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I love the music for this trailer. Apparently other people do, too, because I’ve had the question come up in the comments section on YouTube. It’s one of the “Jingles” that came with iMovie HD (imagine clip art, only sound effects and music). They don’t credit the artist, but it’s called Motocross. Love it!

Leaving Paradise
by Simone Elkeles

In this video, I shot original footage for the first time. Now, I’m not saying I have a career ahead of me as a cinematographer, but I think it turned out well. The only downside is that it will likely make me more ambitious on future projects.

I used the video feature on my digital camera. Turns out good lighting and a steady camera are the two most important elements in beginner filmmaking. Once I had the footage, I used several different effects (exposure, aging, etc.) to create the right mood and — conveniently — mask the quality level of the original footage. If you have any other tips, I’d love to hear them.

Crime & Clutter
by Cyndy Salzmann