Making a movie for <b>iMovie</b>

Making a movie for iMovie

You make a movie for use in iMovie. The movie will be created with the optimal format for use in iMovie.

To make a movie for iMovie

1	Construct your movie by adding pictures and configuring it as desired.

2	Click on Make Movie in the toolbar.

3	If the settings dialog appears, choose appropriate options (see choosing when to show the settings dialog) and click OK.

4	Select the iMovie icon at the top of the dialog.

5	Select your desired movie format. If your movie is configured to be widescreen, you will see two additional options for HD DV formats. These options will only appear if you also have iLife '05 installed.

6	Click the Choose button to indicate where the movie will be saved. It is recommended that you save it in your Movies folder.

7	Click the Export button.

Depending on available memory and the speed of your computer, the export may take some time. You must make sure that there is enough space on your hard drive too.

After the export is finished, you must import the exported movie into iMovie.

In most cases when you view it in QuickTime Player, the exported movie will not play back at high quality and it will appear distorted. This is normal. iMovie will treat the movie properly and the end result will be of optimal quality.

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