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#FeatureDescriptionCategory/LocationiMovie AreasiMovie has three main areas or windows:Projects- Displays your projects and has the Create New projects button.Media- Manage video and audio assets for your projects (including importing new media).Theater- Quickly access and view completed moves saved to the Theater.Main WindowImport MediaBefore importing content, create an Event Location:Select Media tab, and Import button (or connect a device while iMovie is open).Select Import to pull-down, place course on XXX up arrow, and select New Event.Enter name and select OK button.Search for content or Drag-Drop content into window.Selected media (use Shift or Ctrl to select multiple files).Select Import Selected or Import All button.Media WindowPreviewWhen importing media, you can preview content by:Skim: Hover cursor over clip and move forward or backward.Spacebar: Select clip and press spacebar to play.iMovie - FeatureAdjustmentsAlthough content here can be modified using the same tools XXX found in the Project area, changes here will affect ALL future projects using this media. If you don’t want to make permanent changes to the media, make changes at the Project level.Media WindowNew ProjectTo create a new project:Select Projects tab and Create New.Select Movie option.(Optional) Select the button and name your project.Double-Click on project to reopen project.Main WindowAuto-Save** iMovie auto-saves all work. There is no Save button.iMovie - FeatureProject windowThe project window has three main areas:Media Pane- Provides access to media content Libraries and iMovie media Assets (Backgrounds, Transitions, etc.).Timeline Pane- Main area where a project is constructed.Viewer Pane- Previews how a movie will display and provides access to additional tools and settings to modify your movie.Project WindowResize PanesUse lines between the Library and rest of Media panes will resize the space. Also, the line between the Viewer and Timeline pane will resize the space.LibrariesThe far left area of the Media Pane provides access to all your media libraries including your Photos library.Select Libraries button to show/hide this area.Right-Click a library folder to create a New Event.**Media will NOT be deleted from an Event folder when you delete a project using media from that folder.Media PaneMedia PaneIn addition to the Libraries area, the Media pane has five tabs:My Media- Displays media content from the selected Library in the Libraries area (video, audio; photo).Audio- Provides access to iTunes and iMovie audio assets.Titles- Provides access to iMovie Text and Title templates.Backgrounds- Provides access to iMovie background assets (animated, color; images).Transitions - Provides access to iMovie tools to make shift-changes between clips (fade, Dissolve, etc.).Project WindowPreview SizeThe Adjust Thumbnail button allows you to change the following display settings for the Media Pane:Preview size (how big the clips display).Zoom Level (how many frames display).Waveforms (on/off toggle to see audio).Media PaneAudio SkimTo quickly skim through a video and hear its audio, select View menu and check Audio Skimming (Shift+s).Skim: Hover cursor over clip and move forward or backward.iMovie - FeatureSelect ClipClick on clip to select.To select only a part of a clip:Press r while Click-Drag to select segment.Drag Orange-Handles to select segment.** Click anywhere outside selection to deselect.ToolsPlay ClipSelect clip and press Spacebar to start or stop clip.Use \ (backslash) to play clip from beginning.Use / (slash) to play a selected portion of clip from beginning.ToolsAdd ClipMedia can be added from the Media Pane to the Timeline:Select clip and press + icon.Drag-Drop content to Timeline.Select clip and press e to add it to end of timeline.Select clip and press w to add it to timeline at playhead.