For the past 10 years, I have been using FinalCut Pro, professional video editing software, with the students in Video Technology classes. When I first started teaching the video class, we used iMovie, because it was easy to use but only basic editing options. For this assignment, I decided to explore the new iMovie 2011. I was surprised and impressed with the expansion of editing options in this program. Without any experience or knowledge, a beginner can easily create a professional looking video that includes videos, stills, titles, music and special effects. When compared to the professional software, it does not have as many options but does give the beginner a nice selection. One of the more exciting options was the variety of file formats that could be used when exporting the video. Along with .mov and .mp4, there are options to export directly to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, CNN iReport and Podcast Producer.
With tight budgets, iMovie is an exceptional value for those schools with Apple Macintosh computers. The software is integrated with Garageband, iTunes, and iPhoto to give you a wide range of resources to include in the movie. Our campus does have several mobile Macintosh laptop carts. When teachers are looking for a unique project for students to demonstrate their learning, I always encourage them to look at iMovie. Andrew Garrison (1999) stated it well, "Integrating media production in your curriculum can help you find new access to students and help them find new access to the material" (p. 1). With a little instruction from the teacher and clear parameters of what is being assessed, students become excited and engaged in the learning.
Here is an example of a video created in iMovie:
You can view it also on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aQVa4wTO4M
Garrison, A. (1999, Winter). Video basics and production projects for the classroom. Center for Media Literacy. Retrieved November 9, 2011, from http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article3.html
With tight budgets, iMovie is an exceptional value for those schools with Apple Macintosh computers. The software is integrated with Garageband, iTunes, and iPhoto to give you a wide range of resources to include in the movie. Our campus does have several mobile Macintosh laptop carts. When teachers are looking for a unique project for students to demonstrate their learning, I always encourage them to look at iMovie. Andrew Garrison (1999) stated it well, "Integrating media production in your curriculum can help you find new access to students and help them find new access to the material" (p. 1). With a little instruction from the teacher and clear parameters of what is being assessed, students become excited and engaged in the learning.
Here is an example of a video created in iMovie:
You can view it also on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aQVa4wTO4M
Garrison, A. (1999, Winter). Video basics and production projects for the classroom. Center for Media Literacy. Retrieved November 9, 2011, from http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article3.html
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