PRO Editing Secrets with iMovie Clip Trimmer on Mac!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • In this video, I show you how to speed up your editing in iMovie using the Clip Trimmer. iMovie is full of features that will help speed up your video-editing workflow. But some of those features aren’t easy to see. A good example is iMovie’s Clip Trimmer.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 158

  • @MacVideoMagic
    @MacVideoMagic  5 років тому +23

    Another iMovie editing tutorial! This time I show you how to save tons of editing time using one of iMovie's more obscure features: the Clip Trimmer. Spoiler alert: it's not just for trimming clips! Just another one of the pro-level features you'll find in this "amateur" video-editing software. Enjoy. MK

    • @subtleroyalty
      @subtleroyalty 5 років тому

      So helpful. Thank you. Subscribed!

    • @elischabes1877
      @elischabes1877 4 роки тому

      First off great videos. Well made, thought out and narrated... When I go into the Clip Trimmer and try to drag the clip over to line up with an audio marker the clip does not slide. Any idea why this would be happening? using version 10.1.10. Thanks again.

    • @elischabes1877
      @elischabes1877 4 роки тому

      nevermind, figured it out.

  • @spidgeb3292
    @spidgeb3292 3 роки тому +1

    Best tech teacher on UA-cam. Can't thank you enough for your excellent tutorials.

  • @sdflyer1672
    @sdflyer1672 8 місяців тому +1

    Michael, I'm 70 years old and as a 2024 New Year's resolution, I decided to take up video recording and editing as a retirement hobby. I've learned SO much from you and can't thank you enough for all of your wonderful educational videos! I would have quit a long time ago if it wasn't for you!!! Thank you, again!!!!

  • @f8media
    @f8media 4 роки тому +1

    Clear and concise tutorials even dummies can understand! She wasn’t watching but my wife loves the sound of your voice!

  • @fernandadiaz981
    @fernandadiaz981 5 років тому +15

    You have changed my life with your iMovie tutorials, thanks SOOOO much!

    • @JGallis
      @JGallis 5 років тому +2

      He is amazing I’m so happy i found him

    • @allblueberries
      @allblueberries 4 роки тому

      Me too!

  • @TheBuccanidiotsPodcast
    @TheBuccanidiotsPodcast 4 роки тому +8

    You're a phenomenal teacher my dude. You're style a cadence reminds me of watching LeVar Burton as a child.

  • @mattragan1142
    @mattragan1142 4 роки тому

    Best teacher ever. Thank you Michael.

  • @lepee5830
    @lepee5830 4 роки тому +1

    You are the answer to many people's prayers. Your tutorials are so clear, well explained, and just the right speach tempo. GREAT job. Tx!, 👍👍👍

  • @thepurpleufo
    @thepurpleufo 2 роки тому

    Michael...wow...I'm happy that discovered your channel here. Your explanations and demos are the best I've seen. Thank you so much.

  • @SingleMaltMotors
    @SingleMaltMotors Рік тому

    Your iMovie videos are super helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make these - much appreciated

  • @naomipenguzman
    @naomipenguzman Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this tutorial, and your voice is very clear and good to the ears, easy to follow. I just got a free Imac from my sister and I am a window user all my life, all these videos has help me a lot, more tricks please.

  • @LewisPsychology
    @LewisPsychology 4 роки тому

    Your videos are so helpful, thank you so much. You have gained a new subscriber.

  • @robertomarin
    @robertomarin 5 років тому +1

    Man, your explanations are amazing. Congrats! 👏

  • @rusdikarsandi4696
    @rusdikarsandi4696 4 роки тому

    you are a real pro teacher sir. Thankyou for a really great imovie video.

  • @glammachronicles7583
    @glammachronicles7583 5 років тому +3

    I love your voice & you are a great teacher too. Very clear instructions.

  • @stambulka
    @stambulka Рік тому

    Hi Michael, I just wanted to join all the previous comments: you are the rock star! Thanks a lot for sharing all the information about editing and using the iMovie. This trick with a clip trimmer is extremely helpful for me, since I edit a lot of music videos. Thank you once again for all the knowledge and inspiration!

  • @hadassahjacobs787
    @hadassahjacobs787 4 роки тому

    Wow Michael you have to be the best I have watched on UA-cam. Finally I found a MAC I MOVIE EXPERT! I use IMOVIE all the time to do my totally amateur videos for courses and social media -- and that is about to change because of your tutorials! Thank you!!

