How to make an Animated Intro in iMovie '11

[@ohnogrl]

the Green Screen choice wasn't popping up on iMovie, but then i went to preferences and clicked "show advanced tools." this video was awesome! Thank You!

[@ColonialCyborg]

Awesome intro tutorial, I had trouble making my own intro, and your tutorial was about as simple and to the point as you can get for a tutorial. I made an outro tutorial in iMovie too. Outros were easier than intros for me at first but your tutorial made it really clear. Thanks!!

[@USEditor]

Thanks, guy - you got right down to it and literally answered every question I had. Most appreciative. You're an excellent (one of the best I've watched) KZbin tutor. Bravo. Now, off to finish my movie.

[@flopsy06]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH!!!!! For power point: make your animation, include the green. Open up quicktime (all macs have it built in) , file:record screen, press slideshow (in powerpoint). Play your slideshow then continue from the video :D

[@AllAboutMac27]

No problem! I am glad it worked, and thank you so much for subscribing. It means a lot.

[@rickaugustphd8534]

Thanks mate - great video! Who knew that green screen wasn't just something in which one stands in front for the purpose of shooting a video. Very helpful!

[@MyLooneyBin]

thank you for your quick response ... I think it is the size settings ... either way, your tutorial is AWESOME ... and has helped me a lot ... you da man

[@B0M0A0K]

Outstanding, well done that man. I always wondered how folks were doing this.

[@mobgob]

I used this same method to make a couple animations for iMovie with Motion5. Love the idea.

[@JosMKubicek_BOWTIEJOE]

Very nice work! Simple, basic, and great results. Thank you.

This is such a creative way to make introductions! Love it. The green screen was such a good twist :D

[@EllenDean]

+Andréas Remis PLANT-BASED VEGAN I'm trying this now, but all I get is an empty white screen when i transfer to iMovie :-(

[@AllAboutMac27]

You will have to play around with the various color selection tools. That is the only thing I could think of.

[@theJayjay47]

I've watch your vids for soooo long these r awesome

[@archerknight7077]

This is genius, you just helped me a boat load, thank you sir

[@PauloNideck]

Very valuable lesson ! Thanks a bunch

[@DanielMonteiroNit]

Muito pertinente!

[@AllAboutMac27]

@Flobbies Thanks!! I really appreciate it. It was just a small tutorial. I dont know if i will continue with them, but it was a start :)

[@kidscenterca]

Sweet!There's so much you could do with this! Your own motion graphics without AfterEffects (which I'm going to learn soon!)

[@AndrewMccue58]

This was HUGELY helpful. Thank you for posting!

[@TheRykerDane]

my imovie has the timeline on top....why? And is this the only way to do any type of effect? Do you have to use keynote or can imovie do something like that?

[@Flobbies]

wow! That's pretty cool, nice tutorial, really liking your videos so far, I'm so glad I'm subscribed!!

[@AllAboutMac27]

You have to record it for the whole time or take a clip of the logo of the recorded video and keep on inserting it into the project

[@AllAboutMac27]

Yea, it is really easy in iMovie. Just add a title. And he has a lot of jump cuts, which are quick cuts to the next scene. So mabye that helps

[@MrTiggercub]

This is a great way to make unique intros!! Thank you :)

[@ThePineappleBros123]

I did this but recorded it using quicktime, this way is much quicker and easer! Thanks

[@AvantiMorocha1]

Hi Thank you for the video. I was wondering if you know how to use a AdobeFlash to create your intro. Thanks :)

[@fayeh4412]

Thank you so much - very clear explanation. nicely done. much appreciated!!

[@MyLooneyBin]

When I add this to my recording, it "cuts" off the side edges of my movie??? I am sure it is just a setting some where. is there a way to make it not do this??

[@KirbySaysRawr]

Thank you so so much, this was an amazing tutorial and helped a whole bunch :)

[@AllAboutMac27]

I think so, in my opinion. However, I think the Macbook is the most popular (the one I have) because of its mobility. Obviously, it is Apple, so it is priced very high, but in my opinion, it is worth the extra money for all the time saved when using it vs a PC.

[@NathanMoller]

I really liked this tutorial. Couple questions: 1. Why is my text from the video pixelated and how do I sharpen that from Keynote to the import into iMovie? 2. When I have the text move down to the corner, it scrolls off the iMovie viewable screen - how do I fix that? Thanks so much!

[@cash4sellers]

Can you tell how to fade in and out sound in the middle of the track? Example: I added on a sound track over a video but I want this to fade to highlight what the person is saying for just 10 seconds, and that fade out again. I managed to do this by setting volume to zero and than fade in and out, but in this way the volume goes right o zero and I don't want that; I want the music to be on background. Any way to do that? thanks

[@AllAboutMac27]

Well you could try to find one similar. Or just upgrade to the new version of keynote. It is like 10-15 bucks if you have the money, and you will get all the new effects!

