Hi,
After upload 48.6s clip to iMovie, I took it down to the editor and cut it to 35.8s,
in order to save memory space on the computer.
But in the upper part (Project), that movie still appear in his full length of 48.6s.
So, how exactly it is possible to save memory space on the computer with iMovie?
Thank you in advance
iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13.4)
Hi,
Due to the non-destructive editing feature of iMovie, the original clip is never diminished or changed. So, for example, if you trim the clip from 20 seconds down to 15 seconds the 5 seconds that you trimmed off is still in the project -- it's just invisible and not displayed in the project. Memory space has not been affected. That way if you change your mind you can always expand the clip back out to 20 seconds or some duration in between.
The only way to reduce memory space within iMovie is to select the clip in iMovie by clicking on it so that it's border turns yellow, and then doing File/Reveal in Finder. A folder window will pop up titled Original Media with the clip you selected highlighted. Deleting that clip from the Original Media folder will permanently remove the clip from the system and save memory. Any projects that are using the clip will not be able to access it, so those projects will be disabled to that extent.
If you think that you only want to use a small portion of a clip, the best way is to trim the clip before putting it into iMovie. You can do that with the Quicktime Player app on your Mac. Open the clip in Quicktime. Do View/Show Clips. Then select the clip in the display at the bottom of the clip. Do Edit/Trim. Do your trim by dragging the edge of the clip in the display. Click Trim in the box to the right. Click Done in the box to the right. Do File/Save. Drag the newly saved clip from your desktop into iMovie.
-- Rich
Hi,
Due to the non-destructive editing feature of iMovie, the original clip is never diminished or changed. So, for example, if you trim the clip from 20 seconds down to 15 seconds the 5 seconds that you trimmed off is still in the project -- it's just invisible and not displayed in the project. Memory space has not been affected. That way if you change your mind you can always expand the clip back out to 20 seconds or some duration in between.
The only way to reduce memory space within iMovie is to select the clip in iMovie by clicking on it so that it's border turns yellow, and then doing File/Reveal in Finder. A folder window will pop up titled Original Media with the clip you selected highlighted. Deleting that clip from the Original Media folder will permanently remove the clip from the system and save memory. Any projects that are using the clip will not be able to access it, so those projects will be disabled to that extent.
If you think that you only want to use a small portion of a clip, the best way is to trim the clip before putting it into iMovie. You can do that with the Quicktime Player app on your Mac. Open the clip in Quicktime. Do View/Show Clips. Then select the clip in the display at the bottom of the clip. Do Edit/Trim. Do your trim by dragging the edge of the clip in the display. Click Trim in the box to the right. Click Done in the box to the right. Do File/Save. Drag the newly saved clip from your desktop into iMovie.
-- Rich
OK, but what if one want to cut a part or x3 parts, from the center of the clip.
I did try 'Split Clip' at QuickTime Player, But I did not receive x2 clips.
Trim edges is easy.
With Split Clip you follow the same instructions as for Trim, except that with Split Clip you must move the playhead (the vertical red line in the display) with your cursor to the place where you want to make the split. The red line will usually be nestled at the left edge of the display. The reason that you didn't get a split is because you hadn't moved the red line and so there was no split point.
After each split, move the red line to the next split point and repeat the process. You can then delete out segments between the split points.
Quicktime Player will handle 4k trimming. I just tried it with a 4k 30 fps clip taken with my iPhone.
-- Rich
Hi Rich839,
Thank you very much for the detailed answer.
... the best way is to trim the clip before putting it into iMovie.
OK, but what if one want to cut a part or x3 parts, from the center of the clip.
I did try 'Split Clip' at QuickTime Player, But I did not receive x2 clips.
Trim edges is easy.
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Today, generally,
Clips and especially 4K clips are 'Heavy Duty Memory'.
Out side iMovie (Quicktime Player) there are not enoughprecise tools to perform Basic Trim editing.
Again, Thank you very much.
Thank you very much teacher, Rich839.
100%
I have learned so much from your detailed answers, and did my home work.
I split a clip and - S a v e d 2 8 6 MB - of memory space.
Again, Thank you very much.
Again, Thank you very much.
Again, Thank you very much.
Now, I have peace of mind regarding all the K4 / Full HD GigaBytes of Family footage.
You are welcome, welcome, welcome. 🙂
-- Rich
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