HOW TO EDIT ON IMOVIE LIKE A PRO

[@SusanCarolynn]

RELEVANT TIME STAMPS BELOW (EDIT: I just filmed a part 2 to this video, check the description box) also I forgot to mention that this tutorial is based off of the laptop version of iMovie, not the mobile, however there are many great tutorials out there that explain how to use iMovie on mobile! (p.s. I've gotten a lot of comments about iMovie not working on PC. Unfortunately iMovie is only available on Mac/iPhone/iPad, so if you have a different operating system, iMovie isn't compatible. however, there are many different types of editing software available-iMovie is not your only option-don't worry if you don't have access to iMovie. One iMovie alternative is Movavi, which can be downloaded on PC. iMovie alternatives on mobile include splice, lomotif, videostar, and picsart. Hope that clears up questions!!) -1:10 preparation -1:22 importing media -1:29 initial edits -1:42 quick navigation tutorial -2:00 basic editing tutorial -2:14 how to split clips -2:54 adjusting audio levels + changing the speed -3:32 creative edits -4:00 sound effects -4:10 imovie sound effects -4:50 youtube audio library -5:24 transitions -6:51 zoom ins + zoom outs -6:58 zooming in -7:21 ken burns -7:40 flip video upside down -8:00 text + graphic popups -8:01 text popups -8:47 graphics -9:30 filters + other techniques -9:39 imovie clip filters -9:55 imovie audio filters -10:13 how to create your own clip filters -11:06 face + motion filters

[@alia_aziz]

Your legit so underrated you deserve so many more subs 🥺❤️

[@nguyennguyen-vc4gi]

u forgot thumbnail

[@viewer2588]

TikTok Tutorials that’s not in imovie

[@alistair1161]

What about on your phone for the zoom ins

[@morgan9543]

Could you please make a video on how to make intros and outros?

[@tenzobiss]

hands down the most detailed first-time-user friendly tut ever.

[@TheChosenAspect]

Thanks for saying that it made daddy happy

[@gabybop]

Seconded

[@ItsEliCastillo]

I agree 💯

[@999sahasra]

@@TheChosenAspect what....

[@TheChosenAspect]

@@999sahasra ;)

[@juliakcrist]

Your thumbnails have been so aesthetic lately, AHHHH I LOVE

[@SusanCarolynn]

AH thank you!!! 💞

[@diannaalvarez7682]

@julia k crist i love your youtube channel!!

[@anishanaik9788]

How to create aesthetic thumbnail?

[@sarahclayton660]

dianna alvarez sAmE

[@user-bj4iq7fs1e]

Oh my gosh, I love your channel!

[@beccizarah8895]

This was by far the best tutorial I’ve seems for all this stuff! Defo be using some in my vids Thankyou!

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I'm so glad it helped!! 💞💞

[@laineybaker7599]

I just subscribed! You are literally the cutestttttt

[@laineybaker7599]

Also I have a channel; I am about to post a new video! It’s called Lainey Grace and I only have 7 subs but I would love if anyone would subscribe!

[@CloudyChaoDubs]

agreed. i used sony vegas but some of the tips she gave helped me!!

[@AlwaysnboostGT500]

I aggreee

[@suzieuda]

Just wanted to let you know that 5 years on, this video is still helping noobs (like me) make sense of iMovie in 13 minutes. Thank you!

[@renren_27]

This is probably one of the most simple but SUPER COMPEHENSIVE videos on this topic EVER! I'm going to come back to it a billion times probably. Thanks so much, it's so great that you managed to put so much into a less than 15 minutes long video. Great starting point if you never used imovie (or if you used it ages ago but forgot everything).

[@emslibrary5899]

FINALLY there’s someone who not only explains everything, like EVERYTHING but also shows exactly how to do it. Thank you so much for saving us all from having to buy Final Cut Pro 💕

[@SusanCarolynn]

AH I'm so glad it was helpful!!! 💞💕

[@ItsKimberlyxo]

YES! THAT PART WHERE SHE ACTUALLY SHOWS US HOW TO DO IT!

[@shk36z1d2]

Aww a Louie 🥺❤️💘 stream walls by Louis everyone skjsk 😝 sorry it's my job to promote my baby's album💖💕

[@emslibrary5899]

omg yes STREAM WALLS!!

