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iMovie Introduction
Learn how to use Apple iMovie '08 in a simple, easy way that goes over all of the basics from capturing your video to editing to creating a DVD. Learn about: the iMovie interface, importing from a tape-based camera, importing from a tapeless camera, creating a project, different aspect ratios, previewing & selecting footage, the storyboard, trimming video, audio mixing, adding sound effects & music, and adding voiceover.
Testimonials
"iMovie is so simple and it came with my Mac - now I can make great videos and put them on YouTube easily." - Alison, NY, NY
About the Instructor
I work as a digital filmmaker - producing, shooting, and editing video content here in New York City. I've worked primarily producing travel content for the Travel Channel; but also work as a shooter/producer for various companies like the New York Post, Travelistic, and Current TV. I've found video to be the most effective form of storytelling, and I love the challenge of using something as simple as my camera and laptop to deliver a strong and meaningful message.
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| The iMovie Interface | Comments (7) | 3:49 | |
iMovie lets you add music, effects, titles, graphics, voiceover and transitions to create a polished looking movie in no time! |
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| Capturing Footage Automatically with a Tape Camera | Comments (1) | 5:43 | |
iMovie can automatically capture and import all of your footage from a tape-based camera. |
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| Capturing Footage Manually with a Tape Camera | Comments (2) | 3:55 | |
You can manually capture and import all of your footage from a tape-based camera. If you have a tapeless camera, please refer to those lessons below and skip this lesson. |
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| Capture Footage from a Tapeless Camera | Comments (0) | 5:31 | |
You can easily import footage from your tapeless into iMovie using what you learn in this lesson. |
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| Creating a Project | Comments (3) | 1:43 | |
Before you start editing, you need to create a Project. One way to think about a project is to think of it is a movie, full of edits and multiple clips. |
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| What is Aspect Ratio? | Comments (0) | 1:32 | |
What is Aspect Ratio? The Aspect Ratio is a measurement of the shape of a video image, and is generally fullscreen or widescreen. |
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| Previewing and Selecting Material | Comments (0) | 3:27 | |
Viewing and selecting your footage is the first step into editing your film. What do you want to keep? What needs to be cut? |
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| The Storyboard | Comments (0) | 2:02 | |
Now you are going to start building your movie in iMovie. This is where the fun begins! |
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| Trimming | Comments (1) | 1:58 | |
You may notice that some shots are too long or too short that need to be fixed. The process of changing the length of a clip already in your movie is called trimming. |
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| Audio: Part 1 | Comments (0) | 5:23 | |
Video is only part of the story. There are some pretty cool ways to adjust your audio as well. |
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| Audio: Part 2 | Comments (3) | 5:34 | |
Now we will work with Sound Effects and Voice Over. |
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