TUTORIAL: Simple Video Editing
How to edit videos
This tutorial was created using a Logitech Quickcam and Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker. The video file you will view is the edited version. Later in the tutorial, we will practice editing using the unedited video, or you may use your own captured video if you choose. Please play the following video message.
Welcome to Windows Movie Maker!
Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker is free.
Confirm Movie Maker Installation
Please confirm you already have Movie Maker installed. If not proceed with the installation.
Movie Maker may already be installed on your PC. To check, go to:
- Start, Programs, Accessories, Windows Movie Maker
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- Start, Programs, Windows Movie Maker
If it is not present, proceed to Install Movie Maker
Install Movie Maker
To install Windows Movie Maker, go here:
Complete the following Tutorial before continuing to the next section.
Open the tutorial here and print out a copy.
Download these movies to your PC, for use with your tutorial.
Bruce Niebuhr intro video.wmv and Bruce Niebuhr practice video.wmv
Optional Instructions on How to download a movie file for use with the tutorial.
How to download the tutorial movie
Did you complete the Tutorial?
Complete the Video Editing Tutorial before continuing to the next section, "Sharing my Videos."