How can I make a video?

Quick and Simple:

1. Capture on a webcam or consumer video camera

2. Edit in Windows Movie Maker or Mac iMovie (Movie Maker has been built into Windows since the Millennium Edition Version and built into the Mac OS since October 1999.)

3. Export using our recommended export settings charted below.

   If you record your video using:	use one of the following programs :	then export your video as:	using the following compression settings:	with resolution (dimensions):	Tutorial
   a webcam with computer audio or a consumer digital video camera	Windows Movie Maker	.wmv	Frame Rate: 29.97 fps; keyframes: automatic; Quality: High or Best; Data Rate: automatic	480 X 360 (or 640 X 480 if Windows Media Encoder 9 Series is not installed)	Creating your video
   	Mac iMovie	.mov (QuickTime)	compression: H.264; Frame Rate: 29.97 fps; keyframes: automatic; Quality: High or Best; Data Rate: automatic	480 X 360	Creating your video

Getting Professional Production Assistance with recording and editing a video.

If you choose to hire professional help to create your video, give them the following specifications for the deliverable file:

• H.264; 29.97 fps; 480 X 360;

Tip: Check your local university media services to see if they offer video production media services.

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