iMovie Tutorial for Beginners - How to Use iMovie

iMovie 10.1 Tutorial for Beginners. In this iMovie tutorial I show you how to create a movie, import media, add media to the time line, edit video, edit audio, add titles & text, and share (export) your video to the desktop and KZbin. Thanks for Watching!! ET
Part 1 - Creating a New Movie Project • iMovie Tutorial for Be...
Part 2 - Importing Media • iMovie Tutorial for Be...
Part 3 - Adding Media to the Time Line • iMovie Tutorial for Be...
Part 4 - Editing Video • iMovie Tutorial for Be...
Part 5 - Titles & Text • iMovie Tutorial for Be...
Part 6 - Editing Audio • iMovie Tutorial for Be...
Part 7 - Sharing Movies (Exporting) • iMovie Tutorial for Be...

[@thehipchickonline]

Thank you so much for this video! I had no idea how to use this version and after watching this video, I now know. Appreciate it!

[@tourinojacks5844]

This is "THE BEST" IMovie tutorial that I have found. You covered "everything" that is important in order to getting started and getting funky. LOVED IT!!!!

[@AliciaJonestv]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just got my laptop and was having the hardest time getting started. Your video has been the most helpful! Thanks again!

[@ET_Videos]

+Alicia Jones Glad it helped!!

[@MrShep75]

I keep coming back to your videos all the time to refresh my memory and learn something new. Thanks for everything!

[@ronanbrady246]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I've just made my first test movie after watching your video!

[@ET_Videos]

+Ronan Brady Glad it helped!!

[@FuntimeVideoChannel]

this is the definition of a really good tutorial...i highly recommend this to anyone needing to learn to use iMovie...this guy speaks clearly and gets to the point with no extra wasting time...i really appreciate that and i think most people will too. GREAT JOB.

[@liorahess]

Thanks for such a great tutorial. You answered all of my questions (and even some I didn't know I had!).

[@TheTyrantanic]

You saved me bro! I had a few hours to a video that I had been given to do a month previous!

[@fielding68]

Top notch tutorial. Thank you.

[@gogotravelgirl]

I watched this and at each "main" segment, I tried it on my own movie. By far, you have the best, easiest tutorial. I was actually able to make a movie that looked somewhat professional! Thank you.

[@MicheleTheberge]

Thanks, Eric! Great tutorial. Lots covered in one video. I wonder if you'd ever do them as smaller videos in a series so finding the relevent info would be easier. I already knew all the stuff about transitions and white balance and fixing sound and was just trying to find the part of exporting today. I don't know why but the first time I tried to share (export the movie to my desktop) in this new version. It actually exported the un edited clip. I was already uploading it to youtube when I figured this out. I watched your video to figure out if there was some new way to share and it seems like you do it the exact same way...Not sure what went wrong but I'm trying it again right now! Hopefully it will work. I appreciate your videos your aloha wishes! : )

[@boorayin2773]

Look in the notes on the video...he gave links to different topics in the video. Very helpful.

[@mrgumri]

Agree w lets call divided topics as Chapters? I'm sure it would be a real pain to break topic down but if they were separated & indexed, it would be easier to find area we need more info or need to review...and for me, it would be about 10 times each! Good suggestion. I'd be willing to pay for something like a chapter breakdown.

[@boorayin2773]

He already did chapters, Denise...look under Show More. :)

[@StephanieLessard525]

Great information! I purchased an iMac yesterday and have never been on one previously. My soul purpose was for photo and video editing and I've been soaking up every bit of knowledge that I can. Totally appreciate you taking the time to share this info and will def be able to walk away with a lot more knowledge on iMovie than I started with!

[@BrooklynJacksonDiary]

Wow, this is very helpful thank you!

[@denniskeith1474]

This tutorial is very well done. Even in a relaxed formate that you did Eric I was able to grasp all of what you were teaching. You are a great instructor. You went over what you covered again before going to the next topic. Well done. Most of the tutorials on You tube suck!!! bad. Everyone thinks they know how to teach and they don't!!!! Thanks again Eric.... You have a new subscriber

[@mechanical_hexate]

How do split one clip into chunks or bits and pieces? Like if I want to change one clip into two then save it as two different clips.

