Microsoft Windows Movie Maker Handbook

The "Microsoft Movie Maker Handbook" makes it easy to create and share movies over the Web. The companion CD-ROM comes loaded with ready-to-use audio, still images and video content, providing everything the next desktop director needs to make movies on a home PC.

Just because you have the built-in software to transform your homemade videos into compelling, creative content doesn't necessarily mean you have the know-how to do so. For that you need this no-nonsense task-based guide. In these pages video guru Jan Ozer uses simple, step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visual aids and loads of time-saving tips to show you how to use Microsoft's Movie Maker 2 video-editing software (which is included with Windows XP) to edit your videos and share them with family and friends. Providing a visual approach to a visual product, Jan shows you how to start making movie magic instantly and effortlessly with the transitions, title options, and 2-D special effects included in Movie Maker 2. You'll learn how to create wipes, dissolves, freeze frames, and more in the process of producing a finished product that you'll be proud to email to friends, post on your Web site, or copy to CD or DVD.

Shows how to use Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 to create movies and videos on a home PC.

So let's go! Roll camera, shout action, and amaze yourself with all you can do with Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2. Fun, focused, and easy to follow, this guide shows how to dive right into your first or next movie, complete with special effects, voiceovers, credits, even a full soundtrack-right from your computer. Using simple drag-and-drop moves-and the guidance of a Windows Movie Maker expert-you'll produce many of the same impressive effects you see on the big screen every day. Plus, you'll get cool project ideas and all the how-to's for putting your filmmaker's imagina.

Les étapes numérotées pour réaliser rapidement des opérations concrètes ! Le coin des passionnés pour aller plus loin dans votre initiation au montage vidéo ! Les fiches pratiques pour maîtriser en quelques clics une application précise ! * Découvrez l'environnement de travail de Windows Movie Maker. * Capturez et importez de la vidéo. * Préparez et réalisez votre projet. * Créez des effets spéciaux. * Exportez votre vidéo sur le Web...

Discover how to edit and share your movies — in a snap! Sound advice on adding music and voice-overs to your video! Navigate with ease through Movie Maker's buttons, toolbars, and commands Get a grip on this new video-editing tool with this friendly guide. Inside, you'll find pointers on recording and customizing all kinds of video and sound projects to share with friends and family. These pages are loaded with tips on shooting good video, editing footage from your Web cam, and more. Discover how to: Buy the right equipment Import photos from your digital camera, scanner, and more Create slide shows Share movies online Organize and store videos on your hard drive The Dummies Way™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers

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A beginners' level introductory guide to using Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker software. Designed so readers can quickly learn how to use the software to make a digital movie.