Editing video clips is a crucial skill for anyone looking to create professional-quality videos, whether for personal use, social media, or professional projects. On macOS, the go-to application for editing video clips is iMovie. This powerful yet user-friendly software allows users to cut, splice, and enhance video footage with ease. In this article, we will explore how to edit clips using iMovie, providing step-by-step instructions and practical examples to help you get started.

Examples:

1. Importing Clips into iMovie:

   • Open iMovie from the Applications folder or Launchpad.
   • Click on "Create New" and select "Movie" from the dropdown menu.
   • Click on the "Import Media" button to browse and select the video clips you want to edit.

2. Trimming Clips:

   • Drag the video clip from the media library to the timeline at the bottom of the screen.
   • Click on the clip in the timeline to select it.
   • Move the playhead (the vertical white line) to the point where you want to start trimming.
   • Press "Command + B" to split the clip at the playhead position.
   • Select the unwanted portion of the clip and press "Delete."

3. Adding Transitions:

   • Click on the "Transitions" tab above the media library.
   • Drag and drop a transition effect between two clips in the timeline.
   • Adjust the duration of the transition by clicking and dragging the edges.

4. Adding Titles and Text:

   • Click on the "Titles" tab above the media library.
   • Drag and drop a title template onto the timeline.
   • Double-click on the title in the timeline to edit the text.
   • Customize the font, size, and color using the options in the preview window.

5. Exporting the Edited Video:

   • Click on the "File" menu and select "Share" > "File."
   • Choose the desired resolution, quality, and compression settings.
   • Click "Next," choose a save location, and click "Save."