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 * Windows Movie Maker**

Tutorials http://www.atomiclearning.com/moviemaker2

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx

http://www.mightycoach.com/articles/mm2/index.html

Tips and Tricks:

The MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember is that ALL files need to reside in the same folder. Students should create a folder first and then begin to make their project. When files are imported into the project, they don’t really “move” into the project. They are just pointing to the storage space, so they need to be all together. If you have big red Xs in your files, it is because your graphics, audio, or video files are not in the folder where the project is saved.

Students should not select finish the movie until everything is perfect. Compressing the file into a movie makes it non-editable. Consequently, they should always save their project files so they can go back and make changes if necessary.

· On the View menu, click Timeline. · On the File menu, click Record Narration · To select a different capture device and input line, click Change. · In the Device box, choose the capture device. · In the Input line box, choose the input line to use to record the narration, and then click OK. If you are recording a narration with a microphone, choose Microphone for the Input line. · If you have added a video clip that contains audio, you can choose Mute video soundtrack so the audio from the video clip is not heard while you are recording your narration. · Drag the Record level slider to either increase or decrease the volume of your narration. · Click the Record button, and begin recording the narration. When you have finished your narration, click the Stop button to end recording. · In the File name box, name the file, and then click Save. Your narration is saved as an audio file with a .wav file name extension and then automatically imported into the current project and collection.
 * Microphone usage**. If you use a microphone, the following tips may be helpful:
 * Point the microphone facing out, away from the person’s clothing. Make sure clothing does not cover the front of the microphone and it isn't too close to the speaker’s mouth. High-velocity air from a person exhaling can cause loud pops in microphones that do not have pop filters built into them. Small lavaliere microphones are designed to be clipped to a tie and have little or no protection against pops and wind.
 * Eliminate microphone noise. Microphone noise is an artificial sound that is introduced when an object touches the microphone. When placing a microphone, make sure that it will not be bumped. Remind speakers who will be holding a microphone not to tap pencils and rings against it or play with the cable. Leave the front of the microphone exposed. Holding the head of a microphone introduces noise and can cause feedback if the microphone is used in a public address system.
 * To record narration:**