Window Movie Maker PRESENTED BY MARTIN SEBERA What is Windows Movie Maker? uWindows Movie Maker is a fun and easy to use video editing program that allows you to make home movies, automated photo albums and business presentations. It is included as part of the Windows operating system. First Steps in Windows Movie Maker uThis Windows Movie Maker tutorial will also show you how to import pictures to begin your movie. 1.Movie Task View uLinks to the various tasks to create your movie. 2.Collections View uA list of all imported components for your movie - photos, videos or sounds. 3.The Preview Screen 4.The Timeline or Storyboard uAll parts of your movie, whether photos, videos or sounds are dragged to this area. 01_still_pics Show Storyboard 02_still_pics uNote - Clicking the Show Storyboard link returns you to the Storyboard view. This link will then read Show Timeline. Clicking on the link Show Timeline returns this area to the Timeline view. You will use both views during the creation of your movie. Steps to Import Pictures 03_still_pics uClick on the Capture Video link to open the list of options. In this example we will be using still pictures and music to create our movie. uClick on Import pictures and locate the folder containing your pictures. uSelect the picture files you wish to import. Steps to Import Pictures (continue) u3) Your pictures should now appear in the Collections view. Click on the different pictures to see them in the preview window. 04_still_pics Steps to Import Pictures (continue) 05_still_pics uDrag your pictures to the Storyboard area of the window. The Storyboard is where you will build your movie. uNotice that after you drag your picture to the Storyboard, it still remains in the Collections view. You can use the same object many times in your movie if you wish. Saving a Project uBefore you proceed any further, you should save your project. It is a good idea to do this frequently throughout the movie making process. uFrom the main menu, choose File > Save Project. uWindows Movie Maker saves the project in the file format .MSWMM which allows for editing at a later time. 07_still_pics Adding Music and Sounds AG00285_ uThese two audio file types and can be imported into Windows Movie Maker to enhance your movie. Audio files reside in their own specific location on the Timeline of the project window. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you how to add music, sound or narration to your movie. Import an Audio File uAny music, sound file or narration file is known as an audio file. uSteps uUnder the Capture Video link, choose Import audio or music. uLocate the folder containing your audio file. uSelect the audio file you wish to import. uOnce the audio file is imported, you will notice the different type of icon in the Collections window. 01audio Add an Audio Clip to the Timeline 02audio uDrag the audio icon to the Storyboard. uNote the message box indicating that audio clips can only be added in the Timeline view. uClick OK in this message box. Audio/Music Timeline 03audio uAudio files have their own location in the Timeline to keep them separate from pictures or video clips. This makes it easier to manipulate either type of file. Align the Audio with a Picture uDrag the audio file to the left to align with the start point of the first picture. This will start the music when the first picture appears 04audio Timeline View of the Audio Clip 05audio uThe Timeline indicates how much time each item takes up over the course of the whole movie. Notice that this audio file takes up a much bigger space on the Timeline than the pictures. Scroll across the Timeline window to see the end of the audio clip. uIn this example, the music ends at approximately 4:23 minutes, which is much longer than we need. Shorten an Audio Clip uHover the mouse over the end of the music clip until it becomes a two-headed arrow. Drag the end of the music clip to the left to line up with the last picture. 06audio Music and Pictures are Lined Up 07audio uNow the music clip is lined up with the pictures from start to finish. u Note - You may choose to start the music at any time in your movie. The music clip does not have to be placed at the beginning. uSave the movie. 5) Video Transitions and Video Effects Enhance Your Movie uVideo Transitions and Video Effects add additional visual interest to your movie presentation. uThis Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you all the steps to add transitions and video effects to your movie. Go to fullsize image Change to Storyboard View uOpen your Windows Movie Maker project file. uIf Movie Maker opens in Timeline view, return to Storyboard view by clicking on the Show Storyboard link. 01transitions Access Video Transitions 02transitions uIn the Movie Tasks section, click on the Edit Movie drop-down arrow to show available options. Select a Video Transition uSelect your first picture in the Storyboard. uScroll through the video transitions and select one. You can see the effect by clicking the Play button on the Preview screen. Test out several and make your final choice. 03transitions Apply the Video Transition 04transitions uWhen you have chosen the video transition, drag it to the Storyboard between the two pictures. Apply Video Transitions uTo apply a video transition to each picture, repeat this process dragging transitions between each picture. You may use the same transition for all pictures, or choose different transitions. uPreview your movie 05transitions Add Video Effects 06effects uVideo Effects can also be added to your movie. A video effect applies to the picture itself rather than the change from one picture to another as in a transition. uChoose View video effects under the Edit Movie section and drag the chosen effect to the star in the lower left corner of the picture. uPreview your movie to see the effects. uContinue to add effects to other pictures if desired. uSave the file. Titles and Credits Complete Your Movie uTitles and credits are the final touches to apply to your Windows Movie Maker project. uThese can be animated and colorful on their own, or can be placed as overlays on top of photos or video clips in your movie. uThis Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you how to add titles and credits to your movie. Titles and Credits 01titles uUnder the Edit Movie section, choose Make titles or credits. Choose a Location 02titles uYou have several options for where to place your Windows Movie Maker title and credits. uThey may precede or follow a picture or video clip, or be used as an overlay. uIn this example, I have chosen to place the title at the beginning of this movie. Titles and Subtitles uEnter your movie title and a subtitle if desired. uCheck out the other options available. You can change how the titles appear and the font and colors of the title page. 03titles Title Preview 04titles uYour movie shows in the preview window on the right. uWhen you are satisfied with the changes, click on the Done, add title to movie link. uWhen you return to the main window, preview your movie. Save as a Movie uSaving the project and saving the movie are two different things. uThe movie project is the working file so that you may continue to edit until you have a final version of your work completed. uThe movie file is the final output of your movie. Windows Movie Maker compresses all the parts of your movie into a single unit. The file size is much smaller so that it can be used on a web site or emailed. uIt is always a good idea to keep your project file readily available. 06savemovie