If you’re looking to edit your videos using iMovie on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, knowing how to cut a clip is an essential skill. Whether you want to trim the beginning or end of a clip, or cut out a section in the middle, iMovie makes it easy to do. Follow these step-by-step instructions to learn how to cut a clip in iMovie on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Cutting a Clip in iMovie on Mac
1. Open iMovie on your Mac and load the project that contains the clip you want to edit.
2. Select the clip you want to cut by clicking on it in the timeline.
3. Move the playhead to the point where you want to make the cut.
4. Go to the Modify menu and choose Split Clip, or use the keyboard shortcut Command + B.
5. Delete the section of the clip you want to remove by selecting it and pressing the Delete key.
Cutting a Clip in iMovie on iPhone or iPad1. Open the iMovie app on your iPhone or iPad and open the project that contains the clip you want to edit.
2. Tap on the clip in the timeline to select it.
3. Move the yellow handles to adjust the beginning and end points of the clip.
4. Tap on the Split icon to split the clip at the playhead.
5. Delete the section of the clip you want to remove by selecting it and tapping on the Delete icon.
By following these simple steps, you can easily cut a clip in iMovie on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad to create polished and professional-looking videos. Experiment with different cutting techniques to find the style that best suits your project.