iMovie Basics: Video editing tutorial for beginners

[@ksthoughtpalace3042]

THANK YOU! After literally over 25 "How to 'Edit' in iMovie" vids, this is the ONLY one that actually explained how to edit out parts from the middle of a video, and explained it simply. :) :)

[@wishinngg]

Same

[@Thereallaytonfamily]

I got lucky, first one I saw that I liked and clicked to watch, I have title issues. This video is great!

[@hectorlamas1593]

exactly!!

[@MMM18092]

I cannot believe Apple couldn’t make this an intuitive function. Why should I have to search KZbin for such a super simple task?

[@BallerBrownsWorldMusic1]

Agreed with this comment.

[@Car_Han]

Don't mind this, it's just a way for me to find the key points again! 0:21 how to make a new project 0:46 how to insert files 1:18 how to zoom in on video for finer edits (increases duration for photos) 1:30 how start and stop videos (key binder/shortcut) 1:49 Short cut/key binder for trimming and how to use Trim 2:30 explaining built-in sounds and how to use them 2:47 How to adjust volumes on clips 2:15 how to get music from a different source 3:37 how to use and adjust texts and titles 4:26 how to change the font, colour, etc. for the texts 4:50 how to add in photos and how to use import button 5:44 how to stop or change the animation during photo scenes 6:10 how to use transitions 6:34 how to use faster trim method - adjusting duration of photos and videos 6:53 how to use voiceover and adjust it 7:44 how to save/finalise your work

[@HawkGaming3721]

this helped me 2!

[@swkhaney6779]

Love this… thanks.

[@cherylholz4325]

super helpful thanks!!!!

[@hillarynassoyanai8109]

This was not the only iMovie tutorial I watched, but it was the ONLY one that was clear, concise, and very helpful. Thank you!

[@Thato_xy]

A life saver!!! KZbin should put your video as the number 1 recommended for beginners. Concise and went right into the basics needed by every new user. Thank you a milli

[@nikhanif5003]

this is perfect for someone who never use imovie before like me, thanks!

[@vijetashrivastava9137]

One of the best videos I have seen in youtube for imovies ! Thanks u r a pro! And, a good trainer!

[@cynthialeecartier4521]

This was incredibly helpful! I've watched multiple tutorials that left me a little frustrated. This one covered everything in a very clear and simple way; I now know what I need to get started editing in iMovie. I was able to follow along and create a practice video, watching this tutorial, then pausing and executing the steps as they were instructed. Thank You!!

[@TechTeacherNate]

You're welcome!

[@randomaccess4446]

good yard bruh, changed my life

[@julesma9738]

I agree

[@ouronoble7232]

Couldn't have said it better ! By far the best and most actionable one I have came across!

[@SR71BBFLYER]

This. Video. Is. Awesome! I’ve looked at a ton of “Tutorials” on editing iMovie and they all either bounce around the screen too fast and/or talk to you like you’ve done it 100 times and skipping over major sections without explaining how they got there. Well done sir! You’ve earned a subscriber!

[@ModernChristianChick]

Just came across your video via search. This was unbelievably helpful. Straight and to the point. Truly appreciate it.

[@chungkaystv1107]

Your video is easy to understand for a person like me who is no techie !! Recommended video prism !

[@ambznegro8847]

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[@madelineipad]

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[@army939kathuria4]

Yep......like US!,

[@riosk]

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[@natethegreat2071]

And not all hero’s have hair

[@channathorng982]

NateTheGreat one punch man?

[@lpedota2020]

Nicejob..great beginners video and a must watch before you spend many hours trying to figure it out on your own.

[@nandogocrazy7568]

watching this exactly 3 years from when it was released

[@nonogno157]

Me

[@reiooloves.]

Meee toooo

[@jaredvasquez1540]

This rona stuff

[@Zebralls]

3 months from this comment lol

[@Landophilia]

Lol

[@NicheThis]

Wow, I have been putting off creating videos on my MacBook(s) for at least 12 years now. I feel like you’ve given me such a wonderful head start on this. Very intuitive and covered just the right amount and I loved it.

[@lolarose6464]

Omg! The part where you zoom in to make it easier to edit saved my life! Thank you so much ☺️

[@olufunkeolasodetv]

I was able to start editing my videos myself after watching this last year. Here I am again from time to time coming to refresh. Thank you!

[@RhythmInlet]

Excellent! I studied this over and over again and then viewed it while I edited my first video for KZbin! Of course I haven’t uploaded it yet LOL but I found this unbelievably helpful. Thank you!

[@delsajoseph]

5 years later, Dec 2022, and this video rocks. You just earned a new subscriber!