[@GrantBrewster]

Yes you can. but the default settings in imovie '09 dont include green screen. so you have to go into imovie preferences and check the box that says show advanced features

[@AllAboutMac27]

It comes with Macs, but if you have an old version, you have to but it in the Mac App Store

[@crystalrubyemily3967]

does this work with the new imovie?

[@AllAboutMac27]

Try changing the shade of green. That could affect the way iMovie keys out the green. Otherwise, I am not sure. You would have to show me your problem.

[@ChiefWahoo14]

That was really cool. Nice job I may use that some time

[@AllAboutMac27]

You are going to need to get the latest version of Keynote. It is available in the Mac App Store

[@AllAboutMac27]

I think you are talking about cropping the video. Put your mouse over the clip, then click the gear icon. Then click cropping. Then, in the video space click allow black. This should fix what i think you are talking about

[@AllAboutMac27]

@juicybuttfartsniff you may not have it because you have an older version of keynote. Upgrade it to the 2011 version :)

[@AllAboutMac27]

Nice, good job and thanks for watching!

[@LethalSwizzle]

Could you use the intro right from the beginning and have the green background still be there. For example: The final video you showed us, presented the intro against the electronics(speakers) background and removed the green... I'd like to keep that green/ another picture, is that possible?

[@AllAboutMac27]

No problem! Glad i could help!! Subscribe if you want :)

[@KNEWLIFEMEDIA]

HEY HOW DO I MAKE SCRIBBLE EFFECTS FOR A MUSIC VIDEO??I HAVE THE I MAC

[@lilyknudsen5140]

thank you so much for this video! it was so helpful as I am a new youtuber and i needed to make an intro for my videos! Thanks again!

[@AllAboutMac27]

No problem! Thanks for the view :)

[@iatrides]

Hey there, I hope you're still following this post...thanks for putting it up by the way. I'm new to this and having trouble with one part. When you dragged your intro in it seems like it auto-sized itself to match the whole video...so your logo stayed in the bottom of the screen. Mine only lasts about 11 seconds and then dissipates...I can't seem to figure out how to keep it going for the whole video.

[@AllAboutMac27]

If powerpoint for the mac can export the same way, and if it has the same animations, then yes.

[@AllAboutMac27]

I am not sure becuase it has to have the green screen capability. If you can follow the steps, withouth any problems, then it will work.

[@AF0093]

Is Keynote free and what else can it be used for besides what you did?

[@stephenmair5300]

Hi Looking to take the keynote video work and share it to Facebook or any other format please.

[@awesome_gymnastics_girl6017]

Thank you! Please do more! Your amazing!

[@ThePineappleBros123]

Make then Powerpoint logo, then simple record in using quicktime screen recording setting, this should allow you to record using powerpoint on your mac!

[@AllAboutMac27]

@chrestien83 No problem! Thanks for watching :D

[@AllAboutMac27]

I would record the movie in keynote for 3-5 minutes. Or continue to put in the recorded keynote video multiple times in the video.

[@alexjavi]

Thank you so much... I am doing an intro for my youtube videos. When it's done, I'll show you!!

[@krolltan]

Thanks for this vid! Now I can finally have a logo on my vids like the TV networks have :D

[@elenaporcupine]

Nice work!!!One question, I made a logo, too but when I insert the animation in a video and select the "green screen", all I can see is a white screen.What am I doing wrong?

[@NickSingh.96]

How come when i move the green video onto of the movie, it only says ' Replace, Insert Audio Only and Cancel' I cant get the green screen option, Sorry, I am so used to Sony Vegas

[@DByrd2039]

great video. Did you have to purchase keynote from the app store?? definitely worth the $20 if so

[@AllAboutMac27]

@TheJaystar0 Not yet, because I don't see a demand for it at this moment, but if enough people ask me, I will do one.

[@AllAboutMac27]

No problem! Thanks for watching :D

[@kswaraa]

can we use microsoft word instead of keynote?

[@40to60Films]

Great video. I've just started making videos. And this will help with my intro greatly. Awesome!!

[@lifeofleah7872]

hi, i used this video to help make an intro for my gopro video, but for some reason gopro studio won't let me upload the quicktime intro i made from keynote. do you have any idea as to what i could do to use the same steps as the video, but instead of using imovie, i use gopro studio? its a long shot i know, but i'd love some help! thanks

[@AllAboutMac27]

I am not sure, but if you find an export option, then it will work.

[@gavinoakleereed]

Do u have 2 get Keynote from the Mac App Store?

