IMovie

iMovie is video editing software, created by Apple Computer as part of their iLife suite of applications for the Macintosh, that allows users to edit their own home movies. iMovie 3 and later versions run only in Mac OS X. Earlier versions of iMovie (2.0.3 and earlier) run in Mac OS 9.

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Video editing software - Apple Computer - ILife - Macintosh - Mac OS X - Mac OS 9

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When iMovie first came out, it proved popular due to its simplicity, with most tasks easily accomplished by clicking and dragging. Its praise was so widespread that even PC magazines gave it reviews, one even giving it the front page. A PC publication reviewing software for the Macintosh was unprecedented.

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Integrated with FireWire, it takes the raw footage from most digital video cameras (or analog to digital converters) and loads it onto the Mac. From there, iMovie can edit, add titles, and music. Effects cover basic color correction and video enhancement tools, and transitions such as fade-in, fade-out, and slides are included by default.

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In early 2005, Apple introduced iMovie HD as part of iLife '05, including support for editing high-definition video.

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2005 - High-definition

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