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Video
Software
Beginner
Avid Cinema
is one of the easiest capturing and editing programs to learn, even
for young students, and allowed for the creation of desktop video
movie with sound and titles in less than thirty minutes. Prior to
the introduction of iMovie, Avid Cinema shipped with all Macintosh
computers, even non-AV ones. Avid no longer sells or supports this
product but if you have, or can find a copy, it's still a great
introduction to learning how to make desktop movies.
Apple iMovie is a simple,
fun program that is easy to learn and will allow you and your students
to create hours and hours of great classroom footage. It has a variety
of features for capturing, adding effects, and editing footage.
You will need a Macintosh computer however to reap the benefits
of this software.
Intermediate
Real
Producer in its free version is a very scaled back video capture
software tool that will also convert your video into a RealPlayer
file format. It's not bad if all you want to do is capture and convert
video. If cutting scenes together and adding effects and titles
are on your agenda, this software won't give you that ability
Advanced
Adobe
Premiere v. 6.0 is a high end professional digital video editing
software program for users with previous video editing experience.
6.0. has a variety of new features which includes a full control
audio mixing panel, RealSystem support for converting files directly
for the Web, a built-in media cleaner function to compress files
smoothly, and a more comprehensive editing control panel.
Final Cut Pro is Apple's answer to Adobe Premiere. This editing
software is for advanced users with prior experience editing video.
It contains many of the same features as Adobe Premiere and has
audio editing capabilities. You'll need a Macintosh to work on this
software too.
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Books
Making
Music On Your PC
Making
Movies Work: Thinking Like a Filmmaker
Making
iMovies
The
Complete Idiots Guide to iMovie 2
Adobe
Premiere Classroom In A Book Series
Goodies & Links
 Desktop
Movies with
an iMac. Whether you have an iMac or not, this page will provide
you with information on making desktop movies, capturing video with
Firewire, and much
more.
 Getting
Started With iMovie Tutorial a good introductory tutorial on
using Apple's iMovie software.
Premiere
6.0 Tutorials
Webmokey
the tried and true source of information and tutorials.
Webmonkey
for kids a colorful version of Webmonkey that's perfect for your
students.
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