Movie+Maker+Guide

From the **Start** button choose **Programs** and than **accessories**

IT IS **VERY IMPORTANT** TO PUT ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS - VIDEOS, PICTURES AND MUSIC IN **ONE FOLDER**!

· Upload your media to the computer. Media can come from the internet, your camera, a CD or DVD. · Save the media to the folder you created. || · Choose **New Project** for new movie or **Open Project** to  work on an existing movie. || · Browse/select the files you want to use. · Click **Import** || · Click **Video Transitions** · Drag a video transition and drop it between two video clips on the timeline or storyboard || · Click **Video Effects** · Drag a video effect and drop it on a video clip the timeline or the storyboard || · Click **Titles and Credits** · Choose an option to add the title · Enter title and text · Click **Done** to add the title to the movie || · Click **Tools** · Click **Narrate Timeline** · Select Microphone and speak into the microphone to test audio levels, · Click **Start Narration** and record your voice · When finished, click **Stop Narration**. The narration file should automatically import to your Collections || . || · Click **File** · Click **Save Project As** · Save your project file to the folder you created earlier. || When you are satisfied with your work, you must finalize the project! || · Click **File** · Click **Save Movie File** · Click **My Computer** · Click **Next** · Click **Browse** and save to your project folder, then click **OK** Your completed video will have the title you gave it followed by .wmv ||
 * To: || Do This: ||
 * Begin your project || · Create a new folder to store your project materials.
 * Start Movie Maker || · Double Click the **Movie Maker** Icon on the desk top.
 * Import your media || · Click **File** and choose **Import into Collections**
 * Add a video transition || · Click **Tools**
 * Add a video effect || · Click **Tools**
 * Add titles and credits || · Click **Tools**
 * Narrate the Timeline || · You will need a microphone for this.
 * Save Movie Maker File
 * Finalize Your Video:

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Adapted from a worksheet created by Mrs. Stack at the Mepham H.S. library.