Windows Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker Version 2012Amy ChadwellMedia and Digital
Resources Librarian
InstallationIf If you do not have Movie Maker already installed
on your PC computer, then you can download it for free on
Microsofts website:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-live/movie-maker
Note: As of Sept 2015, Windows 10 is not supporting Movie Maker.
Other similar tools may be found in the Windows Store.
Interface
Here are your options for New Project, opening projects, and
Importing.
If you press a push pin on recent projects, the project will
always appear in the list.
Import from Device recognizes photo cameras and video
cameras.
File Types:
Interface
Interface
Editing: Home Page Tab
Editing: Text Tools
Editing: Video Tools
Editing: Animations
Editing: Adding Music
Add music; MP3 file; free converters available online if your
music is in a different format. *Note: MP3 is not iTunes format. If
youd like to mute the volume on your video to add music, go to
Video Tools, Video Volume, and drag the volume down.
PublishingOnce you are done, you can export or publish your
video in a variety of ways, including straight to YouTube, digital
file, DVD, and emailing the file. Your file will be exported as a
WMV (windows media video) file. This will not play unless you use a
Windows Video Player. To transfer it to another file type, you can
use a free transcoder like HandBrake.
Need More Help? Visit Microsoft Windows Movie Maker SiteSearch
YouTube for walkthroughs of your problem. Include Windows Movie
Maker and version # in search terms. Email [email protected]highpoint.edu and
set up a session with a media librarian/assistant/tutor.
