iMovie Training Manual

Design and Development
Report
iMovie ‘09
Samantha Spendlove, Kathryn Hopkins, & Mitch Grimes
1. Comments on Revisions Since Analysis Report
a. Changed Step 2 from “Import Video” to “Locate Video Clips” and changed substeps accordingly to be more clear
b. Changed “Launch iMovie” (originally Step 1.1) to be a sub-step of “Locate
Video Clips” for better sequencing
2. Learning Objectives
a. See objectives column in chart
3. Sample Assessment
a. See assessment column in chart
4. Instructional Sequence
a. Introduction
i. Welcome/Motivation
ii. Objectives
b. Chapter 1: Familiarize Self with iMovie (step 1)
c. Chapter 2: Import Video (step 2)
d. Chapter 3: Arrange Clips (step 3)
e. Chapter 4: “Make your movie cool” (steps 4-9)
i. Photos
ii. Maps & Backgrounds
iii. Transitions
iv.Titles & Themes
v. Music & Fix Sound
vi.Voiceovers
f. Chapter 5: Review & Export (step 10)
5. Pre-instructional Activities
a. Motivation—we will write a paragraph starting something like, “Welcome to (insert
title), your tool for creating videos for personal use!” The introduction will explain
some of the neat things the learners will be able to do with iMovie to get them
excited.
b. Inform of terminal objective—our terminal objectives are the same as our learner
objectives. The learners will be learning the material in their homes with their own
video clips, which is exactly what they will use their knowledge for in the future.
Therefore, in our introduction chapter we will present the terminal and learner
objectives as the same thing.
c. Entry behaviors—we will have a statement in the introduction telling learners they
must already know how to use a Mac, and if they donʼt they should familiarize
themselves with that first.
6. Content Presentation: Information/Examples
a. See instructional material below (chapters 1-3 are completed, the rest are in
progress)
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7. Practice/Feedback
a. See instructional material below
8. Teaching the Terminal Objective
a. Using a Mac, iMovie, and provided video clips, the learner will create a movie that
is at least 30 seconds long and includes all of the effects steps presented in the
instruction. Upon completion of the instruction, learners should be able to use the
functions of iMovie for personal use. The strategy for instruction includes learners
going through steps, completing activities that allow them to practice the intended
skills, and then using the skills to create a video product.
9. Pre/Post-tests
a. Pre-test: We have not included a pre-test in our instruction because our entry
skills and ultimate instructional goals are so defined; there is not really any gray
area. Learners are described as Mac users, which is self-explanatory, and should
not have prior knowledge of iMovie. It would not make sense to see what they
already know about iMovie, because they are not required to have any knowledge
of it to begin the instruction.
b. Post-test: See page 35
10. Reflections:
Kathryn: I felt this phase of the process was very complicated and took us a long
time. However, now that it is done I am very happy because it will make the final
draft composition much easier to complete. There are a lot of details included in this
phase, and Iʼm pretty sure we got them all. I feel our instruction will be very clear,
especially because of the great visual aids. Iʼm glad we decided to have learners
use our video instead of their own. This will simplify our instruction and ability to give
feedback.
Sam: After finishing portions of our design and development report, we took what we
had and had Dr. Kin look over it. She brought up some issues that we were
unaware of. For example, she pointed out the difference between practice items
and assessment items, which we initially did not recognize. Also, as we went
through the sequencing portion of the report, we found some inconsistency that
would confuse learners who are participating in our instruction, so we moved some
things around. We have become very familiar with the components of our project,
and have been working well together as a group.
Mitch: This is the part of the project I have enjoyed the most. I feel like we have
finally rolled up our sleeves and gotten into the composition of the instructional
material I like this process of explaining how to do things in a clear and interesting
way. I also like the layout design aspects of the project that we have started to see
with this latest phase. I have a great group and we are working well together.
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Objective Chart
Step
Objec)ve
Assessment
1 Familiarize self with iMovie
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie
The objec6ve is necessary for following instruc6on, but not for mastery of skill.
