Lesson 11. Creating Unique Music for Your Projects

Lesson Files

Lessons > Lesson11 > Timelapse_video.mov

Tools

GarageBand, iMovie

Time

Approximately 90 minutes

Goals

Build an original music track from prebuilt instrument loops

Adjust the length of loops

Adjust the relative volume of tracks for a balanced mix

Export custom music to iTunes and place it in your videos

Creating new music is a great deal more challenging (and can be more rewarding) than loading your CDs into iTunes and listening to them on your iPod. GarageBand, an application in the iLife suite, addresses the fun and complexities of music creation. It’s an obvious coup for musicians, wannabe musicians, and those with hidden musical talents and dormant dreams. The world of copyrights ...

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