[@ET_Videos]

Right click and split it, or command (apple key) and B.

[@rickysingh4861]

hey Eric just watched your tutorial and I got to say it's by far the best beginners guide out there! I'm looking to start a KZbin channel and have been trying to get to grips with iMovie for a few weeks now enjoy video brakes everything down perfectly by actually showing examples. thanks dude!

[@NormaMedellinPresas]

love your tutorial and love the way you explain everything just learning everthing there is to imovie...because I am not 'an expert'...just subscribed to your channel..just wished I can learn how to add music to my itunes without using mp3 converter has not been working for days using the my laptop computer MacBook Pro...but still trying..have a nice day.

[@GeneralKetchup57]

Thank you! This video allowed me to start a youtube channel and use my free iMovie software to edit it. I knew absolutely NOTHING about how to do this and learned everything from this video. I truly am a "Beginner". Great tutorial!

[@hollytaggart6482]

Thank you so much. We are suddenly making videos for class and one assignment is to place recommendations into a team folder. I'm recommending yours, so you may find you are getting a load of views.

[@PaulThorpeOfficial]

Superb tuition, very much appreciated. New to Mac and this has saved me hours.

[@DharmaDispatch]

Really appreciate the time and effort you took to create this tutorial. Can't tell you how much it helped me. You've done a great service, indeed. Om Shanti!

[@sutartscj]

Thanks - great refresher for those of us that have used previous versions adding a comfort level for the new version.

[@scottcusiter]

That was excellent - thanks for taking the time to put it together. Much appreciated.

[@flamethrowerlove322]

I've had the new version of iMovie for a year but have never used it until now. It was really confusing at first because the version I last used must have been from about 2010. This video was very helpful, thanks for doing it.

[@GlassHalfDead]

Great tutorial! Just starting my channel so only needed the super basic stuff like how to jump cut everything, so great for that. Keep it up!

[@biancamarch3046]

I'm 3 minutes into this video. Your teaching rocks! So clear. Thank you!

[@JohnBorgen]

Quite probably the best basic video I've seen so far for iMovie. Thanks so much for taking the time for this.

[@martha196464]

I have to say thank you! My english is poor, but you explain very well, your voice is very clear. I, really beginner on this. Please, forgive my bad english.

[@ET_Videos]

+ElRecetariodeMamá-Suegra Glad it could help you!

[@HeatherWhite1]

This was perfect for me as a complete beginner on Mac and iMovie, all the basics covered to get started. Thank you!

[@traceysdiynetwork]

I haven't actually tried this yet; but the instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Thanks so much for the detailed demo.

[@stephanieofthefuture789]

Eric, thank you, I just learned how to do the side by side picture because of you, an essential for hair dying videos!

[@thewelder9492]

hey bro, thanks for doing this video. i am a complete novice on the iMac. this is our first iMac computer. your video has helped immensely. thank you so much!

[@benrandall2965]

Excellent job, I think I'm ready to make my first movie. Many thanks for the effort you put into this!

[@SandeepAcharya4630]

Thank you Eric Timmer for this excellent tutorial! It was a perfect timer for me to graduate from iMovie 9.0.8 to iMovie 10.0.4

[@JoyGardnerRMA]

THANK YOU, Eric! I was SO frustrated. Years ago I learned an older version of iMovie and made several videos and I loved it. But when the newer versions came out, I was completely flummoxed . . . AND angry! In fact, I was so pissed off that I just couldn't bring myself to learn the newer versions. I guess it's been about 3 years now, and I finally spent a whole day studying this video. I now feel like a Pro again! You did a great job. What a difference it makes! I wish I had gotten over it sooner! I guess that 10.1.1 is not such a bad version after all.

[@ET_Videos]

Thanks a lot!! I know every time they change it I get worried they will remove some of the features I use daily! Glad this could help and I will keep making new ones when ever I think of a new one to do.

[@HelenMcConnell]

Thank you for this tutorial. I'm a long-time iMovie user, but this latest iteration had me stumped. Your video covered everything I normally use - editing, transitions, titles, and music.

