To cut individual clips in iMovie, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the iMovie app on your Mac.
2. Import the video clip you want to edit into your iMovie project.
3. Once the clip is in your timeline, locate the section you want to cut.
4. Press and hold the R key on your keyboard, and then click and drag across the clip in the timeline to select the range of frames you want to keep. This action allows you to make a precise selection.
5. Control-click (or right-click) the selected clip, and a shortcut menu will appear.
6. From the shortcut menu, choose “Trim Selection.” Alternatively, you can press Command-T on your keyboard as a shortcut for trimming the selection.
7. iMovie will automatically trim the clip to the boundaries of the selection you made, removing the unwanted frames before and after.
8. The trimmed clip will now reflect the selected range, and you can further edit or arrange it in your project as desired.
It’s worth mentioning that the above steps apply to cutting individual clips within iMovie. If you want to cut multiple clips or perform more complex editing tasks, iMovie offers various tools and techniques to achieve that. However, for basic clip cutting, the steps outlined above should suffice.
In my personal experience, I’ve found iMovie to be a user-friendly and intuitive video editing software, especially for beginners or those who don’t require advanced editing features. The ability to easily cut and trim clips allows for better control over the final video, ensuring that only the desired content is included.
Remember, practice makes perfect when it comes to video editing. So, don’t hesitate to experiment and try different editing techniques in iMovie to enhance your skills and create engaging videos.