Edit Like a Pro with iMovie
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-80323-890-6 (ISBN)
Key Features
Learn editing principles as you assemble coherent and concise videos
Master basic editing tools by importing, assembling, reframing, and embellishing footage with overlays and effects
Customize animations and exports in iMovie and learn how to avoid the gotchas Apple won’t tell you about
Book DescriptionIt’s not about having the shiniest tools; it’s what you do with them. iMovie offers Apple users the ease of creating engaging videos using the free video editing application’s support for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices. Complete with step-by-step tutorials for essential tools and concepts and explanations for why you should use them, this practical guide to iMovie will leave you well-prepared for the world of post-production.
This book begins with an introduction to some of the core principles of editing. You’ll learn how to easily make your videos coherent and concise and flex your creative muscles with Magic Movie and the Storyboard mode. Once you grasp how to use iMovie’s full-blown Movie modes for mobile devices and macOS, you’ll be able to use simple editing tools to deliver effective videos from import to export. Finally, you’ll explore Keynote for creating custom titles and animations and building a personal visual brand that makes your videos uniquely yours.
By the end of this iMovie book, you’ll be on your way to becoming a creative problem-solver, using iMovie and other free apps to create high-quality, engaging videos for projects with different visual and technical requirements.What you will learn
Soak up the principles of editing—coherence, conciseness, and adding meaning
Use iMovie’s Magic Movie and Storyboard tools to create simple, themed videos
Navigate movie mode for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS and create videos without a template
Improve the viewing experience with overlays and use keyframes for smooth animations
Create custom titles and animations using Keynote
Use open source software to transcode your exports for different platforms and requirements
Identify the most common problems with iMovie and how to avoid them
Who this book is forIf you have an Apple device and have to make a video for work or school, this book is where to turn. Suitable even for absolute beginners, this book includes simple, progressive guides to help you master editing principles and employ iMovie to create simple but effective videos to inform, educate and entertain your colleagues, friends, and family. For more advanced users such as YouTubers and other online content creators, this book contains valuable tips on how to stamp unique identity and brand USPs into videos.
Regit is a British YouTuber who, since buying a Mac in 2013, has used iMovie to edit everything from gaming videos to university film and TV projects. Regit holds a BSc Hons. degree in film and television production, and has academic interest in broadcast TV and its economics. Back in the real world, Regit is a keen advocate for consumer rights and sustainability issues.
Table of Contents
Why and How We Edit Videos
Automatic and Template Editing with Magic Movie and Storyboards
Using Movie Mode in iOS and iPadOS
Understanding iMovie for macOS - Keyboard Shortcuts and the Magnetic Timeline
iMovie Editing Workflow - Import, Edit, Export
Using iMovie Effects - Overlays and Keyframing
Integrating Keynote - Titles and Animations
Custom Export Formats, ft. Handbrake
Common iMovie Problems and Their Solutions
Erscheinungsdatum | 13.03.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Birmingham |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
Themenwelt | Informatik ► Grafik / Design ► Film- / Video-Bearbeitung |
ISBN-10 | 1-80323-890-9 / 1803238909 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-80323-890-6 / 9781803238906 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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