Windows Movie Maker is a free video editing software made by Microsoft. This program has been integrated with the Windows XP operating system. In the first version (version 1.0) these tools do not yet have
complete facilities.
but after experiencing improvements and launched to
the public in the latest version (version 2.0) tools is admirable,
given the increasing number of facilities are included therein.You
can use Windows Movie Maker to capture audio and video from a video
camera, web camera or other video source, and then edit the captured
into a movie. In addition, you can import audio, video and pictures into Windows Movie Maker for use with movie made. In the process of editing audio and video using Windows Movie Maker
You can also add titles, transitions and visual effects liking, then
save the final result in the form of a movie into various video formats.Windows
Movie Maker 2.0 is not intended for professionals, but his presence
really helped the consumer who does not want to spend money to buy a
video editing tool. Facilities
provided in this program could be considered complete, the availability
of facilities capture, import, timeline (although the number of layers
is limited), storyboards, various transitions and video effects, as well
as facilities rendering reflects that this program is not a toy
programs, although it still has limitations ,If
only to make a video documentation of weddings, graduations, picnics,
meetings, seminars, documentaries and independent films it is sufficient
when processed using this tool. Most
important in video production is the entry into force of the rules of
"garbage in garbage out", meaning that the video input will determine
the final outcome of video. So the source video to be edited to be good from a technical standpoint and cinematography, so get a good final result anyway.Basic Concepts Windows Movie MakerThere are some basic concepts that must be understood before you start to edit the video using Windows Movie Maker. It aims to enable the perception and understanding of the terms that will be used in the discussion.Understanding Collections, Projects and MoviesHere is an understanding of Collections, Projects and Movies:• Collections, contains an audio clip, video clip or image that we import or capture in Windows Movie Maker. A Collection role as container clip-clip (as the smallest unit of video and audio) that we have. Collection helps organize import and capture results. Collections are in the Collections pane in Windows Movie Maker.•
Projects, contains the arrangement and timing information of audio and
video clips, video transitions, video effects and title that have been
added to the storyboard or timeline. The project file is saved with the extension * .wswmm. By saving the project, the project will be opened and reused, and will be stored at the last state used.• Movie, is the final project are saved using the Save Movie Wizard. We can save the movie to your computer or a recordable CD, or send as an email attachment, even save them to the Web. Movie which has been stored can be played in Windows Media Player and web browsers. If desired, the movie can also be stored in a DV camera using an available connection (IEEE 1394).About Source FilesSource files are digital media files (such as audio and video files as well as images) that are imported into the Project. When
you import video files, audio or image files it will appear in Windows
Movie Maker as a representation of the original source file. The files imported will not be copied / duplicated but only in name that is used by Windows Movie Maker. When
you make changes to files that have already been imported into Windows
Movie Maker then view the file in Windows Movie Maker will also change
according to the changes you made. If you delete a file that has been imported into Windows Movie Maker, the original files / source files will also be deleted.Devices Capture Video and AudioIn Windows Movie Maker you can use a variety of capture devices to transfer audio and video recordings into the computer. There are two basic categories of devices that capture video capture device and audio capture devices.Video capture device has a function of moving video footage into the
computer, Windows Movie Maker you can use a variety of capture devices
such as listed below:• analog video devices such as analog video camera (Beta, VHS, SVHS
and Hi-8) and the Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) connected to an analog
video capture.• Web camera• Digital video such as DV camera or VCR connected using the IEEE 1394 port• TV Tuner CardAudio capture device serves to move audio from an external source into the computer. Audio capture device is the most popular microphone (mic). The following audio capture device that can be used in Windows Movie Maker:• Audio Card (sound card)• Microphone stand-alone• Built-in microphone in the device video camera (analog or digital)Saving MovieWhen
it has finished editing the project in Windows Movie Maker then you can
save it as a movie (the process to produce a movie called rendering). You
