iMovie 6 HD Available for Download [Archive]

numlock

Aug 8, 2007, 01:55 PM

Having never seen FCServer, I don't know if this is good or bad.

But Apple seems to have half an ear to the wall - you can now download imovie 6 for free. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html

thats good.

Since 3rd party plugins like geethree wont work with the new version i wonder if apple was worried that imovie might have been stealing some customers away from final cup express/pro (not arguing imovie can compete) and therefore decided to dumb imovie08 down dramatically

psychofreak

Aug 8, 2007, 04:40 PM

Isn't it odd that there is a free iMovieHD download for those who have installed iMovie '08, with an option for PPCG4s when you can't install '08 on G4s...

Queso

Aug 8, 2007, 04:48 PM

Excellent news about iMovie '06 :) I'd already made up my mind to buy the new iLife but was planning to stay on iMovie '05 rather than change over to the more basic latest version. Now there's still an upgrade even for that. That'll be £55 well spent :)

lukechip

Aug 8, 2007, 06:44 PM

Isn't it odd that there is a free iMovieHD download for those who have installed iMovie '08, with an option for PPCG4s when you can't install '08 on G4s...

I'm just hoping that the offer:

(http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html)

stays around long term, and is applicable to people who buy a new iMac with Leopard and iLife 08 included - and not just people who buy the standalone iLife package.

Being able to rollback to iMovie HD is good, but knowing that Apple are prepared to do something as unprogessive as crippling a good app as part of an upgrade is bad.

I fear that they want to foruce us semi serious home movie makers to fork out for FC Express, which is a big step up. I recommend Apple to my friends based on the fact that for a little more $$ than a PC, you get a decent computer with all the trimmings, plus an OS and a great set of apps for video editing. To get the same on PC would cost more, and not work as well. However, with iMovie 08 (or is that iMovie oh-no !), now I'm not so sure.

superleccy

Aug 8, 2007, 07:54 PM

But Apple seems to have half an ear to the wall - you can now download imovie 6 for free. http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html

Well thank Jobs for that!

Good move from Apple - keeps everyone happy. iLife '05 (and earlier) users with older Macs can still upgrade to '08 and get a better version of iMovie. Those of us lucky enough to have newer Macs get the best of both worlds. New Mac users who don't want/need the power of iMovie '06 won't care anyway.

I'm just hoping that the offer:

(http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html)

stays around long term, and is applicable to people who buy a new iMac with Leopard and iLife 08 included - and not just people who buy the standalone iLife package.
Agreed.

I can't see Apple discontinuing or limiting this offer. But I am worried that "classic" iMovie may end up as "abandonware" before too long. I really hope that by the next version of iLife ('09? '10?), they've figured out how to incorporate the power of iMovie '06 into the sexiness of iMovie '08.

I fear that they want to foruce us semi serious home movie makers to fork out for FC Express, which is a big step up. I recommend Apple to my friends based on the fact that for a little more $$ than a PC, you get a decent computer with all the trimmings, plus an OS and a great set of apps for video editing. To get the same on PC would cost more, and not work as well. However, with iMovie 08 (or is that iMovie oh-no !), now I'm not so sure.
Agree again.

But I don't think this is an evil ploy from Apple to make the more advanced iMovie users upgrade to Final Cut Express - even it that turns out to be the side-effect - which could be a nice little earner for Apple.

I think they've just looked at the market, and decided on a calculated gamble on satisfying the "ease of use" crowd over the "semi-serious" crowd.

I just really really hope Apple get it exactly right next time.

SL

vandlism

Aug 8, 2007, 08:12 PM

Yikes people. iMovie '06 is free, so you get what you needed. iMovie '08 is a brand new program, a 1.0. new icon and all. I'm sure Apple knows what issues are involved with this new program, especially after we have been spoiled by iLife of the past. They're working on it, just takes time. In the meantime we have iMovie '06 available.

Though Carousel and Mosaic would be some great features for iPhoto...

superleccy

Aug 8, 2007, 08:21 PM

Apple now appears to be offering iMovie '06 for download to iLife '08 customers. Personally I think this is very good news... and perhaps worthy of a page 1 mention considering the disillusionment expressed by many iMovie veterans at iMovie '08.

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html

I've already got iLife '06 so obviously I won't be needing this. And I don't have iLife '08 (yet). But I am curious to know...

How well does iMovie '06 integrate with iLife '08 (and vice-versa)?
Technically, can anyone install this? Or, do you have to have installed a retail copy of iLife '08? How about new Mac users who got iLife '08 bundled with their system? Or, will it only install if your Mac is below the system requirements for iMovie '08?

