Video Tutorials / iMovie
2/8/13
It is easy to end up with many layers of audio, such as background sounds, voiceovers, and music, in a typical iMovie project. iMovie includes several tools for letting you control these audio tracks and adjust the volume and position of each. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On [...] (Read More,
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6/6/12
After you have made many iMovie projects, you may want to remove them from your projects and events lists. This can be as easy as just moving the folders and files from your movies folder. If you want to go back to that project, simply move the files and folders back to their original locations. [...] (Read More,
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3/28/12
If you need to convert video into a more Mac-compatible format, try the very simple Miro Video Converter. It takes most kinds of video and converts them simply and quickly into formats compatible with iOS devices, iTunes and iMovie. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode I’m [...] (Read More,
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3/26/12
You can create cool animated text and graphics in Keynote and then export it with a transparent background. You need to know how to set the background to transparent and how to export the video in a special way. These transparent overlays can then be used in iMovie to create a variety of effects. Video [...] (Read More,
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2/15/12
You can put solid colors, textures or animatics in your iMovie timeline for a variety of reasons. Use them to allow your audio to play when there is no video to show. Or, use them to plan your movie. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi it’s gary with MacMost Now. On todays episode let’s look [...] (Read More,
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12/16/11
You can place chapter markers while creating video projects in iMovie. These can be used to jump to parts of your video while viewing it in QuickTime Player, iTunes or on iOS and Apple TV. You can also use chapter markers to quickly create DVDs with iDVD that include those markers. Chapter markers and comments [...] (Read More,
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9/26/11
You can combine different elements of iMovie to create your own effects and titles. As an example, learn how to create scrolling end credits that include still images fading in and out on the left. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode, I’d like to share with [...] (Read More,
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8/29/11
iMovie limits you to one picture-in-picture effect at a time. But you can cheat by placing multiple pictures in a single image using an image editing tool. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode, let me show you how to do multiple pictures in picture in I’movie. [...] (Read More,
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7/15/11
Many iMovie users wonder why they get black bars on the sides or above and below an image that the drop into their movie. This is caused when the picture is a different aspect ratio than the video. You can use cropping in iMovie 11 to select the area of the image you want to [...] (Read More,
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6/27/11
If you have produced a video in iMovie and the file size is too large, you can use a free program called MPEG Streamclip to compress it with little loss of quality. The key is to use .mp4 with h264 compression and then adjust the bit rate to get the right trade-off of file size [...] (Read More,
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3/23/11
Take a look at iMovie for the iPad 2. This simplified version of the desktop software allows you to put together clips you take with your iPad’s cameras into short movies. You can choose a theme that determines the look of the transitions and titles. You can insert audio and photos. Video Transcript (Click to [...] (Read More,
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12/17/10
While the set of iMovie 11 titles is more limiting than most video editing tools, you can use some simple tricks to place and style titles. Some of the title options allow you to position the text by simply inserting lines and changing font properties. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with [...] (Read More,
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11/19/10
Beat Markers allow you to set points in an audio track and then drop in video with cuts that match the beats. After timing out the beats in a soundtrack, all you need to do is drag and drop video or photos into iMovie and the video will be cut to match the markers. You [...] (Read More,
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11/5/10
iMovie 11 offers a variety of new special effects, most of which are shortcuts to existing features. You can quickly implement slow motion, instant replay, rewind, freeze frames and filters. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On todays episode let’s look at some of the new special effects in [...] (Read More,
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11/1/10
Learn to use three different types of video layering in iMovie 11. You can cutaway to a second video and then cut back, even making the second video semi-transparent. You can include a video as picture-in-picture with borders and a drop shadow. You can also put two videos side-by-side. These features also work with still [...] (Read More,
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10/25/10
iMovie 11 allows you to set the volume for specific portions of the audio track. You can adjust the sections of volume control and set fade in and out times for each section. You can also apply audio effects, filter sound using an equalizer and layer multiple tracks of audio. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More,
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10/11/10
iMovie 09 has its own unique way of storing files. Understanding how and where iMovie stores events and projects will help you manage your videos. You can store clips and projects on your internal drive, or a secondary or external drive. You can also easily remove and archive projects and events. Video Transcript (Click to [...] (Read More,
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9/22/10
Adobe has released its basic video editing tool for the first time for the Mac. With Premiere Elements you will be able to do more than with iMovie, but it also comes with a steeper learning curve. There is support for a timeline, motion, text, transitions, effects and more. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, [...] (Read More,
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7/21/10
You can create iMovie projects that serve as templates for a future video or series. You can include titles, sequences and placeholders. Instead of starting from scratch with a new video project, you can then duplicate the template. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with Mac Most Now. On today’s episode, lets [...] (Read More,
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7/12/10
Learn how to use Seashore to create a 32-bit semi-transparent image and then use that image as an overlay to point out or highlight something in your iMovie video. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary, with MacMost Now.In today’s episode, let’s learn how to make 32-bit semi-transparent images to use as overlays [...] (Read More,
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7/2/10
Take a look at the iMovie App for the iPhone 4. You can string together clips, trim them, add transitions and titles and export. But you must choose from a limited set of themes and only ;use video taken with your iPhone’s camera. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now [...] (Read More,
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6/14/10
Learn different ways to create iMovie credits sequences using the titles feature. You can do more than just scrolling credits by stringing along sets of single-name titles or using images. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. In today’s episode, let’s explore making credits in iMovie 09. So making credits [...] (Read More,
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3/19/10
There are many ways to export your video from iMovie. Using the Sharing menu, you can go directly to iTunes, iDVD, YouTube and more. But using the Export Movie and Export using QuickTime options give you greater control. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. Today’s episode, let’s look at [...] (Read More,
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2/24/10
Most video cameras produce files in a format that iMovie can handle right away. However, some cameras use special video formats that iMovie can’t read without your help. There are three strategies you can use to get incompatible video into iMovie: installing software that comes with your camera, researching solutions on the company Web site, [...] (Read More,
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1/6/10
The Ken Burns Effect in iMovie 09 is the default setting for photos inserted into an iMovie project. But you can use it for more than just adding a little motion. You can pan and zoom to focus on objects or move along an image. You can even zoom in and then back out and [...] (Read More,
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12/7/09
If you want to go beyond the default titles built into iMovie 09, you can create your own titles in a graphic editor. You can bring them into iMovie as titles between clips, or as overlays on top of existing video. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s [...] (Read More,
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11/30/09
Use iMovie 09 to create custom slideshows from your photographs. You can add titles before and between images, as well as text over photos. You can also add transitions, music and audio narration. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode let’s learn how to make slideshows with [...] (Read More,
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11/16/09
Learn how to create artistic photo slideshows in iPhoto that can then be exported as video files. You can then email these video files, create a DVD or upload to a video sharing site. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary Rosenzweig: Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now, in today’s episode let’s learn how to [...] (Read More,
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11/11/09
Learn how to speed up your video clips and use slow motion in iMovie 09. You can also reverse the direction of a clip. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now on todays episode lets learn how to Speed Up, Slow Down and Reverse video in iMovie. So iMovie 09 [...] (Read More,
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10/19/09
You can use GarageBand to edit your video’s audio. You can filter the audio, add music, adjust the volume and re-arrange the sound. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today’s episode, let’s look at how to edit the audio in your video using GarageBand. Well, among all the [...] (Read More,
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