How to Check the Quality of a Video(Mac)

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Ever wondered if the video you just made was below HD or Full HD quality, but were unsure of how to tell? If so, this article is just for you.

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    • 1920x1080 (1080p) is Full HD,
    • 1280x720 (720p) is normal HD,
    • 720x480 (480p) is below HD, but still acceptable quality.
    • Anything below 480p is considered poor and should be avoided.
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    How do I improve an iMovie video's quality?
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    You can't really improve the quality of a video once it exists. Depending on what exactly the problem is, some small modifications can possibly be made, but most likely it's just going to be as it is.
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