iMovie '11 & iDVD: The Missing Manual

With iMovie '11, Apple upped the bar for fast, effortless, versatile video editing. Packed with new features, iMovie '11 lets you create your own movie trailers, apply one-step effects like Instant Replay, edit audio tracks with intuitive tools, use themes for news and sports videos, and seamlessly upload your finished movies to sites like Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, or CNN.

But while iMovie '11 packs a lot in, it doesn't include any printed instructions. In this gorgeous, full-color book, award-winning author David Pogue and Aaron Miller provide a complete course in film editing and DVD design. Whether you plan to create the next indie hit, keepsake home movies, or on-the-fly YouTube videos, iMovie '11 & iDVD: The Missing Manual gives you the guidance and insight you need to exercise the power of your imagination.

Coverage includes:

• Editing Basics. Learn how to import an organize clips, create a storyboard, and build your movie.
• Fancy moves. Add scene transitions, special effects, background music, titles and credits, themes, and more.
• Secret tips and shortcuts. Youll get the tips, tricks, and workarounds the authors have learned after working with six previous versions of iMovie.
• Finding an Audience. Export your masterpieces to the Web (YouTube, MobileMe, or your own site), an AppleTV, an iPod, or even your iPhone.
• Mastering DVDs. iDVD lets you distribute your movies on Hollywood-style DVDs, complete with customized menus and chapter markers.