Adding narration and music In windows live movie maker

Step 1: organize your shots Put all of your shots (pictures, videos, text slides, etc.) in order. You may want to watch the preview to make sure everything is organized.

Add music Click on the “add music” tab, and select the music you want to add. Note: You can add music from the beginning, or from a certain point.

Add music Add the music from it’s location.

Add music You can adjust the length and position of the music using the music bar.

Narration Windows Movie Maker will not allow you to put narration over music. You can only use one track.

Narration There is still a way!! First, save your movie (which you should do OFTEN). Next, export the file with the “save movie” option.

Narration You may want to save the movie “for high definition display” to get the best quality. But it will be a large file!

Narration Finally, the movie is saved. To add narration: Start a new project in movie maker. Add only the file you just saved (the movie).

Narration Record your narration however you want. (i.e. windows sound recorder, or any recording software you like). You can record the narration all at once (difficult!) Or record it piece by piece (scene by scene)

Narration (scene by scene) Record your narration for a certain scene. You may want to play the scene while you record to check the timing.

Narration (scene by scene) Organize your narration files into a folder (to make it easier to find them). Add the narration files the same as how you added music earlier.

Narration (scene by scene) Select the point where you want to add the narration. Click “add music at the current point”.

Narration (scene by scene) Add all your narration files at the proper points.

Narration (scene by scene) Double check and make sure all the narration files are where they should be. Use the preview screen to make sure of this.

Narration (scene by scene) You can adjust the balance between music (from the movie file) and your narration. Click on the “Project” tab. Find the “audio mix” button. Adjust this to the level you want.

Save the movie When everything is in proper order, you can save this new project. Using “save movie”

Finished! Now when you play the new movie file, it will have music AND narration.

Note about copyrights Because this is a class project and will not be published… I will not require you to follow copyright standards. You may use any photos, and music you want.

BUT For other purposes, using material that has a copyright without permission from the owners of that material is ILLEGAL (ask Prof. Hanley about copyright infringement). This project may not be published (youtube, etc.) if it contains copyright material without permission.

Creative commons (CC) If you want to use material that does not require permission (and money!) you can use material with a creative commons license. These materials are legal to use as long as you give credit to the creator or the material (in a “credits” section).

Creative commons (CC) Here are some places to find CC work: search.creativecommons.org ccmixter.org  for music productiontrax.com flickr.com  for photos/images.