Cheers
SL

macbwizard

Aug 8, 2007, 08:24 PM

Wow, this is great. I already have iLife 06 as well, so I won't be getting this. It does, however, show that Apple knows that they've seriously crippled iMovie and that more intermediate users will want to downgrade to 06.

MacRumors

Aug 8, 2007, 11:50 PM

http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com)

Purchasers of iLife '08 may now download iMove 6 HD (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html) if they prefer the previous version of iMovie to the completely rewritten new version.
iMovie HD 6, previously distributed with iLife ’06, is available for download for those who have purchased and installed iLife ’08.
The 154.6MB download was posted on August 7th, 2007.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/08/08/imovie-6-hd-available-for-download/)

techlover828

Aug 8, 2007, 11:52 PM

The 154.6MB download was posted on August 7th, 2006.

You mean 2007?

Eidorian

Aug 8, 2007, 11:52 PM

Anything preventing anyone from downloading and installing? Does it check for iLife '08?

G5Unit

Aug 8, 2007, 11:52 PM

Yes, now I can go out and buy iLife 08 without worry:)

ortuno2k

Aug 8, 2007, 11:57 PM

I wonder - what's the reason for this? What's missing from the new iMovie in '08?

Royale w/cheese

Aug 9, 2007, 12:00 AM

This seems good for the things I have been hearing about 08.

Eidorian

Aug 9, 2007, 12:02 AM

I wonder - what's the reason for this? What's missing from the new iMovie in '08?No G4 support.

Royale w/cheese

Aug 9, 2007, 12:02 AM

You mean 2007?

It does say post date August 7, 2006 on the Apple Page.

WildCowboy

Aug 9, 2007, 12:03 AM

You mean 2007?

The entry on Apple's site does say 2006, but it's almost certainly a typo on Apple's part. The 6.0.3 update wasn't released until September 2006, and this is a new 6.0.4 release.

jnolas2

Aug 9, 2007, 12:14 AM

Anything preventing anyone from downloading and installing? Does it check for iLife '08?

It does check for iLife '08 during the install. If you do not have iLife '08 installed, then it will tell you that you need it to continue the installation.

Eidorian

Aug 9, 2007, 12:22 AM

It does check for iLife '08 during the install. If you do not have iLife '08 installed, then it will tell you that you need it to continue the installation.Has anyone tried Pacifist yet?

LaDirection

Aug 9, 2007, 12:52 AM

No G4 support.

That's it?!

Eidorian

Aug 9, 2007, 12:54 AM

That's it?!iMovie '08 won't run on any G4 Mac. I guess Apple is giving you another option to get iMovie '06 in case you deleted it or are buying iLife for the first time.

Lixivial

Aug 9, 2007, 01:21 AM

Has anyone tried Pacifist yet?

Not even necessary, just comment out or delete about 9 lines from a certain file in the .pkg directory and it will ignore the check. Since this is bypassing protection, I won't bother to post exact instructions. You don't even need to know how the Installer package system works, just blindly sleuth around and you'll see it in plain daylight. Just need to know how to right-click and also use a text editor's "Find" feature.

Both methods would work, though as the check is done at install-time. There is no time bomb in the app itself. Personally I like receipts to be installed and so would prefer the installer to do its pre/postflight stuff.

Eidorian

Aug 9, 2007, 01:29 AM

Not even necessary, just comment out or delete about 9 lines from a certain file in the .pkg directory and it will ignore the check. Since this is bypassing protection, I won't bother to post exact instructions. You don't even need to know how the Installer package system works, just blindly sleuth around and you'll see it in plain daylight. Just need to know how to right-click and also use a text editor's "Find" feature.

Both methods would work, though as the check is done at install-time. There is no time bomb in the app itself. Personally I like receipts to be installed and so would prefer the installer to do its pre/postflight stuff.Well it's a little easier then modifying the installer requirement strings. ;)

OutThere

Aug 9, 2007, 01:30 AM

I wonder - what's the reason for this? What's missing from the new iMovie in '08?

Apparently they took out a few rather...important...features, such as the timeline editing view.

QuarterSwede

Aug 9, 2007, 02:16 AM

I didn't think that a G4 would be fast enough to scrub HD so not supporting G4's isn't a surprise.

I have a feeling in the next update they'll incorporate some missing key features from iMovie '06 into the next version. In order to make it still easy to use they may do something similar to Pages where there are two different modes (1 for iMovie '08 ease of use and 1 for iMovie '06 editing).

