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=== Export a File ===
 
=== Export a File ===
*Compile clips in the Project Window.
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*Once you have completed editing your clip, from the top menu '''Share > Export Movie'''.  
*From the top menu '''Share > Export Movie'''.  
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*In the export window there will be a few options for quality.  Files must be:
 
*In the export window there will be a few options for quality.  Files must be:
 
**200–300 MB or less
 
**200–300 MB or less
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*Connect to Orca [[File Space Overview]] and save a copy in your Cubby
 
*Connect to Orca [[File Space Overview]] and save a copy in your Cubby
 
*Delete files from the Desktop to maintain confidentiality of your work.
 
*Delete files from the Desktop to maintain confidentiality of your work.
 
=== Create a DVD ===
 
*From the top menu Go to Share > iDVD
 
*In iDVD select a menu style and change any labeling to suite your project description
 
*When you are done go to File > Burn DVD
 
*The DVD drive will open asking for writeable disc (DVD +R, and DVD -R are acceptable formats) ''DO NOT USE RW DISCS''
 
*Close the DVD drive and test before leaving
 
  
  
 
  [[category:2012-2013]]
 
  [[category:2012-2013]]

Revision as of 16:09, 6 November 2012

iMovie 2011 Multi-Cultural Counseling

Create a Project

  • Launch iMovie.
  • In the Project Library select the Desktop and click the plus symbol on the bottom right to create a new project.
  • Select no theme, aspect ratio widescreen and click create.


Import Video

  • Connect the camera with a USB cable to the computer, or insert the memory card into a card reader connected to the computer.
  • In iMovie click on the camera icon to bring up the import window.
  • Check the box next to the clip that you want to import into the computer and click import.
  • In the import window select to save to the Desktop, create new event, and import

Note: It may take a few minutes to copy the clips into iMovie.

Basic Editing

  • Select a portion of the imported clip using the yellow selection handles, drag either end to expand or contract the starting and ending points.
  • Click and drag from the center of the clip (hand icon will appear) and move up to the project panel.

Export a File

  • Once you have completed editing your clip, from the top menu Share > Export Movie.
  • In the export window there will be a few options for quality. Files must be:
    • 200–300 MB or less
    • 640x480 dimensions or less

In the export window hover your cursor over the info icon to see an estimated file size.

  • Label this with your name, and save to the Desktop.
  • Connect to Orca File Space Overview and save a copy in your Cubby
  • Delete files from the Desktop to maintain confidentiality of your work.