Increase size of video in iMovie that was shot on a cell phone?

How do I increase the size of a video shot on a cell phone? I am editing the video in iMovie.

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 3:55 PM

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1 reply

Rich839

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Apr 9, 2020 4:12 PM in response to Brwnsknf

If I am correctly understanding what you are saying, rotate the video sideways so that it fills the whole screen. After you share it out you can open it in QuickTimePlayer and rotate it vertical again. The black bars will be gone and the video will be full size.

— Rich

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