Difference between revisions of "Museum or Mausoleum - iMovie"
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#Launch iMovie. | #Launch iMovie. | ||
| − | #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, set the aspect ratio to be widescreen (16:9), and click create | + | #Select NO THEME, set the aspect ratio to be widescreen (16:9), and click create. |
=== Add Still Images === | === Add Still Images === | ||
| − | TIFF and JPEG formatted images are recommended | + | TIFF and JPEG formatted images are recommended. |
| − | #Copy all images to the desktop | + | #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 | + | #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 | + | #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. |
=== [[IMovie - Image Properties|Editing Image Properties]] === | === [[IMovie - Image Properties|Editing Image Properties]] === | ||
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=== Add Audio === | === Add Audio === | ||
| − | + | WAV or AIFF files are recommended. | |
<sub>Audio clips will be limited to the length of any the still/video clips</sub> | <sub>Audio clips will be limited to the length of any the still/video clips</sub> | ||
| − | #Press the waveform button to reveal audio waveforms | + | #Press the waveform button to reveal audio waveforms. |
| − | #Copy all audio files to the desktop | + | #Copy all audio files to the desktop. |
#Click and drag the audio file into the iMovie project window: | #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 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. |
=== Playback === | === Playback === | ||
| − | *Press the play button at the bottom left of the project window | + | *Press the play button at the bottom left of the project window. |
| − | *Drag the cursor over clips to skim through footage. Press the button near the audio meters to mute audio when skimming | + | *Drag the cursor over clips to skim through footage. Press the button near the audio meters to mute audio when skimming. |
| − | ===Titles=== | + | === Titles === |
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| − | + | #Click on the title button in the toolbar. | |
| − | #Click the | + | #Select a title and click and drag over an image to be superimposed over footage, or drag it between clips to have it over a solid color. |
| − | # | + | #In the viewer edit the text, and click Show Fonts to adjust font styling. |
| − | + | #To delete a title click on it once and press the delete key. | |
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| − | #To delete a | + | |
| + | === Transitions === | ||
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| + | #Click the transitions button in the toolbar. | ||
| + | #Preview a transition by hovering the cursor over it. | ||
| + | #Click and drag the transition between two clips in the project browser – there will be a green vertical line that appears. | ||
| + | #To adjust the length of a transition double click on it in the project browser and type in new length in the duration field. | ||
| + | #To delete a transition click on it once and press the delete key. | ||
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=== Export a File === | === Export a File === | ||
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Save a high quality version of the project in addition to posting a file to the web, DVD etc... | Save a high quality version of the project in addition to posting a file to the web, DVD etc... | ||
| − | #From the top menu select Share > Export Movie | + | #From the top menu select Share > Export Movie. |
| − | #Label this file descriptively, choose to save to the Desktop, and select the HD 1080p format | + | #Label this file descriptively, choose to save to the Desktop, and select the HD 1080p format. |
| − | #Connect to Orca [[File Space Overview|File Space Overview]] and save a copy in your Cubby | + | #Connect to Orca [[File Space Overview|File Space Overview]] and save a copy in your Cubby. |
| − | ===[[Slideshow Workflow]]=== | + | === [[Slideshow Workflow|Slideshow Workflow]] === |
[[Category:2011-2012]] | [[Category:2011-2012]] | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 6 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, set the aspect ratio to be widescreen (16:9), and click create.
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 any the still/video clips
- Press the waveform button to reveal audio waveforms.
- 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. Press the button near the audio meters to mute audio when skimming.
Titles
- Click on the title button in the toolbar.
- Select a title and click and drag over an image to be superimposed over footage, or drag it between clips to have it over a solid color.
- In the viewer edit the text, and click Show Fonts to adjust font styling.
- To delete a title click on it once and press the delete key.
Transitions
- Click the transitions button in the toolbar.
- Preview a transition by hovering the cursor over it.
- Click and drag the transition between two clips in the project browser – there will be a green vertical line that appears.
- To adjust the length of a transition double click on it in the project browser and type in new length in the duration field.
- To delete a transition click on it once and press the delete key.
Export a File
Save a high quality version of the project in addition to posting a file to the web, DVD etc...
- From the top menu select Share > Export Movie.
- Label this file descriptively, choose to save to the Desktop, and select the HD 1080p format.
- Connect to Orca File Space Overview and save a copy in your Cubby.
