iMovie
Principal function(s): Slide presentingVideo recording/creatingIndividual workTeacherStudentYou Supply
iMovie is a video editing software application developed by Apple. It allows users to edit and create videos with various features and effects. Pictures can also be put together to create slideshows. To do so, users can import video clips, photos, and audio files into iMovie's timeline, where they can arrange and edit them to create a finished video project. iMovie offers a range of tools for editing, including trimming, splitting, and merging clips; adding transitions and effects; adjusting colours and audio levels; and adding titles and text overlays. iMovie is an in-built application for macOS devices. It does not require signing up or having an account.
Evaluation: iMovie is a handy piece of software incorporated into macOS devices that allows the creation of professional-looking videos or photo slideshows. It is primarily used for video editing and storytelling, such as creating school projects, promotional videos, vlogs, and short films. iMovie might seem a little daunting at first for those who are acquainted with video-editing software since it offers a variety of functions and features, and it may take some time to grasp all its functionalities. However, it does not require any advanced IT skills for use - a good tutorial is all that is needed to get started.
Cost: Free.
Website: https://www.apple.com/lae/imovie/
Best practice
iMovie-based task
A digital story – travelling
Learning abstract concepts
A day in the life of a student
Categories
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Slightly complex at first.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
Medium; it might take some time to get familiarised with iMovie's functionalities, but then it's a time-saving tool.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
Numerous languages.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium/high. iMovie collects personal data mainly for internal use, among which marketing. It also gathers cookies, but users have the option to restrict or delete them. The data collected is used to provide answers to queries and to gauge the effectiveness of communications. Personal data is not sold by the site. iMovie operates under GDPR compliance. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Yes, iMovie can be used to edit videos and create slide presentations by employing several functionalities.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Yes.
Compatibility/ Operating System
MacOS, iOS
Other technical requirements