COM 220: Seroka (Fall 2025): Home

Video File

• Downtown Hopkinsville footage taken from van

Audio File

• Background music (CC)

Image File

• bell hooks way sign

• NEW iMovie Workshop PowerPoint
• iMovie Basics Guide
• iMovie LinkedIn Learning Course

Organizing Media

• Create “events” BEFORE importing: "Broll," "Voiceover," "Images," "Music"
• In iMovie: Use "My Media" to see everything, create "Events" to organize
• This saves massive time during editing

Tip: Add colored backgrounds (Backgrounds button) between sections temporarily to visualize structure

Example Structure

• Hook (15-20 seconds): Grab your Berea audience's attention with local imagery or relatable scenario 
• Introduce yourself & theory (20-30 seconds): Brief, accessible language 
• Explain theory components (60-90 seconds): Break it down simply—remember your audience! 
• Present your artifact (45-60 seconds): Show and analyze the local example 
• Practical application (45-60 seconds): "Here's how YOU can use this in YOUR life..." 
• Conclusion (15-20 seconds): Recap and call-to-action

Audio Levels

Audio hierarchy for your video:

• Voiceover/dialogue: 100% (most important)
• Background music: 10-20% (sets mood but shouldn't compete)
• Ambient sound/B-roll audio: 30-50% (adds texture)

Music selection tip: Choose music that matches your audience.

Saving an Editable Project File

This is CRITICAL: You'll receive feedback and need to make changes!

• Your project auto-saves while working in iMovie
• But you need to back it up for safekeeping

Where iMovie stores projects:

• Projects live in: iMovie Library (usually in Movies folder)

To save editable version:

• File → Consolidate Project Media (ensures all files are together)
• Quit iMovie
• Find "iMovie Library" file in Movies folder
• Copy entire library to:
  • External hard drive (RECOMMENDED—bring to class)
  • Cloud storage (Google Drive, Box—may be large file)

IMPORTANT: Don't just export MP4 and delete project! You'll need the editable version!

Exporting for Submission

• Click share icon (box with upward arrow) in top-right corner
• Select "File"

Recommended export settings:

• Resolution: 1080p (high quality, manageable file size)
• Quality: High or Best (for preliminary version use "High")
• Compress: Faster (for quicker export)
• Format: Should default to MP4 (most compatible)
• Name file clearly: "FirstnameLastname_Theory_Preliminary.mp4"
• Choose save location (Desktop or project folder)
• Click "Next" → "Save"
• Export time: Usually 1-2x your video length (3-4 min video = 5-10 min export)