iMovie

How to use animated travel map backgrounds in iMovie

Animated map background iMovie Mac

One cool movie idea that you can create in iMovie is for your travels. You can include photos or videos from a vacation, honeymoon, or road trip adventure. And to go along with this nifty project, iMovie offers animated map backgrounds.

With these backgrounds, you can show the moving route for your trip on a map in your movie. This can add something a little extra to your already memorable trip and movie.

Here’s how to add and adjust the animated travel map backgrounds in iMovie on Mac.

How to remove a video and keep the audio only in iMovie

Remove Video Keep Audio iMovie iPhone

The iMovie app is robust enough to let you create some amazing movies and videos. And if you are working with a video that has both sound and visuals, there may be a time when you want to separate the two.

We’ve covered how you can remove sound from a video, but what if you want to do the opposite? This tutorial shows you how to remove the video and keep only the audio in iMovie on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to export or share iMovie projects on Mac and iOS

Export iMovie project from your iPhone

If you completed your movie magic in iMovie and want to share your creation, the app makes it easy. You have a few different options to export a movie directly or save it as a file to do with what you wish.

If you have a finished project that you’re ready to share, here’s how to export a movie in iMovie on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

How to use the Ken Burns effect in iMovie

Ken Burns effect in iMovie on iPhone

If you’re unfamiliar with the Ken Burns effect, it’s a cool way to add motion to your still images. Named for, well, of course, Ken Burns, you can use zooming and panning to bring life to your photos. And luckily, this feature exists in the iMovie app.

This tutorial shows you how to use the Ken Burns effect in iMovie on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

How to reverse a video clip in iMovie on Mac

Reverse video clip in iMovie

You don’t have to be a Hollywood producer to make movies. So if you’ve been following our iMovie tutorials and creating some awesome videos, here’s another helpful feature to try out.

You can reverse a video clip in iMovie on your Mac to have it play backward. This nifty trick can give your movie a little kick, and it’s so simple to do. Here’s how.

How to change speed of a video in iMovie on Mac and iOS

Change video speed in iMovie

When you’re making that movie magic on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone in iMovie, you may want to add some special effects like a picture-in-picture or freeze frame. Things like this can make parts of your videos stand out and memorable.

Along with these effects, speed in your movies can play a part. You might want to speed up a specific part of your movie to make it funny or slow it down to add some drama.

In iMovie, you can change the speed of your video on Mac and iOS easily, and we show you how.