This PPT shows you several ways to import different media to iMovie for editing. http://www.wondershare.com/imovie/imovie-import.html

2. IMPORT DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEDIA TO IMOVIE

3. However, the program doesn't recognize all the files but limited to a few
compatible formats. Here are some iMovie tips to outline how to import
different types of media.

4. iMovie requires you to load media into the project so that you can further edit
them. The files you import may come with different codec and formats.

5. Part 1: Finalize iMovie projects
Part 2: Export iMovie to different formats
Part 3: Export iMovie to websites like
YouTube

6. PART 1: IMPORT VIDEO FILES TO IMOVIE

7. 1. Import videos from tape-based camcorder

8. Step one: Connect camcorder to Mac

9. Step two: Set the Automatic/Manual switch

10. Step three: Add your video to project

12. 2. Import videos from memory-based camcorder

13. Step one: Connect camcorder to Mac

14. Step two: Import the video you want

15. Step three: Add your video to project

16. 3. Import videos from existing movies

17. Supported Import Formats: DV, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, QuickTime and AVCHD
Not Supported Formats: AVI, MKV, WMV, FLV, SWF, VOB, MTS, M2TS, TS,
TP, MOD, 3GP, ASF, ect
Note: Convert the not supported files in advance if needed

18. PART 2: IMPORT PHOTO & AUDIO FILES TO IMOVIE

19. 1. Add Photo Files From iPhoto or Photobooth

20. Step 1: Open your photo library

21. Step 2: Select and add the photos you want

22. Step 3: Adjust photo files

23. 2. Add Audio Files From iTunes or Garageband

24. Step 1: Open the music and sound effects browser

25. Step 2: Select and add the music you want

26. Step 3: Adjust the audio file

27. PART 3: IMPORT YOUTUBE VIDEOS TO IMOVIE

28. Step 1: Download YouTube videos easily

29. Install the Wondershare YouTube downloader. Find your favorite YouTube
videos and play them and there are two methods to download the videos.

30. Method 1: Copy the url of the YouTube video and go to the
Downloading window to click the Paste URL button.

31. Method 2: Click the Download button on the top right corner of the
video

32. Step 2: Convert to a iMovie friendly format

33. Check the video files in the Downloaded library and click Convert button
on the right. Select MOV or MP4 as the output format in the popped up
window. Click OK.

34. Your YouTube video will then be converted to an iMovie-friendly format
in a short time. Then find where the converted YouTube files are stored
and open iMovie, select File > Import > Movies to import the files.

35. Thank You!