How to Use iMovie: Step-by-Step Tutorials

Here is a beginner’s guide on how to use iMovie by Apple. These iMovie tutorials will show you how to import, edit, and export personal videos.

iMovie is a free video editing software application included with the Mac computers and iOS devices. Download App

How to Use iMovie

1. iMovie Overview
2. How to Import Media
3. Video Editing for Beginners
4. Customizing the Video Timeline
5. How to Add Background Music
6. How to Add Backgrounds
7. iMovie Action Effects
8. Adding Transitions & Transition Length
9. iMovie Sound Effects and Design
10. Color Correction in iMovie
11. Stabilize Video in iMovie
12. How to Add a Logo to Your Video
13. Voice Over Tutorial
14. Split Screen Tutorial
15. Green Screen Tutorial
16. Sound & Volume Editing
17. Stop Motion Tutorial
18. How to Save & Export Projects
19. iMovie Tips & Tricks

1. iMovie Overview

This video is a basic guide on how to use iMovie, Apple’s free video editing software.

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2. How to Import Media

Learn how to import media such as videos, photos, and audio into iMovie.

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3. Video Editing for Beginners

This tutorial introduces beginners to video editing, showing some of the basic tools iMovie has to offer.

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4. Customizing the Video Timeline

Learn how to customize your video timeline so you have the best workflow.

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5. How to Add Background Music

This tutorial shows you an easy way to add background music to your video projects.

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6. How to Add Backgrounds

Learn how to add backgrounds to your videos.

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7. iMovie Action Effects

Learn how to use special effects, just like your favorite action films.

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8. Adding Transitions and Transition Length

This video covers how to add video transitions to your project.

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9. iMovie Sound Effects and Design

Learn how to work with sound effects and design inside iMovie.

You can use the sounds that come with iMovie, or add your own custom sound effects.

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10. Color Correction in iMovie

By far one of the most important features, if you want your videos to look good, is color correction. Learn the basics here.

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11. Stabilize Video in iMovie

Learn how to stabilize your videos if you have a shaky film.

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12. How to Add a Logo to Your Video

This is a great video to follow if you want to learn how to brand your videos.

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13. Voice Over Tutorial

Learn how to record your voice directly into iMovie for voice-overs.

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14. Split Screen Tutorial

This video teaches you how to make a split side-by-side video in iMovie.

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15. Green Screen Tutorial

Learn how to do the famous green screen (chroma key) effect in iMovie.

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16. Sound & Volume Editing

This tutorial gives you insight into how to edit audio in iMovie, plus how to make the audio sound more professional.

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17. Stop Motion Tutorial

Learn how to make a stop motion video in iMovie, a technique that can turn a set of photos into a video.

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18. How to Save & Export Projects

Learn how to use the optimal settings to save your iMovie projects.

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19. iMovie Tips & Tricks

Here are some great iMovie editing tricks to improve your workflow.

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Additional Beginner Guides

• How to Make Beats
• How to Use Ableton Live
• How to Use Propellerhead Reason
• How to Use FL Studio

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