How to set chapter markers in imovie 10

I am looking to set chapter markers at fixed intervals in imovie 10 as well as set custom chapter markers in family videos that I am converting from 8 mm tape. Does anyone know how to do this in imovie version 10.0.6. Thanks

Apple has removed the ability to set chapter markers with iMovie 10.
I use iMovie HD 06 or iMovie 11. (My favorite is iMovie HD 06.) Both are readily available on Amazon as part of iLife 06 or iLife 11. With these versions of iMovie one click will set your chapter markers. These markers are automatically recognized by iDVD.
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iLife-Mac-DVD-VERSION/dp/B0007LW22G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UT F8&qid=1424968719&sr=8-1&keywords=iLife+06

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enable "show advanced tools" in iMovie preferences then you will see the little balloon indicated by the arrow.
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Not in iDVD
Not in iMovie 08 (but previous versions and I think iM'09)
To do this with iLife'08 one has to export to GarageBand and set Chapters here.
No elegant way at all.
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http://imovie08.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-to-add-chapter-markers.html

Barbara,
I agree with WT that the user manual is worth taking a look at. Here is a link to the marker editing process – which takes place in the Preview window of Compressor.
If you continue to encounter problems, provide us with additional details about your project and what issues you've encountered.
Good luck.
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Hi all
Have scoured the fcp help tome, & the forum... I need to set chapter markers for a very long sequence, then export for DVD studio pro..... Have hit "M" twice & got the chapter marker happening, but it wants a duration, bloomin heck do I need to be a mathematician ? PLEASE tell me there is a simple way of working out the duration between chapters, also the "tome" tells me I can't set chapter markers within 1 sec of the beginning, end, or each other. Each other is good, but what about the beginning ? Insert a 1sec slug at the start ?
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Hi Steele, Thanks.
Was doing all that.. hit "M" twice, rename the chapter if I want, click "Add Chapter Marker" (DON'T change "<chapter>" which comes up in the comment area), then hit "OK".
Went through the process several times yesterday & the markers were not being exported ! Got up this morning, did EXACTLY the same process, & hey presto its doing it. I figure like me, my computer must have needed a sleep.
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iMovie version 9 is still installed and is in your Applications folder.

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Placing Chapter Markers Exactly Where You Want Them
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exactly at every marker and providing perfect marker placement. Markers placed in
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Hi
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Jeff
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http://dvdstepbystep.com/fasttrackover.php

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After serching a little in iMovie forum I found this thread that could be helpful:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1703446&#1703446
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Close iMovie. Open your DVD project. Find the 'Media' tab, go to 'Movies' and drag and drop your first movie into iDVD. Finish the iDVD project. Save and close.
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I have several image folders with up to 700 images per. I would like to drag & drop them into the timeline but I want to be able to use the chapter/arrow button on the DVD player remote to scroll through them.....like a videoscrapbook, per se.
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I'm not sure if this will help you or not. I've been using Compound clips, and I wanted chapter markers at the start of each compound clip, with the text in the marker set to the name of the compound clip.
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Hi rsrskinner,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that you would like to adjust your beat markers in iMovie. Please use the attached article for information on beat markers in iMovie ’11.
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Have a great day,
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