the user is a tape of frames with which to work. To select a specific part, just select the block based on the time interval. To add an additional element, just click "+".
On the right is a tool that adjusts the scale. Sometimes a project can be large, so all of its contents do not fit on tape. To move on it use the "zoom". Next to this option there is a menu that adjusts the size of the clip. You can immediately turn off the "cardiogram" of the audio track.
To add additional sound, return to the metadata panel. You can add another audio to an empty area.
View
Most of the workspace is occupied by the view pane. It is from here that we can take information about the media file. For example, you select a photo from the library. In this area it will be possible to collect all the information: how many images, videos, faces and places are in front of us.
If you are working with a video, just click on the desired frame, it will appear on this panel and play its contents. Hovering over it, you will get additional information about it.
Instruments
This panel always makes you think about how to use iMovie. Remember Photoshop. There are so many auxiliary tools in this program that sometimes you get lost and make some mistakes. Especially when you work with the program for the first time.
In the case of iMovie, such a story is rare. Firstly, because there are not as many tools as it might seem. Secondly, their description is understandable, and the use is intuitive.
For example, it is easy to guess that “import” is an option that will transfer the files you need to a working project. Additional all parameters here are easy to adjust and configure. To do the reverse operation, click "export". You can transfer finished projects to different social networks, services and other programs.
To start working with the application, you can click on "Create". This option, as in any other program, starts from scratch. In the settings, it is easy to adjust the image of the project. Even if we have a clip in front of us, you can edit its colors, balance, stabilization, volume, etc.
Preservation
Another pressing question: “how to save in iMovie?”. The question seems to someone difficult, because there is simply no “save" button. Everything is done again through the “export” option. You can use the combination “Cmd + E” to call up the menu.
In a new window, set the parameters for export. If you don’t understand anything about this, you can leave the ones that are by default. Usually they are universal and suitable for simple projects.
If you need something special, pay attention to compressing the movie. You can set the size and resolution. This will indicate the devices on which the format will play correctly.
Alternative
Many users of other operating systems are looking for ways to use iMovie for Windows. Someone is trying to hack into the system, look for some pirated versions. If we talk about security, it is better to look for an alternative to the program.
For example, there is a Movavi video editor. This is a similar software that performs the same functions. Helps with video editing. Despite the difference in interface, this is a good analogue of iMovie for Windows.
The application has a dozen effects for artistic processing, different transitions. There is a slide show mode for lovers of beautiful presentations. You can apply animated captions to the clip. And while saving the project, the application offers a large number of formats.
conclusions
iMovie is a great video editor for owners of apple devices. Due to the fact that it can be installed on a smartphone and tablet, it has become easy to create short clips for social networks, right from travel or some important events.
Program management is intuitive. There is a large set of tools that make videos special. Even if you just need to collect several videos together and add music to them, the program will cope with this task in a matter of minutes.