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Ep. 1: Introducing iMovie
Get that video footage off your phone or camera and into iMovie. If you own an Apple computer, the software is easy to download, and completely free. In this Vimeo Video School series exclusive to Plus and PRO members, we’ll show you how to import, edit, add effects to your videos, and more.
We’ll cover:
• Essential tools and where to find them
• Importing your media
• Starting your edit
• Troubleshooting problem clips
• Adding music and voice-overs
• Blending clips with transitions
• Applying effects and themes
• Creating titles and captions
• Adding still images
• Exporting your video
• Uploading to Vimeo
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- Ep. 1: Introducing iMovie
Video editing basics for beginners who own Macs.
- Ep. 2: Learning the Interface
We explain what you’ll see and what you can do with the browser, timeline,…
- Ep. 3: Importing Your Media
Get video clips off your phone, camera, card, etc. and into iMovie.
- Ep. 4: Organizing Your Libraries
Rate clips, and create or merge Events to make editing even easier.
- Ep. 5: Starting Your Edit
Add clips to your timeline, then trim or split them to fit just right.
- Ep. 6: Adjusting Problem Clips
Rotate or flip your clips, adjust the color and brightness, and stabilize clips.
- Ep. 7: Modifying the Audio
Correct or enhance less-than-perfect audio clips.
- Ep. 8: Adding Music and Voice-over
Learn to add, mix, and fade music and voice-overs.
- Ep. 9: Inserting Visual Transitions
Blend your clips together with dissolve, wipe, and fade transitions.
- Ep. 10: Working with Effects and Themes
Enhance the speed of your clips or switch them to slow motion and learn how to…
- Ep. 11: Adding Text
Add title cards, captions, credits, and other text.
- Ep. 12: Working with Photos
Add still images to your clip timeline and get funky with the Ken Burns effect.
- Ep. 13: Exporting and Uploading to Vimeo
Best practices for saving, exporting, and sharing your final work.
Lesson Summary
Video editing basics for beginners who own Macs.
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3 Comments
cesar villegas
Great videos, I can't wait to see the next level
marion scemama Plus
peut-on avoir les cours en français ?
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