If you’re a PC-owning person and you’ve shot some footage, it’s time to start editing. Microsoft’s Windows Movie Maker is free to download and easy to use. In this Vimeo Video School series exclusive to Plus and PRO members, we’ll illustrate the basic steps for importing, editing, and sharing your masterpieces with the world.

We’ll cover:
*Essential tools and where to find them
*Importing your media
*Starting your edit
*Troubleshooting problem clips
*Adding music and voice-overs
*Blending clips with transitions
*Applying effects and themes
*Creating titles and captions
*Adding still images
*Saving and exporting your video
*Uploading to Vimeo

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  Ep. 1: Introducing Windows Movie Maker

  Video editing basics for beginners who own PCs.

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  Ep. 2: Learning the Interface

  We explain what you’ll see and where you should click upon opening the program.

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  Ep. 3: Importing Your Media

  Get your video clips off your phone, camera, card, etc. and into Movie Maker.

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  Ep. 4: Starting Your Edit

  Add clips to your timeline, then trim or split them to fit just right.

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  Ep. 5: Troubleshooting Problem Clips

  Rotate or flip your clips, adjust the color and brightness, and stabilize videos.

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  Ep. 6: Adding Music and Voice Over

  Learn to add, mix, and fade music and voice overs.

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  Ep. 7: Working with Visual Transitions

  Blend your clips together with dissolve, wipe, and fade transitions.

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  Ep. 8: Adding Effects and Themes

  Apply basic visual effects and design themes to your videos.

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  Ep. 9: Creating Titles

  Add title cards, captions, credits, and other text.

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  Ep. 10: Adding Still Photos

  Add still images to your clip timeline and learn to create slideshows.

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  Ep. 11: Exporting and Uploading to Vimeo

  Best practices for saving, exporting, and sharing your final work.