
Windows Movie Maker has quite a lot of special effects including “pan” and “zoom,” which you can use to give a classy edge to the videos.

However, when there is no waveform, it is likely to be a jump cut. As you can see in the below screen, if the crests and troughs look even and unbroken, it is fine. While Windows Movie Maker does not have any edge-softening features, you can greatly minimize jump cuts using the “Waveform” tool. If your camera shakes a lot, you must remove those instances from the video.

Jump cuts are the biggest annoyances of an amateurish video.

Windows Movie Maker has a default “Title” option, but it looks boring and dull with absurd color schemes. You have the first few seconds to grab the attention of your video viewer. Once your timeline is organized, you can focus on the storyboard. You can easily move video frames using “Cut and Paste.” Or, select and drag them to any position within the timeline. However, while organizing your timeline, it is better to use “small” thumbnail sizes. Importing video clips and images into Movie Maker timeline is easily achieved from “Home.” It is always a good idea to work with the “extra large” thumbnail size while doing frame edits. The following clips are from a 2018 New Year party in Bangkok.

For images, use Creative Commons or stills from your camera. You might also require access to royalty-free music. The pure stock in original footage makes it more flexible for directorial edits unlike previously processed video films. To save on post-production efforts, always select the best versions of your raw, unrefined video footage. Follow the simple steps below to brush up your skills in Windows Movie Maker and create professional-looking videos.
