Scoring+a+Video+(Movie)

It's amazingly easy to create a musical and/or SFX score to a video using GarageBand. One caveat: be sure your video is as you want it BEFORE importing it into GarageBand since GB doesn't allow the user to edit the video in any way.


 * IMPORT THE VIDEO:** From the GB Media Browser, locate your video, then drag/drop it into the Track Window (a Movie Track will be created for it). Alternatively, you may open the Movie Track (Track Menu) and drag/drop the video into it. In the Movie Track you'll see thumbnail "frames" to give you an idea what's happening. If you want to monitor the video in a larger window, click on the Movie Track's "preview" icon (next to Track name).


 * ADD MARKERS:** Next, I recommend spotting the video for visual cues and tagging these moments with "markers". Use the short-cut "P" to add Markers (which appear as small yellow marks) along the timeline. As you score your video, use these markers to help align SFX "hits," musical accent, etc.


 * EXPORT VIDEO:** To export your video (including the musical and SFX added), choose "Export Movie to Disk" from the Share menu.