[@ET_Videos]

+Helen McConnell Glad it helped!

[@appliedjainism]

Eric, great video! Very helpful. Appreciate the time spent with the audio adjustment, which I used immediately after viewing to fine tune and complete an iMovie for a Screenflow project. Thanks and admire your generosity!

[@Jacqueline.Davis.Artist]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I was trying to do video editing myself, and I was getting soon frustrated! This was exactly what I needed to know and none of the other junk. You're AWESOME!! Thanks again! xo

[@pomsonfire3301]

Thank you! I have watching like 4,000 videos with no luck! You were very helpful because you explained that you have to make the photo into a video & save it!!! EUREKA!

[@jsamc8420]

Wow, you said lets review....... You are a REAL teacher !!

[@XarahDax]

Thank you for taking the time. I was totally frustrated after I spent hours cuting a video and then when I wanted - like I was used to - open it in iDVD it didn't work because iDVD was not supported on that version anymore. Seems I have not made a DVD in at least one update. So I updated to El Capitan. More frustration when iMovie looked different and the Apple store didn't offer a workshop. Thanks to Aunt Google and You I'm starting to get excited about all the fun features. Now, all i have to find now, is how to make a DVD of my movie :-)

[@ahodamahingan1698]

Thank You for taking the time to make this. Very clear and thought out. Great Job!

[@brianayre9112]

Brilliant this is basically what i was looking for, did a 3 Live Band Vid shoot 1st time, now need to edit for each Band the Mic was a Rode Stereo , so need to know how to edit & a just audio to get the best .....Thank you

[@mrgumri]

This presentation was SO MUCH BETTER than what I'd watched an hour ago...Because, what I think what your saying is, play with the menus repeatedly to learn. Repetition hands-on increases anyone's learning curve. Just ordered a MacBook Pro & I thought the package included iMovie or another program may engender have been Final Cut Pro! Not positive now as I fainted when I got to the fortune it cost at checkout! Would like to see a video where you actually show the process and the end product--Perhaps, a 15 minute clip? Also, I got the impression, ain't no way to edit any video w/o USE OF A MOUSE. Unless I guess, if we'd use the old PC way of doing things with ALL Shortcut commands. Truly appreciate you doing this; there are so many of we "dummies" who may not necessarily want to post on You Tube, but clean-up our family history videos for posterity. Just think! You're touching a lot of folks' family memories; that a more important role than becoming POTUS in my opinion. It's certainly more humanistic! Thank again!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Thank you for this! I've had a Mac for a while but always felt IMovie seemed to complicated, therefore I've been using another editing software. After buying a full 4K video camera I noticed that my current software did not support editing in 4K but IMovie does ;) This video made confident I can make the switch :) Thanks !

[@jamiedon116]

Are useful tutorial, lots of useful hints and tips, I certainly think that my home videos will be a lot better as a result of watching this.

[@gegarza]

Shout out to you ET! Good job with all these videos man. You have a way of retaining peoples attention. I spent an hour at my local Simply Mac and left a bit frustrated. But I found your videos and Problem solved. Keep up the great work!

[@RobConstantine]

I'm a premiere pro editor, currently teaching kids I-movie.. I like how you recap the skills learned in each section and I also like how you explain clicking and dragging to move footage etc..yours is the first tutorial I've found that explains left and right mouse clicks in I-movie :-)

[@ET_Videos]

Thanks! You kids will be pros before you know it!!

[@RobConstantine]

Would you mind if we used your tutorial in our class?

[@ET_Videos]

As long as you are playing it from the KZbin Page I am okay with it.

[@RobConstantine]

OK.. Thank you! :-)

[@diggory11]

OMG THANK YOU!!! I went through hours of "beginner" guides before I could find tNice tutorials and at least make a simple soft... Only video I've

[@charlesgreco6964]

This really started me on my way to making fun videos to share. Thanks.

[@jeffparmer4619]

Hey, GREAT JOB on this tutorial. Up until recently, I had been using my old Macbook Pro using iMovie 09 version. The new version to me looks quite different. By watching your tutorial, I feel like I am on a much better track to start using the updated version of iMovie. You have helped me so much. I appreciate you.

