Hi I cant find the overlay tool in imovie

Hi i don't seem to have the overlay button in my iMovie "latest update" as the picture shows the overlay button is missing...one thread suggested to go to /edit/paste adjustments/video overlay settings but as its greyed out

any help much appreciated

thank you

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.14

Posted on May 5, 2020 2:33 AM

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May 5, 2020 3:46 AM in response to Novice2011

Hello!

Place a clip above existing in timeline. Select upper clip and you will see overlay button.

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