  • @erici7563
    @erici7563 Рік тому

    I’m just learning. Watched a bunch of different videos with tips. Yours are definitely the most clear, straight forward. Thank you.

  • @SimonLloydGuitar
    @SimonLloydGuitar Рік тому

    Another Kinney home run. Superb video Mike. Thank you (again!)

  • @OptionsASAP
    @OptionsASAP 4 роки тому

    You are absolutely killing it. Fairly new YT channel here, and I try my best to give quality content to my viewers. Your videos been a great help!

  • @nvsilverlady
    @nvsilverlady 5 років тому

    I would have never known about the slip edit until you explained and demonstrated this feature. Thank you.

  • @Beamthere
    @Beamthere 10 місяців тому

    Michael, you're an incredible teacher. I've been sorting through various iMovie instructional videos and you are head and shoulders above all the rest. I wish every teacher I ever had in school was as even half as good as you. Thank you sincerely for such clear and thoughtful videos.

  • @dannyshows
    @dannyshows Рік тому

    You just got a new subscriber. Excellent content. Very detailed explanation. Thank you.

  • @juliekovich-recordingartist
    @juliekovich-recordingartist 9 місяців тому

    Thank you a thousand times over! I have been struggling through exactly what you stated near the end where I have meticulously timed out clips with music and then adjust something earlier, creating a vicious circle of hours of readjustments. You just added countless hours to back to my life:-) Also, your style of instruction is perfectly paced. Thanks again!

  • @kiavashzare6584
    @kiavashzare6584 5 років тому +9

    Thank you Michael for all of the amazing content. I learned video editing with Imovie and keynote from your channel and did all the editing of videos on my channel.

  • @issapa406
    @issapa406 3 роки тому

    I’ve learned a lot and your tutorial are useful for the beginners like me 😁😊 thank you🥰

  • @johnvanderkieftiv7327
    @johnvanderkieftiv7327 3 роки тому

    Mike!!! Rockstar! Thanks again! Super pro look! Love it!

  • @lynnmason475
    @lynnmason475 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial. Excellent teacher. Thanks.

  • @brevardncproperty
    @brevardncproperty 3 роки тому +1

    Kudos Mike...your vids are very professional. I just bought another iMac and decided to not include Final Cut as what I do now is not as involved and I want a simpler editing program, so I'm learning iMovie, mostly from your vids. Thanks, glad I came across you.

  • @SoniaRobinson
    @SoniaRobinson 4 роки тому +2

    Wow Michael...I just stumbled upon your tutorials for precision edition and am so impressed. The style, clarity and pace of your demonstrations and explanations is perfect and in just one video I feel like I’ve learned so much! Thank you.. you have a new student 🤓

  • @armandofelipe3462
    @armandofelipe3462 5 років тому +4

    Dear Michael
    You are a rockstar and also a great teacher!
    Thank you for such great detailed oriented videos. I teach tech to elementary students and often times I use Imovie to make videos for then. I have learned a lot from your series.

  • @SeanMadden
    @SeanMadden 4 роки тому

    I always learn amazing new iMovie features from your videos. Thank you for another great tutorial.

  • @LOEWE-MEDIA
    @LOEWE-MEDIA 2 роки тому

    very very helpful!
    Calm, informative and creative. Thanks a lot.

  • @67harlok
    @67harlok 5 років тому +11

    WOOOW
    You are really clear in the explanations !! A tutorial explaining the management of libraries, the management of HD space I think is a Killer other iMovie tutorials.
    Thank you so much

  • @sarasayshi
    @sarasayshi 5 років тому

    Your videos are so helpful. I am always learning new iMovie tricks from you.

  • @krishnakandula6587
    @krishnakandula6587 2 роки тому

    This is great teaching, thank you Michael

  • @Myfivestarsuccess
    @Myfivestarsuccess 3 роки тому

    Love the content and teaching style. Great work.

  • @tyleblanc2023
    @tyleblanc2023 4 роки тому

    mmmmm, I think I love you! Thank you so much!! These tutorials are life savers :-)

  • @japancycler6691
    @japancycler6691 4 роки тому

    These tutorials are really great! Thank you.
    The best I have seen!

  • @mootpointmusic7627
    @mootpointmusic7627 4 роки тому

    These are massively helpful, thanks.

  • @karlnewton3560
    @karlnewton3560 5 років тому

    Just come across your chanal today, mate you are very clear and I like your style of teaching. thank you

  • @BoredOfBills
    @BoredOfBills 4 роки тому

    Hi Mike, I've been watching your videos for a couple of hours and I've learned SO MUCH about some software I thought I knew fairly well - so thank you.