1.1 Iden6fy iMovie Windows
Performance: Be able to iden6fy (label) all iMovie windows and indicate (select from a list) their func6ons
Criteria: worksheet completed correctly 2-­‐Locate Video Clips
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie
2.1 Launch iMovie
Performance: Be able select “iPhoto Videos” from the event library.
2.2 Select “iPhoto Videos”
Criteria: AQer selec6ng “iPhoto Videos,” clips will appear in the event browser
3-­‐Add Video Clips 3.1 Select Clip
3.2 Adjust Selec6on
3.3 Place Clip
3.4 Reposi6on Clip
3.5 Adjust Clip
4-­‐Add Photos
4.1 Click on Camera Icon
4.2 Select “iPhoto”
4.3 Select and Place Photo
4.4 Reposi6on Photo
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie
Performance: Be able to add (select, adjust selec6on, place, reposi6on) video clips to a movie and adjust video clips in a movie
Checklist:
___ “iPhoto Videos” is selected
___ Video clips appear in event browser
Checklist:
___video clips are arranged in specified order in the project window ___video clips are the specified lengths
Criteria: Successful comple6on of this objec6ve requires that specific clips (provided) are added to the project window, arranged in the specified order, and adjusted to the specified lengths
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie
Checklist:
___photo is in specified Performance: Be able to add (select, place, posi6on in project window
reposi6on) photos to a movie and make ___photo is specified length
adjustments to photos in a movie
Criteria: Successfully
4.5 Adjust Photo
5-­‐Add Transi6ons
Checklist:
___specified transi6ons are in 5.1 Click on Transi6on Icon
Performance: Be able to add (select, place, specified posi6ons
5.2 Select and Place Transi6on reposi6on) transi6ons to a movie
5.3 Reposi6on Transi6on
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie Criteria: Successfully
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Objective Chart
Step
Objec)ve
6-­‐Add Titles
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie 6.1 Click on T Icon
6.2 Select Title
6.3 Place Title
6.4 Reposi6on Title
Assessment
Checklist:
___specified 6tle is in Performance: Be able to add (select, place specified posi6on in project reposi6on) 6tles to a movie and adjust window
6tles in a movie
___6tle is specified length
Criteria: Successfully
6.5 Adjust Title
7-­‐Add Music
7.1 Click on Music Icon
7.2 Select Album/Folder
7.3 Select Music
7.4 Place Music
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie Checklist:
___specified music added to Performance: Be able to add (select, place, project window
reposi6on) music to a movie and adjust ___music adjusted as the music volume in a movie
specified
Criteria: Successfully
7.5 Reposi6on Music
7.6 Adjust Music Volume
8-­‐Review and Export
8.1 Review Full Screen
8.2 Click on Share
Condi6on: Using a Mac and iMovie Performance: Be able to export a movie
Criteria: Successfully
8.3 Click on Export Movie
8.4 Name and Save Movie
8.5 Choose Size and Export
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Checklist:
___video is successfully reviewed in full-­‐screen mode
___video is exported with specified se`ngs to specified loca6on Instructional Material
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Welcome to this print-based iMovie tutorial!
Video is an increasingly popular way to document life and its adventures. With the skills
you will gain throughout this instruction, you will be able to edit and finalize videos for
your family, friends, and other personal use.
iMovie is a simple and efficient program, and we hope you find these materials valuable
and fun as you go through your learning experience.
Good luck!
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Objective 1:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able to correctly identify (label) all iMovie windows and
indicate (select from a list) their functions.
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iMovie User Interface
The example below displays the layout of the iMove user interface. Throughout this
instruction we will refer to the various elements of the interface by name, so it is
important that you can identify the name and indicate the function of each element.
Project Window
Event Library
Project Viewer
Event Browser
Media Browser
Project Window -#
Displays your projectʼs timeline.
Project Viewer -#
Displays video playback.
