Apple updates iMovie 08, adds new functions

Thu, 27 September 2007

Apple have released update to iLife 08 suite of applications today. While Garage Band, iPhoto and iDVD have received stability and compatibility fixes, iMovie 08 (v 7.1) has gained quite a few new functions.

iMovie 7.1 update addresses several areas including video and audio editing capabilities, and performance associated with opening and switching iMovie Events and Projects. This update also supports general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

iMovie 7.1 features include:

Multiple Clip Selection
Fine Tuning - quickly refine the start or end frame for any clip
Still Frame Creation
Frame-by-Frame trimming
Audio Ducking level control
Manual Audio Fades (woo-hoo!)
Set Duration for Transitions and Stills
Show Current Playhead Time, and
Performance Improvements

Important: In order to install this update you will need to download the iLife Support 8.1 update first. The iLife update supports system software components used by all iLife application, improves overall stability, addresses a number of other minor issues and supports general compatibility issues.

Stumble it!