Using iMovie [Mac & iOS]

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This article explores the use of the iMovie application for video editing on both computers and mobile devices.

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Getting started

iMovie is available for Mac, and IOS only.

It can be downloaded on Mac computers via the Mac App store.

It can be downloaded onto Apple mobile devices via the Apple App Store.

Recommended use

iMovie is a simple to use video editing application, which enables very basic video editing to be done relatively quickly. It does not offer the control or some of the other advanced capabilities of more feature packed video editing packages, such as Adobe Premiere Pro.

Using the desktop app

There is also lots of additional help and guidance on the Apple website, see:

• iMovie main page
• Storyblock’s beginner’s guide to using iMovie

 

Using the mobile app

A straightforward guide can be found at:

• MacWorld’s Guide to the iMovie app

 

Getting additional help

You may find the Making video content article useful.

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