Personally, I think iMovie '08 is absolutely perfect for most users. They've fixed all the glaring problems I had with iMovie '06 (too complicated and time consuming) and made, what I consider to be, the most efficient and easiest way to slap some clips together in no time. That's exactly what I've always wanted and I'm really impressed that they've listened.

SiriusExcelsior

Aug 9, 2007, 03:00 AM

Far from all the FCP/E conspiracy theories, I think Apple just hasn't had the time to 'finish coding' (if you will) the -new- iMovie. If Jobs' story is to be believed, then you have to consider that iMovie HD 6 has gone through 6 major versions, while iMovie '08 has only had 1.

(For the conspiracy theorists: Why would Apple archive iMovie HD 6 when you install iMovie '08, and allow iLife '08 buyers to re-download iMovie HD 6 if they were trying to push us to buy FCP/E?)

I think if we wait a bit more Apple will eventually bring the new iMovie back up feature-wise to the likes of iMovie HD 6, hopefully with even better ease-of-use. Until then, we have iMovie HD 6, and 'iMovie Express' :D

aafuss1

Aug 9, 2007, 03:53 AM

ScottDrummer

Aug 9, 2007, 04:24 AM

Not even necessary, just comment out or delete about 9 lines from a certain file in the .pkg directory and it will ignore the check. Since this is bypassing protection, I won't bother to post exact instructions. You don't even need to know how the Installer package system works, just blindly sleuth around and you'll see it in plain daylight. Just need to know how to right-click and also use a text editor's "Find" feature.

Both methods would work, though as the check is done at install-time. There is no time bomb in the app itself. Personally I like receipts to be installed and so would prefer the installer to do its pre/postflight stuff.

although this bypasses the install check, there is a further check on launching iMovie08 on a g4, which will advise you its not supported.
I checked this by opening iMovie08 on a g4, over the network to my MBP.

dwishbone

Aug 9, 2007, 07:17 AM

Pim

Aug 9, 2007, 07:28 AM

I don't think that's possible in a normal way

xUKHCx

Aug 9, 2007, 07:33 AM

although this bypasses the install check, there is a further check on launching iMovie08 on a g4, which will advise you its not supported.
I checked this by opening iMovie08 on a g4, over the network to my MBP.

The instructions refer to installing iMovie HD 6 (from the download link) without having the prerequisite iLife 08 installed. Rather than installing iMovie 08 on a G4.

Father Jack

Aug 9, 2007, 07:36 AM

i have iLife 08 ordered. if i install iLife 08 will it keep the old iMovie HD or will it install over it?
also, if it installs over it can I installed iMovie HD back on the machine and not replace iMovie 08?
As far as I know your original iLife 06 folder will be left intact in your Applications.

aafuss1

Aug 9, 2007, 07:50 AM

Not even necessary, just comment out or delete about 9 lines from a certain file in the .pkg directory and it will ignore the check. Since this is bypassing protection, I won't bother to post exact instructions. You don't even need to know how the Installer package system works, just blindly sleuth around and you'll see it in plain daylight. Just need to know how to right-click and also use a text editor's "Find" feature.

Both methods would work, though as the check is done at install-time. There is no time bomb in the app itself. Personally I like receipts to be installed and so would prefer the installer to do its pre/postflight stuff.

Another: decompress archive.pax in the iMovie HD 6 package.

PBG4 Dude

Aug 9, 2007, 08:06 AM

iMovie '08 won't run on any G4 Mac. I guess Apple is giving you another option to get iMovie '06 in case you deleted it or are buying iLife for the first time.

The requirements also exclude Rev A iMac G5s as those were 1.6/1.8GHz machines. The iMovie specs say a 1.9GHz is the minimum requirement. I'm going to install on my 1.8GHz G5 and see what happens.

Mgkwho

Aug 9, 2007, 08:19 AM

It's iMovie, not iMove. (The link is spelled wrong).

