How to Export PulpMotion Composition to a Movie

PulpMotion makes it easy to export your PulpMotion slideshow composition to a movie format. Many different Apple formats are included for selection within the PulpMotion export function, including iPod, iPhone, Apple TV and Garage Band. Standard formats like QuickTime are included too.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Right-click your PulpMotion slideshow title to the left of the slideshow working area.

2. Select "Export Composition" from the drop-down menu. A dialog box appears.

3. Click "File" in the list of options. Select "Export" at the bottom of the drop-down menu as an alternative to right-clicking the composition title.

4. Select the format you want to export to. There are several Apple formats listed, including iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, Garage Band and Screen Saver. Most of the time, exporting to a QuickTime video format is what you need, so we'll proceed with that format.

5. Choose QuickTime from the list of option icons.

6. Designate the length of your slideshow for export to the web in the box labeled "Destination Media."

7. Click "Export."

8. Give your slideshow composition a name.

9. Designate a destination where you want to save your newly formatted slideshow.

10. Click the "Export" button at the bottom of the screen to export the PulpMotion slideshow.

Tips & Warnings

• The system requirements for PulpMotion are: Mac OS X 10.4.4 or later; 1-GHz G4, G5, or Intel-based; Mac 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended); Quartz Extreme compatible card (all recent Macs have this); an iSight camera or DV camera (optional).
• PulpMotion is free to try and can be purchased after the trial period.

Resources

• Purchase PulpMotion