[@shk36z1d2]

@@emslibrary5899 YASSS HAHA ❤️

[@DapperOver40]

Sis you just broke-down IMovie in under 15 minutes! Saved me a ton of time. I’m a fan! Thanks!!

[@inspired.unseen]

If you are reading this, this is your sign that your KZbin will be successful. Don’t give up please! Love 💕

[@chickpea]

Funny enough that's why I'm here, my KZbin succeeded and I don't know what to do with the platform I have so I'm learning new skills to aid me

[@SqueakyCleanLife]

Thank you for saying this!! 💗

[@k1ng_chamberlain]

@@chickpea how did you grow your following

[@chickpea]

@@k1ng_chamberlain I found a very specific niche of something that had yet to be done, music playlists were growing in popularity in December and the this one show was too so I combined both, that’s how I got 1.5M views on my first video

[@talkdeepwithg]

[@mariananavarro4175]

girl you are a saint and savior....i have had a mac for forever but i barely know how to use it and here you are just dropping gold. thank you thank you thank you

[@zoeysantiago5042]

Hands down THE BEST how to edit video EVERRRR

[@AnRoLo]

Fun Fact: She was editing iMovie on iMovie 🤯

[@kj_killinit6198]

My brain hurts

[@prestprestprestprest]

@@kj_killinit6198 same...

[@stankyleg743]

Duh

[@pzz0164]

This comment needs more likes lmao

[@gracief5117]

Wow

[@abbyjohnson4770]

Girl, this was so incredibly helpful. Right to the point, no messing' around. I love it :)

[@SusanCarolynn]

💞💗💓

[@someone-tm9xk]

I never knew those sound effects were from iMovie.

[@yutazenlol3839]

Same

[@corahunter6162]

Your editing tutorial is the most up front and detailed video editing tutorial EVER! THANK YOU!!!

[@bansuripandya]

Girllll... srsly thank you so much for creating this video. You have no idea how immensely helpful it was

[@aleenabkim2945]

Omg tysm. I literally almost threw my laptop because I had no idea how to edit on imovie. You helped me so much with all my edits ily and hopefully, you will get more recognition

[@SusanCarolynn]

aww I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@chattychelseayt]

me watching this with my android and chromebook: I don't think i have the facilities for dat big man

[@jaidennnn9129]

Hehe

[@lillyfaulknier4665]

I feel you.. I have a PC. So I’m looking into trying out Movabi. Pretty much identical to iMovie!

[@maddiee731]

I have an android and only an android, and inshot/picsart are amazing editing apps!

[@SusanCarolynn]

check my pinned comment if you need iMovie alternatives! 💞💕

[@sehradadfar]

Susan Carolynn i can’t see the pinned comment for some reason :)

[@metricnumber]

This is THE best breakdown I’ve seen for how to use iMovie

[@pe_rejects]

Best newbie tutorial on youtube hands down! great job!

[@nadaelsanabary7703]

This is the first time I watched your videos and I’m honestly obsessed! I just got a new MacBook and wanted to learn how to edit and this video has helped me soo much. Keep making more 💖

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw thank you so much!! i'm so glad it helped! 💕

[@unknownuser-xm9cp]

Same here lol ❤️

[@Cinjma]

I appreciated how detailed your video is for those who are new to imovie. Often times people assume a certain level of knowledge but you explained everything really well and in such a helpful way! And your video is a good length and visually appealing.

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw thank you so much!!

[@alexadomitis_vb]

imagine having to edit a video about editing oh wait.. edit: omg thank you for 600 likes edit: boyyy 900 likes?!?!

[@danajung08]

big brain time

[@ninjagomasternya]

Yea

[@jupetermax]

jajajaja

[@charms6341]

elyria BAHAHHA

[@Keezyk320]

I know lol

[@ariesaffirmations]

as a person who is trying to be a better uploader on KZbin, I greatly appreciate this video. thank you so much

[@TatyannaHubbard]

this was such an informative video!! i've watched so many "how to edit on imovie" and literally didn't know about half of these filters and edits lol, thanks girl!!

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I'm so glad you liked it!!

