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IMPORT DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDIA TO IMOVIE
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However, the program doesn't recognize all the files but limited to a few compatible formats. Here are some iMovie tips to outline how to import different types of media.
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iMovie requires you to load media into the project so that you can further edit them. The files you import may come with different codec and formats.
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Part 1: Finalize iMovie projects
Part 2: Export iMovie to different formats
Part 3: Export iMovie to websites like YouTube
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PART 1: IMPORT VIDEO FILES TO IMOVIE
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1. Import videos from tape-based camcorder
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Step one: Connect camcorder to Mac
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Step two: Set the Automatic/Manual switch
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Step three: Add your video to project
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2. Import videos from memory-based camcorder
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Step one: Connect camcorder to Mac
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Step two: Import the video you want
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Step three: Add your video to project
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3. Import videos from existing movies
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Supported Import Formats: DV, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, QuickTime and AVCHD
Not Supported Formats: AVI, MKV, WMV, FLV, SWF, VOB, MTS, M2TS, TS, TP, MOD, 3GP, ASF, ect
Note: Convert the not supported files in advance if needed
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PART 2: IMPORT PHOTO & AUDIO FILES TO IMOVIE
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1. Add Photo Files From iPhoto or Photobooth
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Step 1: Open your photo library
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Step 2: Select and add the photos you want
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Step 3: Adjust photo files
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2. Add Audio Files From iTunes or Garageband
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Step 1: Open the music and sound effects browser
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Step 2: Select and add the music you want
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Step 3: Adjust the audio file
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PART 3: IMPORT YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO IMOVIE
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Step 1: Download YouTube videos easily
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Install the Wondershare YouTube downloader. Find your favorite YouTube videos and play them and there are two methods to download the videos.
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Method 1: Copy the url of the YouTube video and go to the Downloading window to click the Paste URL button.
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Method 2: Click the Download button on the top right corner of the video
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Step 2: Convert to a iMovie friendly format
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Check the video files in the Downloaded library and click Convert button on the right. Select MOV or MP4 as the output format in the popped up window. Click OK.
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Your YouTube video will then be converted to an iMovie-friendly format in a short time. Then find where the converted YouTube files are stored and open iMovie, select File > Import > Movies to import the files.
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