Event Library -#
Lists your computerʼs hard drives and folders that contain video
clips.
Event Browser -#
Displays the video clips from which you can build your project.
Media Browser -#
Displays sound effects and music, photos, and iMovie effects to use
in your project. By default the media browser remains closed.
To open the media browser, one of the media browser icons must be selected.
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Complete iMovie user interface worksheet (page 11).
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Practice:
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Using the list below label each window below correctly.
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Choose the correct description for each window title and fill in the corresponding
letter in the blanks below.
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____ Project Viewer
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____ Event Library
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____ Event Browser
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____ Media Browser
A. Displays the video clips from which you
can build your project.
B. Displays sound effects and music, photos, and
iMovie effects to use in your project.
C. Displays your projectʼs timeline.
D. Lists your computerʼs hard drives and folders that
contain video clips.
E. Displays video playback
* Answer key is on next page.
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Answer key:
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C Project Window
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D Event Library
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A Event Browser
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B Media Browser
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A. Displays the video clips from which you
can build your project.
B. Displays sound effects and music, photos, and
iMovie effects to use in your project.
C. Displays your projectʼs timeline.
D. Lists your computerʼs hard drives and folders that
contain video clips.
E. Displays video playback
Hopefully you were able to fill in all the blanks on page 3 correctly.
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If so, great job! Continue on to objective 2 (page 13).
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If not, review page 3 again.
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Objective 2:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able to select “iPhoto Videos” from the event library. After
selecting “iPhoto Videos” clips will appear in the event browser.
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You begin by launching iMovie. Once launched, you should recognize the iMovie layout
from your work on the previous objective. First, direct your attention to the the event
library, where you will see a list of your computerʼs hard drives and folders that contain
video clips. Items in the list indicate the location that the clips are stored on your
computer. By selecting different items in the list, you will see various groups of video
clips appear in the event browser. For this instruction you will click on “iPhoto Videos.”
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Videos that are stored on your computer in iPhoto automatically appear in the iMovie
event browser when you select “iPhoto Videos” from the list.
Practice:
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Launch iMovie (launching applications is implied in entry skill of operating Mac
OS, so no specific instruction is required)
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From the list of items in the event library, select “iPhoto Videos” (your videos that
are stored in iPhoto will automatically appear in the iMovie event browser).
If you have selected correctly, iPhoto videos will appear as clips in the iMovie event
browser (as pictured above).
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If so, great job! Continue on to objective 3 (page 15).
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If not, review objective 2 and try again.
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Objective 3:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able to add (select, adjust selection, place, reposition) video
clips to a movie and adjust video clips in a movie. Successful completion of this
objective requires that specific clips (provided) are added to the project window,
arranged in the specified order, and adjusted to the specified lengths.
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Video clips are selected and arranged simply by clicking on and dragging and dropping
the clip to the desired location in the project window. You begin by clicking on a video
clip in the event browser.
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By default when you click on a clip, 4 seconds of video is selected. You can adjust the
length of the selection by clicking on and dragging the left or right ends of the yellow
selection box to the desired position.
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Once you are satisfied with your selection, click on the middle of the selection and drag
the selection to the project window. A vertical green line indicates where the clip will be
inserted. Clips can be repositioned in the project window by dragging and dropping.
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iMovie allows you to readjust a clipʼs length after you have dragged it to the project
window. As you hover your cursor over the clip in the project window, an icon appears
in the lower left corner.
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If you click on this icon (it looks like a gear) a drop down list of advanced options
appears. Click on “Clip Trimmer.” The clip trimmer will be displayed.
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You will see your selection highlighted in yellow with the the rest of the video clip
appearing darker. You can now readjust the clipʼs length using the same process as
was used in the event browser. Click “Done” when you have finished adjusting the clip.
