When Mac OS X automatically generates thumbnails for your videos, sometimes it gives you a dud. If you want to choose a frame that better represents the contents of a video, it's easy to do using QuickTime.
Browsing the videos saved on your Mac's hard drive is quick and easy now that Cover Flow has been incorporated into Finder. You barely need to look at filenames any more — just flip through the thumbnails and choose what you're looking for visually. At least that's the case most of the time. Since Mac OS X usually generates thumbnails based on the first few frames of a video, you may occasionally be left with a thumbnail that's not very useful for speed browsing.
To give you an example of what I mean, take a look at this folder full of videos on my MacBook Pro. Front and center is a digital copy of Rocky Balboa. Of course, I would only know that by looking at the title because the thumbnail is completely black. The next movie in line is The 40 Year Old Virgin and all you can see is the opening sequence with Universal's logo. Clearly, neither of these are particularly functional. The good news is we can change these thumbnails to show any part of the movie we want. Here's how:
- Open the video file in QuickTime and navigate to any frame of your choice. You'll probably want to pick one that includes some of the main characters or an especially memorable scene.
- Once you have chosen a frame, copy it by either pressing Command+C on your keyboard or going to Edit > Copy in the menu bar.
- Go back to Finder where the video is located and right-click on the file. Choose 'Get Info' from the menu.
- In the small window that comes up, you will see an icon in the upper left corner. Select the icon (it should have a blue glow effect around it) and paste your copied video frame by pressing Command+V.
It's that simple! You should now see the thumbnail of your choice in Finder instead of the original automatically generated one.
How to Make a Video Using iMovie. Do you need to create a clean, professional looking video but do not know where to start? IMovie is a simple solution that can help anyone simply edit videos from their home iMac or Macbook. Open IMovie and Create A New Event: 3. Drag Your Picture On IMovie 4. Choose The Crop Button At The Top Of The Image: 5.Choose 'Fit' 6.Click 'Clip Adjustments' 7. Make the Clip Time '0.01' 8. Choose The 'T' and Select Your Text 9.Add Your Text 10. Choose 'Export Using QuickTime' 11. Choose Movie To Image Sequence and click Options 12. Once you are done adding and arranging the footage, you should click on the Play button that is located below the Preview window. IMovie also enables you to preview only a particular section of the trailer you created by clicking on different thumbnails that are displayed in the Storyboard tab and then clicking on the Play button. There doesn't seem to be a way to do this. IMovie chooses a frame from the very middle of the movie. If you know what you are doing, you can go into the Movies folder, Control+Click on the iMovie Theater folder and open package contents. Then you can see the Thumbnails folder in there and edit the.png files with Photoshop or whatever you have. Titling gives you the chance to be witty, even in a vacation video. IMovie simplifies the making of titles and credits. After choosing a theme for your project, iLife puts titles and credits in your project and spins interesting effects for them based on the theme. The title and credits can appear superimposed over the video, or against a.
Turn your videos into movie magic.
With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It's easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac.
Download iMovie for iOS
Download iMovie for macOS
Make Movies
Easy. From the first
scene to the last.
Whether you're using a Mac or an iOS device, it's never been easier to make it in the movies. Just choose your clips, then add titles, music, and effects. iMovie even supports 4K video for stunning cinema-quality films. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap.
Edit Like a Pro
With iMovie, create professional-looking videos without an editing degree. Easily add photos and videos to projects, trim clips with your finger, add seamless transitions, and fade audio like a pro.
High-Fidelity Filters
Choose from 13 creative video filters that add a cinematic touch. How to open appdata. Give your film a nostalgic silent‑era style, a vintage western appearance, or a fun comic book look. It's simple to apply filters to individual clips or your entire movie, and adjust the intensity on your iPhone or iPad.
How To Make An Imovie With Photos
Extra-Special Effects
Make action shots more exciting by slowing them down. Let viewers fly through scenes by speeding them up. Or add a broadcast feel to your school report with picture-in-picture and split-screen effects.
