Welcome to the fun and rewarding world of digital video production!

A thorough, easy-to-follow instruction guide on how to create and edit your own movies using a digital video camcorder and software that is included on your Mac.

Using Learn iMovie in a Day you can master virtually all of the features of the iMovie program in just a few hours. This concise book gives you the tools to plan, edit and distribute an effective video production. Covers iMovie HD and contains files and instructions for iMovie 3 & 4 for Macintosh. Suitable for 5th grade students and above and for all teachers and administrators.

Features and Benefits:

  • Easy-to-follow, hands-on tutorial that covers virtually all of the features of the iMovie HD program
  • CD-ROM with video clips and other files used in the tutorial
  • Separate CD for those using iMovie 3 or 4 with differences in instructions noted in the text
  • Section explaining how to finish the production and how to create your own original production
  • Learn to use iDVD to burn a DVD of your finished video productions
  • Separate chapter on effective pre-production, production and post-production concepts
  • A special chapter provides information on using video in the classroom and includes dozens of ideas for classroom video projects
  • Provides background on different types of video cameras and options for sharing your movies on videotape, DVD, or on the computer
  • The ÒLearn in a DayÓ format has been used successfully by thousands of students and teachers for learning Photoshop Elements and Macromedia Dreamweaver.

Macintosh only. Usable with iMovie HD (5 and 6) and iMovie 3 or 4. Does not include iMovie software.

Topics Include:

  • Video editing techniques
  • Video capture
  • Working with sound
  • Inserting still images
  • Special effects
  • Creating titles
  • Using iDVD to create a DVD
  • Choosing a camcorder
  • Planning tips
  • Shooting tips
  • Editing tips
  • Classroom projects
  • Useful Web links

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