This sheet highlights common tools and tasks in Movie Maker to help you get started. If you have questions, or need additional assistance, please stop in to the TLMC (QBB 150C)

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Windows Live Movie Maker

The “Home” tab provides tools to import and create pictures, video, audio and text.

AutoMovie Themes apply titles, credits, effects and transition to your entire show automatically.Hover your mouse over them to preview. Click on them to apply to your show.

“Animations” and “Visual Effects” tabs allow you to apply desired effects one at a time for each of your pictures or video clips. Select a picture or clip, then hover your mouse over effects to preview. Click to apply.

Helpful Hint: Transitions and special effects can enhance your project, but may also be a distraction. Use them sparingly as needed.

Common Keyboard ShortcutsCtrl Z = UndoCtrl S = SaveSpace Bar = Play/StopJ = Nudge backwardK = Play/StopL = Nudge forwardI = Mark in pointO = Mark out point

Important

When you are finished editing in your project you will need to select “Save Movie” to create a final video file that you can submit to your instructor.

Use the “Recommended” settings to create an .mp4 video file.