GarageBand Lesson Store

Apple today announced iLife ‘09, the latest version of its entry-level media software. 

There’s not a lot to get excited about with today’s updates, with the exception of iMovie ‘09, which may finally be good enough to replace iMovie HD.

iMovie ’09 adds features to let you create a movie quickly, or add refinements and special effects to your project. Drag and drop one clip on top of another to reveal new advanced editing options, including replace, insert, audio only, and even picture-in-picture or green screen. With the Precision Editor, you can skim and click on a magnified filmstrip to view clips up close and fine tune any edit, like identifying how much to keep, where to cut, use sound from one clip with video from another and more. The update also adds new titles, transitions, cinematic effects, speed changes and animated travel maps. 

The iMovie updates go a long way towards addressing concerns had with the app, and should make it a much better entry level tool. In other words – it’s probably going to be the app to beat for low-budget music videos. 

Unfortunately for musicians, the GarageBand ‘09 updates focus mainly on turning the app into tool for selling you stuff: Read more…