About iMovie 2.0.1

* About iMovie 2.0.1

Welcome to iMovie 2.0.1, an application that integrates digital video (DV) capture, scene editing, titling, transitions and effects, and audio to create broadcast-quality movies. This version of iMovie 2.0.1 does not include the Tutorial media that usually accompanies the CD version.

For the latest news and information about iMovie, along with a list of qualified camcorders and DV devices, go to the iMovie World Wide Web site at http://www.apple.com/imovie

The following topics are covered in this document:

System requirements

Installing iMovie

Using iMovie

System Requirements

• A Macintosh computer with a G3 (or later) 300 MHz or faster processor and a built-in FireWire port.
• A CD or DVD drive
• At least 64 megabytes (MB) of random-access memory (RAM). (128 MB of RAM is recommended.) If running with 64 MB you must turn Virtual Memory ON in the Memory Control panel in order to launch iMovie.
• 200 MB of available (unused) hard disk space (4 gigabytes are recommended. For example, 5 minutes of imported digital video requires about 1 gigabyte of disk space.)
• A monitor that supports 800 x 600 resolution (1024 x 768 is recommended) and thousands of colors (millions of colors is recommended)
• Mac OS 9.0.4 or later
• QuickTime 4.1.2 or later
• FireWire 2.4 or later (FireWire Support and Enabler extensions)

Other Requirements

• A digital video (DV) device, such as a camcorder or deck, with a FireWire, IEEE 1394, or iLink port
• A 4-pin-to-6-pin FireWire cable (for use with DV camcorders)

To view your movies with a television and/or VCR, you also need cables to connect your DV device to a VCR or television.

Installing or Reinstalling iMovie

Before you install:

1. If you've used iMovie on your computer before, make sure that any iMovie projects you want to save are moved from the iMovie folder to a different location on your hard disk.

2. Delete any older versions of iMovie by dragging the iMovie application folder to the Trash icon.

To install iMovie: Double-click the iMovie Installer icon and follow the onscreen instructions. The application and its components will be placed in a folder named iMovie, on the main level of your hard disk.

Note: If iMovie was pre-installed on your computer in the Applications folder, the Installer will create an iMovie folder on the main level of your hard disk. To restore iMovie to its original location, drag the new iMovie folder to the Applications folder on your hard disk.

Using iMovie

To learn how to use iMovie see the iMovie online help. In iMovie, choose iMovie Help from the Help menu.

For late breaking news and troubleshooting please refer to appropriate topics in iMovie Help.

Plug in any required devices before opening iMovie. Do not unplug devices while iMovie is open.