[@eleganceofshe6137]

You have the best video for beginners! I only use yours for guidance. THANK YOU

[@blondebuddha8462]

thanks for the simple basics, I figured a lot out but learned several tricks that will make things much better

[@lydiabouza511]

I want to start a youtube channel and I need an editing platform. I want to use iMovie and I didn't know how until this! Thank you! This tutorial was very easy to follow and useful, just what I was looking for :)

[@devindeen01]

This 8 min video encapsulated all the basics that a newbie needs to get started in simple media production of home movies. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

[@lynxaway]

Thanks so much for this! Really clear and concise explanation. I’ve always wondered how youtubers pull off certain things with their editing and it seemed scarily complex when I didn’t know how the process works (the picture in picture thing, for example!), but this is a knowledge AND confidence boost.

[@amandaweekshughes356]

Since I continue to come back to this video maybe it would be a good idea to leave a comment. What I like best about this video is that you are quick enough with info and provide the much needed short cuts. Thanks so very much!!!

[@craftdabbler9255]

I am finding your videos most helpful. I'm wanting to make craft videos but I can see that I could make my Sunday School classes more interesting using videos. The kids love any type of video. It really gets their attention. The possibilities.....

[@akaminejr1001]

The best iMovie tutorial I found, the only one that SHOWED how to save to files and check the little clock in upper right corner to see how the file saving speed.

[@highqualitygem]

this was soo useful! I literally saw this over an hour ,taking notes !

[@cookingwithlove6313]

ME TOO....TAKING 2 HOURS & NOTES...:)

[@nadinealhuneidi9750]

THANK YOU, I LOVE YOU!!! I watched multiple tutorials but didnt get what i was looking for, you explained everything so clearly, concisely, simply and perfectly! thank you so much!

[@PrivateerFX]

This is excellent, it covers everything a beginner needs to know. Unlike other videos that leave out key parts and leave you frustrated. On top of that it's shorter than the rest I watched. Better & quicker - that'll work.

[@TechTeacherNate]

Thanks for the kind words. Happy editing!

[@WzupNik]

Bless you I had a stroke and my mind has not been right with getting things like it was. I want to start a KZbin to show how I deal with Lupus and tips. I became frustrated because no one would teach me and all the other videos I couldn’t understand. I had to pause and write notes but I sure I got it. Thank you very much Sir.

[@PatrickBatemanisme69]

This is by FAR the most helpful video!!!

[@Renypaz]

After watching like 3k tutorials on how to edit, this was the only one thet helped me understand. Thank you sooo much!

[@TechTeacherNate]

Wow! Thanks so much.

[@siobhanparker8292]

The BEST imovie overview I have ever seen :)

[@cupcakefactory1662]

Wow!!! This is literally the first video I've watched to learn how to edit as a beginner and you're the BEST. Everything was well explained, anyone who happens to stumble upon my comment while watching the video, PLEASE WATCH THE WHOLE VIDEO his explanations were on point and everything's so easy and straight forward. I HIGHLY recommend everyone who's now learning to edit to watch this video.

[@Cookingforbeginners]

this is BESTTTT tutorial i have seen so far!

[@mrcorpsy6766]

yeah me to

[@dellascott163]

The absolute best Imovie tutorial I've seen.

[@hildurdagny6226]

this was so helpful, i didn't know anything in iMovie before i watched you. Thank you :)

[@lalathebougiebohemian617]

I went through 4 videos where people were doing soooooo much talking and not enough information…. And then i found yours! thank you for the concise video. It literally covered everything i wanted to know how to do!

[@newlifetoday21]

This is an excellent tutorial. You explain the skills simply and clearly. No techno-jargon. Great demonstrations. This was very helpful. You are an outstanding teacher. Thank you so much.

[@imadetheurllonger]

Tried to look up "how to censor in imovie" and somehow this was WAY better than any of the videos. Everything you say has purpose and with these tools anyone can do practically anything in iMovie, thank you so much! Edit: I disabled my adblock and refreshed the video to watch the ad just so I can contribute, thanks again!

[@fatgirlguru7133]

Omg thank you! I’ve been trying to figure imovie out for hours to upload my first video to KZbin! Thanks!!!!!

[@creativekingfisherplans]

I’ve moved from a PC to Mac. This was really helpful

[@TechTeacherNate]

Thanks for the support! It's appreciated.

[@leemarie2]

This is such a good tutorial! I learned so much in such a short period of time!

[@clivebaker9601]

What can I say, you absolute legend. So simple enough tutorial, that even I can now make my own iMovie!! Been wanting to do this for ages, thanks a million. Thanks.

