Transition in the middle of a video clip

How can I insert a transition such as a cross dissolve into the middle of a video clip?

Hi larryjo:
You need to highlight the clip by clicking on it, then go to Edit / Split Video Clip. You will see a line where the clip has been split.
Then drag your transition to that split line. It will work then.
Might want to download these for some help...
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieAtAGlance.pdf
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieLesson1.pdf
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieLesson2.pdf
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieLesson3.pdf
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieLesson4.pdf
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieLesson5.pdf
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieLesson6.pdf
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovieLesson7.pdf
Sue

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