Outline

I. Download sample clips (5 minutes)

II. Review of capturing digital video (10 minutes)

A. VidCap configuration

B. Troubleshooting tips

III. Understand formats of sample clips (5 minutes)

A. .avi files are large, minimally compressed files that can be edited

B. .wav files are uncompressed audio files that can be added to video (such as a soundtrack)

III. The QuickTime Pro Interface (10 minutes)

A. When opening a file, it is "converted" to QT "movie" - this allows editing of all types of files, not just video.

B. Interface is fairly simple - key elements include time display, selection start and end markers, and position indicator.

IV. Edit Video (25 minutes)

A. Selecting

B. Copying and Pasting

C. Cutting and Trimming

D. Adding Tracks

E. Applying Filter Effects

F. Resizing

IV. Saving and Publishing

A. Saving vs. Exporting

B. Self-contained files

C. Creating links to streaming video