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Hello everyone and welcome to this tutorial that is 100% legit! However, due to the release date of this video, I would like to go over some restrictions. IMovie for Windows 10/8/7 - Download iMovie on PC By Carrie Murray, Friday, April 19, 2019 You may have tried iMovie on Mac, iPhone, iPad and found it as such an amazing video editing software that can turn your clips into cinema-quality movies or trailers. Mac App Store is the simplest way to find and download apps for your Mac. To download iMovie from the Mac App Store, you need a Mac with OS X 10.6.6 or later.
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As you have an old MacBook, you must know that iMovie comes preinstalled. Search on the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the display) the iMovie icon.
If you don't find it, you should have the DVDs that came with the MacBook. The Mac OS X Install Disc 2 includes the iLife apps (iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb and GarageBand), so just insert it and install them. Then, open > Software Update and install the most recent version of them.
If you haven't got these discs, call Apple to get replacement DVDs > http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57 Another option you have is to buy the latest iLife version (iLife '11) on Amazon, so you will get the most recent features
Before you begin, make sure to back up your iMovie libraries, your media, and the iMovie app.
Try these troubleshooting steps in order
After trying each step below, test iMovie again to see if you've fixed your issue.
Restart your Mac
Reset NVRAM
If you use an external device with iMovie like a camera, reset NVRAM:
- Shut down your Mac.
- Disconnect all external devices other than your keyboard and your mouse.
- Reset NVRAM.
- Open iMovie and attempt to reproduce your issue.
- If iMovie works, reconnect devices one at a time until you can reproduce your issue. Restart your Mac after reconnecting a device if the device requires it.
- If iMovie still doesn't work, you might need to update your device's firmware or have the device serviced.
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Update macOS and iMovie
Choose Apple menu > App Store, then click Updates. If an iMovie update is available, click Update to download and install it.
Check camera and media format compatibility
Make sure you're using a camera and media format that works with iMovie. If you can't find your camera listed or need further assistance, contact the manufacturer of the device for support.
If you're using a third-party video interface with your Mac, check with the manufacturer for firmware or other software updates for your device.
Test with a new library and project
You can create a new library and test project to check if the issue is with your library, project, or iMovie app. First, create a new library:
- Quit iMovie.
- While you press and hold the Option key, click the iMovie app in the Dock or double-click the iMovie app in the Applications folder.
- In the Open Library window, click New to create a new library.
- Name the test library 'Test iMovie Library,' then save it to the Desktop.
Next, create the test project using a built-in trailer template, then export it as a QuickTime video file:
- In iMovie, click Projects to return to the Projects view.
- Choose File > New Trailer, click the Action trailer template, then click Create.
- Choose File > Share > File, click Next, name the file 'Finish Line,' then save the video file to the Desktop.
Next, import the QuickTime video file into a new project in the new library:
- Click projects to return to the Projects view. In the window, click OK.
- Choose File > New Movie.
- Choose File > Import Media, then click Desktop in the Import window sidebar. Select the 'Finish Line.mov' file in the list, then click the Import Selected button.
- Select the clip in the browser, then press the E key to add the clip to the timeline.
- Try to recreate the issue you were having. For example, if iMovie quit when adding a transition, try to add a transition to the timeline.
If the new library and project work as expected, you've isolated the cause of your issue to the original library or project. Try to restore a previous version of the original library from a Time Machine or other backup.
Test iMovie with a new user account
Create another user account on your Mac, then test iMovie with the new user account.
Reset iMovie
Reset iMovie to default settings. Libraries won't be affected.
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Reinstall iMovie
Delete iMovie, then redownload and reinstall it. Libraries won't be affected.