Movie Maker Task 2

Task #2 Importing Media

Now that you have opened Movie Maker and familiarized yourself with the home screen its time to start making a movie. The first step in this process is importing the media you would like to use. In this step you will be using the task pane to gather your media files. There are a few different ways to do this depending on the media you are using. We will discuss a couple of simple ways to locate and import your media into the Movie Maker program. The media you import will immdiatley show up in the collection pane to the right of the task pane. Let's get importing!

To import file simply click the task pane link of the file you would like to import

Importing a Pictures, Digital Images, and Videos From Your Computer:

Now we will use the Ancient Egypt images you saved in the previos step:

1. Click on the task pane link "import, pictures"
2. A new window will open that will allow you to search the files on your computer
3. Locate the file folder where you saved your images
4. Double click on the file you wish to add to your movie
5. Your picture should appear in your collections pane
6. Repeat the steps unitl all 5 of your Egyptian pictures are in the collection window.

For a video demonstrtaion of the process follow this link: Youtube video- How to Import Videos in Movie Maker

    Hint-you follow the same process for importing video and music

Importing Music or Audio Clips:

Alright, now were ready for some background music or audio. Its Easy, again, follow the same steps: (If you do not have any audio files thats fine, move on to task #3)

1. Click on the task pane link "import, Audio or Music"
2. A new window will open that will allow you to search the files on your computer
3. Locate the file folder where you saved your music or audio
4. Double click on the file you wish to add to your movie
5. Your audio file should appear in your collections pane
6. Repeat the steps unitl all of your desired files are in collection window.

Thats it! You have successfully imported your media. Now its time to create a movie

Move on to Task #3

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