How to Import From Quicktime to iMovie
Using iMovie, you can make and edit your own movies using audio, video, still images and text. IMovie is compatible with QuickTime movie files (MOV) as long as they are formatted with the DV codec, which separates the audio and video components. Apple iMovie software also supports MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, and AIC video codecs.
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Instructions
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Locate the QuickTime movie in Finder. Click on it while holding down the "Control" button. Click "Open with" then select "QuickTime Player."
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Click the "Window" menu in QuickTime Player. Click "Show Movie Inspector."
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Read the entry adjacent to "Format" in the Movie Inspector. If the format is not DV you may have problems importing the movie in iMovie. Make a note of the size and resolution of the movie format before importing it into iMovie.
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Close QuickTime Player.
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Open iMovie. Select "New Project" from the "File" menu. Select an aspect ratio from the drop-down menu. You can select Standard, iPhone, or Widescreen. Choose an aspect ratio closest to the size and resolution of the QuickTime movie.
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Click the "File" menu, then "Import," then "Movies. A pop-up window will appear.
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Select the Quicktime movie you want to import. Click "OK."
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Wait for iMovie to import the file. The length of time this takes depends upon the length of the movie. If the movie does not import properly, go to the next section.
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Begin editing your movie in iMovie.
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Tips & Warnings
If the QuickTime movie is not in DV format and you have problems importing it with iMovie, you may have to purchase QuickTime Pro. The export feature in QuickTime Pro will allow you to convert the movie to a DV format, suitable for use in iMovie.