[@ET_Videos]

Glad to be of help!! Make sure you subscribe to get all the newest tutorials I upload :-)

[@saltygoat]

This is the best imovie tutorial I have seen yet. Thank you

[@marijkeplante2516]

Thanks for your effort Eric, this was extremely helpful! Greetings from The Netherlands

[@WWYDdotORG]

Thanks for the tutorial! Just moved to an iMac 27 5k from long-time Windows user and I confess I was cursing iMovie when I first tried it. I couldn't even figure out how to edit a clip. I was frustrated as it didn't seem to make any logical sense. But your video helped me understand the logic and the mindset, so I am off to try it myself! Thanks!

[@ET_Videos]

Nice computer and glad I could help!

[@robneil8284]

Great tutorial thanks. Simple and clear, and focusing on the content without unnecessary, irrelevant chatter. A great intro for someone who has never done any video editing before.

[@gctscott]

Well done. Clear, easy to follow. Great teaching technique, learned everything I needed from start to finish. Thanks!

[@GT3Hank]

Another thank you, Eric. Not only educational but easy to follow. You have a great gift for teaching. Very much appreciated!

[@donnygarrett3163]

Awesome! It's everything I needed to know to put a video together, seriously. This version of iMovie has a bit of a learning curve, and is a little intimidating compared to earlier versions, so thanks for this great video.

[@yzathechildwhisperer7250]

Thanks, Eric! that was really helpful and your voice is really nice to listen to! take care...

[@samiam8597]

This was incredibly helpful! thank you for making this and offering it for free---it saved me hours of time and enabled me to get started right away on a project. I also appreciated the order of instruction because it exactly matched what I needed to know!

[@juliamedina4645]

Thanks Eric... I am gonna make my first documentary for school this week and I had no idea how to use iMovie... You explained very well, and now I am really excited to start my project!! Well done :)

[@ET_Videos]

+Julia Lima Awesome glad it helped!!

[@JaimeThomas]

I find your tutorials very helpful especially as I transition from iMovie on my iPhone 6 Plus to Mac thank you

[@kaludemerlin]

Thanks Eric. Got heaps from this and will enjoy putting into practice. Well put together and easy to follow.

[@Enamora2141]

OMG this has been so helpful and I'm not even done watching yet, thanks so much for making this video!!!!

[@Thelnferno]

Another "thank you" for making such a GREAT video! The level you kept it at was absolutely perfect!

[@AdrianusVlasveld]

Dit heeft mij enorm veel weer op weg geholpen en zeker aan te bevelen voor iedereen

[@Scooperita]

Thanks so much, this made my editing of my latest video much easier (and more snazzy than all my previous videos combined).

[@davidwarner3692]

I have seen 2 of your videos and 2 of the most informative, easy to follow and useful tutorial videos I've seen. I Wished I hadn't wasted $20+ buying "instruction books"on Amazon! Keep them coming Eric!

[@ET_Videos]

Thanks a lot!! Doing these keeps me out of trouble lol...

[@kurtcampher4716]

Thanks so much for this... I need to get a video done for my job (no experience) and thsi tutorial saved me!!!

[@kathrynsweeney1902]

Thank you ...so much information to take in as a beginner BUT I'm all in to start my project

[@ET_Videos]

Just start with simple edits and build up your skills as you go.

[@davidjollymore4578]

excellent tutorial. Now I will watch it again and work on my video at the same time. Just what I was looking for. This.

[@nickbrown2477]

Hi from London, Nice video mate, well explained, thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@GabrielleNavarro1111]

This was so helpful! I just got my first Mac, specifically for iMovie, but when I got it I barely used it because it was so new and confusing to me. I'll definitely need to get a mouse as well. Thanks for all the information! I put together a little clip, and hopefully I will have some tutorials up soon as well :)

[@LauraMendozaPictures]

My first Mac, My first Imovie attempt. THANK YOU !!! you where of great help: )))

[@telungg]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I had no idea how to edit movies a few hours ago, but after watching your tutorial I managed to finish my very first video for KZbin upload :) subbed!

