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What's a good upgrade if I'm tired of using iMovie?

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Final Cut Pro is a great option if you want something kind of similar to iMovie with more functionality. The other thing you can do is move over to Adobe Premiere. That's the industry standard when it comes to editing video footage.

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Why won't Facebook allow me to upload a video f I paid for it? It says the song belongs to someone else.

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The use of the song is protected by copyright. Your purchase means you can listen to it on your devices. The normal purchase does not include rights to re-use in projects, unless you purchased those rights to use the song in projects (personal or commercial).

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How do I remove a picture?

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To remove an image from the timeline, you simply select the image and then hit the delete key on your keyboard.

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How long can a movie be when using iMovie?

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It could be as long as you like. However, longer videos require more space, so you could run out of space on your device if a video is too large.

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How long can a movie be in iMovie?

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As long as you want it to be (depending on the space available on your phone or other device).

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Can I combine 2 or 3 iMovies into one?

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In iMovie, if you go to the "Share" tab and export the movies as a file, you should be able to import all 3 of your movies back into iMovie as regular video files.

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What is the longest I can expect a movie to be?

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It can be as long as you wish. You're only limited by the amount of free hard disk space in your computer.

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How do I mute a video when using iMovie?

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Place your cursor over the line where the sound waves are on your clip. Then drag the line down or up, depending on how loud or quiet you'd like it to be.

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How do I add text in iMovie?

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To add text, press the "Titles" button at the bottom of the screen and begin typing to add text. You can change the font of the text as well by editing the text box.

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How can I add my voice over a video clip in iMovie?

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Yes, in the iMovie app on your iPhone, open the movie project. Scroll to the timeline where you want the recording to begin. Tap the add media button, select voiceover, then tap record. Tap stop when you want to end.

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What can I use other than iMovie?

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CapCut is a free editing software with more features and flexibility. You can also try Videoleap, but you need to pay to use it to its fullest potential. While it has a better UI, CapCut offers more features and is more comprehensive.

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How can I draw, circle, or add arrows in a movie using iMovie?

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To draw, circle, or add arrows in iMovie, use the "Titles" and "Stickers" features. Open your project, go to the Titles section, and choose a style with adjustable text boxes. Add the title to the timeline and edit it to delete the text, leaving space for drawing. For arrows, use "Stickers" to add graphic elements. For detailed effects, consider using a third-party app and importing the annotated video into iMovie.

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How can I use distorted filters in iMovie?

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To use distorted filters in iMovie, apply some of the built-in effects that alter your video's appearance. Open iMovie and start a new project or open an existing one, then drag your video clip into the timeline. Select the clip, click on the "Clip Filter and Audio Effects" button, and choose a filter like "Comic Book," "Pixelate," "Thermal," or "Bad TV." These filters will give your video a distorted look. Adjust the filter intensity if available, or use a third-party app for more dramatic effects.

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How do I dub a video using iMovie?

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To dub a video in iMovie, you can either use the "Audio Only" option by clicking the three dots on the video with the desired audio, or mute the original video and click the "+" button to use the "Voiceover" function.

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How can I make a photo collage to use in iMovie?

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To create a photo collage for iMovie, download TurboCollage Lite from the app store. Open the app, select photos from your PC, and drag them onto TurboCollage. Use the buttons at the bottom to arrange the photos as desired. Adjust settings for a creative touch, then export the collage as PNG or TIFF and import it into iMovie.

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