Appendix A. Troubleshooting

No one wants to run into trouble, but unfortunately it does happen. The suggestions in this appendix can help if iMovie or iDVD is crashing, or if the program's performance is choppy.

For more specific queries, turn to the Web and the large community of iMovie and iDVD users who share their experiences. The first place I look is Dan Slagel's "Unofficial" iMovie FAQ (frequently asked questions). Apple's discussion forums are also filled with information. See Appendix B for those URLs, or go to my own iMovie/iDVD Web site at www.necoffee.com/imovievqs/.

Also, make sure you're running the latest versions of iMovie, iDVD, and QuickTime (especially the latter). Apple's iLife Web page (www.apple.com/ilife/) includes links to the latest updates. To check your versions, go to the iMovie or iDVD menu in each program, and choose About iMovie or About iDVD.