How To Edit Youtube Videos For Absolute Beginners (On Mac)

Unlock your creative potential with this fun and easy-to-follow course designed for absolute beginners using iMovie on a

What you'll learn

learn how to use iMovie from no knowledge to easy yet awesome editing skills

how it import your videos from your iPhone to your Mac or MacBook

how to put writing, music and images in your videos

how to cut out sections of a video and how to combine several videos

how to have fun editing your videos and end up with a professional video in the end

how to add transitions and special effects to your videos

how to export your video and upload it on Youtube

how to add royalty-free music to your videos

Requirements

Zero experience needed but you do need a Mac computer and something to create videos (like your phone)

Description

Are you ready to dive into the world of video editing but don't know where to start? This course is tailor-made for absolute beginners who've never edited a video before! Whether you dream of starting your own YouTube channel, want to share memorable moments with friends and family, or simply wish to learn a new skill, this course will take you from zero to video-editing hero using iMovie on a Mac.In this step-by-step course, I'll guide you through the entire editing process, from importing your very first clip to uploading your finished masterpiece to YouTube. We'll start with the basics—like how to navigate iMovie's interface and organize your footage—then move on to creating a rough cut, adding smooth transitions, and incorporating text and graphics. You'll even learn how to use Canva to create custom visuals and how to add royalty-free music and voiceovers to make your videos truly stand out.But this isn't just another tutorial—I'll be sharing how I taught myself video editing, using real examples from my own YouTube channels. By the end of this course, you'll not only know how to edit your videos but also feel confident in your ability to bring your creative ideas to life.No prior experience is needed—just a Mac, iMovie (which is free and pre-installed), and your enthusiasm to learn! So, if you're ready to start your video editing journey, enrol today, and let’s create something amazing together!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Lesson 1.1: Meet Your Instructor - My Journey from Music to Video Editing

Lecture 2 Lesson 1.2: What You'll Learn and Achieve

Lecture 3 Lesson 1.3: Setting Up for Success - Getting Ready to Edit on Your Mac

Section 2: Getting Started with iMovie

Lecture 4 Lesson 2.1: Introduction to iMovie - A Tour of the Interface

Lecture 5 Lesson 2.2: Importing Videos - From Camera Roll to iMovie Library

Section 3: Section 3: The Rough Cut

Lecture 6 Lesson 3.1: What is a Rough Cut? - Shaping Your Story

Lecture 7 Lesson 3.2: Trimming Clips - Cutting Out the Fluff

Lecture 8 Lesson 3.3: Arranging Clips

Lecture 9 Lesson 3.4: What's B-Roll and How to Use it

Section 4: Section 4: Adding Transitions

Lecture 10 Lesson 4.1: Applying Basic Transitions - Cuts, Fades, and Wipes

Lecture 11 Lesson 4.2: Customising Transitions - Making Them Your Own with Sound Effects

Section 5: Segment 5: Enhancing with Text and Graphics

Lecture 12 Lesson 5.1: Adding Titles and Text - Making Your Message Clear

Lecture 13 Lesson 5.2: Using Canva for Graphics - Creating Eye-Catching Visuals

Lecture 14 Lesson 5.3: Importing Canva Images into iMovie - Bringing It All Together

Section 6: Section 6: Sound and Voice

Lecture 15 Lesson 6.1: Adding Royalty-Free Music - Finding the Right Soundtrack

Lecture 16 Lesson 6.2: Recording and Adding Voice Overs - Making It Personal

Section 7: Section 7: Finalising and Exporting

Lecture 17 Lesson 7.1: Reviewing Your Edit - Polishing the Final Cut

Lecture 18 Lesson 7.3: Uploading to YouTube - Sharing Your Creation with the World

Section 8: Section 8: Thank you!!!

Lecture 19 Lesson 8.1: Thank You and Next Steps - Keep Creating and Growing!

Youtube Newbies, people who have never edited before or people who want to improve their editing skills and everyone who is curious about editing,anyone who enjoys my YouTube videos and wants to see how I do it (it's fun!)