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2. Old Movie

The Old Movie effect adds noise, shake and dust to your video, making it look as if it’s playing on an old projector. This effect is meant to add a nostalgic feel, but it can also be used to cover up mistakes made during filming (such as camera shakiness or a dirty lens).

• Apply the old movie effect to video clips in iMovie
• Movie Maker has three different old movie effects–old, older or oldest–to give your video an aged look.

4. Split Screen

This effect lets you show two videos at once. It’s a creative way to tell a story by showing multiple viewpoints. 24 is a great program to watch for getting ideas on using a split screen.

iMovie doesn’t have an easy-to-apply split screen effect, but if you get creative with the Push video transition you can get the idea of a split screen.

5. Widescreen

Black bars at the top and bottom of the screen give your movie a Hollywood style widescreen look. Make sure, though, that you don’t cut off anyone’s head in the process!

• Apply the widescreen effect to video clips in iMovie

6. Fast Motion

Fast motion is a creative way to indicate the passage of time. Accelerated clouds, city traffic or crowds of people are all good candidates for this effect.

Fast motion is also great for showing the progression of a project. Keep your video camera fixed on an object as it is being constructed or assembled, then speed it up to show the entire process in a matter of minutes or seconds.

• Apply the fast motion effect to video clips in iMovie
• Apply the fast motion effect to video clips in Movie Maker

7. Slow Motion

Slowing down a video can enhance emotional and dramatic moments. Try it in wedding videos or flashback scenes. And don’t forget comedy–funny moments are often even more hilarious when seen in slow-mo!

• Apply the slow motion effect to video clips in iMovie
• Apply the slow motion effect to video clips in Movie Maker

8. Fade In & Fade Out

You’ll notice that most professional videos begin and end with a black screen. It’s easy to give your projects this same professional look by adding a Fade In at the start of the video and a Fade Out at the end.

Learn more about iMovie video effects:

• iMovie Fade in
• iMovie Fade Out
• iMovie Wash In
• iMovie Wash Out

9. Superimpose

Superimposing one video image on top of another can be a little bit tricky, but it is a powerful tool if used properly. Be careful where you apply it; if the scenes are too busy it won’t work well. Montages or transitions from one scene to another tend to be good moments for this effect.

iMovie doesn’t have a superimpose effect, per se, but the Cross Dissolve and Overlap video transitions have the effect of superimposing one clip over another, especially when the length of the effect is extended.