-=|Mgkwho

dopeytree

Aug 9, 2007, 09:57 AM

i have an old ibook g4...if anyone wants to help me on my way to a new mac
go to www.redbubble.com/people/dopeytree and buy one of my photographs

anyway anyone wanting to use this for free with out buying ilife '08 can download this and install using pacifist this opens up the packages and installs it and it works fine! maybe a little slow on ibook

liketom

Aug 9, 2007, 10:41 AM

so whats the verdict on iMovie 8 ? i've been reading about the timeline issue and sound levels on the apple site and some people are just plain angry that the app has been turned into a nice looking windows movie maker-

on the other hand i've still yet to buy the iLife 8 suite - for me this is the first time in many years i have not bought as soon as it hit the apple store.

i know there is always iMovie 6 but hell we've been waiting for over 7 months for this release.

omahajim

Aug 9, 2007, 11:46 AM

But I am worried that "classic" iMovie may end up as "abandonware" before too long. I really hope that by the next version of iLife ('09? '10?), they've figured out how to incorporate the power of iMovie '06 into the sexiness of iMovie '08.Agreed. Apple, either please continue development/support for iMovie '06, or find a way to incorporate both the old and new workflows into iMovie '08. The new clip-based editing paradigm in '08 seems cool on the surface, but that could remain as a "wizard" mode for the less experienced. Bring the true timeline editing and detailed audio controls into an "expert" mode in '08.

I do use Final Cut Pro for more detailed projects, but iMovie still has its place for banging out quick simple edits for visual storyboarding or whatever (but still needing just a little more than iM '08 but less than FCP or FCE). I have used iM and FCP side by side a lot in the past. Just one man's humble opinion and workflow.

swingerofbirch

Aug 9, 2007, 12:02 PM

I love using iMovie 06.

I don't quite get what the great thing about iMovie 08 is?

It's basically instead of storing clips for only one project at a time, you store all your video clips in iMovie?

The thing is that for me, I'll connect my video-cam, import the video to iMovie, work on the project. Then burn the project to a DVD and erase it off the hard disk. I don't have enough room to keep all my DV video on the computer.

Is that the intention with this? That you would store all your raw DV footage in addition to projects you make on your HD? To me that seems like something a high-end user would need, which is odd as they have made (apparently from what I can tell) the editing features less high end. :confused::confused::confused:

eliamx

Aug 9, 2007, 01:29 PM

There's a double-click way of getting this iMovie app out. Just show package contents.... you figure out the rest.

rotlex

Aug 9, 2007, 01:53 PM

As far as I know your original iLife 06 folder will be left intact in your Applications.

Hoping this is the case. Anyone know for sure? I have my version of '08 sitting at home waiting, but I also have two projects I'm in the middle of with '06. I dying to install '08 so I can properly use my new AVCHD cam, but I really need to finish the two existing projects.

Le Big Mac

Aug 9, 2007, 01:54 PM

http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com)

Purchasers of iLife '08 may now download iMove 6 HD (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html) if they prefer the previous version of iMovie to the completely rewritten new version.

The 154.6MB download was posted on August 7th, 2007.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/08/08/imovie-6-hd-available-for-download/)

Does this work if iLife comes preinstalled rather than purchased separately?

Eidorian

Aug 9, 2007, 01:56 PM

Does this work if iLife comes preinstalled rather than purchased separately?I don't see any reason why it should. Worst case is that you'll need to manually extract it from the package.

mathwhiz90601

Aug 9, 2007, 03:53 PM

But would downloading iMovie 6 onto a drive with iMovie 8 erase iMovie 8, or can one have both?

Eidorian

Aug 9, 2007, 04:16 PM

But would downloading iMovie 6 onto a drive with iMovie 8 erase iMovie 8, or can one have both?You will have both.

Sijmen

Aug 9, 2007, 04:17 PM

But would downloading iMovie 6 onto a drive with iMovie 8 erase iMovie 8, or can one have both?

I'm pretty sure you'll be fine - they'll exist nicely together.

mathwhiz90601

Aug 9, 2007, 04:27 PM

You will have both.

I'm pretty sure you'll be fine - they'll exist nicely together.

Excellent! I'll download it onto my NEW IMAC when I get it! :D

I'll see which one I'll like better.

Sijmen

Aug 9, 2007, 05:31 PM

I find it so sad that the new iMovie doesn't work on G4s. But I wouldn't have enough disk space anyway.

DavisNYC

Aug 9, 2007, 08:37 PM

Does anyone know where the Video FX options are in iMovie 08?

If that's one of the missing features it really really sucks!

mkrishnan

Aug 9, 2007, 08:41 PM

Isn't it odd that there is a free iMovieHD download for those who have installed iMovie '08, with an option for PPCG4s when you can't install '08 on G4s...

I though the idea is basically that iMovie '06 is being offered for free to address users who bought iLife 08 but cannot use iMovie '08.

maximus1323

Aug 10, 2007, 07:23 AM

johnmcboston

Aug 10, 2007, 09:07 AM

I posted a 'mini review' on imovie08 in the ilife thread. (don't want to cross post...)

