DigitalMedia_FirstMovie

Develop First iMovie

Steps 1. Import images and clips into iPhoto.
 * Create a New Album. Drag copies of Photos and Events into new Album
 * Change names of images, if needed (View > Titles) to see titles/names
 * Edit photos if needed > change size, B&W, etc.

---blurry pictures, be sure that original picture is from high resolution source

2. Go to iMovie and select Create a New Project
 * Find timeline, volume setting. Reader should be practicing reading
 * Using the Media button, choose Photos


 * the program should go directly to iPhoto
 * find the album created in step 1.
 * Pictures will appear in the pane


 * Begin to transfer images. Adjust the length for the image to stay on the movie. Ken Burns is used to zoom the image.


 * Add titles.


 * Add voice recording. Suggest using an external mic, such as Logitech Headset Microphone. Can get from CDW-G.

Tips
 * To start with a classroom of students, go through making a movie with the same content, show as a group.
 * When inserting bibliography, consider using PowerPoint to enter to data, save as a jpg (picture). Then import the same as an image.
 * Can extract audio from video clip and add other audio - Advanced -> Extract Audio
 * Choose View -> Show Video Volume Levels

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