Today you should be to the point of finishing up your video!
Once your images are saved from Photoshop into a folder they need to be processed into a video. Use QuickTime Player 7 and the "import an images sequence" option in the "File" menu. Pick your frame rate (FPS) try between 6 and 12.
Now that you have your video file you need to edit it in a video editor. You can use Final Cut Express or iMovie to do this.
Make a folder on your desktop and name it with your name and drop your video file and audio files in it.
Final Cut Express
Open a file and save it
- Close old projects
- file --> new Project
- file--> save Project (put it in the folder with your name on the desktop)
Import your media
- file --> import --> files (locate your video file and audio files)
Manipulate your media on the timeline
- drag and drop your video file on the timeline in the "V" section
- drag and drop your audio files on the timeline in the "A" section
* note you can use the "arrow" tool in the toolbar to move the video or audio tracks
- If you see a red bar at the top of the timeline you need to render. use 'command+R' to do this
Edit the film and audio
- use the "blade" tool in the toolbar
- click on the track you wish to cut to select it.
- place the marquee where you want to cut the movie and click the mouse.
-- the timeline will now be in two pieces
-- you can delete part of a track by selecting it and clicking "delete"
* Don't forget to hit SAVE a few times during the process.
Export your video
- When your video and audio are ready goto file --> export
- choose the QuickTime option and save it full size and 'self contained'
- export it to the desktop, this is your final video.
- Make sure your name is on the file. This one is the full size and goes to Joe
-Use iMovie for titles and fades
Open a file and save it
- Close old projects
- file --> new Project
* choose the 16x9 aspect ratio
- file --> save Project (put it in the folder with your name on the desktop)
- file -- import movie
- create a "new event" labeled with your name
- make sure the optimize check box is checked
- make sure 'copy files' is checked
* you can make titles and transitions
Titles
- You should have the name of your video at the beginning of your video
- You need to have the following info at the end of your video:
* your name
* the name of the person or place you got your audio from
* Art 213 Spr 11
* Hartwick College
Export the Movie as large as you can.
- this video you will put up on youtube.
