If you do not see the Storyboard, click on the Show Storyboard button above the timeline.

To add the clip or image to your movie, drag the clip or still image into one of the rectangular boxes in the Storyboard.

To preview a clip before you add it to your movie, click on it once in the Collection area to select it and press the Play button in the Preview Monitor.

Select a clip or still image you want to add to your movie in the Collection area.

Once you have captured or imported the clips and still images you want to use in your movie, the next step is to use the Storyboard to arrange these assets into a sequence: The first step in making a movie with Movie Maker is to capture or import the content you want to use (such as video clips and still images). The project file contains the information that will allow you to open the project with Movie Maker at a later time if you need to make additional edits. You should save your project file as often as possible by selecting File > Save Project.

Choose a save location on your computer and enter a name for your file in the File name field.

The first thing you should do when you open Windows Movie Maker to work on a new project is save the project file: Never download software from an untrusted source. While this malware may function at first, it eventually will demand payment for functions such as saving a file. We are maintaining the Movie Maker posts within TechEase because we find that many people are still using the application and come to the TechEase site looking for the specific help we offer.ĬAUTION: While installation files that were downloaded directly from Microsoft are safe, there are now many reports of non-Microsoft scam websites offering malware versions of Movie Maker for download. The Windows Movie Maker application will continue to function, however, and can still be used by those who prefer it. NOTE: As of January 10, 2017, Microsoft ceased to support Windows Movie Maker.

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