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Edit Like a Pro with iMovie
Edit Like a Pro with iMovie

Edit Like a Pro with iMovie: Leverage Apple's free editor for iOS, iPadOS 3.0.1, and macOS 10.3.5 and enrich videos with Keynote animations

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Edit Like a Pro with iMovie

Why and How We Edit Videos

Welcome to a book all about iMovie, an editing program that I love and love to tell people about. This book will take you on an editing journey, starting with the basics in the iMovie app for iOS and iPadOS, where you will learn the fundamental actions involved in editing, before using those actions to tell your own stories in simple videos. Underpinning everything will be a focus on the principles of editing – why we edit and what we’re trying to achieve by editing. Knowing what you’re trying to achieve will help you save time and avoid feeling overwhelmed when you edit. In this first chapter, we’ll look at what we try to achieve through editing, and master some basic editing techniques. You’ll also learn how to save time editing on the Mac by performing basic editing within a file using QuickTime Player.

This chapter will start by discussing why editing is a necessary part of the production process, and cannot be avoided. We’ll also look at the principles of editing: establishing coherence (getting clips in the correct order); making the video concise (removing unnecessary parts); and then adding meaning (through titles, animations, and graphics). Editing principles are really important to keep in mind because without them, there is no clear starting point in editing. Without a purpose to center on when editing, the unfamiliar world of an editing program can quickly become stressful and confusing. Knowing and being guided by simple principles will help you to make creative changes that make your video say what it intends to more successfully.

In this chapter, we will learn about the basic actions of editing by using a program that’s simpler than iMovie but still very capable. QuickTime Player is a pre-installed macOS application, and we will use it to make an unfinished, jumbled-up video coherent and concise. We will use QuickTime Player’s Trim and Clips modes to split and remove unnecessary bits of the video, as well as add extra video and an audio track that adds meaning through a voiceover. All of this editing will be done within a file, which is great for saving space and time on your computer. We are not jumping straight into iMovie because, for basic editing, even this comparably simple editing program is more complex than necessary. There is one golden rule in this book, which is to use the simplest tool that gets the job done!

The main topics we’ll cover in this chapter are as follows:

  • The importance of the editing process
  • The principles of editing
  • In-file editing with QuickTime Player on macOS
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Key benefits

  • 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

Description

It’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.

Who is this book for?

If 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.

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
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Table of Contents

14 Chapters
Part 1 – Get to Know Video Editing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Why and How We Edit Videos Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Automatic and Template Editing with Magic Movie and Storyboards Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Using Movie Mode in iOS and iPadOS Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2 – iMovie for macOS Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Understanding iMovie for macOS – Keyboard Shortcuts and the Magnetic Timeline Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: iMovie Editing Workflow – Import, Edit, and Export Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Using iMovie Effects – Overlays and Keyframing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3 – Customizing Your Videos Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Integrating Keynote – Titles and Animations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Custom Export Formats,ft. Handbrake Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Common iMovie Problems and Their Solutions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Sheloko Mar 25, 2023
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This is an easy to navigate, useful guide to getting the best out of iMovie. It helps you understand and conquer aspects of the software that may have con-fuddled or frustrated you in the past. A useful tool to ensure you get the best experience and results with iMovie.
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Grant McKenzie Mar 16, 2023
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As an amateur video creator for a non-profit, I make numerous videos every year - and am getting better as I go along. But I'm self-taught, which means that I run into problems. This book definitely helps with getting me up to speed on the basics, but also taught me that some of my editing methods are flawed, and, more importantly, there are easier ways to do things. I loved the chapter on using Keynote for graphics as it makes much more sense than firing up Photoshop. I also enjoyed the chapters on iOS compared to MacOS as I have been using both platforms depending on the project. Definitely a worthwhile overview of how iMovie can make creating videos simple and easy. I recommend.
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At first, trying to download the additional content for this book ‘‘twas not working. After contacting the publisher they identified the likely problem. (Typing zero instead of the O that was in the link). The availability of a free PDF file is a bonus. Content and technical advice is easy to understand and comprehensive.
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