Quick-and-dirty video editing using QuickTime

Simple video editing is as easy as drag-and-drop using Apple "QuickTime Player," as shown in the following example.

"Fisheye on the Sky" | 13 May 2026 | Fairfax County, Virginia USA

The entire dome of the sky is shown in the 190° circular field of view: the zenith is located in the center of the image; the horizon is located around the outer rim of the circle.

The video was created by following these simple steps.

1. Open the first video clip using Apple "QuickTime Player."
2. Drag-and-drop the next video clip on top of the open "QuickTime Player" window.
3. Repeat as often as necessary to add more video clips.
4. Click the "Done" button on the video timeline.
5. Drag-and-drop a music track on top of the open "QuickTime Player" window.
6. Click the "Done" button on the video timeline.
7. Save the edited movie using a new filename.

Video segments are separated by a "jump cut" -- smooth transitions aren't supported by QuickTime. So far I haven't experimented with adding a title screen at the beginning of the movie and a credits screen at the end, but I know it is possible.

How to combine video clips

Source Credit: Google AI.

How to add music to a video

Source Credit: Google AI.

Related Resource: "Fisheye on the Sky" - a blog post by Walter Sanford.

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