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.
publication date
2023-03-10
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
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
approach
In order to edit effectively, it’s crucial to understand why we edit: what the post-production process is there to achieve. This book makes that question its key focus, building from the foundational principles of editing to help you use tools and techniques to edit more engaging videos, more quickly.
audience
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.
short description
Master iMovie for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to create effective and engaging videos from import to export. It’s not about your tools; it’s about what you do with them. By teaching you the foundational principles of editing, this book will help you to edit impressive and engaging videos that are uniquely yours.
subtitle
Leverage Apple’s free editor for iOS, iPadOS 3.0.1, and macOS 10.3.5 and enrich videos with Keynote animations
keywords
Video editing book, imovie 10.3.5, iMovie 10, apple video editing, mac video editing, Final cut book, How to edit videos, MacBook, iPhone, iPad, macbook, FCP, Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Apple, Adobe Premiere Rush, Video Editing, YouTube, Reels, Premiere Pro, FCP, DaVinci Resolve
Product ISBN
9781803238906
