iMovie for iPhone 4 is now available

iMovie for iPhone 4 arrived on the App Store tonight, just hours before the official 7:00am launch of the iPhone 4. As promised during the WWDC keynote, the iMovie app brings the ability to edit and share videos directly to the iPhone. From transitions to titles, to adding background music to your clips, iMovie promises to offer powerful editing features that you don't typically find on a mobile device.

Along with the release of the app, Apple has posted a list of frequently asked questions, as well as instructions for exporting videos from iMovie. Curiously, while the instructions detail how to export your videos in full HD (at a resolution of 720p), the summary at the top of the page suggests that your video will be scaled down to 568x320 if uploaded to YouTube, MobileMe, or sent via e-mail from the phone. A third support document posted this evening further confirms this to be the case.

Since I'm not one of the lucky customers who already have their iPhone 4 in hand, I can't directly test this, but it seems that Apple has spelled it out pretty clearly in their support pages. While this won't be a deal breaker for everyone, I'm sure that many HD aficionados out there will be longing for the ability to directly upload HD video to YouTube from their phones. As it stands now, you would have to sync the video to your computer, and then upload it from there for maximum quality. It is worth noting, however, that this limitation only applies to using the sharing functionality in the Camera Roll on your iPhone; any third-party apps that can upload video should be able to take advantage of the full resolution copy.

So aside from the resizing, iMovie for iPhone 4 looks promising. And at US$4.99, it is an inexpensive way to extend the video capabilities of your phone, allowing you to quickly create and share movies of friends, family, or special events while on the go. If you're picking up a new iPhone tomorrow, this is definitely something to check out.

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Source: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8

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WorldRider

I've shot and edited what might be one of the first video shorts shot, edited and uploaded entirely from an iPhone 4 with the just released iMovie for iPhone.

First, editing that requires trimming clips is a bit awkward since dragging the clip trimming bars requires constant scrolling manually with any clip more than a few seconds. It should just automatically continue scrolling/trimming as one drags past the visible area. I hope this is fixied.

No probem uploading to YouTube. But only upload a 360P version -- even with WiFie. Took a dozen attempts to upload to MobileMe. Seems same thing. Not the full 720P resolution. Seems a waste. Love to share the TRUE quality with you.

But here's one of the first truly shot and edited iPhone/iMove for iPhone videos on release day at the Apple Carlsbad, CA store.

YouTube Version uploaded directly from iPhone 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLbJiPnpSb8

Seems impossible to export a full HD quality video edited from the iMovie for iPhone App - after many attempts: finally able to export to MobileMe:

http://gallery.me.com/allan#100027/Release%20Day%20-%20iPhone%204

June 25 2010 at 3:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

oz_paulb

If you can't find iMovie by searching from the AppStore app (on iPhone), then click this link (from your iPhone) and it'll take you directly to the iMovie app:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8

June 24 2010 at 9:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

iphoner

I don't see iMovie in the app store...when i search for it, it doesn't come up...any thoughts? And I have not had one problem with my iPhone 4 since i activated it last night...it's AWESOME!!

June 24 2010 at 7:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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cickite

I can't find it either... But I'm looking on the iPhone App Store - maybe it's only available through iTunes...

June 24 2010 at 8:55 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

iphoner

They should be the same right? The iTunes store and the app store?

June 24 2010 at 9:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

alex

I got it tonight and have been playing with it.
I have not experienced any problem so far

Alex
Applicazioni iPhone

June 24 2010 at 5:43 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Max

Everyone is ooing and aahhing. Nokias have had video editing for a while... and they have had 'FaceTime" for years now.

June 24 2010 at 4:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Shawn

Commenting on iMovie, bad that the Title extends for the whole clip in a movie. Why not fade out? Sux to stare out the same Title taking up a sizable portion of the screen for the entire length of the clip, especially if minutes long.

June 24 2010 at 3:30 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Beenyweenies

They probably recommend reducing the size of the file to appease AT&T, reminding us once again that their network is hanging on by a thread.

So glad I don't have to deal with AT&T any more, I finally quit bitching about them and voted with my dollars. Take note, Apple - I probably never would have traded my 3GS for an Evo if it weren't for AT&T.

June 24 2010 at 3:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Doc Rock

I downloaded it already but still waiting for Tiger Woods to dl and give me my phone back.

BTW the iPhone App Store cant see it yet I had to get it from iTunes App Store as of two hours ago.

June 24 2010 at 2:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

One_pilot_airforce

Cool. Now about the reception problem... Bumpers anyone? -cheers-

June 24 2010 at 1:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Fudge

I got mine tonight, activated, restored from back-up, and have been playing with it, camera, front camera, flash, etc. all night. No dropped bars. No bumper. Made calls, surfed online. Maybe I got lucky?

June 24 2010 at 2:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Shadysix78

Who really does this on their phone?? I'm ready for my Fed Ex man as any other, but really!!!

June 24 2010 at 1:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply