Dropping pictures and video to the time line works fine, However, when I press the play button it doesn't scroll through the selected material. It either shows just the first picture or the screen goes black. What I've tried is tuning it on and off. Deleting the app and reinstalling. Same result. Tried this on the iPhone same result. iMovie works on theMac. Very confusing.
iPad Air, iPadOS 18
I did the same thing. But it's still not right. I had a visit with Apple Support and they recognize it as an issue. According to the tech, they have engineers working on it. In the meantime, I'm using my Mac.
Thanks for the response.
I have a similar issue with iMovie on my iPad Pro. The large preview screen doesn’t move or allow me to add transitions to my photos. I have turned it off and on and reinstalled the app, with no luck. Apple support has assured me that engineers are working on the issue. I didn’t notice a problem until I installed iOS 18.3.1 on February 8th. It’s now February 24th.
Go ahead and make your movie then hit the share button to save. Then when you play the movie it works. It’s difficult to edit but you can put something together. Hope that helps.
For projects consisting of photos, inserting a video anywhere in the time line is a workaround until Apple addresses the issue.
-- Rich
Just downloaded the new iOS 18.3.2 update. Unfortunately that didn’t take care of the iMovie issues. I was told by someone in Apple support that the iMovie issue is still being investigated. So, unless we get an update in the iMovie App, we most likely will have to wait until for 18.3.3, which I’m guessing will be a month or more away. I’ve been waiting since the end of January. So, either the engineers at Apple aren’t very good. Or, Apple doesn’t want to allocate resources in getting the problem fixed.
Mine does the same Created a movie from pictures. Preview does not work, only shows the first picture. When you scroll through you see the changes and other pictures. But when you press play nothing. I generated the video. The end result is fine.
Same issues with the photos & videos. Even further issue with text titles. Cannot change the duration - the text is only lasting ~1 second. Cannot even see it in the preview.
I deleted app and reinstalled via JAMF. Updated to latest software and even updated the app. iMovie working on iPads with the older versions of the software - ugh!
I have the same issue - the pictures and video to timeline works fine but then it just shows the first picture when I try to play it. Did anyone get a response to this - I am trying to create something for an event and wondering will I be able to use iMovies which I have always previously used.
Hello? Apple? …apple? …..apple?
please make this a priority to fix… it’s ridiculous that it’s taking this long to fix a tool that is a large reason for even purchasing Apple products. It’s terrible to feel ignored.. editing still photos on iMovie seems broken… please help us understand
Another vote for this issue! I have 200 middle schoolers all reliant on iMovie to make videos for class - all unable to do it without the interface working properly. How is that for a sample size Apple? 200 iPads 9s.
It worked well for my first several projects then I began having the same issues. I am frustrated to see that this issue has been going on for months with no resolve. This is the reason I purchased this iPad. 😡
Mine does the same thing. Hope it gets fixed soon.
Misery loves company.
Thanks wyoy - helpful but as you say really difficult to edit, especially when adding music and a lot of photos. appreciate the support.
I’m having the same experience with iMovie not playing back photos, just the first picture .. frustrating
iMovie doesn't work on iPad.
