PE2_iMovie

  Trailers

This was a very good part of the Lynda.com tutorial.  I have always seen the themes and trailer templates, while working on various projects.  I never took the time to learn how to use this feature.  I can't wait to explore using trailers.  This action shot below is apart of the background process for selecting specific footage for  a trailer.  You select the clips you will use, then you select the type of style trailer you will use.  You also have to select the amount of Cast members that will be included in your trailer.  Your Trailer is also organized by how you select the type of fonts you will use for titles, your music, and your credits.  The credits are produced and selected in the initial phase.  What I like about the trailer feature, everything is set up, you have to incorporate what you want in the beginning, based off of what footage you have.

My Progress

 
The Screen Shot directly above documents my progress at that time.  I had went through almost half of the tutorial at this point. I was excited to grasp new concepts and to reiterate what I've learned through practice and previous instruction as well.  The red markers on the left hand side, indicates what I've viewed and the the unchecked lessons represents what I had to open and view.  I like how this actual course was organized, because if the videos were just random, it would have been hard to keep up and stay consistent with what I was learning.


Text/Cast Info

This is a screen shot of the template used for the trailer.  The Original name on the right is replaced with the Cast member that you select or the editor selects.  Also, on the left side you are able to see where the Outline is selected.  This is where you input the Cast, Credits, Introduction, you decide if you want to use the storyboard style or the shot list style.  Either style is your preference.  I will definitely start incorporating trailers from IMovie with some of my projects.  I will also teach my students how to work proficient with trailers.