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iMovie for Mac Adds 4K and 60fps/1080p Video Editing, Imports From iMovie for iOS

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imoviemacAlong with the release of the new line of iMacs, Apple also announced an update for iMovie, going live today. The new 10.1 version of the video editing software introduces 4K video editing along with 1080p HD video that runs at 60 frames per second "for smoother, more true-to-life action."

What's New in Version 10.1
• Create and share movies at stunning 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) on compatible Mac computers (1)
• Create and share movies with 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second for smoother, more true-to-life action
• Import movies and trailers from iMovie for iOS (version 2.2 and later), so you can start editing on an iOS device and finish on your Mac
• Redesigned Media view lets you see more of your library while browsing videos and photos
• Projects view makes it easy to find and open your movies and trailers
• Tabs in the Browser give you faster access to titles, backgrounds, transitions, and music while editing a movie
• Option to hide Browser while editing a movie
• 10 additional video filters from iMovie for iOS
• View pixel-for-pixel 4K video while editing a movie on iMac with Retina 5K display

Elsewhere, the 10.1 iMovie update introduces a handful of minor overhauls to the user experience, including a redesigned media browser, a new Projects view, and the ability to start editing on iMovie for iOS and continue the same project on an iMac. Those interested in iMovie can download the app for $14.99 from the Mac App Store [Direct Link].

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soupcan Avatar
soupcan
140 months ago
Now I can edit 4K video on my shiny new 4K iMac... With iGPUs... And 5400RPM drives...

/sarcasm
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2010mini
140 months ago
This is great ...... But....

how are you suppose to watch the final cut of your 4K video on your tv if the Apple TV doesn't support 4K???
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Unami Avatar
Unami
140 months ago
3840 x 2160 is still UHD and not 4k (the last time i looked 3840 was less than 4000 ). so, will imovie be able to handle real 4k (4096*2160) resolution?
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2010mini
140 months ago
It'll downscale it to 1080p. Just like my 2nd Gen Apple TV does with 1080p -> 720p.



Depends, how you look at it. If it was just a media streamer - yes they could've gone 4K. But with the gaming aspect I guess it becomes a bit woollier.

Even the PS4 and Xbox One - dedicated gaming machines with a much higher cost - don't do 1080p all the time (not even 4K - just 1080p): http://uk.ign.com/wikis/xbox-one/PS4_vs._Xbox_One_Native_Resolutions_and_Framerates

The new 4K Fire TV doesn't bring all the benefits of 4K for even media playback:

"Despite being introduced as a home entertainment tool with some excellent killer specs like a powerful new processor, support for streaming 4K content and even an Alexa personal assistant software inclusion, the Fire TV apparently won’t support high dynamic range! Even worse, the box doesn’t even support transfer of 4K ultra HD at 60Hz.

The reason for both of these major holes in the design of the Fire TV is a simple one: a more detailed look at the boxes specs reveals that Amazon decided to give their new device HDMI ports with the old 1.4 standard instead of the new 2.0 version ('http://4k.com/news/four-key-features-4k-tv-must-really-deliver-electronic-goods/') or the 2.0a standard necessary for 4K UHD + HDR encoding."

http://4k.com/news/amazon-fire-4k-tv-box-doesnt-support-hdr-or-hdmi-2-9836/

I think the 'handicapping' of 4th Gen Apple TV was to keep a fluid, lag free experience across games, movies and the UI. I hope once the next version is released it has the SoC (similar to iPad Pro?) to do it all in 'full' 4K.

Then there's the fact that so few people have 4K TVs and there is so little 4K available to view right now.

Reminds me of Jailbreak tweaks and Android features. I usually get features first on them devices, but that doesn't mean it is well implemented.
Thanks for the in depth explanation. 4K downscaled to 1080p looks better than regular 1080p imho
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elmateo487
140 months ago
Now I can edit 4K video on my shiny new 4K iMac... With iGPUs... And 5400RPM drives...

/sarcasm
Think of it this way. There is a 5k iMac model that is for viewing 4k content, and there is a 5k iMac model that is for editing 4k content. Pick accordingly.
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Keane16 Avatar
Keane16
140 months ago
You'd think the main reason for supplying a 4K screen in a computer is to allow the user to create and playback 4k video. Is that not true?
I'm gonna go with no, not true.

Have you got any source to backup that claim?

Personally I think the base model will be use by moms and pops, older people, students and basic home office types. Tasks like word processing, social media, web browsing. You know the Joe Average consumer who just wants an easy to use computer that's built well, will last 5+ years and looks good to boot.

Luckily Apple has data on their users so they can tailor their machines to intended use cases at price points which will sell.
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