Lisa Logan's Movie Maker DIY Trailer Workshop
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Materials You'll Need

 Equipment:

* A computer and Internet connection
* Digital camera, photo disc, or scanner (IF you'll be taking your own photos)
* A camcorder (IF you're planning on shooting your own video footage)
* A computer microphone (IF you want to record a voice over)

  Software:

* Windows Movie Maker** (standard on any computer running Windows)
* A graphics program like PaintShop or PhotoShop (IF you want to create/edit images before using)
* Video editing software (IF you want to edit live video clips first)
* Sound editing software (IF you want to edit audio before using)

**This class is based on use of Windows Movie Maker. If you don't have it, however, the basic information in this class will still be helpful.

  Materials:

* Still images, graphics, or clipart
* Video clips in .avi or .mpg formats (IF desired)
* Music for soundtrack (IF desired)
* Script for voiceover (IF desired)

Part 1: Why Do You Need a Book Trailer?

Part 3: What Makes a Good Trailer...and Common Mistakes to Avoid


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