Preparing to shoot your movie

• Make sure your batteries are fully charged.
• Clean up your device, clear space to store files.
• Delete unwanted apps, back-up photos and videos using iCloud or Lightroom.
• Carry a charger with you.
• set camera for 1080P@24fps.
• use manual exposure and good lighting
• set exposure, white balance and ISO,

Organize your movie assets

Transfer your video and still images to the device you are using to edit in iMovie.

• You can use airdrop, or upload your files to the iCloud
• If you are using the cloud you will need to download the clips through iMovie before inserting into your timeline. Click the cloud symbol to download.
• If you are using an audio file you can save into iTunes, or just transfer using iPhone’s ‘audio recorder’ by clicking share.

To create a new movie, click the (+).

• Choose: create movie.
• Start by selecting the media you want to use.
• Create an album in ‘photos’ of selected clips for better organization.
• If you use iCloud it will sync the photos from your mobile device.
• When your clip is selected in iMovie, hit the (+) to add it to your timeline.
• You can trim your clip in your timeline, or before you import it, using the yellow bars.

Editing tips

• add a split to your clip where you need to create an action – like adding a title, lower-thirds, audio edit, etc.
• to fade sound – detach the audio, select the audio clip and find the fade control next to the volume slider.
• click on the T to create title.
• to add fade in/out or to select theme – click the gear next to the (+).
• pinch the clip in the timeline to expand or contract.
• don’t forget to add ids, titles and credits.
• cut on the action!

Saving and sharing

• When your movie is complete you can export it to Vimeo or You Tube using the share button.
• Save it back to your photo roll to save movie on your device.
• Embed movie to blog and share with social media to drive traffic to your site.