IMovie (iPad) / Basic IMovie Overview

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Why use iPad for Videos?

• WSU has provided students with free access to download and use iMovie with WSU supported devices like the Apple Mini iPad.
• The answer is mobility.

If you do not have a video camera to record your project (you can rent out Flipcams from Walk-in Tech Support) you or your partner may use the iPad to record and quickly edit the movie/rough draft for class.

• Also, Our goal at WSU is to have students become comfortable with all kinds of technology and all the ways you can use them. Enjoy!

iMovie General Overview

• 1 (Project Preview): Plays the current progress of your movie including any edits or added effects.

• 2 (Event Library): This window contains all video, audio and image files that are located in your iPad. iMovie also has audio files that come with the app which you may use.

• 3 (Project Workbench): Video clips and images you use for your project will be displayed here. Shows all clips and any special effects added to your movie.

• 4 (Project Settings): Allows you to integrate a built-in theme that iMovie has provided you with.

• 5 (Narration): Allows you to add in narration over images and or video clips.

• 6 (Video Recorder): Allows you to record a video and automatically integrate it into your project workbench

• 7 (Undo & Redo): Quick and easy way to undo an edit. To revert or redo simply touch and hold the icon.

• 8 (Help): Clicking on this will open the iMovie's Help Wizard which will attempt to answer your questions.

Importing videos to your iPad

Importing any other content like photos, apps, and music follows the same process shown below.

1 Connect your iPad to your computer. If this is the first time connecting your devices ITunes will ask you to activate your iPad by plugging in your passcode.

Your passcode is the 4 digit key to log into your iPad.

iTunes will also as you if you want to trust the computer the iPad is connected to, confirm that you do trust it.

2 Click on the File tab located in the top left of the iTunes window. Select 'Add File to Library.'

3 Locate where you have saved your movie file on your computer and upload it. Make sure the movie file is in a format that is compatible with Apple products. .MP4 is the more common video format for Apple products.

If you need to convert your video to one that is compatible with Apple products use HandBrake. Make sure it is in .MP4 format.

4 Make sure that you have selected your iPad in the iTunes window so that your videos transfer to the correct location. Click on 'Movies' located at the top center of the iTunes window.

Check 'Sync Movies' and make sure to also check all the videos you want be transferred over.

When you have selected all the videos click on 'Apply' at the bottom right corner of the window.

5 Make sure to log in to your iPad to double check that the videos are there. Imported videos will be located in the 'Videos' app.

• If you need more assistance check out this link here: Importing through iTunes