You have used imovie to create a home movie, enjoy it. I like imovie and i have created movies using it, but i never really understood the event. I am trying to add photos to the movie, via the storyboardshots part of the project, but the icons for the photo, music, text, etc. During this tutorial mahalos ilife expert, ken obrien, shows you how to create a new project in imovie 11. Before you move an imovie library, its a good idea to back up your mac. By the way, the two books out on the new imovie dont really get into importing avchd, etc. Then hit cmd v to paste your original imovie project. Trying to import media into imovie via the imovie media browser. If you dont have any existing projects, click create new in the upperleft corner and then add the video clips. Select a frame range that begins and ends in the middle of the clip dont select all the way to either end do either of the following. Started again but now the clips are greyed out and i cant import any sending me mad. There is no doubt that imovie is easy to use software and one of the most effective video editing tool for mac users, still they are facing some problems while working with it.
Best imovie alternative to fix all imovie probelms recommended filmora video editor is the best alternative to imovie for mac macos 10. My solution has been to delete my previous movie and. Click and drag the part of your project to which you want to add fade inout into. If youd rather just move the events and not the projects, you can do so as well. I am using imovie 11 and i am working on making a movie from video footage that resides on my attached usb drive. This tutorial will show you how to remove the audio from an video clip in imovie in mac os x. Take one last look at the movie youve produced in apple imovie.
To create a movie in imovie, you will need to import video footage from your camera to the. Mar 31, 2020 keep everyone informed and engaged by sharing nearly any type of content during a meeting or event. These files are no longer on the cameras hard drive, they have been removed. I shot a clips and then saved them to the hard drive on my mac. In the project browser, doubleclick a video clip, or select more than one video clip or a frame range and. The libraries, when i browse to them within imovie in my pictures folder, are greyed out as if they are not valid.
Well i cannot create a new event here, file, new event is grayed out, because i have the project media selected. Apr 02, 2020 to create a new event, type a name for it in the create new event field. Update imovie projects and events on a mac apple support. A nobrainer for mac users imovie gives mac users an easy way to get started creating highquality movies from videos shot on all kinds of devices. Understanding imovie projects and events it is easy to get confused between imovie projects and events. Just choose the one you want and follow the indication to finish imovie project exporting. Sd app saving move option is grayed out it will not let me click on it. Events can be used to store video clips which can then be used in multiple projects. Generally, imovie has evolved over the time to become one of the best, if not the best, video editor in the market. If you try to do this to a clip in an event, the option to split clip is greyed out.
I am still working with aperture i know, time to move on. Why is projects grayed out when trying to edit an imovie. So i still had the files on my camera so i imported them again into a folder but yet again imovie doesnt recognise them as they are greyed out. Top 10 common imovie problems and solutions for mac users. To create a new event, type a name for it in the create new event field. This is just a quick imovie tip on how to do 1080p when the option is greyed out. The clip menu appears in a light gray bar across the top of your computer screen. How to use imovie imovie 080911 to make a movie update 2020. You can share your entire screen with others, or choose which files and applications you want to share so you can keep everything else private.
Jun 20, 2019 you can share it in many ways, such as export imovie to youtube or burn imovie to dvd. When i go and try to edit a imovie its grayed out under projects. You can also edit your audio clips in imovie, like fade in and fade out music and audio. So, when importing your old analogue videos into imovie, you probably have one. The share menu was greyed out, and when we dragged the clip we wanted from the events panel to the project panel it just snapped back again to where it started. Your updated projects appear in an event called updated projects. If you previously shared or finalized any of these projects, those video files appear in an event called finalized movies. Jan 02, 2016 imovie isnt letting me export to 1080p. Step 1 open up imovie and begin a new project, import the video clip you want to join together in the event browser. Cannot load my photos into imovie macrumors forums. These new and awesome features only prove that it is in a class of its own and nothing will stop its positive evolution.
Open the photos event in which you wish to access photos. I have imovie 10 on my macbook pro and i am trying to record my voice for a school project. How to remove detach audio from video in imovie imovie. Then drag the clip into the new project area you will see dotted outlines. Jun 15, 2009 the thing that flummoxed me was, why couldnt we export the highquality footage from imovie. Split a video clip in a project you can split a clip youve added to a project into two or three parts. Feb 22, 2012 possible solution for some i had the same problem, and came across this message board.
Urgent help with imovie going crazy digital video talk. Dec 08, 2014 a short screencast on how to create a new event and project in imovie. Jul 11, 2017 i got a new computer after the last slideshow movie. Intermediatetoadvanced filmmakers looking to max out imovie might be better off upgrading to final cut pro x, however. Because you can only do it from the project library and this is probably why all the share options are greyed out. Mar, 20 if you try to do this to a clip in an event, the option to split clip is greyed out. Select the imovie project you want to export in 1080phit cmd ahit cmd copen up a new imovie project. It seems to be a common and recurring issue to which i am seeking an answer once and for all background i have split a clip into 3 pieces and deleted the middle part. This wikihow teaches you how to add a black fadein and fadeout effect at the beginning and end of an imovie clip. Im trying to slow down or speed up sections of a clip. Find any video you have thats in 1080p and import onto the imovie project you just created. Update projects and events created in imovie versions 7, 8, or 9 to work with the latest version of imovie for macos.
