Week 6 & 7: Internet Tools

I would like to share a video that my group members and I made for a project for our Computer Science module where we had to come up with a product that integrate information technology into our everyday lives. I remember none of us had any experience in editing videos. In the end, we settled for iMovie using one of our friend's macbook to edit. Despite having no knowledge, we tried our best looking up at tutorials and also explored iMovie.

 

I always appreciate films as I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND how a few seconds scene on TV is actually TONS of takes/NGs during filming. Because...been there, done that.

For just ONE scene, we had to take several shots from different angle. I personally was involved in a short film done by Lasalle students where I was the lead in the video and boy, was it tiring. But I believe the production crews were more tired since I just have to follow the instructions given & script? I remember I had 2-3 scenes but filming took up one whole day.

However, because I did not edit the Lasalle video, I would have to upload the video that I played a role in editing with my groupmates but not the lead :) Imagine repeating the same lines over and over again. Not complaining since it was a fruitful experience be it experiencing first hand in acting or helping to edit the video (in this case).

Soooo..did I managed to pique your interest in iMovie? If yes, that'll be great because I have found an idiot proof tutorial just for you that covers all the basics of video editing with the 2013 version of Apple's iMovie. From how to import your footage, add transitions, sound effects, background music, color correction and stabilization, and much more, video below!