iMovie-Add+Video

Adding Video to iMovie
You can add video by:
 * Importing from a camcorder
 * Plug in your camcorder to the firewire port. Switch the camera to **play** mode, and iMovie will recognize the camera. Move to the portion of the tape you wish to import and click **import**.
 * Recording live from a camcorder or the iSight camera
 * Choose File-->Import from camera... If using a camcorder, switch it to record mode; if using the iSight camera, simply click capture.
 * Import movies saved on your hard drive. Choose File->Import-->Movies... Locate the footage on your computer.

Events
Whenever you add video to iMovie, you will be asked if you wish to Add to existing Event or Create new Event. Events help you keep your video clips organized. The Event Library is found in the lower left corner of your iMovie window.


 * Review your clips by skimming**. Move your cursor across a clip //without// clicking or dragging - simply point and move the cursor.
 * Play clips** by placing your cursor where you wish to begin playing (do not click) and pressing the space bar. Press the space bar again to stop playback.
 * Mark favorite parts of clips** you wish to use by clicking and dragging to select (a yellow line will appear around the selection. Then click the **Mark selection as Favorite** button (black star with plus sign) on the toolbar.

Mark parts of clips you do not wish to keep with **Reject Selection** button (X with plus sign).