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=4030196#post4030196

thesdx

Aug 10, 2007, 09:58 AM

iMovie '08 is cool, but I'm very accustomed to the classic timeline view. When I get my iMac, I'll definitely have both iMovie 06 and 08 installed.

jdechko

Aug 10, 2007, 12:54 PM

I think an "express" mode and an "expert" mode would be great. Case in point, last night, I shot a 2-minute video of my son on our digital camera. I stuck it in my PC (don't have a mac yet). I didn't need anything with high production values, and I was thinking how awesome and quick using iMovie '08 would have been, I just wanted a 20 second clip to send off to the in-laws. Of course, posting it on .Mac would have been really awesome, too.

In any case, though, when I get my Mac, I really want to get FCE to do some higher-end stuff, but I like that I could continue to use iMovie '08 for things like what I had to do (unfortunately, I did have to use Windows Movie Maker **shudders**) and use FCE (and maybe iMove 6 HD) to document a vacation or something.

maestrokev

Aug 11, 2007, 02:22 AM

Strange, I have the last revision of the MBP (right before SR update) and I have iMovie 6.0.3 installed (came with my new Mac).

The download is for version 6.0.4. Anyone know where the release notes are? Wonder why Mac OS X Software Updates doesn't pickup new version to install.

lukechip

Aug 11, 2007, 03:12 AM

I'm pretty sure 6.0.4 is the same as 6.0.3, with the only change the check that iLife 08 is installed on your system as part of the installation package. So there is no point in updating 6.0.3, hence Software Update doesn't pick it up.

Strange, I have the last revision of the MBP (right before SR update) and I have iMovie 6.0.3 installed (came with my new Mac).

The download is for version 6.0.4. Anyone know where the release notes are? Wonder why Mac OS X Software Updates doesn't pickup new version to install.

maestrokev

Aug 11, 2007, 11:20 PM

appleguy

Aug 12, 2007, 07:32 PM

Apparently they took out a few rather...important...features, such as the timeline editing view.

well in imovie 08 you cant directly send your movie to iDVD:mad:

ziutek

Aug 13, 2007, 01:19 AM

Not having a send to idvd option also really pissed me off. What was apple thinking? I thought they wanted to make everything easier.

k2k koos

Aug 13, 2007, 03:23 AM

No G4 support.

Good to know this, I was about to fork out for iLife 08, but I only have G4 machines (poor me :-) , haven't been able to save up enough lately to upgrade to an Intel based, or even a G5 model that came in between....)

Which other apps do not support the G4 anymore??

I can't believe it, after so many years of solid performing use, my beloved G4 macs are showing their first signs of age due to new software.....

I know that my Macs are not the fastest, but it is a testimony to Apple's designs that they were build for the future. I mean, wireless (g), Firewire 800, gigabit ethernet, bluetooth, and running OSX 10.4.10 , on machines that are over 4 years old now....:apple:

Then again, I still have an old Mac Classic, that is in perfect working order, which I turn on every now and then for pure nostalgic reasons (OS 7, old "beep" start up chime and all ha ha)

pomello

Aug 13, 2007, 06:56 AM

Reading through the comments on this forum and catching up on other mac websites it sounds like Apple have 1. Maybe made an error of judgement
or 2. Actually created a new iLife application that should be called iVacvids or something similar.

Like a number of others on the forum I also use iMovie 06 alongside Final Cut and reckon that a lot of the time I can get away with just editing with iMovie as it is such a user friendly and powerful tool. Final Cut (Express or Pro version) is actually a big step up and quite a steep learning curve from iMovie.

It remains to be seen with all the hype around the 'new' iMovie and the possibility of a seperate download of iMovie 6 (.0 whatever) if Apple will realise their mistake and do an upgrade/combination of the 2 or just develop them seperately.

I'll be buying iLife 08 and saving my current version of iMovie 06 to a seperate hard drive until I've had a chance to play with the new version - but no timeline and fewer transitions/effects, what were they thinking of !!?? :apple:

lofight

Aug 13, 2007, 07:35 AM

i really love imovie '08 due to it's very easy working, but still like like imovie HD 6 because of better audio controls, couldn't i just make a movie in iMovie '08 without the music, and save it , import into imovie '06 and add audio and maybe some transition effects??

kenrobin

Aug 13, 2007, 02:27 PM

I fear that they want to foruce us semi serious home movie makers to fork out for FC Express, which is a big step up. I recommend Apple to my friends based on the fact that for a little more $$ than a PC, you get a decent computer with all the trimmings, plus an OS and a great set of apps for video editing. To get the same on PC would cost more, and not work as well. However, with iMovie 08 (or is that iMovie oh-no !), now I'm not so sure.

