Where to Edit Video   Ross Multimedia Lab The Ross School of Business has a Multimedia Lab located on the 4th Floor of the Kresge building in the Library.  It offers four iMac workstations with specialized editing hardware and software, including iMovie.   Workstations can be reserved for 3-hour blocks of time through the Student Room Reservation.  The Multimedia Lab is only available during regular Library hours.  Digital Media Commons Multimedia Workrooms There are also three Mac multimedia editing workstations on North Campus, as part of the Digital Media Commons in the Duderstadt Center. To use the North Campus workstations, you will first need to attend an orientation session.  You can also find training sessions on available video editing software.  Details and registration can be found on the Digital Media Commons website. Personal Computer or Laptop Windows Movie Maker is a very simple program that is included in the Windows operating system.  If you are running Windows XP, you will want to download the free upgrade.  Visit the Microsoft website for minimum system requirements. You will need a Firewire card and cable to import video from a digital camcorder onto the computer.  These are included with the digital video cameras available for loan through Computing Services. Download a tutorial handout to help you get started editing video with Movie Maker.  Need to Borrow a Digital Video Camera? We have a limited number of lightweight Digital Video Cameras and tripods for short-term loan on a first-come first-serve basis.  Reserve a camera from Computing Services through the equipment reservation system.   Learn more about our Digital Video Cameras  Need Assistance? Contact our Software Support Team at RossSoftHelp@bus.umich.edu.

Create a Professional Video A couple tips to get you started: Have fun and tell a good story!  Shooting and editing video can take a lot of time, but your creative investment will pay off. Save incremental versions of your files (MyProject1, MyProject2, MyProject2a, MyProject2b, etc.), as you go - it’s a lot easier to go back to the last good version than to recreate the whole project from scratch. Below are resources to support you in the process of creating a video project you'll be proud of.  Click the icon to view the extensive information and instructions for each topic:  Video Storyboard  A storyboard serves the same function that an outline serves for a term paper.  It’s a draft document that maps out the structure of the story you want to tell, and lets you plan the video you shoot to support the story. Tape Logs  Hours can be wasted reviewing tape after tape in search of the one interview you are looking for.  Save the hassle by using a tape log. Interviewing Techniques  There is a lot more to recording a successful interview than a microphone and camera.  You need to make sure you have ample lighting, quality sound, and know how to capture the shots you need.  Not only that, but your subject needs some preparation to ensure a Q&A session that can be edited effectively. Recording Voiceovers  Voiceovers are a very effective video technique.  Rather than a "talking head", you can use voiceovers as a narration while showing video examples. Using Video from Other Sources  In nearly all projects, you will be editing video you shot yourself.  However, there are times when you may need to use other pieces of video, such as a promotional clip from a company you are working with.  While this can be very challenging, we have some tips to help you out.