Cutting a clip to size is one of the most common tasks you'll perform while editing a movie using iMovie on your MacBook. Whether you're trying to remove unwanted footage, add more excitement to your video, or simply trim down a long clip, cutting is an essential skill to master. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of how to cut a clip in iMovie.

Identifying the Clip Trimmer

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To begin, open your project in iMovie and locate the timeline view. The part of the clip that is visible in your movie appears between two white lines, while the parts that don't appear are dimmed and outside these lines. The selected clip will appear above the timeline in the clip trimmer.

Selecting a Clip to Trim

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To start trimming a clip, select it in the timeline view by clicking on it with your mouse or trackpad. You can also see how much of your clip is being used in your movie.

Using the Clip Trimmer

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The clip trimmer allows you to add or remove individual frames from a video clip for more precise editing. To access the trimmer, hover your pointer over the beginning or end of the selected clip until it transforms into the clip trim tool.

Trimming a Clip

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To make a clip shorter, drag its edge towards the center of the clip. To make it longer, drag it away from the center. You can also use the arrow icons in the timeline to indicate which direction you can trim the clip.

Troubleshooting Issues

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If you find that you're unable to trim a clip, it may be because there's no additional video at the beginning or end of that clip. In some cases, iMovie may have reached its minimum length limit for clips, which is 0.1 seconds.

Tips and Tricks

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To zoom in on your clip for more detail, choose View > Zoom In or press Command-Plus sign (+). You can also pinch open the timeline to zoom in on the center of the screen.

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Cutting a clip in iMovie is a straightforward process that requires minimal effort. By following these steps, you'll be able to trim your clips with ease and create a professional-looking movie for your MacBook.

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