iMovie is an Apple App that allows you to create films, trailers, slideshows, or photo slides. You can add music, cut and trim footage, and create your own movies all on one app! iMovie is accessible on a laptop, smartphone, or tablet.

Step By Step:

1. Download the iMovie app from the App Store or open the app.

2. Select if you want to make a Movie or a Trailer

3. Drag the video clips or photos you'd like to add to your movie/trailer. You can zoom in, out, and crop.

4. Under audio, you can add and cut music to play in the background of your video.

5. Once your video is made, you can add titles, backgrounds, and transitions to make your video have better quality.

6. Next, you can share your video with friends or even upload it straight to YouTube under the share button.

FAQ

Q: Can I combine both video footage and photos to my movie?

A: Yes! iMovie allows you to add photos, videos, and even voice overs to the same project.

Q: Does iMovie share via iCloud?

A: iMovie can definitely be shared through the cloud, but these settings can be changed if you are uncomfortable with that.

Q: Can I save my work and continue to work on it later? If so, how?

A: Yes, iMovie saves automatically. You can always return to your work later.

Q: Can I edit my photos before adding them to my movie?

A: Yes, iMovie allows you to make a series of edits to your photos and footage if desired to. You can increase the brightness, shadows, and make many other edits.

Q: Do I have a limit to how many movies I can make?

A: No, iMovie encourages you to make as many movies as your heart desires.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Students can make video projects.
• iMovie gives them an opportunity to be creative and use different medias.
• iMovie is a fun alternative to essays.
• If a desktop or laptop is unavailable to use, iMovie has a mobile app.

Cons:

• It can be difficult for students to get their personal files onto iMovie if they are not using a device of their own.
• iMovie is a very high tech app that allows people to make amazing, high quality projects. With that being said, iMovie has many layers and can be difficult growing accustom to at first.

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