How to Add Music to iMovie
Choosing the Right Music for Your Video
Adding music to your iMovie can make your video more engaging and professional, but it’s important to choose the right music that matches your video’s tone and purpose. For instance, you may want to choose upbeat music for a fun and energetic video, while slow music may be more appropriate for a sentimental or emotional video.
There are many sources for finding royalty-free music for iMovie. One of my favorite sources is YouTube’s Audio Library, which provides a wide range of free music tracks that you can use in your videos without worrying about copyright issues. Another option is to purchase music from a royalty-free music website like PremiumBeat or AudioJungle.
How to Add Music to iMovie
Adding music to your iMovie is a simple process that can be done in a few easy steps. Here’s how to do it:
Open your iMovie project and click on the “Music and Sound Effects” icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
Select “iTunes” or “Sound Effects” to choose the music you want to add to your video. If you choose iTunes, you can browse your music library or search for a specific song. If you choose Sound Effects, you can browse through iMovie’s built-in sound effects.
Drag and drop the music or sound effect onto your project timeline.
Adjust the music’s volume and length by clicking on the music clip and using the “Volume” and “Clip Trimmer” options in the toolbar.
Editing the Music
After adding the music to your iMovie, you may want to edit it to match your video’s length or add sound effects and voiceovers. Here’s how to do it:
To trim the music clip to match your video’s length, click on the clip and use the “Clip Trimmer” to adjust the start and end points.
To add sound effects, click on the “Audio” icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select “Sound Effects”. Browse through the built-in sound effects and drag and drop the one you want onto your project timeline.
To add a voiceover, click on the “Microphone” icon in the top-right corner of the screen and record your voiceover. Drag and drop the recording onto your project timeline and adjust the volume as needed.
Conclusion
Adding music to your iMovie video is a simple process that can enhance the overall quality of your video. Whether you want to add royalty-free music from YouTube’s Audio Library or purchase music from a royalty-free music website, there are many options to choose from. By following these simple steps, you can add music to your iMovie project and edit it to match your video’s length and tone.