The videos will be displayed in the event library at the bottom of the screen. How can i answered by a verified mac support specialist we use cookies. Sd app saving move option is grayed out it will not let me. You can have a clip fade in or out, dissolve into another clip, zoom into. Each week i import media and make a movie in imovie. Double click on the video clips to mark it yellow to select the clip.
When you first click on imovie, dont click the create new button right away. When you start a project you may start out with a new event and then import all of the clips. I have no issues with the libraries in their respective applications. Feb 16, 2019 projects and events are copied into a new library that works with the latest version of imovie. I was able to retrieve my photos back after turning on icloud photos library but still cant edit. Also when opening imovie ask for new project and the import the old file. Dec 05, 20 are you trying to share with your movie in the event library or project library. When i click on file in the imovie menu bar, the options to create a new movie or new trailer are greyed out. If you want to open the library you moved to an external drive, you can open it after you reconnect the external drive. I have tried the obvious and can get it to my desktop but the project is always greyed out when i try to import it. How eventdriven architecture solves modern web app problems. The thing that flummoxed me was, why couldnt we export the highquality footage from imovie. Sep 18, 2016 i have edited a movie in imovie, but when i go to share it, the share menu is all greyed out. Now take imovie 10 as an example, ill show you how to join or combine the split video clips in imovie for mac.
In the project browser, doubleclick a video clip, or select more than one video clip or a frame range and import video into imovie watch footage and projects. Perhaps im missing something simple as i havent used imovie much editing movies with apples imovie is fabulous, except that the projects and events fill up your disk. How to remove detach audio from video in imovie wonderhowto. You may ask why is my imovie lagging, why is imovie so slow, and why does imovie fail to export videos. Why is the duration button in movie maker greyed out. Normally i can see the iphoto library listing on the left side of the imovie screen.
If your movie is ready to go, you can share it to with an audience, in a suitable format for the device youll use to view it. Its easy to use, even for beginners in editing videos can start the editing right away. Jul 09, 2015 during the course of this video i will show how to add a new event to imovie 10. I got a new computer after the last slideshow movie. This is useful when you want to insert a transition or when you want to apply video effects or audio adjustments to just part of the clip. When you update to the latest version of imovie for macos from imovie versions 7, 8, or 9, youll need to update your existing imovie projects and events. During the course of this video i will show how to add a new event to imovie 10. I am trying to add photos to the movie, via the storyboardshots part of the. You can split an event using file split event before selected clip, but this only works when your event has multiple clips. A new event will automatically have the name new event followed by the date, but you can enter any name you like. Oct 31, 2018 if the iphoto library is grayed out when selecting from the other library menu, follow these troubleshooting steps. Mar, 2014 trying to move the users entire folder to another machine as i couldnt for the life of me find the plist for imovie in the event library it shows the orange edit line to show which part of the clip is in the timeline, however you cant access the timeline and all the share options are also greyed out. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. I tried creating a new aperture library with only a single photo in it.
I have edited a movie in imovie, but when i go to share it. I have tried closing and reopening imovie, i have restarted my computer. If the iphoto library is grayed out when selecting from the other library menu, follow these troubleshooting steps. Now that you have learnt something about these features of the new imovie, how do you get the best out of them. Are you trying to share with your movie in the event library or project library. I am recording on a canon 700d and the movie recording size is 1920x1080 24fps which is hd, i import the file onto imovie but when i try export it 1080p is greyed out and the only option is 720p. Video conferencing share content in cisco webex meetings. Keep everyone informed and engaged by sharing nearly any type of content during a meeting or event. Open a project so that its showing in the project browser. Start a new video project to work on a new video project in imovie, you first create the. How can i answered by a verified mac support specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Since move option is greyed out, i would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the game and check.
If you disconnect the external drive containing the library, imovie opens to a new, empty library created in the movies folder on your mac. Projects and events are copied into a new library that works with the latest version of imovie. Mar 18, 2020 an imovie library holds all the media and data used to make movies in imovie. I then decided to load my files onto another mac computer and re edit the whole thing again, but before i started fully editing, i dragged some media files in the. If youve imported some video footage into imovie, but want to use the sound elsewhere, like in garageband, youre going to have to detach the audio from the video. A short screencast on how to create a new event and project in imovie. Best imovie file transfer to transfer imovie project from. Split event before selected clip is greyed out although i have selected a frame. The button for speed is active, but the one directly below it for duration is greyed out.
May 09, 2014 i have imovie 10 on my macbook pro and i am trying to record my voice for a school project. Learn imovie 11 how to create a new project youtube. Best imovie file transfer to transfer imovie project from mac. Just a quick tutorial on how to export a movie you made in imovie in 1080p when imovie wont let you because the option is greyed out and only 720p is an option. I noticed when i added my video about 20mins in length there was a clock icon on it.
If you use an external device with imovie like a camera, reset nvram. Now click on storage and select a drive on new apps will save to. If your imovie library is large and you want to free up storage space on your mac, you can move your imovie library to an external drive. For several weeks now imovie wont allow me to make a new movie. If the video youre importing was recorded on several different days and you want imovie to create an individual event for each of those days, select split days into new events. I have edited a movie in imovie, but when i go to share it, the share menu is all greyed out. I have tried repeatedly to delete video from an event and have failed. If there is no video in your event library, you must first import some video from a. My solution has been to delete my previous movie and event and add the imported movie and edit it. Aug 29, 2014 then i realised i didnt tick the quality box so i decided to start again, and i deleted the event and clips.