[@AllAboutMac27]

I am not sure. It needs to do the same things, like the animations, as well as the capablity to export the presentation as a movie so i am not sure, but possibly, if it can do that. Thanks, and subscribe if you liked the video :) Hope this helps!

[@mariaglargaard798]

I Have a problem - In iMovie I do not get the option 'Greenscreen', even when I follow you tutorial to the letter

[@nppower1999]

i can't find advance tools i went keynote>preferences>general and then on this tab there's "include obsolete animations in choices" i clicked it and i still don't find anvil! i have mac i downloaded the programe from the apple website today, (free version) and i don't find anvil... help! please

[@danrumpz]

I'm having a lot of trouble with getting the slide to be green. I am using iWork 08 if that makes a different, but they look nearly identical. I make the box shape on the 75% zoom stage. and when I go to change the color in the fill box, I choose the light green you recommended and it makes a really deep purple. Do you have any idea what this is and how to fix it?

[@AllAboutMac27]

@zombie5241 You could use powerpoint, if you have it. Anything that does basically the same thing. It could be done :)

[@CrossingGuardians]

Can I do the same thing if I have a logo already made for my nonprofit organization? In other words, you used Keynote and typed in you logo. The logo you see associated with my account is what I would like to put at the beginning of my videos; however, I want it animated. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@AllAboutMac27]

You mean no sound comes from your mac? I am not sure. Probably should call up apple. they are really nice :D

[@MissGemHD]

The person on top of me is very kind x

[@jonezZz14]

Hi, I want to insert a quite transparent symbol in the lower right corner, just like you did it with your name. I did everything you did, but the intro is not long enough for my whole video and in iMovie I cannot enlarge it. Do I have to record the Intro exactly as long as the movie I cut? This would suck :P

[@AllAboutMac27]

no problem! Subscribe if you want, and have not already :D

[@AllAboutMac27]

No problem! Thanks for the view, and subscription if you feel like it :)

[@18wosfan100]

Soo helpful will be in use once I get a MacBook pro for easter

[@coffeydoescode]

i know this is an old video but i really need your help i do everything said in the video but when i put it in as a green screen it only goes over 9 seconds of my footage and i want it to show until the end please help!!!

[@OmniumGatherumEU]

I've hit a brick wall.. I have made my intro with a dark background instead of the gren.. is there no way I can keep the text in the corner as a water mark? Obvs I can't use a dark background as a green screen...

[@bcbbanga4l]

for some reason when I drag it infront of my video in imovie i dont get the options you get.

[@GradeItReviews]

It's worked fine but I can't increase the time the logo stays in the corner for. How do you get it to stay there throughout the whole movie?

[@fryoung1]

Very helpful! Thanks for posting.

[@AllAboutMac27]

@krolltan No problem! Glad I could help. Message me if you need any other iMovie tips :)

[@MiKe-xv9oc]

The end result I'm going for, is to watch this footage with two separate side by side monitors, that we will refer to as monitors (A) & (B). The effect I want is that it looks like the model is walking from monitor (A) to monitor (B). ... Like she's walking from one tv, onto the next. Any ideas?

[@puppy13]

okay! thanks! and one more... how do i make the film go away from my vid? i tried messing with the labels but it still isnt transparent like yours! it only makes it darker!

[@user-hf6zm9pb2l]

Great and informative! I hope I can do that green screen effect!! :)

[@TheSilentLoves]

I have a mac air, but it doesn't come with keynote, pages etc? Or only mac pro comes with all those programmes? Thanks

[@juicybuttfartsniff]

okay i did thanks! one more thing, when you put the clip in the video portion a green screen option does not come up how do i get the green screen?

[@vishalpandey7490]

Thanks so much. Im gonna get a mac too. Cant wait to do some awesome intros? BTW can we add our own pictures in the background instead of the green? pls respond ASAP. Thanks! :)

[@AllAboutMac27]

@TheJaystar0 Yes. If it has the same capabilities.

[@AllAboutMac27]

You can use that. Try to replicate what I did, however, just know the animations won't be as nice.

[@camtaylor3446]

the pop up menu for the green screen selection option isnt popping up, any sugestions?

[@italia18ify]

hey , i have the 11' version of the imovie and have keynote but when i do left click to apply with green screen it wont show me that option , do i need ox lion software? or what the latest version >?

[@AllAboutMac27]

I'll try! Hopefully I can come up with something

[@AllAboutMac27]

Yes, and it is definetly worth it! I agree. Subscribe if you want :)

[@TKtwoSMOOVE]

How do you keep it playing through the whole video ? if the video is about 3-5 mins long .

[@conzoman98]

You have to buy iWork either on a disc or from the mac app store

[@dontlikecrosby]

i did that but same problem im gonna video my problem but also i lost my sound on mac... do you know how to repair the problem?