Soundtracks, Simplified
Rock your video with over 80 smart soundtracks on iOS that intelligently adjust to match the length of your movie. You can also add built-in sound effects or record your own voiceover to create a video that sounds as good as it looks.
Whether you're making a silent film, moving a story forward, or simply have something to say, iMovie titles and backgrounds let you quickly create personalized title cards, credits, and more on your iPhone and iPad. Easily customize titles by choosing your favorite fonts and colors, pinching to scale, placing them over photos or videos, and then positioning them onscreen wherever you like. Plus, you can select background colors, gradients, and patterns, adjust title and background durations, or even add a graphic or logo to make your mark.
Appear Anywhere
Transport yourself with green-screen effects.
Go everywhere you've always wanted to — without leaving home. With green-screen effects in iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can place yourself or your characters in exotic locations with a tap or a click. Masking controls and strength adjustments let you fine-tune the effect for maximum believability.
You have hundreds of videos. And one big dream to be a moviemaker. iMovie trailers let you quickly create fun, Hollywood-style movie trailers from all that footage. Choose from a range of templates in almost any genre, pick your studio logo, and type in your movie title and credits. Then add photos and videos to the storyboard. Whether you're using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you'll have an instant blockbuster.
iMovie for iOS and iMovie for macOS are designed to work together. You can start cutting a project on your iPhone, then use AirDrop or iCloud Drive to wirelessly transfer it to your iPad. You can also send a project from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac for finishing touches like color correction and animated maps. And you can even open iMovie projects in Final Cut Pro to take advantage of professional editing tools. Time to take a bow.
iMovie on MacBook Pro
You have a great touch
for making movies.
iMovie is even easier to use with MacBook Pro, featuring the revolutionary Touch Bar. The most useful commands automatically appear on the keyboard, right where you need them. And MacBook Pro easily powers through demanding 4K video projects so you can edit and export in record time.
iMovie on iPad Pro
A powerful performance in every movie.
iMovie delivers a tour de force on iPad Pro. Work with multiple 4K video clips. Create effects like green screen, picture‑in‑picture, or split screen and play them back instantly. Use the all-new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro with trackpad support for an extra level of speed and precision when editing. And with the USB‑C port on iPad Pro, you can connect to an external display to show others your latest cut in 4K while you work.
iMovie in the Classroom
Assignments that
come to life.
How to Make a Video Using iMovie. Do you need to create a clean, professional looking video but do not know where to start? IMovie is a simple solution that can help anyone simply edit videos from their home iMac or Macbook. Open IMovie and Create A New Event: 3. Drag Your Picture On IMovie 4. Choose The Crop Button At The Top Of The Image: 5.Choose 'Fit' 6.Click 'Clip Adjustments' 7. Make the Clip Time '0.01' 8. Choose The 'T' and Select Your Text 9.Add Your Text 10. Choose 'Export Using QuickTime' 11. Choose Movie To Image Sequence and click Options 12. Once you are done adding and arranging the footage, you should click on the Play button that is located below the Preview window. IMovie also enables you to preview only a particular section of the trailer you created by clicking on different thumbnails that are displayed in the Storyboard tab and then clicking on the Play button. There doesn't seem to be a way to do this. IMovie chooses a frame from the very middle of the movie. If you know what you are doing, you can go into the Movies folder, Control+Click on the iMovie Theater folder and open package contents. Then you can see the Thumbnails folder in there and edit the.png files with Photoshop or whatever you have. Titling gives you the chance to be witty, even in a vacation video. IMovie simplifies the making of titles and credits. After choosing a theme for your project, iLife puts titles and credits in your project and spins interesting effects for them based on the theme. The title and credits can appear superimposed over the video, or against a.
Turn your videos into movie magic.
With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It's easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac.