can save the movie to a CD and then distributed to friends, save and
send a movie as an attachment in an email, or send them to a video
hosting on the web, or can be stored back in the DV camera. Movie which has been stored the digital media that have been added in
the timeline / storyboard, in which there are audio clips, video clips,
pictures, video transitions, video effects, titles and credits.File types that are supported by Windows Movie MakerBelow are some of the types of files that can be used (imported) in Windows Movie Maker:• The audio file, a file with the extension * .. AIF, .aifc, .aiff .asf, .au, .mp2, .mp3, .mpa, .snd, .wav, and .wma• The image files, a file with the extension * .bmp, .dib, .emf, .gif, .jfif, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tif, .tiff, and .wmf• Video files, a file with the extension * .asf, .avi, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, and .wmvInterface Windows Movie Maker 2.0Once installed, the Windows Movie Maker 2.0 is ready for use. To run Windows Movie Maker 2.0 how to select Start> All Programs> Windows Movie Maker.Windows Movie Maker work area consists of several parts:
Menu Bar and ToolbarIn the work area Windows Movie Maker in the upper area there is a
section called the Menu Bar and the area below is called Toolbar.On the Menu Bar area there are several options menu, ie File, Edit, View, Task, Clip, Play and Help. In this menu there are various operation commands in Windows Movie Maker.While Toolbar contains command buttons, similar to the existing command options in the Menu Bar. In the Toolbar commands are displayed in the form of icons, while in the Main Bar command button is displayed in text form.Movie Task PaneTo the left of the work area Windows Movie Maker Movie there is an area called the Task Pane. Just
as Main Bar and Toolbar, this area also contains command buttons, the
difference in the Task Pane Movie commands are divided into several
categories according to the order / video processing stages. Movie Task Pane consists of categories Capture Video, Edit Movie, and Finish Movie extra Movie Making Tips. Movie Task Pane to show the way in the Main Bar select View> Task Pane, or click the Task button located on the Toolbar.Collections Pane and Content PaneCollections Pane located in the same area as Movie Task Pane. Collections Pane to show how the Menu Bar select View> Collections, or click the button on the Toolbar existing Collections.In the Collections pane area there are 3 categories, namely Video Effects, Video Transitions and Collections. These categories have their own content, the content of the categories are displayed in the Content Pane. When one of the categories in the Collections Pane, click then in the
Contents Pane will show the contents / members of that category.Video Effects category contains visual effects owned by Windows Movie Maker. A wide range of visual effects that are owned displayed in the Contents Pane.Options Video Transitions contain transition effects which are owned by Windows Movie Maker.While the choice of Collections containing collections of video clips, audio and images contained in Windows Movie Maker.MonitorMonitor is to the right of the work area Windows Movie Maker, a preview function displays video and audio.Under the Monitor there is a set of playback buttons commonly called
Playback controls, functions for playing video and audio clips.TimelineAt the bottom of the work area Windows Movie Maker there is an area called Timeline. Timeline serves as a place to put files and compiling a collection of video, audio, transitions, titles and music. The composition in the Timeline will be displayed on the monitor as a preview. In the Timeline you can do the duration of the clip, the clip cuts, adding transition effects and provision of video effects. Timeline consists of several parts commonly called the Track. There are 5 pieces of track in the Timeline, namely:• Video, where arrange video clips and pictures• Transition, shows the effects of transition• Audio, contains audio that accompanies the video clip are arranged in Track Video• Audio / Video, audio clip containing an additional form of narration and music• Title Overlay, contains the title and the title credits are added to the TimelineTo add and arrange clips in the Timeline, you only need to drag and
drop it, just as when you want to add transition effects and video
effects.StoryboardStoryboard is located in the same area as the Timeline. Storyboard is the default view when Windows Movie Maker starts up. Storyboard clip showing the arrangement of an outline. In Storyboard there are a variety of information covering the duration of the clip arrangement, transitions and video effects. Using
the Storyboard view, you can easily change the composition / sequence
clip, change the transition effects between clips were used, and used to
change the video effect. To set the duration of the clip (audio, video and images), you still use the Timeline view.
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