[@taebokki3438]

Step 1: get a MacBook

[@jennalynn4444]

I don’t think you have to have a MacBook I think you just got to have a computer

[@idklol7392]

Jenna Torres No cause u can only get the imovie app on a macbook computer unless you can edit on the phone app

[@xevlilley]

Ella A on the mobile iMovie it doesn’t have as many things on it

[@idklol7392]

cocomilk i know that’s why i told her she can only have a macbook to get imovie unless u want to use the iphone imovie which has nothing in it.

[@loven3ssyt]

ARMYYYYYYYY

[@onionyatalks9594]

This was the most helpful and straightforward edit tutorial i have ever come across 😭 You go girl ! ✨❤️

[@asianyreej]

Thank you so much for this! I've been editing on my iPhone for years and finally got a Mac. It's crazy how the layout is completely different from the phone.

[@LifeWithBrianaLeigh]

Thanks so much for this! It's 2023 and I'm finally starting my channel. This helps SO much! I wish I would have found this before struggling with iMovie last night lol but now I'm motivated to keep going! ❤❤❤

[@poppy.morgan]

same girll

[@poppy.morgan]

NEVER GIVE IT ITLL HAPPEN

[@HerCozyCharm]

This was so detailed and loved all of it! Literally sat here and wrote everything down! Thank you!!!

[@karlavmedina]

this is probably the best video about editing on iMovie that I've seen, thank you!! :)

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I’m glad it could help!! 💕

[@JstCrys]

OMG! This was SOOOOO helpful & by FAR the simplest explanation. You explained everything FLAWLESSLY! I legit was just debating earlier if i should purchase Final Cut Pro because i thought imove couldn't do a lot of the things i was looking for. You showed me EVERYTHING i want to do!!! Thanks SOOO much for making this video! Short,sweet & to the point!!! 💖

[@SusanCarolynn]

AW THANK YOU I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@rolabasma7621]

BEST TUTORIAL TO EVER EXIST AMD IT’S ORGANIZED SOOOO GOODD THIS WAS HELPFUL THANK UU

[@SusanCarolynn]

AH I'm glad it helped!! 💞

[@anniefalcone7939]

i've tried so many things and i feel like this is the only one that's helped!

[@SusanCarolynn]

AH I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@girlwithalens5286]

Wow! You honestly deserve more than a million views on this video. I’ve watched like 10 videos on how to edit a video and none of them gave me as much knowledge, if any, than this one. It was so easy and simple to follow along. Thank you so much.

[@SarinaMariah]

This is definitely the best tutorial on how to edit I’ve every seen (and I’ve seen many) and for that ty 🙂

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I’m so glad you liked it!!! 💕💓

[@leafiedler]

You should do a video on how you do your thumbnails I love how they look🥰

[@SusanCarolynn]

ooo good idea! I use adobe Lightroom!

[@DyIrizarry]

I just got my first Mac ever and NEEDED a guide on editing on iMovie. this helps so much thank you

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I'm so glad!!!

[@WePeculiarPeople]

Did you get an Air or Pro? I’m trying to se which to get

[@ItsKimberlyxo]

SAME! LOL

[@f1lz820]

@@WePeculiarPeople i am not her but i have macbook air 2020 i5 and it is able to edit in imovie and even after effects

[@JuliaPiron]

girl, literally you have no idea how your video has helped me! no only about editing, but about being more creative and having fun editing! THANK YOUUUUU!

[@vasiapsoma9288]

The greatest iMovie beginner tutorial! Hands down🙌🏻❤️

[@camilamarielamyarguelles6664]

never have I seen an editing tutorial so helpful as yours, THANK YOU!!

[@andrealarrauri5417]

There's so many things I didn't know I could do lol

[@SusanCarolynn]

💕💕💓

[@teeyelceetlc5605]

Thank you for showing us short, quick, step-by-step instructions. I didn't think that was possible! This video is very helpful and SUPER FUN to watch.

[@None__1-c4l]

THANKS SO MUCH😊 The fact that you literally started from the BEGINNING Amazing 💖💖💖💖

[@sleuththewild]

This is FAB. Just what I needed.

