Imovie projects that include music can be an excellent way to communicate emotion or feeling. One such emotion that people frequently use music to convey is sadness; here are some tips for finding and using royalty free stock music in imovie projects.
How to Add Music to iMovie
Music is an integral element of movie-making, whether it’s setting the scene, setting an ambience, or driving the action forward. iMovie makes adding music easy – you can choose from either its built-in MP3s and AAC tracks, or import your own. These can then be added onto an audio track in the timeline below the video track for smooth editing and transitions.
Once in the timeline, you can use click-and-drag to set the timing for a music clip. Shorten or lengthen by dragging either its left or right arrow; fade in or out using Fade Handle.
If you plan on using songs found on streaming services such as Spotify, there are a few key considerations you must keep in mind. Spotify employs a restrictive copyright protection strategy which limits premium users from downloading music files for offline playback – however there are ways around this restriction and use Spotify music in iMovie.
Apple iMovie provides a free built-in music player that makes it easy to create and edit playlists, or select each song as part of your soundtrack when editing multiple tracks at the same time. When editing, iMovie will automatically add it to the timeline when you begin editing.
iMovie comes equipped with licensed soundtracks you can select, while adding your own iTunes or Apple Music music tracks is also an option. In fact, you could even source music from YouTube videos and add that way!
Add music to iMovie on iPhone or iPad is a straightforward process if you have unprotected Apple Music tracks synced. Simply open up your iMovie project, tap Add Media button at bottom-right of screen to open Media Browser with all imported songs/video clips, drag them into timeline timeline as soundtracks & drop into project timeline.
Adding Music to iMovie
In iMovie, you can quickly and easily add music and audio files to your video projects. This can be accomplished from either your computer, iPhone, or iPad; to do this simply open iMovie and select + icon > Music to add a song to your project; edit further by dragging and dropping its position within the timeline.
Import music from iTunes or Files app onto your device to use in iMovie as MP3s. Apple Music songs may also be imported, though please remember they are protected by DRM – meaning even when downloaded offline for offline listening, they will only work on devices authorized to access Apple Music songs.
Alternative music tracks available within iMovie could also be great choices, since these tracks have been licensed specifically to be used with it without incurring royalty fees. You can locate them by selecting the Music tab and then the Featured Music button in iMovie’s Stock Music library.
To incorporate stock music tracks in iMovie, simply drag and drop them onto the timeline component. Adjusting this track works just like any other audio or video file within iMovie; for instance if a song is too long use the fade handle (a small circle on either end of the track) to add fade in or out effects to make your scene flow better.
iMovie can also be used to create music videos, which combine footage and song/sound clips. This can be an enjoyable way to collaborate on short movies with your friends or create ads or promotional videos for businesses.
Sometimes when trying to import songs into iMovie from iTunes Store purchases or computer files, the copyright holder may restrict their usage in third-party projects and won’t appear. If this occurs for your tracks, contact them directly regarding usage restrictions for third party projects and let them know.
Finding Music for iMovie
When creating videos with iMovie, adding music can add several important advantages. Music adds professional polish, conveying emotion or tone more effectively while keeping viewers engaged and curious about your video content. Finding suitable tunes should not be an overwhelming process either – luckily! Finding suitable tunes may not even require much research!
When choosing music for an iMovie project, it is essential to remember that most pieces are copyrighted – this means obtaining permission from the rights holder before including it in your video. Otherwise, posting the video online could pose issues; most platforms have very stringent copyright policies and may take down videos using music without authorization.
If you want to use a song in your iMovie project, import it by selecting it in the media browser and tapping “Add to Movie.” From here, drag it directly into the timeline component; as you drag, fade handles will allow you to adjust its length as well as where in the timeline it begins and ends.
Apple provides users of iMovie with access to an expansive library of music for use in their projects. Many tracks are free to download and use, while there may also be subscription-based tracks. If you prefer royalty-free options as an alternative option, there are numerous websites such as Artlist that provide such royalty-free songs and sound effects.
Another way of finding music for your iMovie project is using an app like AudioBoo which allows you to record audio from real instruments and edit it directly into your project video clips. This way you can create your own custom soundtrack which may prove more effective than using pre-loaded tracks from iMovie itself. AudioBoo is one such app you could use to capture sound before importing into iMovie for use as part of its unique soundtrack for your video project.
Using Music in iMovie
Use of music in iMovie can add tremendously to the quality of any video project, from family videos to dramatic films. From classical composers to your favourite genres of songs – you can use music as an effective tool to set the perfect atmosphere and help viewers engage with your message.
To add music tracks to your videos, first open up the media browser and choose your song(s), before dragging them from there to your timeline and using them as either background music or the theme for your movie. You can adjust their length by dragging and clicking within your timeline; and for added visual flair iMovie offers various effects which you can apply directly onto an audio track to make it sound more dynamic while matching video clips more closely.
Make sure you own the rights before publishing videos containing music not purchased through iTunes – such as on YouTube and TikTok platforms where copyright infringement is strictly enforced – otherwise your video could be muted or taken down altogether, possibly even resulting in legal action from its rights holder.
One of the easiest and best ways to use music in iMovie is with Apple’s royalty-free stock music tracks, making your purchase one-time only and then having access to use it multiple times without incurring further costs – ideal for video creators without enough funds available for purchasing multiple tracks and licenses.
To add Apple’s stock music to an iMovie project, open the media browser and tap “Add Media,” represented by a plus sign icon. When selected, all compatible tracks in Music app will appear for selection in iCloud Music Library or iPhone/iPad Music Libraries. After adding songs into your project, they can be edited just like any audio file: cuts and loops can be cut/looped/adjusted volume levels/faded fades applied when necessary – etc.