Draft:DLC Workshops/iMovie Magic

Platform

• IOS

Software

• iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes

File types

.mp4 .mkv .vob .mp3 .mov how to tell if a format is compatible with iMovie How to convert files using Handbrake

Details

1. (Project): This window is where you will build your project. To add clips to your project, drag them to this window from the Event Library.
2. (Event Library): This window contains all video files that have been imported to your computer.
3. (Expanded Library View): Video files that have been imported will be displayed in this window after selecting an event from the Event Library.
4. (Voiceover): Allows you to add narration to a video.
5. Crop Options): Allows you to crop a clip and/or add a Ken Burns effect.
6. (Inspector): Allows you to change options associated with a video or audio clip. Double clicking on a clip will also display this box.
7. (Audio): Allows you to add audio from your iTunes library or an iLife sound effect.
8. (Photos): Allows you to browse and add files from your iPhoto library.
9. (Text): Allows you to add a text overlay, opening title, or credits to a still frame or video.
10. (Transitions): Allows you to add transitions between video clips and still frames. This option also allows you to choose a theme for your project.
11. (Maps and Backgrounds): Allows you to add an animated map or background to your project.
12. (Build-in cam)
13. (Swap tool)
14. (Previw Panel)
15. (Thumbail tool)
16. (Project view tool)
17. (Audio Skimming)

Workshop Outline

Explain drag and drop method for integrating content into Project

• Video
  • Importing from external device
  • Importing from within computer
  • What is an Event/Library? Why is it useful?
  • Benefits of utilizing the Marking tools
• image
  • Must import to iPhoto, why?
  • How to make freeze frames with video files
  • Image edit options: Ken burns, Cropping, orientations
  • Importing Powerpoint slides
• Audio
  • iMovie integrated sounds
  • How to recognize between background sounds effects and clip specific sound effects
• Must import specific sounds through iTunes to be usable in iMovie
• Edit
  • Inspector tool for Audio
  • Clip Trimmer
  • Clip adjustments
    • Duration edit
  • Audio Adjustments
    • Volume adjustments
      • Ducking
      • Fade tools
      • Enhance
      • Equalizer
      • Normalize clip volume & remove normalize & revert original
      • Help icon
  • Inspector for Media
    • Precision Editor
    • Clip adjustments
      • Video effect
      • Audio effect
      • Speed and Direction
      • Stabilization
      • Zoom
      • Rolling Shutter
    • Video Adjustments
    • Audio adjustments
  • Media and Audio location on Project
    • Indicator Bar
    • Green Location Bar
    • Location flexibility of content (all content and effects)
• Add ins
  • Texts
    • Intro, subtitles (CC) and Credit screens
    • Inspector tool benefit
    • How to edit text, font and location on preview panel
  • Transitions
    • Drag and drop
    • inspector tool to edit length and other benefits
    • how to preview transition
  • Maps, Backgrounds and Animatics
    • When would I use them?
• Preview total project
  • Explore the benefits of right-clicking
  • Browse through the Taskbar Tabs for iMovie for more options
• Exporting
  • Difference between Finalize Project and Share tab
• Last notes
  • Always update before starting or continuing project(s)
  • Safe to create Back Ups of projects
  • Introduce Lynda.com
  • Provide contact information about Tech Support
    • You Tube, iDVD, Export Movie...etc.

Star Presenter

• Jorge Burns

Helpful Information

• You will need to know where you will want to store your media files.