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Trim unwanted frames using the shortcut menu
- In the iMovie app on your Mac, press and hold the R key, and drag across a clip in the timeline to select the range of frames you want to keep.
- Control-click the clip, and choose Trim Selection from the shortcut menu. The clip is trimmed to the boundaries of the selection.
- What is the Cut command in iMovie?
- Why can't I split a clip in iMovie?
- How do I cut out part of a video in iMovie 2020?
What is the Cut command in iMovie?
Select and edit video
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cut the selected frames | Command-X |
| Copy the selected frames | Command-C |
| Paste the selected frames | Command-Slash (/) |
| Trim a clip in the timeline to the selected range | Option-Slash (/) |
Why can't I split a clip in iMovie?
Answer: A: Answer: A: I figured it out, the video can't be on a different line—it has to be in the center row—in order to be split.
How do I cut out part of a video in iMovie 2020?
Move the playhead of your mouse to the position you want to split and then click on it Right click the clip and chose the "Split Clip" option to cut the video clip into two parts. You can also use the shortcut key – Command + B to split the clip quickly.