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Practice:
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Using the supplied video clips practice adding clips to the project window,
arranging clips within the project window, and adjusting clip length as follows:
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1st clip- street (4 seconds)
2nd clip- house (3 seconds)
3rd clip- wreath (2 seconds)
4th clip- bird houses (6 seconds)
5th clip- flamingos (5 seconds)
The specified clips should now be visible in the project window, should be the correct
length and should be arranged in the correct order (as pictured above).
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If so, great job! Continue on to objective 4 (page 19).
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If not, review objective 3 and try again.
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Objective 4:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able to add (select, place, reposition) photos to a movie and
make adjustments to photos in a movie successfully.
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Photos from the iPhoto library on your Mac are made available by clicking on the photos
icon of the media browser.
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Photos appear here
Make sure “iPhoto” is selected in the media browser. Any photos in your iPhoto library
will appear below the grey line as shown above.
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Photos are selected and added to the project simply by clicking on and dragging and
dropping the photo to the desired location in the project window. Photos can be
repositioned in the project window by dragging and dropping.
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To adjust the length of your photos, double-click the photoʼs thumbnail image from the
project window. Once you have double-clicked, a pop-up window will appear. This is
called the inspector and it displays information about your photo.
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Notice the clip tab and the video tab at the top of this pop-up window. By selecting the
clip tab, you will be able to adjust the length of the clip and add certain visual effects to
your photo. The video tab will allow you to adjust exposure and other image attributes.
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It is also possible to shorten the length of the photo by directly clicking on the photoʼs
thumbnail near the edge and dragging as you would for a video clip.
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Practice:
1.#
Using the supplied photo of the blue shark, practice adding a photo to the project
window, arranging it so that it comes after the flamingos in the project window.
2.#
Adjust the length of the photo to be 6 seconds.
The photo of the blue shark should now be visible in the project window after the
flamingos and should be 6 seconds in length (as pictured above).
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If so, great job! Continue on to objective 5 (page 23).
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If not, review objective 4 and try again.
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Objective 5:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able to add (select, place, reposition) transitions to a movie
successfully.
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iMovie offers many options for transitioning between video clips. Transitions are made
available by clicking on the transitions icon of the media browser.
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There are many transitions to choose from. Hovering the cursor over any transition
activates an animation of the effect. There is also a text description below each one.
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Transitions are easily added to a movie by clicking and dragging the desired transition
to the appropriate position in the project window. As a transition is moved to the project
window, a vertical green line appears between clips to indicate where the transition will
be inserted.
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A transition is represented in the project window by a small icon located before, after, or
between clips depending on the position of the transition.
Drag and drop to
reposition transitions
Transitions can be placed at the beginning or end of the movie, or between two clips,
and can be repositioned by dragging and dropping to the desired location.
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Practice:
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Add the following transitions to the project window positioning them as indicated:
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Fade to White (at the beginning, before street)
Cross Dissolve (in between flamingos and blue shark)
Fade to Black (at the end, after blue shark)
The specified transitions should now be visible in the project window and should be in
the specified positions (as pictured above).
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If so, great job! Continue on to objective 6 (page 27).
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If not, review objective 5 and try again.
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Objective 6:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able to add (select, place, reposition) titles to a movie and
adjust titles in a movie successfully.
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Titles are accessible by clicking on the titles icon of the media browser. There are many
different styles to choose from and titles can be added as stand alone elements or
superimposed over a video clip or image.
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To add titles simply select and drag the desired style to the desired location in the
project window. As usual, a vertical green line indicates the insert point. However, if a
title is placed on top of a clip, a blue highlight over the clip indicates the insert point.
If you add a title as a stand alone element (not on top of a clip) then a pop-up window
opens and requires the selection of a background color or image.
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A title is represented in the project window by a title box located above the clip or
background it is superimposed on. Reposition titles by dragging and dropping the title
box to the desired position in the project window.
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Once the title is in the desired position click on the title box. The text can now be edited
in the project viewer by double-clicking on the text and then clicking “Done.”
