This is a presentation/tutorial created for LBSC702 (User Instruction) at UMD in November 2011.

1. iMovie for Librarians
Katie Seeler

2. Why might librarians use iMovie?
• Advertise services (equipment loan
program)
• Virtual tour (student testimonials or
student-librarian interactions)
• Promote the library (this is who we are
and how we can help you)
• Introduce yourself (embed into LibGuide)

3. Doesn’t have to be an expensive production
Study like a scholar, scholar
Brigham Young University

4. Doesn’t have to be an expensive production
Library Minute
Arizona State University

5. So what do I need to make a movie/video?
• Good lighting
• Limited sound interference
• High definition video camera
• External microphone
• Headphones
• Green screen

6. How do I use green screen in iMovie 11?
• http://screencast.com/t/MdB9KQrTT

7. Tips for making great videos!
• Avoid wearing green, brown, or khaki
clothing
• Have good lighting
• Try to keep at several feet between you
and the background
• Turn off all in-camera sharpening
• Shoot in high resolution