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Event Library Issue

Is there any way I can see a list individual video clips in my iMovie Event Library? I have imported all my video clips (100+) from the iPhoto Library and the import treats it as one item in the Event Library. I have used "View" for the appropriate options - but it does not work. It still lookes like one item. I started to work on some movie projects, but it is a frustrating process because I have to go through all the clips to find the right one. Your help will be appreciated.

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Apr 25, 2012 4:49 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2012 9:43 AM

You might want to consider using Keywords to tag particular clips.


http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2309


This kind of metadata can be very powerful tool.


If you do a Google search on iMovie Keywords, you'll find a number of articles and video tuturials.


You should also be aware that iMovie should automatically create and even called iPhoto Videos so there shouldn't be a need to import them yourself.


Matt

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Apr 26, 2012 9:43 AM in response to Vamberk

You might want to consider using Keywords to tag particular clips.


http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2309


This kind of metadata can be very powerful tool.


If you do a Google search on iMovie Keywords, you'll find a number of articles and video tuturials.


You should also be aware that iMovie should automatically create and even called iPhoto Videos so there shouldn't be a need to import them yourself.


Matt

Apr 26, 2012 1:07 PM in response to Vamberk

Thank you Matt for your suggestion. Using Keywords works, but it is also time consuming event (if you have to go back and label/keyword each clip.

I think I have used incorrect terminology "Import" in my original question. All I did was is to turn iMovie on that then created an event called iPhoto Videos in Event Library. Unfortunatelly, this "iPhoto Videos" event containes about 100 clips that I tried to seperate by date - that is all I wanted. I have paper documentation for each date, so I really do not need keywords in this case. I can see the use keywords in other instances, lbut in my case it only creates more work.

In summary: Is there any other way I can see individual clips in Event library rather then keywording each clip and then use filter feature?

Thanks,

Vamberk wrote:


Is there any way I can see a list individual video clips in my iMovie Event Library? I have imported all my video clips (100+) from the iPhoto Library and the import treats it as one item in the Event Library. I have used "View" for the appropriate options - but it does not work. It still lookes like one item. I started to work on some movie projects, but it is a frustrating process because I have to go through all the clips to find the right one. Your help will be appreciated.

Apr 26, 2012 3:08 PM in response to Matthew Morgan

Hi Matt, Yes I see iPhoto Videos in my Event Library, bus only as one item (with a subtitle of date range that covers all videos downloaded from my camera). I have downloaded all pics and videos after 2 months of travelling You should also know that I have used iMovie for the first time after this trip. So.....I have one item in my Event Library and about 100 clips that this one item covers. ??...Thanks you!

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