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Beginner's Guide to Windows Movie Maker

By Wendy Russell, About.com

Windows Movie Maker Tutorials - Beginner's Guide to Windows Movie Maker

Beginner's Guide to Windows Movie Maker

© Wendy Russell
Here is a Series of Windows Movie Maker Tutorials designed with the absolute beginner in mind. This series will show you the basics of how to use Windows Movie Maker and take you through all the steps to make your first Movie Maker presentation.

1) What is Windows Movie Maker?

Windows 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 XP operating system.

Version Version 2.1 of Windows Movie Maker can be downloaded for free, to upgrade your existing version.

2) First Steps in Windows Movie Maker

A first look at the Windows Movie Maker screen. Get to know the Storyboard view and the Timeline view of Windows Movie Maker. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will also show you how to import pictures to begin your movie.

3) Adding Music and Sounds

These 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.

4) Add Narration to Your Movie

This Windows Movie Maker tutorial shows you how to create a narration audio file and place it in your movie. You may choose to narrate portions of the movie, placing the audio file between other sound files, or you may narrate the whole movie.

5) Video Transitions and Video Effects Enhance Your Movie

Video Transitions and Video Effects add additional visual interest to your movie presentation. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you all the steps to add transitions and video effects to your movie.

6) Titles and Credits Complete Your Movie

Titles and credits are the final touches to apply to your Windows Movie Maker project. These can be animated and colorful on their own, or can be placed as overlays on top of photos or video clips in your movie. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you how to add titles and credits to your movie.

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