Windows+Movie+Maker

Tips for Using Windows Movie Maker media type="custom" key="4628528" =Saving in Windows Movie Maker= This slide show might not work at school because it is a Google doc and sometimes Google docs get blocked. Try some of the tutorials below.

=Tutorials on Using Windows Movie Maker= - some are video based so you can watch and listen as you learn!

Microsoft Tutorials The tutorials are really good. Easy, clear directions with lots of great screens shots and images to help you understand. **Trim Video Clips** tutorial was very helpful. Tutorials and Articles PapaJohn's Tutorials contain a ton of information. They are just a little hard to find because the list is not organized for easy searching but if you want to get technical with your movies this is the place to find your answers. Mighty Coach Tutorials This site is organized into chapters so it is easy to find a tutorial. Chapters include Getting Started, Capturing Video, Editing Video, Sound, Photos, and Exporting to name a few. University of Texas Tutorials Check out the left menu part to see what this organized site has to offer. Cool features: PDF handout for those who like to have something in their hands and a video that easily lets you go to the segment you need help with. Tech-Ease Video Tutorials Video tutorials - a quick and easy way to learn the next step or feature you need without spending time flipping through a manual. The ones on **Saving a Project** and **Adding Narration** might be helpful. Atomic Learning Tutorials Learn all the basics and cool features of WMM. I love that each tutorial is a little video clip.

=Recording Voice= You may find it easier to use Audacity to record your voice. Audacity is available on the student computers in the library and library lab. You can download it at home for free. Audacity link for downloading it at home. If you use Audacity for Windows Movie Maker you'll need to save it by following theses steps... After recording click File > Export > Fill in data you want/need > Save it to where all your WMV project stuff is > Select MP3 Files. In WMV go back to step 1 and import audio.

=Videography= You Be the Producer - Teachers Guide from PBS You Be the Producer - Mainpage - take a look at the Glossary, Videomaker Tips, Links Shot Angles - Communicating with Camera Shots and Angles - quick & easy resource for understanding camera angles Script Template for Video Production - this template will help you plan your movie and keep you organized Storyboard Template for Video Production- use this template to plan your story Project Pitch- use this template to pitch your movie - a great tool to see the BIG picture

=Flip Camera= Using Flip Cameras with Movie Maker 2 - this is a PowerPoint presentation with lots of good tips Making Movies with a Flip Camera and Windows Moive Maker - a PDF tutorial media type="custom" key="4745365"

=Video Conversion Software=

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 * Big Hint:** You may not be able to download a video from a news source or other professional source. Try finding the same video on YouTube or other video sharing site and use a conversion program to convert it to wmv.=====

Zamzar free online file converstion - quick and easy to use & only four steps. You need an email address. Please do the conversion at home. Select Download Videos > Copy & Paste the URL into box > Convert file to wmv > add email address > Click convert A few minutes or longer you will receive an email with instructions on how to download the video. Download it to your jumpdrive or where ever you are storing your resources for the project.

Any Video Converter 2.7.8 - George V. likes to use this one. - Click on the icon to learn how to Import a Speech from the American Rhetoric website. Video2MP3 - Convert a video clip to a sound clip. [|http://www.video2mp3.net]

=Rubrics= Video Production Rubric from Tech TV Video Production Rubric - from Educational Technology Resources Video Production Rubric- from Joan Vandervelde - very extensive rubric Digital Multimedia Production Resources - Video Production Rubric, Storyboard Template, Project Process, Digital Movie Tips

=**Examples Ms. Mahoney's Page**=