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Master video editing with iMovie. Learn from experts to edit footage, enhance creativity and create stunning videos effectively and affordably for beginners on iPhones and iPads.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring video design for consumer use and promotion of opportunities.
  • How to use iMovie to turn thoughts into creative content.
  • Understanding use of storyboards, timelines and other core design elements that help you to create memorable visual content.
  • How to produce films in iMovie.
  • Exploring tips and tricks for audio mastering.
  • How to export for web.
  • Understanding promotion tools to enhance output.

This iMovie Introduction course includes

  • bullet point icon Authorised Certificate
  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

Book this course

We offer iMovie Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for iMovie Introduction

Importing and organising photos

  • Connecting a camera
  • Importing photos and video
  • Capturing from iSight
  • Skimming events
  • Navigating the viewing area

Creating your first movie

  • Opening iMovie
  • Managing events
  • Rejecting footage
  • Marking favourites
  • Building a Project
  • Rearranging and adjusting clips
  • Improving colour
  • Adding transitions
  • Using Themes
  • Customising a Theme
  • Trailers

Working with audio

  • Adding audio
  • Audio fades
  • Audio from iTunes and GarageBand
  • Adding sound effects
  • Creating a voiceover

Advanced editing techniques

  • Editing tips
  • Inserting a new clip
  • Adding a cutaway
  • Creating a picture-in-picture effect
  • Replacing a shot
  • Using the Clip Trimmer and fine-tuning an edit
  • Using Precision Editor
  • Slip edits

Creating Visual effects

  • Adding a still image
  • Adding a title
  • Applying video effects
  • Creating a freeze frame
  • Flash Frame
  • Opacity

Sharing and publishing a movie

  • Playing a movie full screen
  • Switching between Projects and Events
  • Sharing to iTunes
  • Sharing to YouTube
  • Exporting a QuickTime movie
  • Sharing to Facebook
  • Sharing to Vimeo
  • iMovie Theatre
  • Export an image
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FAQs about the iMovie Introduction course

How is the content taught throughout the iMovie Introduction course?

Our iMovie Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using iMovie throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

Is this iMovie Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to iMovie or have been using iMovie for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in iMovie. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my iMovie Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our iMovie Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the iMovie Introduction course?

For private classes in iMovie Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the iMovie Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the iMovie Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our iMovie Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

iMovie Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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