[@ZenithGamingVideos]

I had to write about an iMovie tutorial for a school project in an evaluation form, and I thought you might appreciate seeing it as it is somewhat in-depth feedback. Great video, btw! iMovie Basics (2017) is extremely helpful and well made. It covers everything that a beginner would need to know to create their own video in iMovie. TechTeacherNate is very helpful and includes all the basics from trimming video, to adding audio, to exporting and publishing the video after it has been edited. This video starts off by covering the very basics of adding video and audio to your video. TechTeacherNate does not do what many people do and skip the most basic parts such as which button to press, as most people who know how to do these things view them as common knowledge and self explanatory. TechTeacherNate goes over all these little things, which makes his video extremely easy to follow even for the newest user. During this, he also shows the viewer where they can get some of the clips he gets for his video so that they may use it too. He does this by first pointing the viewer to the iMovie audio library and then to the KZbin free audio library. This is very good because people are able to then go out and get these free resources to use in their own videos as well as helping people to follow the video more easily. The video then shows the viewer how to do various different edits within iMovie such as transitions and adding text, images and voiceover. He shows every single step along the way, which makes the video very easy to follow. He also describes the shortcuts which can be used in iMovie, which can make life easier for new users, because they then don’t have to remember where all the buttons and menus are, and they can then make the video quicker and easier than without the aforementioned shortcuts. Finally, the video shows how to export and publish the video, which is, of course, helpful because it shows new users how to export and publish their new videos. Overall, the narrator was clear and concise, covering all the detail that was needed for a new user of iMovie, without making anything too complicated or adding more detail than was needed while also managing to show viewers where they too can access some useful resources such as free audio from iMovie and KZbin. Rating: 9.5/10

[@TechTeacherNate]

Thanks for the kind words! :)

[@TechTeacherNate]

Hey, thanks! :)

[@BeautygyaanBG]

@@TechTeacherNate its says my file cannot be imported, evn though its an mp4 file

[@army939kathuria4]

Where s the half mark gone!?!?!? SIMPLU LOVEEEE IT!!

[@army939kathuria4]

Simply*

[@alexa2384]

SO happy this was the first video I came across to find out how to edit on iMovie. It had EVERYTHING I needed in less than 10 minutes and explained simply. Soooo helpful thank you

[@sanushihaidara4049]

Thank you!! more details than the others 2019 iMovie tutorials

[@eduardochavacano]

i'll take your word for it.... this will be the video I will learn from later.

[@Casanovafilms]

Thanks you!!! You litteraly saved my life! Long story short. I was able to do a short video for a class in 1 hour. This class it was extremely important to me in regards to keeping my funds coming through etc... I'll be watching more of you and sharing for sure.

[@dboyd1159]

This was very helpful, I learned a lot in a short 8:39. TWO THUMBS UP!

[@fsk7052]

One of the clearest tutorials on youtube. Thank you!

[@danieldahdah7431]

Just like to add my vote of thanks as well. Great teaching!

[@gautamtomar5204]

This is the simplest and most effective imovie tutorial I have seen.

[@mrjace3]

Wow, its tough for me to learn and I totally understood this video!

[@SaggiScorp]

Oh! My! Gosh! Thank you, so, so much! For getting straight to the point! Showing AND telling simultaneously in such a succinct & concise manner. You are AWESOME!

[@simplybaking1345]

Thank you. I'm just starting my youtube channel and this was VERY helpful!!!

[@dmmusicstudios7413]

Very well done. Just used this video to walk myself through making my first KZbin video that promotes my business. I am usually a PC guy so doing stuff on a mac is new for me. Well done.

[@sam2houston]

Thanks, I've been looking for a video that starts with the basics of iMovie, all the other vids I looked at skipped over all of the info that you covered.

[@Thelifeofmrs.goaldlocs]

Appreciate this! 2 years later and your video is still helpful!

[@aehngelica5046]

AAH THANKS NOW I CAN ACTUALLY EDIT MY VIDEOS IM SO HAPPY THANKS SO MUCH

[@TheCoachpedro]

The most explicit and clear instructions I found. You are great and experienced Imovie dude. Great job.

[@Paula-tt6eo]

thanks, edited a whole makeup tutorial from this :)

[@Parnell_Eclair]

📹 📽 🏆 Being new to iMovie, I've now watched more than a dozen "how-to" videos about iMovie and this one is the best. Nate knows everything about iMovie and in this beginner video he clearly and slowly explains how to get started with it for neophytes like me. Well done!

[@kendraburtontravels8578]

You are a wonderful teacher! I got all I needed in just a couple of minutes for my simple video to send to clients.

[@sammyyy.k]

Thank you finally some and somethings that help me

[@guayabita27able]

This is one of the best I Movies videos I have seen, easy to understand ! Thanks

[@mayraslife8721]

Very good and helpful you explain ed everything so well :)

[@drysie]

This is absolutely brilliant. No messing about, just the basics to get you started without all the waffle of other tutorials. Thank you. It is in my bookmarks and used regularly.