[@haizeefertile752]

This is literally the only video that helped me, YOU DESERVE WAY MORE!!! 💕 Also new subscriber 😉

[@SusanCarolynn]

AW thank you so much and I’m glad it helped!!💕

[@haizeefertile752]

Susan Carolynn 💕

[@annemarie_fischer]

I'm about to start documenting my travel journey and found that so helpful, as I'm totally clueless on where to start when it comes to editing! Thanks a lot!! :)

[@MsLashun]

The reason why I'm here.

[@TheTheatreLounge]

This was just suggested to me and let me tell you, I've seen my fair share of editing tips! BUT This had everything I wanted today on it!! THANK YOU!

[@SusanCarolynn]

AH yay I’m glad it helped!! 💕

[@samiaakther5098]

thank you sm honestly 😭 i don't even know what to do on i movie. at the moment i am editing my first ever video. but honestly hands down the most detailed video ☺️!!!

[@mobusayotv3657]

This has got to be the MOST Fun informative Video on how to use iMovie. I’ve been struggling to use iMovie for almost a year now and you really just turned me into a pro in less than 30 mins. This is an amazing Video! Very engaging too. I watched it twice. 😂

[@kanaflux]

This tutorial is brilliant, easy to follow, to the point, great narration. happy i found it. thank you!

[@frinnethrueda3735]

This was incredibly helpful, thank you!! I've been taking youtube more seriously, and this helped me out with my channel!!

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I'm so glad!!! 💕

[@RenaCayari]

You are honestly amazing. Thank you for this in-depth but straight to the point tutorial!

[@SusanCarolynn]

aww thank you!!

[@potentialreality]

Something about how you said, "get ready for a long video" has stuck in my head since I watched it several months back. The video was helpful - thank you.

[@sydneysafarik2415]

This is literally by far the most helpful video Ive ever seen on editing

[@actuallycarpet]

THIS WOMAN, SAVED MY FRICKIN LIFE

[@GloriaAnne]

thank you so much for this! i just started my youtube and was thinking if i should straightaway invest in FCP, but girl dang your editing! 🥰

[@SusanCarolynn]

AW thank you!!! 💕💞💕

[@BowserthePugsCastle]

This is amazing. I’m trying to transition from editing on my phone to editing on my laptop and this is so so helpful! There’s quite a few differences between this and the mobile version I’m trying to navigate. Thank you!! :)

[@glamwithtrika]

most helpful video! thank you sooo much. Just got a MacBook and was clueless on how to edit from a computer. This helped out a lot

[@real_rae8928]

THE ONLY TUT IVE BEEN ABLE TO SIT THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND

[@millychater]

“ie: not making blockbusters” had no reason being THAT funny

[@h3llooooooooo]

OMg tysm finally someone that explain everything ❤️

[@healingjordite2879]

thank you for this video. this just helped me so much 💞

[@garouandi]

I literally looked EVERYWHERE for someone to explain how to add sound effects and how to zoom in / out for awkward moments and stuff but everyone I watched used expensive software and they weren’t helpful. Thank you!!!

[@RobinsonKris]

Hands down one of the most helpful video editing tutorials I've watched. Just enough info...not too much. Perfect. Thank you! And thank you for taking the time to do the time stamps. I'll be saving this video so I can go back to it over and over again.

[@zxria4671]

Me with a Windows 10 like: 𝔸𝕙𝕖𝕞-

[@seeyousoon3906]

I have a windows 10 but i am saving up for a macbook

[@yesterdaytheattic]

Yeah

[@kittvslvr]

use a program called wondershare filmora its really good

[@yesterdaytheattic]

@@kittvslvr same I use that

[@sampanackal4557]

@@kittvslvr it's actually bad if you don't give them your money

[@justinhoyo2625]

Just started my youtube grind. Praying for everyone's success this year. 😁💪

[@nickeyatnite8648]

this is the best guide to imovie. I just started my channel so thank you so much!

[@lifeinmyemptynest]

This is the BEST imovie tutorial that I watched on youtube and I've watched a lot! I needed simple instructions, thank you!

[@normann_]

11:53 effects 5:11 music 4:24 sound effects

[@anya-xj9mb]

i feel like i have heard the sound effect “manhattan” in a video. i just forgot what video... edit: lol i just figured it out! it’s from moriah elizabeth.

