I show you how to setup your iMovie projects in a way that will help iMovie run faster. This info will also save you precious internal drive space, and help you avoid an iMovie editing disaster! This is a cut-down version of a live stream. This video is NOT sponsored. ❤️ If you're finding value in my content, show your support by giving me a Super Thanks! 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - How iMovie Handles Files 02:30 - Make iMovie run better 03:11 - iMovie files demystified 03:36 - Creating a new library 05:04 - Organizing your work 07:31 - Organizing a huge library 11:45 - Recap * Mac Video Magic is LIVE Sundays @ 1:00 PM ET *********************************************** Tools I use to make my videos (Affiliate links): ==========✳️ CAMERA GEAR ✳️========== Sony Alpha 6400 | APS-C Mirrorless Camera https://amzn.to/32NP7JR Sony SEL20F28 E Mount - APS-C 20mm F2.8 Wide Angle Prime Lens https://amzn.to/2TfKAx3 Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens https://amzn.to/36Lhgp2 Elgato Cam Link 4K Compact HDMI Capture Device, USB 3.0 https://amzn.to/3v5NxgU ==========✳️ AUDIO GEAR ✳️========== Rode VideoMic NTG On-Camera Shotgun Microphone https://amzn.to/3zhqLWm Elgato Wave: 3 USB Condenser Microphone and Digital Mixer for Streaming, Recording, Podcasting https://amzn.to/3fnsQaJ Rode VideoMic GO II https://amzn.to/3uQekzu RODE NT-USB Mini Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/3NMdTh7 ==========✳️ LIGHTING GEAR ✳️========== Elgato Key Light, Professional Studio LED Panel https://amzn.to/2OSbNjW Corsair Elgato Light Strip RGB LEDs https://amzn.to/3zZaGW4 ==========✳️ PRODUCTION SOFTWARE ✳️========== Screenflow 10 http://bit.ly/screenflowEditing Final Cut Pro iMovie Apple Keynote Ecamm Live Free Trial: https://bit.ly/myecamm *********************************************** INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/michaelkinney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MichaelKinney #imovie #imovietutorial #imovieedit DISCLOSURE: I often link to products & services I regularly use and think you might find helpful. To support this channel, I use affiliate links wherever possible, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase I may receive a small commission or other compensation.