[@mycraftynell7820]

Thank you so much! Super simple explanation in language that isn't from planet I.T :-))

[@bleekblaw5446]

I learned 3 different things i didn't know before watching this. Thank you, great vid!

[@MyRedSolara]

Bless you for making this

[@butyoucancallmejosh5790]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was very helpful. Before this I was using Splice on my iPhone

[@prashantshah9090]

very good sir

[@polinsky123]

Thank you so much! I was pulling my hair out (not literally,!) just trying to trim. You were the only one I could find to help me learn how to trim out sections using command b. I appreciate you! so much!!!

[@caitlynmurphy4837]

teaching remotely so THANK YOU

[@TechTeacherNate]

Me too! :)

[@boeingflyer461]

Thank you so much, I've been planning to make a YT channel with edited videos. You really helped me. Out of all videos, this was the simpliest and most pleasant. Big thumbs up.

[@parisinparadise348]

Very helpful......thanks

[@user-zy2uc4vm1q]

You legend, IMovie is so plain and simple and contains a lot of good features thank you so much man!

[@Bestplacesintheworldtoretire]

Thanks! Well done.

[@off_the_grid_7]

Thank you so much I started getting interested on making videos on a MacBook Pro but I didn’t really know what app I needed to edit my videos, I thought all of them were so complicated but when you explained it I figured out a lot of things I didn’t know!

[@Angxxlz]

Fun fact : everyone searched this up ;)

[@vaniapuspitasari]

Thank you! This is so easy to understand for someone who is going to just open iMovie for the first time.

[@thomas3254]

how can you only have 50 subs??

[@verifiedtraveller7511]

Wow dude, thanks.. Literally in 8 minutes and i'm able to start my videos... New to youtube just uploaded my first video and getting ready to use all your edit tutorial for my second video... Thank you

[@wheatieboy13]

I feel like I should pay you for this...

[@garrenNangela]

Excellent tutorial now for me to start as I have been struggling with other editing apps on my iPad and running out of storage. Thank you

[@johnwynne5580]

Simple, professional and to the-point-video. Worthy of a "Ted Talk" presentation. Very lucky to have found it.

[@bexasmr]

I don't know how many times I yelled at my computer thank you. This was wonderful! I could literally not for the life of me figure out how to use iMovie and you really helped me out immensely. I will now continue to scream at the top of my lungs. Thank you again!!!!!

[@rickpierce5867]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you. This is the first one I’ve found for iMovie that actually helped me.

[@1urbanbassman]

As a complete beginner to video editing this has been very useful. In particular I was struggling to find how to trim - command B - so simple when you know. Thank you.

[@bortanasijevic5801]

Holy crap, I have edited movies on Imovie before and I have never had much trouble using it. When I tried to make a new movie today, I was not able to add any videos to the template. I was super confused but after watching the first 30 seconds of your video, I realized that I was making a trailer, instead of a movie. Once I switched it to movie, everything went back to normal. Thanks :)

[@chipsawdust5816]

I played with iMovie years ago, like 90s, and recently wanted to get back into it. The new version -- I launched it and was immediately lost. The Apple User Guide is, well, let's just say I'm more of a kinesthetic learner then a book learner. This video helped remind me how to use it (even though it's now 2022). Thanks.

[@DawneSN]

Super helpful for a beginner! It seems fully relevant in 2023.

[@coffeecasino]

Very helpful!! the real mvp's are those who make tutorials!

[@jenthulhu]

Yay! I have to do an instructional video project for my MFA and this looks like the easiest way to get it done. Thank you for the overview! This was great!

[@GodJesusandTheHolySpirit]

Really good video! I have been editing in Final Cut Pro for more than 20 years!

[@nickg2431]

Thanks so much for that -After imovie sat in my mac unused for 9 years your very helpful tutorial made me make my first edited clip!! Thanks

[@karinamedina7732]

Thank you so much! I learned a lot on my own by playing with it. Right now I am building videos for my students to virtual teach and I wanted to know how to add a picture on my video. Thank you, again!

[@CathleenRehfeld]

Thank you Nate! This is excellent, I looked all over youtube for a "getting started" video about iMovie on a mac, and this is the best. You hit all the basics, love the sound adjustments for music AND voice, mid video editing and exporting. I would LOVE another short followup video, just explaining more nuances of editing, exporting, keeping organized files for for video. You are excellent at explaining and demonstrating how to do it. There are those of us who are not trained in video, but need short simple videos to complete and explain what we do or market what we do. Thank you again!

[@hjdee708]

So clear that even a techno numpty like me could follow it! It's taken me minutes to edit a video perfectly on my first ever attempt. Thank you so much!

[@MaciekKolodziejczak]

I agree with C Cartier. Totally awesome. Very simple and direct. Saved me lots of time going to help text.