SEQUENCER/AUDIO EDITOR:

MAC -

you already have the software needed on your computer. The sequencer/audio editor is called Garage Band

PC -

you will be using the freeware music sequencer called Music Sculptor

and you download from the following site:

http://www.harmony-central.com/Software/Windows/musculpt.html

you also need to get Audacity for audio editing. You can download from this site:

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

VIDEO EDITOR:

Mac - the video editor came with your computer. It's called iMovie
PC - the video editor is called Movie Maker

OTHER INFORMATION:

Obtaining video clips: you have several options.

find free video clips available on-line. I encourage you to look around and find something that interests you.
make your own! Grab a video camera and be creative.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

Music Clip:

I suggest watching your clip or clips several times to get a feel for the tempo of the video and the tone

Is it fast paced? Somber mood? -----take some notes and notice the time code numbers--use them to make
your music fit to that point in the film.

compose your music using original material or import loops, pre-recorded music, etc.
when done save your music either as an .aiff file
the video editors I believe only import .aiff files