can source material be exported from iMovie ?

Wondering if the article below can help:

I don't know if you are using the most recent iMovie app compatible with your MacOS version, or not.

May or may not make a difference. ( The app store usually has updates waiting, if available.)

See how you can: Export a movie, trailer, or clip as a file in iMovie on Mac - Apple Support

More info: if needed: iMovie User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Hi,

Be aware that if you remove a source file (original media) from the iMovie library it will disable that clip in all projects that may be referring to it. So if you take out all of your source material the clips in all of your projects will be replaced with "Missing File" thumbnails.

-- Rich

Yes, you can copy out the original media clips from the iMovie library without issue. You just can't delete or move them out.

-- Rich

Thank you for your reply, and added info. on your needs, Fritz Lang1.

Thank you too to Rich839, for joining the discussion and sharing your know-how! 👍

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