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Feb 24, 2018 · First, there is no "2.7 XP version". I think you are referring to the Windows Vista version of Windows Movie Maker 2.6 that is basically a CPU-only version using the XP code for those on Vista that didn't have a powerful enough GPU. The version after that is Windows Movie Maker 6.0 which had both a 64-bit version and GPU rendering of effects ...
- Overview
- 1. Choose your files
- 2. Arrange and trim video clips
- 3. Add titles and motion effects
- 4. Apply filters and 3D effects
- 5. Change the music
- 6. Save and share your video
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How-to
By Cat Ellis
Contributions from
Steve Clark
last updated 13 December 2022
Discover how to edit videos with the free Microsoft Video Editor
Open up the Photos app - at the end of the ribbon you'll see the Video Editor option. Click this, then select 'New video project'. Give your video a name and press OK.
There are three panels on the main screen - Project Library, Viewer, and Storyboard (that's your timeline).
With your videos and photos stored in the Project Library, it's a simple case of dragging those clips onto the timeline. From here, it's wildly easy to rearrange clips just by dragging and dropping them into position.
If your clip needs trimming, highlight it and select Trim from the Storyboard tools. Use the handles on the left and right to set a start and stop point for the video. This is useful if you just need to shave an awkward opening or ending from the video. When you're finished tweaking, click Done.
To add titles or captions to your video, click 'Add title card'. This places a new card at the start of your storyboard - though you can drag and drop this deeper into your video if you need it.
Highlight this thumbnail, then press Text to alter the style and words. There are loads of templated fonts and background cards to fit different tones. You're free to edit the duration of title cards in the same way you trim videos - by setting the trim handles to the start and end points.
If the video clip is at least two seconds long, the text will be animated when it appears. Select a style from the list on the right (unfortunately these aren’t customizable), then choose a position. When you’ve finished, click Done.
To see the Motion option, first make sure a photo or video is highlighted. This adds some interesting panning and zooming effects that are particularly effective for still images. Select a frame from the Storyboard, then click the icon and choose a style.
To give your video a totally new look, select Themes 0 it's located in the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Each theme will add different music to your video, with appropriately styled titles. The app will automatically adjust how long photos are shown to sync with the music.
There are also Instagram-style filters to add a touch of style to your video. Click a video clip or photo, then select the Filters icon and choose an option. All the presets have a vintage look, and sadly aren’t customizable, but there’s quite a wide selection. Make your choice, then click Done to confirm.
You have two options for getting music into your video. In the top-right there is the 'Background music' option, and next to it 'Custom audio'.
If you opt for the video editor's built-in background music, you gain access to a handful of stock audio files. Pick one, preview it, and tick the box 'Sync your video to the music's beat' to keep everything in rhythm. If you need some suitable tunes, we've rounded up some of the best music samples & SFX libraries out there for stock audio.
Custom audio, on the other hand, is simply a space for uploading your own recordings. So, if you've created narration for your video, here is where you'll add that to your video. Click 'Add the audio file', navigate File Explorer to find your music, then click OK. Tracks will be added to your clip, where you'll trim and move the clip to the appropriate part of the video. Select Done to finish.
If the sound in any of your video clips is too loud and drowns out the music, right-click the clip and select ‘Volume’ to turn it down or mute it.
When you’re done, select 'Finish video' and pick a resolution option – Low, Medium, or High. Your choice will determine the picture quality, but you can’t manually set the resolution or frame rate. The video will then be rendered (which might take a while depending on your hardware), encoded in MP4 format and saved in your Pictures folder.
Once that’s done, you're free to share your file so everyone can watch your latest masterpiece.
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- Download Windows Live Essentials and start the setup.
- Make sure to select Choose the programs you want to install option.
- Make sure to select only Photo Gallery and Movie Maker and click the Install button.
- Wait for the installation to finish.
Jun 23, 2020 · From the main editor, select the clip you want, then click 3D Effects from the menu just above. Browse through the effects on the right, or use the search bar. Now, drag the slider below the video to the point where you want the effect to start. Click on the 3D effect you’ve chosen and it will be inserted into the clip at that point.
Jan 31, 2023 · Open the setup file. Double-click the wlsetup-all.exe file in your computer's default download location to open it. By default, you can open the file in your web browser or your Downloads folder. 3. Click Yes when prompted. This allows the Windows Movie Maker setup file to make changes to your system. 4.
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Install Movie Maker on Windows 10. Double click to run the downloaded setup file and click on choose the programs you want to install. As you can see, Windows Essential suit also includes messenger, mail, and writer software. Select the checkbox photo gallery and movie maker and uncheck others if you do not want them and click install.