**Move Clip- Drag content to new position and drop onto Timeline.ToolsTimeline PaneThe Timeline pane has three main areas:Timeline- Main canvas area where most media clips are added.Background Music- Special area on timeline where background music is added.Settings Bar- In addition to Settings, this area contains:Zoom Slider- Zoom In/out on media content on timeline.Time Counter- Displays playhead time and total project time.Timeline PaneSettingsSettings in timeline.Clip Size- Slider controls how big the clips display in the Timeline.Show Waveform- Check box to show/hide audio waveform in Timeline.Automatic Content- Check box to have iMovie add cross-dissolve transitions to the entire project.Theme- Select a Theme to have iMovie add a mix of cross-dissolve transitions and Theme transitions to the entire project.Filter- Select to add a special filter to entire project (ex: Black & White).Timeline PaneEdge LinesTo edit the length of a clip in the Timeline:Place curser on edge of clip (white arrows appear).Drag to shorten or lengthen clip.Tools - EditTrimTo select only a part of a clip and trim the remainder:Press r while Click-Drag to select segment.Press opt+/ (or select Modify menu and Trim Selection).Tools - EditClip TrimmerUse Clip Trimmer to set a selection size and drag a clip forward/backward to fill the space.Right+Click on clip in timeline.Select Show Clip Trimmer.Drag white lines to make selection.Click-Drag on selection to fill space.Tools - EditSplit ClipTo split a clip into two separate sections.Place playhead on split location.Right+Click on clip.Select Split Clip (or Cmd+b).Join ClipsTo join two previously split clips:Click-Drag to select clips.Select Modify menu and Join Clips.ReplaceWhen you drag-drop an asset from the Media Pane onto an item on the Timeline, you can replace it.Replace- Removes the timeline asset and replaces it using the new assets default duration.Replace from Start- Replaces asset from start. The overall duration is equal to the original assets duration.Replace from End- Replaces asset from end. The overall duration is equal to the original assets duration.Insert- Will Insert the asset at the playhead.Precision EditorDouble-Click on black bar between clips to open Precision Editor. You can select any white-point to fine tune the ending/starting position between two clips.Tools - EditCutawayWays to “Cutaway” to a different clip while a lower clip plays in the Timeline.Drag-Drop content above clip on Timeline.Select clip and press q to add it above clip at playhead.**Only one asset can exist above a clip in the Timeline.ToolsDetach AudioWays to separate audio from a video clip on the Timeline:Right+Click clip and select Detach Audio.Drag-Drop video clip below a clip in the Timeline.**Audio will be attached below the clip as an asset.Timeline Pane - AudioVolumeAdjust volume for the entire clip.Click-Drag horizontal line in clip to lower/raise volume.**Show Waveforms must be selected is Settings to see volume line.Timeline Pane - AudioVolume (Section of Clip)To change the volume of just a part of your audio clip use Key Points.Opt+Click on volume line to add a key point.Add two key points before the section you want to change.Add two key points after the section you want to change.Move the volume line between the key points up/down.**Key points can be moved independently up/down or left/right.**Right+Click on key point to delete.Tip: Change Clip Size in Settings to enlarge audio waveform.Timeline Pane - AudioVolume – SpeakerTo access more audio controls in Viewer pane:Select a clip in the Timeline.Select the Speaker icon in the Viewer Pane.Volume Slider- Use slider to set volume for entire clip (can also enter # between 0-400%). [Opt+Click returns slider to 100%]Auto Button- Sets the Waveforms to loudest setting without distorting.Lower Volume of Other Clips- Check box to automatically lower volume of ALL other clips in timeline (ex: lowering background music while someone speaks in selected clip). **Use slider to adjust volume.Rest Button- Resets clip of original settings.Viewer Pane – AudioVolume – EQTo access more audio controls in Viewer pane:Select a clip in the Timeline.Select the EQ icon in the Viewer Pane.Noise Reduction Slider- Check Reduce Background Noise and use slider to remove white noise [Opt+Click returns slider to 100%]Equalizer- Use pulled down to select settings that may improve audio.Rest Button- Resets clip of original settings.Viewer Pane – AudioVolume – Audio EffectsTo access more audio controls in Viewer pane:Select a clip in the Timeline.Select the Effects icon in the Viewer Pane.Audio Effects- Use pulled-down to select a settings that will modify the audio. [Select None for no effect.]Viewer Pane – AudioAdd Audio (Tab)Media can also be added to the Timeline from the Audio tab in the Media Pane:Select Audio tab and choose a Library (ex: Sound Effects).Select asset and press Spacebar to preview audio file.Drag-Drop audio to Timeline (file will “attach” itself below a clip).**Attached assets move with their parent clip.