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Add the following “Centered” style title to the project window editing the text and
positioning it as indicated:
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The End (superimposed over blue shark)
The specified title should now appear above the blue shark clip and the text should
read: “The End” (as pictured above).
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If so, great job! Continue on to objective 7 (page 31).
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If not, review objective 6 and try again.
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Objective 7:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able to add (select, place, reposition) music to a movie and
adjust the music volume in a movie successfully.
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Adding music to an iMovie project is simple and can really enhance the movie. Access
to music is made available by clicking the music icon of the media browser. After
clicking the music icon, select “iLife Sound Effects” from the list.
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Many sound files will appear in the media browser. Use the scroll bar along the side of
the list to view all the available sound files.
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select audio file
To add a file to the project window, simply click and drag the selected file from the list to
the project window.
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After the sound file is dragged to the project window a translucent green highlight
appears behind the other project elements to indicate the length of the music and its
position. By default the music is positioned to start at the beginning of the movie.
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To reposition the sound file, click and drag on the green translucent area until the audio
is in the desired position. To indicate repositioning, the green changes to purple. If you
are unable reposition the music (the music might be longer then the total length of your
video clips) the color will remain green.
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Double-clicking on the now purple area opens the inspector pop-up. Volume controls
are made available within the inspector pop-up by clicking the “Audio” tab. Volume is
adjusted by clicking and dragging the volume slider to the desired level.
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Practice:
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Add the following audio file to the project window:
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Reposition audio file to align with end of blue shark clip.
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Adjust audio file volume to 75%.
The specified audio file should now be visible in the project window, should be in the
specified position and its volume adjusted to 75% (as pictured above).
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If so, great job! Continue on to objective 8 (page 35).
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If not, review objective 7 and try again.
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Objective 8:
Using a Mac and iMovie be able export a movie successfully.
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iMovie makes it is possible to review a movie in full-screen mode. It is a good idea to
do this before exporting incase you missed an error in editing that was undetectable in
the small project viewer window.
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To play back a movie in full-screen mode, click on the full-screen playback icon in the
lower left corner of the iMovie window. After you have reviewed a movie and found no
errors, iMovie makes it easy to export the movie in a variety of file sizes.
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To export a movie, click “Share” at the very top of the screen and select “Export Movie.”
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After clicking “Export Movie,” the export dialogue box opens. Within the export dialogue
box are settings for the file name, save location, and file size. The dialogue box also
contains a useful chart that offers guidance as to what file size should be selected
based on the intended end use of a movie.
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After entering a name, selecting a save location, and choosing a file size click on
“Export” to begin the export process. Depending on the complexity and length of a
movie, the export process could take less then a minute or be significantly longer. Once
a movie is finished exporting it is ready for use. Locate the file on the desktop and
double-click the file to open it and begin playback.
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Practice:
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Export with the following file name, location, and size:
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The export process should take less then 5 minutes.
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Locate the movie on the desktop and double-click on it to playback the file.
The movie should playback completely and without error, and should match the movie
called Demo Project Key.
If so, great job! Congrats on successfully creating a movie using iMovie.
Continue on to the final objective (page 39).
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If not, review the movie and export settings. Try again.
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Final Objective:
Using a Mac, iMovie, and provided media, create a movie that is at least 30 seconds
long and includes all of the effects steps reviewed in this tutorial. Use the iMovie Post
Test (page 40) as a checklist as you complete this objective.
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iMovie Post-Test
Using your own video files, photos, music, etc., create your own iMovie video. You may
refer to the instructional material as needed. Complete this post-test as you go.
1. Do your desired video clips appear in the event browser?
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2. Are your video clips in the desired order in the project window?
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3. Are your video clips the desired time length in the project window?
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4. Are your photos in the desired location in the project window?
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5. Are your photos the desired time length in the project window?
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6. Are your transitions in the desired location in the project window?
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7. Are your titles in the desired location in the project window?
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8. Are your titles the desired time length in the project window?
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9. Does your desired music play successfully?
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10.Does your video play successfully upon review and export?
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