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DCF- Imovie

LO: I can use a range of software to select, produce and edit a range of multimedia components for a purpose,

🎬 Step 1 — Start a New Project

  • Open iMovie.
  • Click Create NewMovie.
  • Import the two videos:
    • Your green screen video
    • Your background video (e.g., a location, animation, or still image)

📸 See illustration above.

🎞️ Step 2 — Add Your Background Clip

  • Drag your background clip onto the timeline first.

🟩 Step 3 — Add the Green Screen Clip

  • Drag the green screen clip so it sits above the background clip.
  • iMovie always applies green‑screen effects to the clip on top.

Step 4 — Open Overlay Tools

  • Click the green screen clip so it is highlighted.
  • Above the preview window, click the icon that looks like two overlapping squares (Video Overlay Settings).

🧪 Step 5 — Choose “Green/Blue Screen”

  • In the Overlay dropdown, choose Green/Blue Screen.
  • iMovie automatically removes the green and blends your subject into the background.

🎨 Step 6 — Fine‑Tune the Effect

Use the controls to improve the result:

  • Softness slider — adjusts how clean the edges are
  • Crop — trims unwanted areas
  • Clean-up tool — removes any remaining green

🛠️ Optional Extras

  • Add titles or credits
  • Insert sound effects or music
  • Use cutaway transitions for more professional results
  • Try swapping different backgrounds to match their story