[@ET_Videos]

+telun g (Stella Amelia) Glad it helped!! Lots more on the channel if you need any others, plus I am always adding 1-2 a week (well...usually lol)

[@telungg]

that's cool! i could definitely use some of your other videos :) yeah you just made my 2015 resolution to upload a KZbin video a reality :D

[@MikeyM35]

Thank you! Your explanation is easy to follow, I like how you broke it down.

[@TheBohnFamily]

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! I made a (test) movie right along with you. Now I'm going to try and do a real one! Fingers crossed!!!!

[@ET_Videos]

+TheBohnFamily Awesome glad it helped!! No worries it will turn out great!! (^_^)

[@wyattunderwood1]

Great Tutorial! I had no idea how to use IMovie, but feel confident now after your video! Thanks you so much!

[@CarolinePaine]

Great video Eric. Thank you! Having a lot of fun using iMovie now I know how to use it!

[@garychmielewski568]

Best tutorial out there for iMovie 10 thanks man

[@TheAngelaHooverShow]

Thank you for being clear and getting right to it! So rare.

[@SarahRickardOtterRocksArt]

Thank you so much! I'm new to the mac and I'm still stumbling around, this will help so much!

[@edwardhegemann5951]

This was so helpful!!!! Thank you. You have a great way of explaining things and making it easy to understand and follow. I appreciate your efforts and look forward to future videos you release.

[@ET_Videos]

+Edward Hegemann Thanks!! These kind of comments make me want to do more!!

[@MYMAKEUPROOMDIVA]

just got my new iMac for a early christmas gift i have to say big difference with the imove on this and the iPad air 2 thank you for this video very informative

[@ET_Videos]

+MYMAKEUPROOM DIVA Yeah you get much more control on the Mac!

[@kg2nc]

Thanks Eric for sharing the step by step.

[@char00lesg]

Thanks for the video. I always wanted to get started in video editing and you. my man, helped me get started. Great work!!!

[@pluutoop]

Best tutorial I have seen so far. Great job very helpful!!

[@TrevorTurnbullT3]

Appreciate the tutorial ..... very helpful! Love the new features on iMovie 10.1. Haven't used it in over 2 years so as you could imagine there are MANY new, helpful features that make editing way easier.

[@ET_Videos]

+Trevor Turnbull Yeah i am a big fan too! If Apple would give us a couple more things...I wouldn't need Final Cut Pro X.

[@AllofTheAboveOfficial]

This video was super helpful to me. Thanks for taking the time to make this, it will definitely help me with my video editing!

[@EquilibrevieSylvieMartin]

Thank you. Very well done! I like your sense of humour. Very good. Have a nice day. Sylvie

[@ShredGarage]

Used macs for a long time.. never for video tho. Started doing some KZbin lately and tried movie maker on PC and it's aweful.. new Macbook ordered today, this tutorial should get me moving as soon as it arrives! My new videos will be off the hook!

[@ET_Videos]

Yeah Movie Maker needs a big update!! iMovie for the win!!

[@SuperEhima]

You're actually the real MVP

[@BertSpeelman]

Nice and complete tutorial About iMovie. Thanx a lot!!

[@chefgiovanni]

Aloha and thank you for the iMovie tricks. Time to cook.

[@FunnyVideos-ni4iu]

Hey Eric thank a bunch man! your video was the one which helped make iMovie easy for me, 43 mins of awesomeness, up to the point, engaging and helpful,

[@ET_Videos]

Thanks!

[@HOLLEYwood13]

New to Mac and iMovie.............. Not any more !! Great vid. Thanx

[@ny28tx]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put together this tutorial for us.

[@SkipsPromos]

Thanks Eric for your tutorial. I still have to get used to using the new version of IMovie.

[@AdamTillontheWeb]

Great video sir, looks like an easy transition from the PC software I've been using

[@tyinthesky6172]

Great video Eric! Thank you very much for making this video, I'm very excited to start using these new tricks you've taught us. The audio functions is going to work out great for that gopro driving footage. No homo, you've got a very entertaining voice too. "Ok", I dont know if its the mic, but it comes across very easing, yet attention grabbing in the video. Best of luck in future your future endeavors!