Creating Book Trailers

in iMovie

Before You Begin…0Choose or create visuals to represent and illustrate the

story0 Pictures/Photos (taken on a camera or from the internet)0 Video0 Animation (Claymation, Stop Motion, etc.)

Beginning and Visuals0Start a new project in iMovie and choose a name

0Select photos or video from the camera roll or photo library (each photo/clip is added to the timeline below)

Editing Visuals0Adjust the length of each photo by

expanding/shrinking its box on the timeline0Double tap the photo to add text or change the title

style0Tap the box between photos/clips to edit transitions

Audio0Again, keep in mind the tone of the book and the

mood you want to set for the video0Music:

0 Use pre-existing theme music0 Open another music file in iMovie, add to your project

(automatically lays audio over visuals)0Voiceover: select microphone icon above timeline

Editing and Reviewing0Change project settings or undo an action (top right

corner)0 Change theme, music, fading, etc.

0View using the play button directly below the preview screen

Finish and Share0Return to start screen0Select “Share online or send to iTunes”0Share to iTunes, social media, or camera roll

Tips0Keep in mind the tone of the book and the mood that

you want to set for the video0Keep it brief- usually under three minutes. Seconds

feel much longer in videos!