  • @leftyla
    @leftyla 4 роки тому

    Suscribed! Your tutorials are top notch!

  • @gedeyenite
    @gedeyenite 4 роки тому

    Michael- These are wonderful videos. I am producing videos for my job and these are really helpful.

  • @TheOilCoach_
    @TheOilCoach_ 5 років тому +1

    Love the way you explain this and show examples of when it's great to use this feature! Thank you!

  • @stacksmcduck6645
    @stacksmcduck6645 5 років тому +1

    You are a lifesaver, Michael Kinney. I just started my youtube channel and spent hours on editing (it needs work, trust me) but this is such valuable information!

  • @PauliusCreates
    @PauliusCreates 3 роки тому

    Thank you, I started editting with iMovie recently and these shortcuts and tips were very helpful and not something I've seen in many other imovie tutorials!

  • @urbansoban2669
    @urbansoban2669 4 роки тому

    Very good, clear explanations. Thanks Michael. I'm happy to subscribe!

  • @t9inehx431
    @t9inehx431 5 років тому

    you rock kid keep up the work you remind me of my old self bud Lol

  • @DelanoCastro
    @DelanoCastro 4 роки тому

    Your videos are helping me a lot!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH

  • @nick8292
    @nick8292 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. Great video!

  • @fydstar
    @fydstar 4 роки тому

    ooh! now slip edit, that is useful, I've been editing my next songs video and been so frustrated in having to reposition all the other clips over the audio after editing just one, just like you said! thanks dude!

  • @brewbuilds
    @brewbuilds 5 років тому

    Thanks a lot for these videos! You have shown me a lot of hidden features, and how to be a lot more efficient in my edits.

  • @murthyudupa567
    @murthyudupa567 4 роки тому

    Thank you Michael that was a nice video with a potential to save a ton of time. What is like about the video is not just the editing tip but putting it into a context.

  • @icemodica7118
    @icemodica7118 2 роки тому

    Great video, really instructive. Thanks very much.

  • @Thalicozer
    @Thalicozer 5 років тому +2

    loving those iMovie tutorials!! Please more more more :)

  • @fredflickinger643
    @fredflickinger643 4 роки тому

    I'm a fan now! Thank you!

  • @MunroIndustries
    @MunroIndustries 4 роки тому

    Great video, Thanks for the information you present on your channel.

  • @DavidBluelineGaming
    @DavidBluelineGaming 2 роки тому

    I have ALWAYS wanted to know what the clip trimmer was for! What a time saver this will be to sync up clips with music. Thank you!

  • @TR-qn7kv
    @TR-qn7kv 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this Michael.

  • @KODOPhoto
    @KODOPhoto 4 роки тому

    These videos are fantasstic. So helpful! Thank you!

  • @jcinaz
    @jcinaz 5 років тому +1

    Nice! I keep learning new “tricks” from you. Of course, I could just read the manual from cover to cover and spend days and days learning everything, but I really like just bumbling through it and learning as I go - with your help.

  • @ianpve
    @ianpve 4 роки тому

    Another great tutorial we so much good stuff packed. thank you.

  • @jasonjameswren
    @jasonjameswren 4 роки тому

    Wow...I watched this before creating a post with one of my song clips, and I FLEW right through getting everything how I wanted it with the timing and clip editing! Thanks so much!

  • @fikhrichannel
    @fikhrichannel 4 роки тому

    Thanks man! Useful tips for me 🥰

  • @deenixon3225
    @deenixon3225 Рік тому

    Awesome.. I Laughed out loud when you described a timing situation as "Something is -bothering- me." Yes, that is the precise word for it when the timing is off with something during an edit. It can be very subtle. Next thing I know it does indeed turn into a ripple affect adding hours to the process.
    Thanks, that was very helpfuil!

  • @_left_eye
    @_left_eye 4 роки тому

    Michael, I definitely love your tutorials..such a priceless collection of great tips and moves. Thank you!

  • @kuropnatalia
    @kuropnatalia 4 роки тому

    Great videos! So useful! Thankyou

  • @3N1Ind
    @3N1Ind 5 років тому

    great stuff I have used iMovie for over 2 years and I learned something new today.... thank you

  • @Co_Jones
    @Co_Jones 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic channel by the way! Forgot to mention! Subbed!!!!

