PE3_iMovie

In the past, I have been blessed to get video and still shots set to music – just close enough where it mimicked footage set to a beat!

I was too hype to see editing to a beat feature in iMovie! In my lab at school, we have Dell computers (with Microsoft software, of course) that I love. I have no complaints. Technology alone is wonderful! PC’s have been good to me over the years. However, I do wish my students could experience these yummy Apple features with all the attention to detail and thoughtfulness toward making the user experience so delicious.

I can make cool-looking, really authentic videos for my students; however, it’s really cool when they can use the resources themselves. A couple years ago, one of my co-workers was working to get an Apple lab at our school. I’m not sure what happened. I know networking and tech support were issues. I was willing to work with him – to be another teacher who was familiar with the products.

In the past, I have known it was necessary. However this program really has me thinking about ways for the students to have the Apple experience. Both platforms are “out there” and are in use. As a Career and Technical Education teacher, we are preparing students for career. I just believe we are doing them an injustice – if we do not expose them to the wide range of resources.

Now, back to the iMovie ’11 Essential Training…I love the variety of ways video can be shared. Prior to the training, I had seen the options, but had not taken the time to explore them. Major options –Facebook, Vimeo, and YouTube- are easily accessible, when necessary eliminating the “middle man.”

As a learner, I will have to go back and review the sharing features more thoroughly. After a while, I really don’t do well following along. I grew tried of rewinding and pausing, in order to catch what our teacher was doing. Honestly, I was a little frustrated and just resorted to watching the videos.

Overall, the iMovie ’11 Essential Training was a wonderful experience! I am so thankful for the Lynda.com resource. It is particularly beneficial to have a premium membership and have access to the Exercise Files. Another BIG “Thank You” to the folks at Full Sail University!