![]() I will OFTEN speed up clips so that you can still see what I’m doing, but it doesn’t slow down the video. This is also where you go to speed up or slow down a clip. I do this quite a bit when I want to display an intricate set up I get everything where I want it and then slowly pick it all up… when playback is reversed, it looks like I’m arranging everything perfectly. This is where you can reverse a clip (change the playback direction). Noise Reduction and Equalizer: I don’t use this one. Volume: This is where I mute clips (if you click the megaphone within the volume settings, a red line will show up indicating the clip is muted.) Stabilization: Occasionally I’ll go in here if I feel like my footage is a little shaky, but 9 times out of 10, I’m using a tripod so this is unnecessary. (I use an app called InShot.) Alternatively, you can simply film an iMovie video and make sure the subject is always center frame… that way when you upload to social media, the tutorial will still make sense. You’ll need another app if you want to change your video to a square or a vertical for social media. One thing you CANNOT do in iMovie is change the dimensions of the video. ![]() It’s not all that precise, but can help you brighten up a slightly underexposed clip.Ĭropping: This is where you can not only change the size of the video, but also access the Ken Burns effect. Working from left to right:Ĭolor Correction: The palette is where you can adjust lighting and color. If you hover over them, a pop up will tell you what each one is. I mention this in the tutorial, but notice those icons above the preview screen. Export as a file keeping in mind SEO keywords for title.Add title card (I use my YouTube thumbnail) and outro (I have a standard outro I made in iMovie).Adjust speed to control pace and flow of video.Edit clips for content: remove unusable footage, select the best clips.Create a new project (Movie not Trailer).I’m going to quickly walk you through the basic steps, but watch the video at the end to see my demonstrate the entire editing process. You should feel every so slightly over the top… on camera, that will be the right amount of energy! 4. When you’re on camera, you want to be 150% more energetic than normal. I don’t wear anything specific, but lots of woodworkers or other YouTubers will wear a branded t-shirt or the same color in their videos for consistency and increased branding. Consider recording videos in the same space in your house so that begins to act as your ‘set’. I don’t think your surroundings always need to be neutral or plain, but they should look intentional and not messy. Camera for Video: Canon (note that this camera does not accept an external mic so the only way to add sound would be to record separate audio and then sync it over your video footage when editing).Microphone (this is a MUST… sound quality is the biggest way to ruin a video).Here are affiliate links to my video gear: Obviously, you can add a voiceover after the fact also, but I’m a firm believer that YOU need to be in your videos at least at the beginning and the end if possible. I’ve also heard of people who record the audio separately and then sync it onto their video in editing. Another sound options are a telescoping microphone which sits on the camera but ‘reaches out’ to your voice. I use a lav mic so a small microphone clips onto my collar and the receiver plugs right into my DSLR via headphone jack in the camera. Setup and ToolsĪ tripod and a microphone are key for creating video in my opinion. Note: I’m using iMovie version 10.1.6… if yours looks a little different this could be why. I’m sharing a little bit about each feature of the program and, at the end, I share a video outlining my editing process and more of a step-by-step editing tutorial. BUT… I firmly believe that a FREE program like iMovie can help you create polished effective video content for your blog or website. Please leave me a comment if you have any questions that I haven’t addressed here! Disclaimer: I am by NO means an expert videographers and I am by NO means an expert YouTuber. Welcome, everyone! This is a recap of the iMovie presentation I gave at the Haven Conference in 2019. Using iMovie to edit video content for your website or YouTube channel
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