**Multiple audio asset layers can be attached to a clip. Simply place a new asset below an existing asset.Media PaneBackground MusicThe Background Music area is a special track NOT attached to clips. Clips moved above have no effect on Background Music.Drag-Drop audio asset to Background Music area.**Only one asset layer is possible in this special track.Timeline Pane - AudioVoice RecorderSelect the recorder icon in the Viewer Pane to add narration to your project while playing it.Place playhead on Timeline at desired location.Select to set the source (which microphone you are using).Adjust Volume (does NOT work while using an external mic).Check volume meter to make sure volume stays in GREEN.Check Mute Project box (mutes other audio while recording).Press Record button (3 second countdown).Press Spacebar or Record button to stop.**iMovie WILL automatically lower audio in other tracks.Viewer Pane – AudioViewer PaneIn addition to providing a visual display of your movie, the Viewer pane contains various tools to modify selected clips/images in your project:Enhance - Click on/off to automatically adjust color, balance, and audio quality levels.Color Balance - Use color samples to improve clip coloring.Color Correction - Use sliders to improve clip coloring.Crop Tool - Tools to crop and zoom in/out.Stabilization - Tools to fix shaky video.Volume - Controls to manage and correct volume settings.Equalization/Noise Reduction - Tools to improve audio quality.Clip Speed - Tools to speed up or slow down clips.Filters & Effects – Audio and video special effect tools.Viewer PaneCrop ToolWays to crop and zoom in/out of a selected clip or image on the timeline.Select the Crop tool in the Viewer PaneSelect Rotate buttons to reorient clip (if needed).Select Crop to fill to display an area of clip.Drag white corners to crop (resize).Click-Drag clip to reposition cropped area (if needed).Select Ken Burns to create a moving zoom in/out effect.Use Swap button to set start position (zoomed in or out).Drag white corners to crop start window.Drag dotted corners to crop end window.Select and Click-Drag cropped areas to reposition (if needed).Press Reset button to restore clip.Viewer Pane – ToolStabilizationTo stabilize shaky footage for a selected clip on the timeline:Select Stabilization tool in the Viewer Pane.Check Stabilize Shaky Video box (will process).Play clip to review how well it stabilized.Use slider to adjust the stabilization.**iMovie uses a zoom process to apply stabilization, so some content on the edges will not be viewable.Clip SpeedWays to change the speed for a selected clip on the timeline:Select Speed tool in the Viewer Pane.Use Speed pull-down and choose Slow or Fast.Select a button to set speed.Press Cmd+r to open Speed bar in Timeline.Drag speed bar at top of clip to adjust speed.Select Modify menu and select a speed option from menu.**Clip playing faster - Rabbit and Clip playing slower - Turtle.Viewer Pane – ToolClip Speed – Preserve AudioWhen changing the clip speed audio IS affected. To keep the same pitch uses Preserve Pitch in Speed editor in Viewer pane.Viewer Pane – ToolReverse ClipUse Reverse in Speed editor to play a clip in reverse.**Useful when reversing a chip to zoom IN rather than Out or pan left rather than right.Viewer Pane – ToolAdd TransitionTo add a Transition effect between clips on the Timeline:Select Transitions tab in Media paneChoose a transition (Fade and Cross Dissolve recommended).Drag-Drop transition between clips on Timeline.Double-Click on transition to change duration.Select Apply [Apply to All changes all Timeline transitions.]**Change default transition duration in iMovie >Preferences.Media and Timeline PaneRemove allTransitionsSelect Edit menu >Select in Move >Transitions.Use Cmd+Click to deselect a transition (optional).Press Delete to remove transitions.Timeline PaneAuto TransitionsTo have iMovie add Cross Dissolve transitions to the entire project:Select Settings in the Timeline pane.Check Automatic Content box.Timeline PaneTheme TransitionsTo have iMovie add a Theme and Cross Dissolve transitions to the entire project:Select Settings in the Timeline pane.Select Theme button and preview themes.Select Change button to apply a theme.Timeline PaneAdd TitleTo add Titles (text) to clips on the Timeline:Select Titles tab in Media pane.Drag-Drop Title over clip (attaches to clip).Double-Click Title to edit text in Viewer pane.Change Fonts, Size, Color, and add Justification in Viewer pane.Overall position CAN’T be changed.Drag edges to adjust duration [clip overlap allowed].