Record a Voiceover

You can use the iMovie application to augment the audio portion of your movie with a voiceover, a recording that you make using audio equipment attached to your Mac. A voiceover is useful for explaining a video clip, introducing the movie, or giving the viewer background information about the movie. You can also use a voiceover to add custom sound effects.

To record a voiceover, your Mac must have either a built-in microphone, such as the one that comes with the iSight or FaceTime HD camera, or an external microphone connected via an audio jack, USB port, or Bluetooth.

Record a Voiceover

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