Difference between revisions of "Museum or Mausoleum - iMovie"
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#In the Project Library select the Local Work drive and click the plus symbol to add a project and name it descriptively. | #In the Project Library select the Local Work drive and click the plus symbol to add a project and name it descriptively. | ||
#Select NO THEME, aspect ratio (standard or widescreen) and click create. | #Select NO THEME, aspect ratio (standard or widescreen) and click create. | ||
| + | #Adjust the timeline view to show audio waveforms by pressing | ||
===Add Still Images === | ===Add Still Images === | ||
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*To add the audio file to the entire project drag and drop into the open gray area - the entire project screen will turn green. | *To add the audio file to the entire project drag and drop into the open gray area - the entire project screen will turn green. | ||
*To add audio at a specific point in time click and drag the file over a still image clip - a single green line will extend as long as the length of the clip. | *To add audio at a specific point in time click and drag the file over a still image clip - a single green line will extend as long as the length of the clip. | ||
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| + | ===Playback=== | ||
| + | *Press the play button at the bottom left of the project window | ||
| + | *Drag the cursor over clips to skim through footage | ||
| + | *Turn audio playback off below the viewer window to mute when skimming | ||
=== Export a File === | === Export a File === | ||
Revision as of 16:06, 1 March 2012
Contents
Project Tips
Audacity
iMovie
Create a Project
- Launch iMovie.
- In the Project Library select the Local Work drive and click the plus symbol to add a project and name it descriptively.
- Select NO THEME, aspect ratio (standard or widescreen) and click create.
- Adjust the timeline view to show audio waveforms by pressing
Add Still Images
TIFF and JPEG formatted images are recommended
- Copy all images to the desktop.
- Click and drag each image into the iMovie project window. A green line signifies where it will be placed in the timeline with a default duration of 4 seconds.
- To change the duration hover the cursor over the image, in the action menu that appears select Clip Adjustments. Type in a new duration and click done.
Editing Image Properties
Add Audio
.wav or .aiff files are recommended Audio clips will be limited to the length of still/video clips
- Copy all audio files to the desktop.
- Click and drag the audio file into the iMovie project window:
- To add the audio file to the entire project drag and drop into the open gray area - the entire project screen will turn green.
- To add audio at a specific point in time click and drag the file over a still image clip - a single green line will extend as long as the length of the clip.
Playback
- Press the play button at the bottom left of the project window
- Drag the cursor over clips to skim through footage
- Turn audio playback off below the viewer window to mute when skimming
Export a File
- From the top menu Share & Export Movie.
- For the highest quality select the largest file size available, label this with your name, and save to the Desktop.
- Connect to Orca File Space Overview and save a copy in your Cubby.
