iMovie transitions?

**jordan** · 08-02-2005, 06:13 PM

This is the first time I'll use iMovie and iDVD, I've been using Pinnacle Studio DV for the past 5 years on windows. And what I've noticed is the limited choices in Transition Effects as well as Title Effects in iMovie. :sigh:

Are there any free downloadable add-ons for these? :qmark:

Thanks!!!

**Sponsor** · 08-02-2005 06:13 PM

**Byerly** · 08-02-2005, 07:06 PM

Not sure about download material but i use Slick Video Transition and Effects. Comes in 3 DVDs, fairly reasonable price. Got mine in Canada but you can order it online.

**jordan** · 08-02-2005, 07:14 PM

I've seen Slick in a magazine and looked it thru the net, currently it comes in 8 DVDs amounting to almost $300 US, a bit steep. :no:

With that amount, will it be better if I get the Final Cut Express HD instead? :qmark:

**Byerly** · 08-02-2005, 07:21 PM

You dont need all 8 DVDs. Just choose the good ones. If im not mistaken 4-5 out of the 8 dvds have really old school looking effects. Only the latest have the newer more modern effects and transitions. $300 US? Dang, i got mine for $35 Canadian each dvd just last month.

**jordan** · 08-02-2005, 07:37 PM

$ 300 US for the whole set which is less $120 if purchased separately. Getting there Volume Bundles of 3 to 4 DVDs will also be around $150 to $200.

I'm in a dilemma right now if I should go with it or just get the Final Cut Express HD which has more editing features as a whole.

**Byerly** · 08-02-2005, 07:44 PM

If you are doing pro quality stuff id go with Final Cut. $150-200 is kinda expensive for just 3 dvds.

**triguy** · 08-02-2005, 08:20 PM

Hi Byerly,

You can check out the freeware and shareware downloads in the video section of os x downloads in the apple site. You can get them here.

I personally just use straight cuts, dissolves, & fade to & from blacks. More then enough most of the time.

Happy editing.

**Byerly** · 08-02-2005, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by triguy
Hi Byerly,

You can check out the freeware and shareware downloads in the video section of os x downloads in the apple site. You can get them here.

I personally just use straight cuts, dissolves, & fade to & from blacks. More then enough most of the time.

Happy editing.

Hi Triguy, thanks ill check out the link. most of the freeware ive seen in the apple site arnt as customizable and versatile as the pay software though.

BTW, its jordan thats looking for the transitions and effects