Download iMovie for iOS
Download iMovie for macOS
Make Movies
Easy. From the first
scene to the last.
Whether you're using a Mac or an iOS device, it's never been easier to make it in the movies. Just choose your clips, then add titles, music, and effects. iMovie even supports 4K video for stunning cinema-quality films. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap.
Edit Like a Pro
With iMovie, create professional-looking videos without an editing degree. Easily add photos and videos to projects, trim clips with your finger, add seamless transitions, and fade audio like a pro.
High-Fidelity Filters
Choose from 13 creative video filters that add a cinematic touch. How to open appdata. Give your film a nostalgic silent‑era style, a vintage western appearance, or a fun comic book look. It's simple to apply filters to individual clips or your entire movie, and adjust the intensity on your iPhone or iPad.
How To Make An Imovie With Photos
Extra-Special Effects
Make action shots more exciting by slowing them down. Let viewers fly through scenes by speeding them up. Or add a broadcast feel to your school report with picture-in-picture and split-screen effects.
Soundtracks, Simplified
Rock your video with over 80 smart soundtracks on iOS that intelligently adjust to match the length of your movie. You can also add built-in sound effects or record your own voiceover to create a video that sounds as good as it looks.
Whether you're making a silent film, moving a story forward, or simply have something to say, iMovie titles and backgrounds let you quickly create personalized title cards, credits, and more on your iPhone and iPad. Easily customize titles by choosing your favorite fonts and colors, pinching to scale, placing them over photos or videos, and then positioning them onscreen wherever you like. Plus, you can select background colors, gradients, and patterns, adjust title and background durations, or even add a graphic or logo to make your mark.
Appear Anywhere
Transport yourself with green-screen effects.
Go everywhere you've always wanted to — without leaving home. With green-screen effects in iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can place yourself or your characters in exotic locations with a tap or a click. Masking controls and strength adjustments let you fine-tune the effect for maximum believability.
You have hundreds of videos. And one big dream to be a moviemaker. iMovie trailers let you quickly create fun, Hollywood-style movie trailers from all that footage. Choose from a range of templates in almost any genre, pick your studio logo, and type in your movie title and credits. Then add photos and videos to the storyboard. Whether you're using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you'll have an instant blockbuster.
iMovie for iOS and iMovie for macOS are designed to work together. You can start cutting a project on your iPhone, then use AirDrop or iCloud Drive to wirelessly transfer it to your iPad. You can also send a project from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac for finishing touches like color correction and animated maps. And you can even open iMovie projects in Final Cut Pro to take advantage of professional editing tools. Time to take a bow.
iMovie on MacBook Pro
You have a great touch
for making movies.
iMovie is even easier to use with MacBook Pro, featuring the revolutionary Touch Bar. The most useful commands automatically appear on the keyboard, right where you need them. And MacBook Pro easily powers through demanding 4K video projects so you can edit and export in record time.
iMovie on iPad Pro
A powerful performance in every movie.
iMovie delivers a tour de force on iPad Pro. Work with multiple 4K video clips. Create effects like green screen, picture‑in‑picture, or split screen and play them back instantly. Use the all-new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro with trackpad support for an extra level of speed and precision when editing. And with the USB‑C port on iPad Pro, you can connect to an external display to show others your latest cut in 4K while you work.
iMovie in the Classroom
Assignments that
come to life.
Engage your students through video storytelling. Students can use green-screen effects to go back in time for history projects, or create split-screen and picture-in-picture effects to report on current events. Drag-and-drop trailers make it even simpler to create beautiful, personal projects that look and sound great. And iMovie for iOS works with ClassKit, so teachers can assign projects to students, and students can easily hand in their finished assignments right from the app.
Make Movie Magic.
iMovie is easy to use, and it's free. Just click to download and install on your Mac or iOS device.
Try Clips.
How To Create An Imovie
Clips is a free iOS app for making and sharing fun videos with text, effects, graphics, and more.
