iMovie/FCP tricks
Leaders:
Josh Leo
Zadi Diaz
iMovie: Do you want to know every in and out of iMovie? Do you want to push this great little editing program to its limits? Josh Leo leads this workshop on how to get the most out of iMovie. Come learn all the tips and tricks that are especially relevant for videobloggers.
Final Cut Pro: Get the most out of Final Cut Pro when it comes to videoblogging. Learn how to set-up, edit, and organize your projects from start to finish. Zadi will cover managing your media, using filters, color correcting, working with audio and music, motion effects, compression, and more.
iMovie vs. Final Cut Pro
How to get the most out of both programs
Getting organized
• managing your files
• setting preferences
Editing
• importing and logging your clips
• using filters and transitions
• utilizing plugins and extra effects
• better titling
• using and simulating multiple tracks
• correcting color (altering contrast levels, etc.)
• making better audio
• editing to music
• shortcuts
Exporting
• Compression
• archiving your footage
Bios:
Josh Leo (http://joshleo.com) has been videoblogging since March of 2005. He is an active member of the Videoblogging Community and teaches monthly videoblogging classes at the Community Media Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He works as an English-language radio producer and has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Mass Media from Calvin College.
Zadi Diaz is an online media producer, editor, and videoblogger based out of Los Angeles, California. She has been highlighted for her work in videoblogging by the New York Times, Forbes magazine, CBS Evening News, and The Independent magazine, among others. Her work in video can be seen at Karmagrrrl and Jet Set Show. In addition to her correspondent work for Rocketboom.com, she’s also a contributing editor for Dvguru.com and Media-slaves.com. You can find her teaching monthly videoblogging workshops in L.A. sponsored by Apple.