**Only one Title layer can be attached to a clip.Add BackgroundWays to add background assets (animated, color; images) to clips on the Timeline:Select Backgrounds tab in Media pane.Drag-Drop Background over clip (attaches to clip and creates a “Cutaway”).Drag-Drop Background onto Timeline (like any other clip).**Only one Clip/Background layer can be attached above a clip. However, you can have a Background and a Title attached at the same time.Media PaneShare MovieSelect the Share icon and choose an option.File- Saves a copy of the movie to your computer. [Also, allows an option to save audio only.]YouTube/Facebook/Vimeo- Will upload movie to your established free account.Theater- Uploads movie to your iCloud account which allows you to access it across devices including Apple TV (login and press icon to sync movie).iTunes- Uploads movie to your iTunes account which allows you to access it across devices including Apple TV.Image- To create a Thumbnail image, place playhead at desired position on timeline and select Image from Share button.RelayCampus users can now create and post videos using Relay. Simply login to potsdam. using your regular campus username and password (CCA). Video tutorials are available at created in iMovie must be converted into the mp4 format to upload to Relay. Use handbrake (available on campus computers - mac) to convert. Watch this video for instructions.More OptionsInstant ReplyAn Instant Reply effect is available, select Modify menu >Instant Reply >Choose slow speed.Freeze FrameRight+Click on clip in timeline at play-head and select Add Freeze Frame to add a 3 second still frame created from the video. Tools - EditPhotos PreferencesWhen importing Photos, you can change how they’ll be added to the timeline by selecting the iMovie menu, Preferences. Photo Placement determines crop settings [Default- Ken Burns] and Duration determines how long the image clip will be when added to the timeline.PreferencesEnhance ButtonUse the Enhance button to have iMovie try to improve the coloring of the selected clip or image.Tools- Viewer PaneColor BalanceUse the Color Balance button to improve the coloring of a selected clip or image using color samples.Auto: iMovie try to improve the coloring.Match Color: Choose a previous clip, iMovie with try to match those colors.White Balance: Select a section of the clip/image that is supposed to be white, iMovie try to improve the coloring using that information.Skin Tone Balance: Select a section of the clip/image where the skin tone is properly exposed, iMovie try to improve the coloring using that information.Tools- Viewer PaneColor CorrectionUse the Color Correction button to improve the coloring of the selected clip or image using sliders.High/Mid/Low: Use the four sliders to adjust the Highlights, Brightness, Shadows, and Contrast of the image or clip.Saturation Slider: Slide left drain the image of color and right for saturate the image with color.Temperature Slider: Slide left for cooler and right for warmer color.Tools- Viewer PanePaste AdjustmentsIf you have adjusted the coloring of an image or clip Color Correction, you can apply it to another image or clip [will not copy Color Balance changes].Select the corrected image or clip.Select the Edit menu and Copy.Select the image or clip you want to adjust.Select the Edit menu and Paste Adjustments, and Color Corrections.Cutaway - optionsOnce a clip has been added as a Cutaway, you have other options.Double-Click the Cutaway to open Viewer Options.Change Cutaway to Slip-Screen to have a side-by-side effect.Options: Cutaway position (Right/Left/Top/Bottom) and slide in effect. Change Cutaway to Picture-in-Picture.Drag border to adjust size.Drag to reposition on Viewer screen.Appear settings (Dissolve, Zoom, or Swap).Add borders or shadow.Green-screeniMovie can fill alternate clips or backgrounds for footage shot with a Green-screen or Blue-screen.Drag-Drop clip or background to Timeline.Drag-Drop green-screen video ABOVE clip on Timeline.Double-Click the Cutaway clip to open Viewer Options.Change Cutaway to Green/Blue Screen.Use Softness Slide to adjust effect.Use Crop tool to remove content from green-screen clip.FiltersFrom the Viewer Pane, select the filter icon to add visual and audio filter effect to the clip.Viewer PaneTrailersWhen creating a new project, you have the option of creating a Trailer which allows you to fill in a pre-designed template to create a short stylized video. ................
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