{"id":48124,"date":"2022-04-16T20:17:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T20:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/video\/imovie\/quick-answer-do-i-need-to-keep-imovie-library\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T20:17:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T20:17:04","slug":"quick-answer-do-i-need-to-keep-imovie-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/video\/imovie\/quick-answer-do-i-need-to-keep-imovie-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Answer: Do I need to keep imovie library ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes. If you have exported the final movie to somewhere else and don&#8217;t <strong>need<\/strong> the media files for further editing, you can delete the <strong>library<\/strong>. Deleting an iMovie library will delete all projects and media files in it.<\/p>\n<p>Beside above, can you remove iMovie <strong>library<\/strong>? <iframe style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vvEmzKRnjnc\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You asked, how do I clean up my iMovie library? <iframe style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cr6fsb5kv7c\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Frequent question, what are libraries in <strong>iMovie<\/strong>? <iframe style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VWk-zHUVk6s\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, does <strong>iMovie<\/strong> save automatically? You may have noticed that there is no save option in the menus for <strong>iMovie<\/strong>. That is because your project is automatically saved to the computer hard drive as you work. When you are finished working on your iMovie project you can share it to a number of places, including your email, iTunes, and your external device.<\/p>\n<h2>What is iMovie library on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>An iMovie library holds all the media and data used to make movies in iMovie. If your iMovie library is large and you want to free up storage space on your Mac, you can move your iMovie library to an external drive. Before you move an iMovie library, it&#8217;s a good idea to back up your Mac.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I delete iMovie library from my Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch iMovie and click on the iMovie menu.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Preferences.<\/li>\n<li>Press Delete next to Render Files.<\/li>\n<li>Press Delete again to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How much space does iMovie take up on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The average movie folder can be anything from 1GB to 100GB in HD depending on the length and how many cuts or revisions you have made. The end movie is only likely to be between 4-5GB in 1080p while the rest is leftover cuts, code, and files that you won&#8217;t need once your production is complete.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I use iMovie library?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7GvDvzRRTbg\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where is my iMovie library located?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Movies folder is located on the left-hand side of this Finder window, so click on Movies. Your iMovie Library will be listed in that folder. This is the file you will want to move back and forth, between your external storage and the computer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I save my iMovie?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>With your project open in iMovie, click the Share button . Click YouTube &#038; Facebook. Choose a location to save the video file, then click Save. In a web browser, visit the website where you want to share your video, then upload the video file.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does iMovie automatically save on Iphone?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>iMovie 10 automatically saves your project as you are working. You can close a project and return to it later to do more editing. No need to save it as a file, but you can share out a file as many times as you want and always you are able to return to the original project to do further editing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does iMovie automatically save to iCloud?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Your projects will then automatically backup to the online storage service you selected during the move process, and you can access them by using the import feature within iMovie, the Files\/OneDrive apps, or through the iCloud\/OneDrive websites\/apps.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why can&#8217;t I export my iMovie?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>iMovie Export Failed There are many factors that may cause export failure. Like lack of computer space, corrupted project, or wrong export file name. Solution: Check if the storage space is available on your Mac device to assure enough space for movie exporting.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where did all my iMovie projects go?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>iMovie project files are stored in the iMovie library. The default location of this library is in the user&#8217;s home directory in the Movies folder.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where are iMovie files stored on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can find the library file in your Movies folder in Finder or by clicking Go > Home > Movies. If you want to go into the library file, you can do that by right-clicking or holding down the Option key and clicking on iMovie Library. There you&#8217;ll be able to see each project and all of its assets.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why can&#8217;t I open my iMovie library?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Try restarting your computer. Also, force quitting iMovie from Apple Logo\/Force Quit. If neither of the above cure it, try opening iMovie in a new library by holding down the Option key as you open. See if the new library is functional.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I rename iMovie library?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the sidebar under the LIBRARIES heading, click your library name once (the default library name is iMovie Library). Wait a few seconds and then click it a second time. You will now be able to edit the name. Type the new, desired name (for example, External iMovie Library) and press your Enter key.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What does consolidate library media do in iMovie?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Consolidating a project&#8217;s media makes it easy to collect a complete project on your computer or on one disk so that you can then edit the project from any computer that has iMovie installed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I transfer an iMovie project to another Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Jason answers: Yes, you can transfer iMovie projects from one Mac to another.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where is iMovie media stored Iphone?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>iMovie files are stored in User > Movies > iMovie Events and iMovie Projects etc.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I finish and save an iMovie project?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give your Library the name of your choice (e.g. iMovie Library 1), then click on the drop down button so you can easily find your removable drive.<\/li>\n<li>Select your removable drive, then press \u201cSave\u201d.  <\/li>\n<li>Your project is now stored on your removable drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How long does iMovie take to export?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Depends on your computer. I&#8217;m not by my iMac but with an aluminum iMac that is about 3 years old, I&#8217;d say 20 minutes to Export just a Large movie would be about an hour, Medium and Mobile owould be less and HD might be 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I use iMovie with iCloud?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do one of the following: From the Projects browser: Tap the movie or trailer you want to share.  <\/li>\n<li>Tap the Share button , then do one of the following:  <\/li>\n<li>Choose the iCloud Drive folder where you want to save the file, then tap Save.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Where are iMovie files stored on iCloud?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The default location is the Movies folder in your home folder. Click Save. A new library is created in the location you chose, and a new, empty event with today&#8217;s date is created. I don&#8217;t have iMovie, so you need to check if iCloud is allowed there.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes. If you have exported the final movie to somewhere else and don&#8217;t need the media files for further editing, you can delete the library. Deleting an iMovie library will delete all projects and media files in it. Beside above, can you remove iMovie library? 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