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

A comprehensive guide to making the most  of  Apple's entry-level editing software—from the basics of editing to   using iLife and open source apps to create unique non-fiction videos

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 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.

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 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.

1. Why and How We Edit Videos
2. Automatic and Template Editing with Magic Movie and Storyboards
3. Using Movie Mode in iOS and iPadOS
4. Understanding iMovie for macOS - Keyboard Shortcuts and the Magnetic Timeline
5. iMovie Editing Workflow - Import, Edit, Export
6. Using iMovie Effects - Overlays and Keyframing
7. Integrating Keynote - Titles and Animations
8. Custom Export Formats, ft. Handbrake
9. Common iMovie Problems and Their Solutions