A few patrons have had
questions about sending an iMovie project to another group member so
they can continue to edit the video. The new version of iMovie makes
this pretty simple by consolidating all of the work into one iMovie
Library file.
Before beginning a project, users
should create a new library and choose where to save the library. We
always recommend saving on a hard drive if they are working on one of
the library computers. They can also save on a flash drive (better for
smaller projects) or to their on desktop. Lize's post describes how to save the library.
If a user wants to send the iMovie project to someone in a format they can edit later, they can do this using Google Drive or the UD Dropbox. In Google Drive, for example, the user would simply need to select "New - File Upload" and then choose the location of the iMovie library in the project format. Once the file is finished uploading, they can select who to share it with.
In order to open and edit the file, it must be downloaded from the Google Drive or Dropbox location. The person that downloads the file should also select a location to save the library, and then it should open automatically in iMoive when selected. However, users will only be able to edit the iMovie project in the same version of iMovie that is was originally created. So if a user is working with iMovie 10, their group members should open the file to edit it in iMovie 10.
When a patron asks about saving an iMovie video, it's also a good idea to ask if they want to save the file so they can continue editing it later, or if they are finished editing and ready to export or share the video in a final format. This could save them from unnecessary problems in the future!
If a user wants to send the iMovie project to someone in a format they can edit later, they can do this using Google Drive or the UD Dropbox. In Google Drive, for example, the user would simply need to select "New - File Upload" and then choose the location of the iMovie library in the project format. Once the file is finished uploading, they can select who to share it with.
In order to open and edit the file, it must be downloaded from the Google Drive or Dropbox location. The person that downloads the file should also select a location to save the library, and then it should open automatically in iMoive when selected. However, users will only be able to edit the iMovie project in the same version of iMovie that is was originally created. So if a user is working with iMovie 10, their group members should open the file to edit it in iMovie 10.
When a patron asks about saving an iMovie video, it's also a good idea to ask if they want to save the file so they can continue editing it later, or if they are finished editing and ready to export or share the video in a final format. This could save them from unnecessary problems in the future!
Great post Ilana. I just wanted to add an additional note about how the computer sees the iMovie Library vs. how we see it. The computer understands that the iMovie Library is actually a folder with many folders and files (videos/pictures/music) inside it. We just see it as a single file. This can cause some confusion when uploading to a cloud storage service. Of the two you mentioned Google Drive is definitely easier. With Google Drive, I just drag the iMovie Library to my drive and it uploads as a folder. Then when I download it, it automatically zips that folder into a zip file for me to download as a single file that I can just double-click (unzip) to open. UD Dropbox is a bit trickier because it doesn't accept folder uploads, and doesn't have any automatic zipping features. So to transfer your iMovie Library using UD Dropbox, YOU will have to zip it first. Luckily, this is very easy to do on the Mac, just right-click the iMovie Library, and choose "Compress". You will now have a zip file that you can upload to UD Dropbox. Your group mate will get an email with a link to download the zip file, and they will just download it, and double-click the zip file to "unzip" it to get to the iMovie Library.
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Google Drive - Easy - Just be prepared for it to be a "folder" upload instead of a "file" upload.
UD Dropbox - Still pretty easy if you know the procedure - Just right-click and "Compress" the Library into a zip file before uploading.
Thanks for sharing these tips, Ilana. To follow up on Nico's suggestion about the UD Dropbox, one can easily share a zipped file with all the members of a group by entering multiple emails. In the UD Dropbox area requesting " Information about the Recipient" click on the plus sign "+" to add additional recipients.
ReplyDeleteWhen sending a file to another person, it's prudent to add your own address in case the recipient's notification goes to a junk mail folder. You can forward the link using your own email account to help ensure that the person receives it.