How to… Add a voiceover to images in iMovie
How to Add Voiceover to Images in iMovie
Using iMovie you can import individual images from your iPhoto library and add a
voiceover to them. Before you can add a voiceover to the images in iMovie, you
must first import your photos in iPhoto.
Follow these simple steps:
1. Open iPhoto.
2. Go to File --> Import to Library-->Select photos and import. You can now edit any
of the photos if required.
3. Next, open iMovie.
4. Create a new project by going to File--> Create a New Project.
5. Click on the small camera
icon on the right hand side of
the screen. iPhoto will open
up and you can search for
any photos imported to
iMovie.
The photos you recently
uploaded will be present in
the ‘Last Import’ folder.
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How to… Add a voiceover to images in iMovie
6. Select one photo at a time and then drag and drop it into the Project Window.
The Project Window looks like a series of empty paper cutouts.
7. Once your images are in the Project Window, you can double click on any image
and edit minor details like the length of time the image will be displayed.
8. You can now begin the voiceover process by selecting the microphone icon.
iMovie automatically selects the built in microphone. You will hear a countdown
from 3 to prepare you for the recording. Click when you are finished.
9. To start a new
voiceover, position your
mouse over the image
where you would like
your voiceover to start.
Select the microphone
and again you will
receive a countdown
from 3 to start the
recording.
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How to… Add a voiceover to images in iMovie
10. When you have finished your recording you can export your images as a movie.
11. From the File menu, select ‘Export Movie’.
12. The Export dialog box is displayed:
• Check that your movie
is set for all options
you require
• Select a location for
your movie
• Enter a file name
• Click Export.
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