There is still a perception that iMovie for Mac is for amateurs, but if it is, that’s only in the sense that it is deliberately easy to use and its power features do not get in the way.
To be fair, iMovie for the Mac earned its reputation as being basic because it really used to be. To be unfair, it’s also sometimes considered inferior to other video editing apps because it is free.
It is still the case that if you need professional video editing features — because you’re making broadcast TV or movies — then Apple’s Final Cut Pro is the better bet. But, unlike with the iPad version of iMovie and Final Cut Pro, it is startling how similar Apple’s free and paid video editing apps are on the Mac.
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