Ugh...Windows Movie Maker, Quicktime, Windows and Mac...oh my...

Alright, so I really need help...
I made a video for someone using Windows Movie Maker, before I was informed that he uses a Mac.
I can't figure out HOW ON EARTH to edit video clips and splice them together on Quicktime. He can't download anything, like Flip4Mac that has been suggested before, so I don't know what to do.
Can anyone help me!? I don't know what else to do! ='(
--Kourtney

Go to the QuickTime Help and click on the Editing and Authoring section. That will give you an overview of the process. You can also find some of that information here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42622
Regards.

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Thanks for you post, Jon, but my questions remain largely unanswered.
Sorry, must have been half asleep when I attempted to respond.
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