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=== Import Video === | === 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. | *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. | + | *In iMovie click on the camera icon to bring up the import window and in the bottom left corner select the camera from the drop down menu. |
| − | *Check the box next to the clip that you want to import into the computer and click '''import'''. | + | *The recorded clips should appear. Check the box next to the clip(s) 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 | *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.'' | ''Note: It may take a few minutes to copy the clips into iMovie.'' | ||
=== Basic Editing === | === 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. | + | *Select a portion of the imported clip by 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 | + | *Click and drag from the center of the clip (hand icon will appear) and move into the the project panel. |
=== Export a File === | === Export a File === | ||
*Once you have completed editing your clip, from the top menu '''Share > Export Movie'''. | *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 | + | *In the export window there will be a few options for size to export. Files must be: |
**200–300 MB or less | **200–300 MB or less | ||
**640x480 dimensions or less | **640x480 dimensions or less | ||
| − | '''In the export window hover your cursor over the info icon to see an estimated file size.''' | + | '''In the export window hover your cursor over the info icon (i symbol) to see an estimated file size.''' |
| − | *Label this with your name, and save to the Desktop. | + | *Label this with your name, and save to the Desktop, and click '''export'''. |
| − | *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. | ||
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[[category:2012-2013]] | [[category:2012-2013]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:40, 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 and in the bottom left corner select the camera from the drop down menu.
- The recorded clips should appear. Check the box next to the clip(s) 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 by 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 into the 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 size to export. Files must be:
- 200–300 MB or less
- 640x480 dimensions or less
In the export window hover your cursor over the info icon (i symbol) to see an estimated file size.
- Label this with your name, and save to the Desktop, and click export.
- Connect to Orca File Space Overview and save a copy in your Cubby.
- Delete files from the Desktop to maintain confidentiality of your work.
