Adding text, such as titles, captions, or lower thirds, to your video clips in iMovie is a key way to convey information or enhance your storytelling. The process is designed to be user-friendly, allowing you to quickly overlay text onto your footage.
Steps to Add Text to Your Video Clip
Follow these simple steps to add and customize text overlays directly within your iMovie project:
- Open Your Project: Begin by opening the video project you are working on in iMovie.
- Select the Clip: In the timeline view at the bottom of the screen, tap the specific clip where you want to add text. Selecting the clip makes the inspector tools available.
- Tap the Titles Button: With the clip selected, look at the inspector bar located at the bottom of the screen. Find and tap the Titles button. This action will typically add a default text overlay to your selected clip.
- Edit the Text: Once the text appears on the clip in the viewer, you'll want to change it. To edit the text, tap the text directly in the viewer above the timeline.
- Initiate Editing: After tapping the text in the viewer, tap the Edit option that appears.
- Enter New Text: Use the keyboard that pops up to enter your desired new text.
- Confirm Changes: When you have finished typing, tap Done on the keyboard to save your changes.
You can also reposition the text on the screen by dragging it in the viewer after adding it.
Key Actions for Adding Text
Here's a quick summary of the main interactions involved:
| Action | Location | Button/Area | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Clip | Timeline | Clip itself | Target where text appears |
| Add Title | Inspector (bottom) | Titles button | Overlay text onto the clip |
| Edit Text Content | Viewer (above timeline) | Text overlay | Modify the default or existing text |
| Confirm Text Edit | Keyboard | Done button | Save entered text |
| Reposition Text | Viewer (above timeline) | Text overlay | Move text location on screen |
This process allows you to quickly integrate textual information directly onto your video clips within iMovie, enhancing both the visual appeal and the clarity of your video message.
