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iMovie 2 is the latest version of the easy-to-use movie editing software that has encouraged so many Mac users to make their own desktop movies. iMovie 2 offers powerful new moviemaking tools, the ability to work with more video footage, and new visual, sound, and titling effects that let users create movies in even more visually interesting ways.iMovie 2 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide covers the basics of working with iMovie - shooting and capturing footage, viewing clips, editing and working in the iMovie timeline; using special effects and transitions; adding sound, music, titles, and narration, and more. These step-by-step lessons are illustrated with hundreds of screenshots, making it easy for readers to walk through each task. This Visual QuickStart Guide can be used as a tutorial for users completely new to iMovie, while readers already familiar with the software can use this guide as a handy reference. This book is great for teachers, students, hobbyists, corporate users, aspiring filmmakers, and anyone interested in creating their own movies.
This guide investigates the functional capabilities of iMovie 2 software to enable users to produce desktop movies through a structured, task-oriented approach. Author Jeff Carlson leverages his technical expertise to provide a comprehensive manual that breaks down complex video editing processes into manageable, step-by-step instructions. The book utilizes a visual-heavy pedagogical framework, relying on hundreds of annotated screenshots to demonstrate the software interface and workflow. By focusing on practical application, the text serves as both a foundational tutorial for novices and a quick-reference tool for experienced users.
What You Will Find
Experts and users identify this guide as a standard reference for early digital video production on the Macintosh platform. The text is noted for its accessibility and clear, screenshot-driven methodology that simplifies technical software operations for a broad audience.
Page Count:
216
Publication Date:
2001-12-15
Publisher:
Peachpit Pr
ISBN-10:
0201787881
ISBN-13:
9780201787887
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