This document discusses how librarians can use iMovie to create short videos for purposes like advertising library services, creating virtual tours, and promoting the library. It provides examples of library videos and lists the basic equipment needed like a video camera, microphone, and green screen. It also gives tips for using a green screen in iMovie and capturing good quality video footage.

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