IMovie

iMovie is a video editing software application developed by Apple Inc. for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices. Originally released in 1999 as a Macintosh application, iMovie has been included free with all new Mac computers and iOS devices since 2003.

History

iMovie was unveiled by Steve Jobs in 1999 during a Macworld Conference & Expo presentation. The software was marketed as a consumer-level, easy-to-use video editing application that allowed users to create their own home movies. The first version of iMovie was a Mac OS 9 application.

In 2003, Apple announced that iMovie would be included for free with all new Mac computers. This was part of the company's iLife suite, which also included other multimedia applications such as iPhoto, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand.

Features

iMovie offers a range of features for editing video footage. Users can import video from a variety of sources, including digital cameras, camcorders, and iOS devices. The software supports a variety of video formats, including MPEG-4, QuickTime, and AVCHD.

Once imported, footage can be edited using a variety of tools. Users can trim clips, add transitions, apply filters, and add sound effects or background music. iMovie also includes a number of pre-made movie trailer templates, which allow users to create professional-looking trailers for their videos.

Reception

iMovie has generally received positive reviews for its ease of use and the quality of its output. However, some users have criticized the software for its lack of advanced editing features compared to other video editing software.

See also

• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Video editing software

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