iMovie basics

Big Idea
Relationships: Merriam-Webster defines this as: the state of being related or interrelated.

What type of ways do you relate to the world around you? What type of different
relationships do you have? Think outside of the conventional concept of “relationships”.

Assignment

Students will consider something in their life that they have a relationship with that can
be expressed in a conceptual video using iMovie. Your video can be very direct and
representational, or you may chose to make it more abstract. Either way, be able to justify your
concept. You will film your own video footage, use footage you already have, and/or include
photographs. You may use creative commons media, but most of the footage should be your
own (i.e. if you think a clip of a beach would really substantiate your concept and you do not
already have this, you may screencap or save creative commons media). Come up with an idea
that will be feasible to film footage for within the time given. Upload your finished video to
YouTube.

Topics to Consider (Fill in)

 Materials
➔ Computer with iMovie software
➔ Thumb Drive or device with video/image files
➔ Copyright free Music or audio files

iMovie Instructions

Step 1: Think about what relationship you would like use and how you would like to depict it.

Step 2: Either record your own footage or use clips from the internet (be sure to check copyright
laws or use creative commons material from places like Pexels.com and Archive.org)
● Also if you choose to use audio clips, make sure to record/download these to add to your
movie (same with video check copyright laws or use creative commons sites like
Youtube Audio Library).
● Create a 1:30-3:30 minute video.

Step 3: Open up iMovie. Start new project and click import files or drag and drop your videos
and audio into the project section.

Step 4: Start arranging your videos and audio in the order you wish them to be. Begin cutting
clips, editing footage, and creating transitions for your slides.

Step 5: When completed, export the file to your flashdrive.

Step 6: Upload your video to your YouTube account.

Step 7: High five your neighbor. Congratulate each other.