1. Video Layers
& Cropping
iMovie 9
iMovie 11

2. Learn these: Video Layers and Cropping
Side
by
Cutaways Side
Picture Two
in video
Picture layers

3. Do this first

4. Hitchcock on Cutaways:
Clip suggested by Jim Sill

5. One person talking = One storyline

6. Use Cutaways for more visual interest
Two storylines

7. Use Cutaways for more visual interest
Two storylines

8. Use Cutaways for more visual interest
Two storylines

9. Drag the
Cutaway clip
to the timeline
and select
Cutaway
Cutaway Options

10. Finished Cutaway

11. Reminder: Knock the audio out of Cutaways
Click on the gear.
Select Audio Click on Ducking.
Adjustments Set the audio level
(typically 0%)

12. A fine shot

13. A necessary shot

14. Combine them with Layers

15. Combine them with Layers

16. Two layers of video
Set the opacity
as desired....
Click on the gear, select Cutaway Fade is a good option
“Clip Adjustments”
Drag the “overlay” clip
directly over the first clip

17. Side by side
Visuals that support the narrative

18. Special Side by Side Options
Same as a Cutaway -
Just select Side by Side

19. Picture in Picture
Cool Looks

20. Video Tutorial for PIP

21. Extra Tip: Put an effect on the background clip

22. People crop photos, but forget to crop their videos

23. Original Cropped
Use the CROP tool to reframe the picure
Make a better picture AFTER you shoot

24. Cropping, Flipping
Click here, grab the corners Rotate your video too

25. Try them all.
Just not all at once.
Video Layers
& Cropping
iMovie 9
iMovie 11