[@khyatisfilms.7042]

Step 1: be rich Step 2: buy an Apple product Step 3: follow this tutorial😊 Great tutorial btw 💗

[@amaliatianca3062]

I’ve watched this video many times and it’s thee most comprehensive for me with out getting to vocabulary heavy ! I’m a very new video editor and this is my saving grace!

[@stevencox1901]

Best and easiest tutorial I’ve seen. Great work Susan!

[@enomismarie]

This was so easy and simple! I've been debating so long about starting my own KZbin channel but I've been worried about editing skills. Thank you!!

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@JeffBurnsThePath]

Outstanding tutorial! You made things so simple and easy. Thank you so much!!

[@Sheischidera]

I don’t have an laptop can you do iPads or iPhones?💖🥺

[@SusanCarolynn]

yep!! the steps may be slightly different bc there's no keyboard shortcuts, however the features should still be the same! 💕

[@Sheischidera]

OK TYYY!

[@sampanackal4557]

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[@ChrisInvests]

Is it better to shoot long clips and remove mistakes when editing or keep stopping the camera so the clips are much shorter?

[@SusanCarolynn]

I think it's way easier to shoot long clips and just remove the mistakes while editing because it's easier to have fewer clips just for organization purposes!

[@mashantha]

Brilliant, brilliant video. You are a life saver! Thanks so much ♥️

[@NeoEmc2]

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[@ClumsyCharlott]

I've been using iMovie for years... HOW HAVE I NOT KNOWN ABOUT THE SOUND EFFECT LIBRARY *crying over the hours spent searching for sound effects on youtube*

[@fnaloi5441]

Thank you so much for making this video! I love it! It's so colourful, short and complex information given compared to other tutorials and u're also funny 🤭 NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw thank you and I'm so glad you liked it!!

[@rayasha14]

Am I the only one that thought of Larry’s during the sound affects

[@yiqinlin-b1w]

Never getting bored of watching this video, thank you

[@tiffanyt1733]

This is the most detailed video i’ve ever wanted and watched. It helps a lot!! Thank youu omg

[@mathenaclairesaludo2408]

“ aNd NoW yOuR uNDeRwAteR “ I love this! Thank you for making this video!

[@thekiddishpoppygirls5525]

this was so helpful and made a lot of sense! thank you sm

[@SusanCarolynn]

💕💕💕

[@FoxHoundSnake]

Susan: “Get ready for a long video!” Me who watches 3 hour long podcast videos: ( ^ -_-)

[@ToniaNicole]

i love how your tutorial was clear and to the point idk why but the other videos i watched made it seem complicated so im glad i found this video

[@SusanCarolynn]

aw I'm so glad it was helpful!!

[@ToniaNicole]

Susan Carolynn yes ik editing videos aren’t hard and watching do it it clicked almost immediately

[@cherry970508]

It is so fun and easy to understand! I am beginner for video editing. And i have learnt a lot from your video!!! Thanks Susan

[@lakshyaraj1094]

fun fact: to make an aesthetic video you should be having a peaceful surrounding which my brother will never let me accomplish!

[@iiayrizi4911]

woah, didn't know it was this easy. i just need a macbook lol.

[@alondrraaaa.a]

"long video" Me: Most of these are actually go up to 35 mins 😭😂

[@chobiig7897]

thank you for this! first time in apple fam, and I just wanna explore youtube, this video really helps me in learning video editing in iMovie. Have a great day! keep on keeping on!

[@youssef5521]

Bruh I effing love you! Thanks for this, 2 years after and this is still making people's lives easier. (Mine at least)

[@izzy828]

“Hope you guys are having a good day “ “Let’s get started “

[@notemma4732]

" COMMAND B" *Me thinking she meant CONTROL c and then realizes I have a MacBook air and she also has a MacBook*

[@anabotello6801]

4:24 Emma Chamberlain has entered in the chat*

[@TheSingingLinguist]

I know this video is from a while ago but I'd just like to say THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING IT! It really saved me because I had no clue how to edit on iMovie. Thank you so so much!

[@CandiceOBeauty]

I've been looking at a lot of tutorials on this and this is the best one by far. I made it all the way to the end and encouraged to try it myself. THANK YOU

[@rblxgamer7428]

A long video? Girl this is 13 minutes, that’s short.