iMovie: Interface

iMovie, Version: 10.1.4. Be aware that different versions of iMovie will vary in appearance and functionality. Full Guide: View/Download

Menu Bar (1): Access general program operations such as New Movie, Preferences, and Help.

Project Bar (2): Switch between created projects, show/hide media library, and import media.

Browser Tabs (3): Changes the accessible assets and media in the Browser. Imported media is located in the My Media tab. The different tabs will change the interface.

Library Panel (4): Libraries and Events are stored here. 

Browser (5): Imported media, organized by the selected Library and Event, are stored here. Other assets, such as Titles, Backgrounds, and Transitions, are also accessible here.

Adjustments (6): Enhance the movie here with adjustments such as color balance, crop, and speed.

Preview Window (7): View imported media and the movie in the Timeline.

Timeline (8): Build your project here. Split, modify, and arrange clips; add text and transitions.

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