This is a fairly old guide that I wrote when I previously played Maplestory. I did add a small section on how to edit 16:9 videos using some footage from Mabinogi, but it is unknown when I'll update this guide again. I will definitely will have to fix the formatting, as the formatting is a bit hard to read. This was before I made an outline system for my guides.
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NOTE: No tips on how to use Titles, Transitions or Effects yet. Sorry.
BASIC GUIDE ON HOW TO USE WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER
My screen layout might be different from how you first view the program. This is mainly because the Collections button (highlighted in red) is pressed. Just importing and Saving is different. WHOO!! LOW BUDGET MOVIES FTW~!
[Image: http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3520/01mainscreencollections.png]
I also separated all my clips into different folders which you can see here.
NOTE: To Create new folders in the any of the folders that is in the Collections, just right click and select "New Collection", name it, then put in what clips you want in there. It's great for when you want to separate certain clips for different videos.
So to import you would go up to the File tab at the top and press "Import into Collections". Importing music works the same way too.
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For example, I'll just Import a video of summoning some Boogies in Kerning City on Maplestory. For organizational purposes I'll rename the video file in Windows Movie Maker and place it in a new folder in my Misc. section called "Etc." and delete the original folder. (Which is shown below)
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As you noticed, the clip I imported is just one big clip while I had the option to import it as smaller clips (by checking "Create Clips for video files" in the Import window). I just do this because I find that clipping the videos myself is actually better and it's easier to preview (since I normally don't watch the footage till I actually edit it).
If you're new at this though, I recommend to check "Create Clips for video files". It would make it easier to place clips in the storyboard/timeline.
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This is the storyboard/timeline which is at the bottom of the window. You can go from either Storyboard or Timeline respectively by pressing "Show Storyboard" or "Show Timeline" (which is highlighted) depending on which one you have open.
I personally use the timeline for everything but feel free to use the storyboard to easily place clips into your video then the timeline for fine tuning.
At this point, I preview the footage then clip it without placing it in the timeline. To preview your clips just click on them then press play in the player:
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You clip the footage using the little film cut button next to the camera on the player. (It works when the clip is in the timeline or when you're previewing it.)
[Image: http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/9182/06clipfootagejf4.png]
You should get that section you clipped with the original name and a number in parentheses.
Ex.
"Boogie Summon in Kerning (1)"
To place clips into your video just drag it in to the storyboard/timeline. The same applies to music.
[Image: http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8149/07draganddropsx7.gif]
ABOUT MUSIC: All the functions for videos work with music. The only thing that won't work is effects and transitions.
So now you have your music and video.
From this point you can add transitions and effects which can be accessed through the "Video Effects" and "Video Transitions" folders in the Collections tab.
Due to the prevalence of 16:9 ratio videos, I'll also take the liberty of telling you all how to change the aspect ratio so you can edit in Widescreen.
To edit in 16:9, you have to first head into your Options.
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And this window should pop up.
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Change your video properties to the correct aspect ratio you want to edit in and select OK at the bottom. Your preview screen will change according to your setting.
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Be warned that when you do this, any video you have that is 4:3 aspect ratio will be squished to 16:9. The same goes for 16:9 being squished into 4:3. Make sure you select the correct aspect ratio for your footage to prevent this distortion from occuring.
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FILE 2: HOW TO USE EFFECTS, TRANSITIONS AND TITLES COMING SOON BECAUSE I'M TOO LAZY TO WRITE IT~!
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RENDERING
To "render", or save as a "video" file (AVI/WMV formats), go up to "File" and select "Save as Video".
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You will get a window which asks you where you want to save your video. Select "My Computer" then click "Next".
A screen will come up asking you what to name your video. Name it what you like and choose a folder to save it in.
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Of course, "Next".
In the next window, "Movie Setting", select "Other Settings" then choose a setting.
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The settings will vary depending from computer to computer. Make sure you keep your eye on the setting details in the lower left corner and choose which setting is best for your video.
Common Aspect Ratios to try out in Windows Movie Maker include:
4:3
- 360x240
- 640x480
- 720x480 (NTSC)
16:9
- 428x240
- 856x480
- 720x480 (NTSC)
Try to find out which one turns out nicely. Typically, for Youtube, you will want to select 640x480 for 4:3 videos or 856x480 for 16:9 videos.
NOTE: It has baffled me how 720x480 has showed up in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio settings. Based on the test I did, Windows Movie Maker seems to simply letterbox widescreen videos. It requires further testing, but there seems to be little to no explanation on why this is.
After you're ready, press "Next" and you'll be taken to the "Saving Movie" window. After that, just kick back and chill till it's done.
[Image: http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8618/renderingguide03.png]
NOTE: Remaining Minutes varies... and no, it didn't take 99999 Minutes to Render. He he... That was just what happens when my WMM tries to process it for the first 3.2 seconds. Last time it was 133334 Minutes, ha ha.
Poof. You're done!
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I will be adding more video editors such as Vegas in the future, for now, live with this I guess.