IMovie 08 - modifying the Event Library
I've imported about a half dozen tapes so far (close to six hours) of my movies. I'm using the 'automatic' setting and select 'new event' for each one. However, it seems some of the new events have been added to an existing event. So, how easy/hard is it to modify my Event Library? I'd like to move the captured movies around into more logical events.
Also I want to rename some of the events. For example, I have a birthday party on the beginning of a tape so I label the event 'birthday' but the second, third etc days of the import are different topics, but they are labeled 'birthday day 2', 'birthday day 3' etc. Can I edit the names of the events??
Thanks!
I'd like to move the captured movies around into more logical events... Also I want to rename some of the events.
As Appleman points out, all changes should be made from within iMovie '08 if possible since these changes will modify physical names in the resource paths. (I.e., double-clicking on an event name in iMovie '08 and changing its name not only changes the name of the event but also changes the name of the folder containing the clips which means that all resources references also need to be changed. iMovie '08 automatically updates everything if these changes are made within iMovie '08, but if you make such changes at the finder level, the you have to make all updates manually yourself.
So, how easy/hard is it to modify my Event Library? I'd like to move the captured movies around into more logical events.
It is very easy. Simply "grab" the file or files in the event window you wish to move and drag them to the "Event Name" (i.e., the name listed in the "Event Library") of the event to which you wish to movie them.
Can I edit the names of the events?
Yes, as indicated above, simply double-click the specific event name you wish to change and when the name changes to an "edit" box, simple type in the new name you want to use.
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"reconnect" old events to the Event Library
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See my screenshots below.
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Message was edited by: Sean C. CarterPardon me if this sounds like a silly question, but do you still have your "iMovie Videos 1" disc connected while you're using your "iMovie Videos 2" disc?
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rogerhermans wrote:
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