    • @JGallis
      @JGallis 5 років тому

      Me 2 lol

  • @danielleo38
    @danielleo38 4 роки тому

    Hi Michael, Thank you for creating all the wonderful tutorials, have learned so much, have Subscribed.

  • @ScarlettO323
    @ScarlettO323 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your tutorials. I don't want to "move up" until I've mastered i-movie a bit. XO, Kelly

  • @roadrckt
    @roadrckt 5 років тому

    Aloha Michael....great tutorial, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @dpmike32819
    @dpmike32819 Рік тому

    Well done Michael

  • @TawdryOtter
    @TawdryOtter Рік тому

    that was dope. big ups!

  • @HerveDaCosta
    @HerveDaCosta 5 років тому

    Super value. I am about to work on aligning music and video. Your video is a video life enhancer!

  • @greenmango5453
    @greenmango5453 5 років тому

    Thank you so much!! Great tutorial!

  • @kkeyes88
    @kkeyes88 3 роки тому

    Thank you. This is so useful.

  • @jimfischer4703
    @jimfischer4703 6 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @ahmadarahman5632
    @ahmadarahman5632 5 років тому

    You are a legend man! Thank you so much!

  • @Rozdlc
    @Rozdlc 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much for this! I make animatics and syncing up the slides with music is such a pain. Gonna try this now to see if it speeds things up

  • @Megatone230
    @Megatone230 5 років тому

    Awesome video... helping take away the frustration of not having access to FCP or Premier at the moment.

  • @pochi1502
    @pochi1502 5 років тому +2

    I appreciate the slip edit tip at the end! I find that some of my graphics cut too early when trimmed, so this helps!

  • @tomaszstephan7838
    @tomaszstephan7838 5 років тому

    Mate! This is genius! Thanks so much! The whole series is just great! A little slow on the show but this is pure gold!
    I edit my movies for memories simply - have loads of clips with my children doing all sorts of activities and want to make them into nice short movies and so I do not want to buy premiere or any other software and it looks like iMovie is much better than it seems - I was learning from experience and trial & error and you, my dear sir, are making me stare with disbelief at what this free software can actually do!
    Lovin' it!!! Keep it up and you've got my sub for ever until the end of days!

  • @Suzannesretirementplan
    @Suzannesretirementplan Рік тому

    Oh my god thank god you explained this.. I would like to save several short pieces of the same clip, is that possible? I liked and subscribed.

  • @jimijoe6432
    @jimijoe6432 5 років тому

    You're a superb presenter of stuff.

  • @joehopper2274
    @joehopper2274 3 роки тому +1

    I’m working on a video of my daughters wedding. I set the Photo Duration to 2.0 seconds, but when I add Transitions (1.0 sec) it effects the duration of the Photos I’ve already entered. This forces me to go back and change the Duration of each Photo (lots of additional editing). What am I doing wrong?

  • @mau_oj1
    @mau_oj1 3 роки тому

    really cool video 👌

  • @davideguiluz6379
    @davideguiluz6379 5 років тому

    Great tips taught through great teaching skills

  • @GoalInspiredCareerCoaching
    @GoalInspiredCareerCoaching 4 роки тому

    Love it. You are my iMovie guy:-) I am already a subscriber. Nice voice:-)

  • @ralphadventure5176
    @ralphadventure5176 5 років тому

    I learn new things, great tutorial

  • @Petesmotoadventure
    @Petesmotoadventure 5 років тому

    Thank you for the video. Very informative and helpful. iMovie amazes me on how much it can do.

  • @J0Nramirez
    @J0Nramirez 11 днів тому

    Tysvm. This is a great help.

  • @horsemilktheband
    @horsemilktheband 5 років тому

    Can you please make more iMovie videos? This is so helpful it's unbelievable

  • @NegativeCompensation
    @NegativeCompensation 5 років тому

    Great video.

  • @Co_Jones
    @Co_Jones 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic!!! Those things scare me less now! Trying them tomorrow. I've been editing the "hard" way!😣

  • @krappyday
    @krappyday 4 роки тому

    Thanks Mike!

  • @rjalvarezbigote
    @rjalvarezbigote 5 років тому

    great videos!

  • @coachaimeeskidmore
    @coachaimeeskidmore 4 роки тому

    love this! Thanks

  • @gdrumz4591
    @gdrumz4591 3 роки тому

    Hello!!! 1st time I see your videos & have to say I am hooked!!! Very educational!!! Have a question: how can select several clips or segments from same file?!? Would appreciate the help!!! Many thanks in advance!!!
    gdrumz