iMovie+for+Beginners

= iMovie for Beginners = toc Note: A good portion of today's session has been adapted from Ben Summerton's Edu Tech PD at the[| Korea International School]. This link has pedagogical reasons for using iMovie, several video tutorials, and more.

**iMovie ADVICE!**

 * To get better at iMovie, it's best to do a "trial by fire!" Try creating your own video, experimenting as much as possible. If you get stuck, feel free to use the iMovie help feature or do an internet search. However, keep in mind that internet searches may lead you to videos explaining how to use __previous__ versions of iMovie.
 * ***Know WHY you plan on using iMovie.***
 * ***Realize that iMovies almost always take longer for students to complete than teachers realize.
 * Let that sink in for a minute. Good!
 * Because of that, consider giving plenty of class time and/or making the
 * For an introduction to the why and how of student video projects, check out this introductory Keynote by Apple Distinguished Educator [|Steve Katz] (twitter: @stevekatz): [[file:Student Video Projects - by Steve Katz.ppt]]
 * The "Student Video Projects" Keynote includes objectives, project ideas for SS/English/Math/Science/PE/Art/Music classes, rubrice advice, tips on preproduction/filming/editing, and ideas for presentations.
 * For copies of rubrics and much more, get Steve Katz's helpful book [|Teach With Video]! ([|blog])

**iMovie SKILLS TO MASTER BEFORE LEAVING TODAY!**

 * “On the run edits” using Quicktime Player
 * Import movies + pictures into iMovie
 * Create a Project and assemble clips
 * Create "event favorites" to make editing easier
 * Crop pics and vids
 * Incorporate transitions
 * Add titles
 * Add and edit sound
 * Share a finished project

**EXTRAS**
> [|Cinematography Project] for Brian Longbotham's Digital Journalism class.
 * [|A student gives a 6 min. intro to iMovie]
 * Yes, I am 100% biased, but to see some students do fantastic things with iMovie, check out Korea International School's weekly "PTV" news program at the Phoenix Plume website.
 * To help students start to think about different ways of filming, have them check out a student
 * [|Use Keynote to make great titles](advanced)
 * Note: Keynote is available as an app in the [|iTunes Store] for $19.99.