Making a movie these days doesn't require fancy equipment. If you have Windows on your computer and a video camera, you've already got everything you need.
Any computer running Windows probably already has the basic editing software Windows Movie Maker, and if not, you can download it free here.
The tutorials below will show you how to use Windows Movie Maker, and will help you get started editing videos on your PC.
1. Start a New Project in Windows Movie Maker
First, you'll need to set up a new project for editing your Movie Maker video.
This tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary to start a new project. Or, if you prefer watching tutorials instead of reading them, you can check out the
video tutorial.
3. Edit Video Clips in Movie Maker
It's easy to just dump all your footage into your project and leave it at that, but a little editing can go a long way to making your video look clean and professional. Check out our tutorial on
how to edit clips in Windows Movie Maker, or watch the
video tutorial instead.
4. Create a Movie Maker Automovie
If you're feeling lazy, you can use the Windows Movie Maker Automovie tool to make Movie Maker create your edited movie for you, complete with transitions and effects. Our
Movie Maker Automovie tutorial will teach you how to use the Automovie tool.
5. Import Photos and Music to Movie Maker
Photos and music will add to your movie and allow you to be more creative with your editing. Learn how to import photos and music to Windows Movie Maker with this
video tutorial.
6. Create a Movie Maker Photomontage
Once you've imported photos into Movie Maker, you can use them along with video footage or make a fun photomontage. Learn how with our
photomontage tutorial, or watch the
video tutorial instead.
