So, you just finished up your first movie in iMovie '11 and you want to get the word out to friends, family, or the folks at Sundance. One great way to do that is with a movie trailer that shows off highlights from your epic film.
iMovie '11 trailer templates
Making a movie trailer can be as time-consuming an undertaking as making the movie in the first place. But if you used iMovie '11, then you already have all of your movie files available, as well as a handy-dandy, built-in movie trailer creation system.
You can create your movie trailer by selecting a movie genre, creating a basic outline, picking clips for the storyboard, and then adding some music and a voice-over.
If that sounds easy, it's because it is; it's also fun. If you're ready to make a movie trailer, take a look at:
iMovie '11: How to Create a Movie Trailer in iMovie '11
You don't have to wait until you've made a movie. The article details how to use copyright-free films readily available online as a source for experimenting with iMovie '11's trailer-making tools.