funtravelspirit
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Q: I cannot add media from iPhoto to iMovie.

I cannot add media from iPhoto to iMovie. Why? I have to copy the media to a different place on my hard drive and then import it. Waste of time and space. Help?

 

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Posted on Jul 23, 2016 9:59 AM

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Q: I cannot add media from iPhoto to iMovie.

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  • by Terence Devlin,

    Terence Devlin Terence Devlin Jul 18, 2016 3:22 AM in response to funtravelspirit
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    Jul 18, 2016 3:22 AM in response to funtravelspirit

    Er, you can.

     

     

    Now, if you want help tell us how you're trying and where it breaks down for you. Also include the versions of iPhoto, iMovie and the OS that you are using.

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Jul 18, 2016 4:13 AM in response to funtravelspirit
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    Jul 18, 2016 4:13 AM in response to funtravelspirit

    The current version of iMovie 10.1.2 and iPhoto 9.6.1 are working well together on El Capitan.

    iMovie will show the photo libraries in the Media tab. Older iPhoto versions or iMovie versions may be problematic.

    Which versions are you using?

    Screen Shot 2016-07-18 at 13.09.22GMT.jpg

  • by funtravelspirit,

    funtravelspirit funtravelspirit Jul 22, 2016 3:27 AM in response to Terence Devlin
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    Jul 22, 2016 3:27 AM in response to Terence Devlin

    Hi, I believe that I am using the latest. I purchased my Macbook Air in August 2015 and am using iMovie 10.1.2 and El Capitan ...

    When I click on users, my name, and find Photos Booth Library and Photos Library show one atop the other, but don't let me click into their contents. I'm doesn't allow me access to it in the "import media" function. However, when I copy the photos to a separate folder, I can access them.

    Could you tell me how I could access without having to waste time/ disk space?

  • by funtravelspirit,

    funtravelspirit funtravelspirit Jul 22, 2016 3:30 AM in response to Terence Devlin
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    Jul 22, 2016 3:30 AM in response to Terence Devlin

    Hi, I am copying and pasting the answer I also posted. Not trying to spam, just my first time using Apple community help so not sure if I have to respond to each offer of help-

    Hi, I believe that I am using the latest. I purchased my Macbook Air in August 2015 and am using iMovie 10.1.2 and El Capitan ...

    When I click on users, my name, and find Photos Booth Library and Photos Library show one atop the other, but don't let me click into their contents. I'm doesn't allow me access to it in the "import media" function. However, when I copy the photos to a separate folder, I can access them.

    Could you tell me how I could access without having to waste time/ disk space?

  • by Terence Devlin,

    Terence Devlin Terence Devlin Jul 22, 2016 3:42 AM in response to funtravelspirit
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    Jul 22, 2016 3:42 AM in response to funtravelspirit

    As Léonie points out above, you do it all within the iMovie window.

     

    Your iMovie window has three panes. The extreme left one has the Libraries in it.

     

    If you only have two panes visible, click where indicated, below

     

    Screen Shot 2016-07-22 at 11.39.41.png

     

    Then you'll see what's in Léonie's screenshot.

     

    For more, ask on the iMovie forum.