18 August 2023Amanda J. Brook Senior Product Manager
Summary Windows Movie Maker is a free video editing software by Microsoft. Edit videos easily, share them on platforms like OneDrive, Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube, and Flickr. Learn how to use it on Windows 10.
I. How to use Movie Maker software in Windows 10 system?
As a free video editing tool, Windows Movie Maker can better help Windows users to perform video editing operations, such as editing and splitting videos; adjusting video playback speed; adding music, special effects and other functions to videos.
In fact, it is not difficult to use Movie Maker software in Windows 10 system. The specific usage method is as follows:
1. How to add videos and photos?
Download, install and run the Windows Movie Maker software, and then find the (Add videos and Photos) button in the software operation interface to import the video/picture files to be edited into the software. After the video files are successfully imported, you can edit the added video files through the function menu bar at the top of the software operation interface.
2. How to edit video?
Use the trimming tool provided by Windows Movie Maker to help you trim off unwanted content at the beginning or end of the movie. The specific operation method is as follows:
Switch the top function menu bar to the (Edit) option, select the video content you want to crop, and then click the (Set start point) button in the top menu bar, you can directly drag the Crop line adjusts the position that needs to be cropped. After the setting is completed, click the (Set end point) button to complete the editing of the video content.
3. How to add text to video?
It is not difficult to add a title or subtitle to the video, just switch the top function menu bar to the (Home) option, select the video that needs to add text content, and then click the (Caption) button in the top menu bar, this A text box will be inserted at the top of the selected video, just enter the text content in the text box.
After all content editing is completed, switch to the (File)-(Save file) option in the top function menu bar to save the edited video content to the preset location. The above are the specific operation steps for using several commonly used functions in the Movie Maker software in Windows 10. In fact, the video editing functions provided by this software are not limited to the ones mentioned above. You can try them one by one in actual operation. And use more other functions, such as increasing the video volume, adding video effects, customizing the parameters of the output video, and so on.
TipsSince Microsoft officially stopped supporting Windows Movie Maker software on January 10, 2017, and the latest software update was also in 2012, software crashes and content cannot be saved may occur at any time during the production process. Various unpredictable problems. But don’t worry, Xiaobian helped you find a video editing tool that can replace Windows Movie Maker software——Renee Video Editor Pro, this software not only has some video editing functions commonly used in Windows Movie Maker software, but also equipped with screen recording Function, it can be regarded as a software with more comprehensive functions in the current video editing software market. Let’s take a closer look at the functions and usage methods of this software.
II. A video editing software that can perfectly replace Windows Movie Maker
1. What is Renee Video Editor Pro?
Renee Video Editor Pro It is a video recording and editing tool that integrates computer screen recording, video post-production and format conversion functions. Among them, the computer screen recording function can set the recording area and screen size, and can also set the watermark, cursor style, sound source and saved format, automatic recording plan, etc., whether it is online movies, conference video recordings, or game screens, software Operation steps, etc., it can help you record and save to the computer with one click.
In addition, this software can further improve and optimize the video content during video post-production, such as editing or merging video clips, cropping video screens, rotating or flipping videos, adding various types of opening/ending animations, and transition effects. Switch between different filter styles, dub videos, add music or remove original sound effects, import or create exclusive subtitles, and more.
Renee Video Editor Pro – Multi-function Video Editing Software
Screen RecordingRecord screen and webcam in Windows computer.
Cut Videos & AudiosUsers are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.
Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.
Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.
Screen Recording Record screen and webcam in Windows computer.
Multiple Edit ToolsCut Videos & Audios Users are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.
Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.
Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.
3000 users have downloaded and edited videos with fun!
2. How to use Renee Video Editor Pro?
(1) How to use the video editing function of Renee Video Editor Pro?
Step 1: After downloading and installing, run Renee Video Editor Pro, and click the (Video Editing Tools) button to enter the video editing interface.
Step 2: Next, find the (Add File) button and import the video file to be edited into Renee Video Editor Pro.
Step 3: After the video file is added, you can perform a series of editing operations on the added video file through the editing function provided in the top menu bar, such as (cutting), (rotating and cropping), (special effects), ( Watermark), (Music), (Subtitle), (Intro/Outro), etc. In addition, in (Output Settings), you can also set important parameters such as video quality, video size, bit rate, and frame rate.
Description of the editing function on the top menu bar of Renee Video Editor Pro:
cut: Trim video clips; adjust playback speed.
Rotate and crop: Rotate the video 90/180/270 degrees clockwise, flip the video horizontally or vertically; crop the size of the video screen.
special effects: Add filter effects, zoom effects or volume effects to your video.
watermark: Add text, pictures, video or graphic watermarks to video files; you can also remove watermarks from videos.
music: You can import audio files into the video, or directly record the sound of the computer or microphone and import it into the video; it can also remove the original audio of the video.
subtitle: Import or create subtitles into the movie, and customize the position, font and size of subtitles.
Step 4: After the editing of the video file is completed, you can select different terminal devices in (output format) Or select the video format according to your needs, select the location to save the video in (in the output folder), and then click the (Start) button to process the video according to the settings and export it to the set location, which is very fast and convenient.
Note: If you are sure of the video format you need, you can enter the desired video format in the search box of (Output Format), which will help you quickly select a suitable format.
(2) How to use the screen recording function of Renee Video Editor Pro?
The screen recording function of Renee Video Editor Pro can help you record all the dynamic or static content that appears on the screen, and then use the video editing function mentioned above to make DIY unique video content. Below we Let’s learn how to use the screen recording function of the software.
Step 1: After opening Renee Video Editor Pro, click the (Screen Recording Tool) option on the main page.
Step 2: In the ready-to-record interface, set the content to be recorded (recording target), (recording) and (output directory).
TipsDescription of interface settings for preparing to record: Recording target: Supports recording full screen, custom area, and recording images captured by the camera.
recording: It refers to the sound that needs to be included in the content recording process. It supports recording computer sound, microphone sound, and non-recording sound, etc.
Output directory: Choose where to store recordings
Step 3: In addition, click the (small gear) icon in the lower right corner, and you can further personalize the recording format, video quality, resolution, video frame rate, output directory, cursor display effect, watermark, etc. .
Step 4: After all the recording settings are completed, return to the “Ready to Record” interface, click the (Start Recording) button, you can select the area you want to record, and then click the (Recording) button to start the recording command.
Step 5: During the recording process, you can pause or continue at any time. After the recording is completed, click the small square button in the recording option box in the lower right corner, and the recorded video will be saved to the preset according to the video format you originally set. in the folder.
In addition, Renee Video Editor Pro also has the function of automatic recording, click the (Auto) button in the lower right corner of the ready to record interface to enter the automatic recording setting page. For example, when you need to automatically record and save a video call conference, you can set an automatic recording plan, set the time to start recording, stop recording, sound source, output directory and file name and other options. After the setting is complete, wait for the time you set to start recording to arrive, and the software can automatically record the computer screen according to the settings. Convenience and peace of mind.