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90 Chapter 10 Tutorial 8: Creating Podcasts
Creating Video Podcasts and Movie Projects
Creating a video podcast is similar to creating an audio podcast, except that the video
podcast includes a video file and does not include artwork. You can import an iMovie
project or other QuickTime-compatible video file, view the video as you add audio, add
and edit markers, and send the finished movie (containing both video and audio) to
iDVD to burn to a DVD or send it to iWeb to publish as a video podcast. You can also
export it as a QuickTime movie.
When you have created your video podcast in GarageBand, you can send it to iWeb or
export it and publish it using another application.
Importing a Movie or Video File
You can import an iMovie project or other video file from the Media Browser. The
Media Browser lets you quickly locate iMovie projects and other video files in your
computer’s Movies folder, as well as other media files. For information about finding
and importing iMovie projects and video files using the Media Browser, see “Importing
Media Files” on page 84.
When you import a movie, the file appears in the movie track, beginning at the start of
the project. You can’t change the position of the movie in a project.
Note: A project can contain only one movie or video file. If you import a movie into a
project that already contains one, a dialog appears asking if you want to replace the
existing movie with the new one.
Viewing the Movie
When you import a movie into a project, the movie track appears at the top of the
timeline, showing still frames from the movie. The Track Info pane appears in place of
the Media Browser, with a video preview at the top where you can view the movie as
you play the project.
To show the movie track and video preview:
m Choose Track > Show Movie Track.
You can hide the movie track and video preview by choosing Track > Hide Movie Track.
Working with the Movie’s Audio Track
If the movie contains an audio track, a new Real Instrument track named Movie Sound
is created below the movie track for the movie’s audio. You can edit the Movie Sound
track exactly as you would edit any Real Instrument track: you can mute or solo it,
adjust the volume level and pan position, and add effects.
Note: If you mute the Movie Sound track, the movie’s audio will not be included when
you send the movie to iDVD or iWeb or when you export it as a QuickTime movie.