iMovie: The how & the why of it

Mac tools

For Makin’Movies

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Need to know…

ImagesNo matter what version of iMovie used• Images MUST live in iPhoto

• More easily accessed if imported as a single“event”

Images should come from copyright friendly ororiginal sources

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Need to know…

MusicMusic may come from iMovie sound folders,iTunes or Garageband

Music can not be added from ipod or externaldevice

Music should come from copyright friendly ororiginal sources OR follow fair use guidelines.

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Need to know…

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VideoNot all video is created equal

iMovie 08 supports a wide range of videoformats.

Video takes TIME to render and process.

Firewire cameras are the only ones that willbe recognized as video input.

Need to know…iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes are MACHINEspecific applications, students MUST usethe same computer for the duration of aproject.

Files do NOT get backed up to server

Projects MUST be exported at the end inorder to be turned in to teacher

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iMovie workspace

ImportingVideo &

using iSight camera

Event Tray

• Titles templates willbe replaced by clipcontent

• Can place title overblack

iMovie 08

Adding Transitions

Adding Photos

Adding Music

Exporting your video

To Use in another application

You’ve had time with the how…Let’s talk…

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How are these different from atraditional assignment?

Plan for next year…

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Share your vision

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