I thought the same thing. Now Final Cut can only be purchsed as part of Final Cut Studio leaving Final Cut Express as the only standalone alternative. I think Apple is targeting iMovie 08 at people who want to quickly and easily make 5-minute movies out of clips they shot with their digital cameras.

I think FCE will emerge as the editor of choice for the midlevel crowd.

Eric Lewis

Aug 13, 2007, 08:37 PM

imovie 06 stuff be used in idvd 08

KD7IWP

Aug 13, 2007, 09:18 PM

I'm glad they left us this option for those who like the timeline still. Thanks Apple!

filmgirl

Aug 13, 2007, 10:14 PM

If you get a new Mac that comes with the iLife '08 DVD (but '06 is still pre-installed, so not an iMac but a Mac Pro, MacBook or MBP), when you install the iLife '08 DVD, it automatically keeps iMovie 6HD in a separate folder under applications called "iMovie (previous version)" - I'd assume that on system pre-loaded with iLife '08, they are also preloaded with iMovie 6 HD.

DeeGee48

Aug 16, 2007, 05:11 PM

iMovie '08 won't run on any G4 Mac.

Okay, let's see if I got this right: I just downloaded the free iMovie '06 HD from Apple. But of course it won't actually install unless I install iMovie '08 first. BUT, of course, THAT won't install on a G4! Tried Text Edit to "search out and destroy" that 9 lines of code but THAT can't open iMovie! So what's next for me (and many others, I'm sure). Don't tell me to buy an Intel-i-Mac now, as I have just tricked out this baby with big AV hard drives, a 2 GHz processor and the full complement of memory!!!! Damn----and Help!

Rom Rim

Aug 26, 2007, 04:12 PM

This is wrong, just so totally totally wrong. Apple have rewritten iMovie for a reason. If everyone wasn't whining and complaining so much Apple wouldn't be offering version 6 anymore.

I have version 6. But I've never used it. But I shall remove it from my hard drive now and I shan't be including it in any reinstall I ever do (which I probably won't have to do because my computer is from :apple:).

If I need that level of editing functionality I shall buy FCP and I encourage you all to do the same.

xsedrinam

Aug 26, 2007, 10:36 PM

Okay, let's see if I got this right: I just downloaded the free iMovie '06 HD from Apple. But of course it won't actually install unless I install iMovie '08 first. BUT, of course, THAT won't install on a G4! Tried Text Edit to "search out and destroy" that 9 lines of code but THAT can't open iMovie! So what's next for me (and many others, I'm sure). Don't tell me to buy an Intel-i-Mac now, as I have just tricked out this baby with big AV hard drives, a 2 GHz processor and the full complement of memory!!!! Damn----and Help!
If you've installed iLife '08 on your G4, it won't install iMovie. But it will take the .dmg download of iMovie '06 and recognize it. I just did it last night.

woodsie

Aug 29, 2007, 06:52 AM

sorry to ask a dumb question, but do you need iLife08 to use iMovie HD6? :confused:

Honchy

Mar 10, 2008, 01:45 AM

sorry to ask a dumb question, but do you need iLife08 to use iMovie HD6? :confused:
It's supposed to be for iLife 08 customers (this free download)

Wild-Bill

Mar 10, 2008, 02:14 AM

I'm glad they left us this option for those who like the timeline still. Thanks Apple!

...and the themes, and the effects, and the transitions.

iMovie 08 has to be one of Apple's biggest software blunders in recent times.

It's purpose is purely for edible garbage, suitable for YouTube folk. :rolleyes:

panzpanzpanz

Dec 8, 2009, 11:20 AM

Hi, I am trying to change the playback speed of some video clips in iMovie 08, and I'd like to rotate another video 90 degrees – things that you used to be able to do easily in previous versions of iMovie. Argh.

I've read several posts on this forum that suggest and link to a download of iMovie 6 that enables you to make those edits. None of the downloads work with my system, OS 10.5.8. It says I need the previous version, and I've tried to the earliest versions I can find.

Do you need to buy iLife 08 in order to use previous versions of iMovie?

Are there other applications that enable you to slow down or speed up clips, or rotate them?

I've done quite a bit of digging without luck.

Thank you in advance!