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Revision as of 16:07, 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
- Compile clips in the Project Window.
- 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.
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
