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What is Clips?
Clips is a fun, FREE, and easy to use video creation app from Apple.
Who Is Clips For?
Clips is great for ANYONE looking for a filmmaking tool on their iOS device (iPads/iPhones) to easily produce some fun and engaging videos.
Clips is especially great for for beginners to use, and it's a great first tool to learn to use to get a better understanding of the filmmaking process.
Device Availability
Clips is available for both iPad and iPhone, but there currently is no desktop version.
If you would prefer working on your Mac computer, iMovie would be the next best option, however, Clips is great for making fun videos with friends and family on the go,
What Are Its Features?
The best feature of clips is its intuitive design, and ease for new users to jump right in and start creating.
In addition to this, Clips utilises the same technology your iOS device has built into it's camera for AR to create a variety of unique visual effects that can be easily added to your videos.
Here are just some of Clips' features:
Auto-editing music
Built-in music library to choose from
Animated "posters" (think of these as fancy chapter headings, but for video)
Filters
Background effects
Auto speech-to-text (with language translation)
Multiple aspect ratios (eg: square, vertical, horizontal)
... and many others!
Getting Started
If you haven't already installed Clips, click here to access to official Apple page for Clips and begin the download process there. After downloading, the best way to learn is to dive in and start playing. You can also watch the video on the right to learn a bit more.
Apple Teacher Certification
There is no Clips requirement to obtain your Apple Teacher Certification.
What is iMovie?
iMovie is one of the most accessible and commonly used FREE movie making apps from Apple, available for both Mac and iOS devices.
Who Is iMovie For?
iMovie is great for all amateur movie makers on a budget and anyone looking to start creating videos with basic editing techniques and effects.
MacOS & iOS Differences?
The main functions between the two versions are typically the same, however, there are some variations between the two. Generally, the MacOS version has more capabilities to edit your videos with finer precision. Though, there are some features that are only available on the iOS device.
What Are Its Features?
There are a variety of excellent features that set iMovie above the rest.
Green/Blue Screen support
4K editing and exporting
Built-in special effects
Templates for 'Hollywood Style' trailers
Picture in picture
Storyboarding features
Transfer between devices using iCloud
Easily drag n drop files into your timeline
How To Get Started?
If you don't have it already installed on your computer or device, start by going to the official Apple page for iMovie to begin the download process. After that, if you're completely new to video editing, you may want to read some literature provided at the official Apple page for iMovie, or continue with a YouTube tutorial that helps you get started. You may also browse the iMovie support page for additional resources to continue your learning. You may continue your iMovie learning from the official Apple resources here, (make sure you are signed in to your AppleID account).
Apple Teacher Certification
As part of your journey to become an Apple Certified Teacher, you will need to demonstrate foundational knowledge in iMovie. Along with the getting started resources listed above, there is a variety of additional literature and coursework that can be found directly on the Apple Teacher site to help you build your skills in film editing in iMovie.
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