Making simple videos

[Poon]

Hello amigos!

I have a good question for you that I'm sure you'll have a good answer to.

I am looking to make a "video" for a loved one. Nothing too fancy. I want to be able to have an mp3 from my collection playing in the background along with pictures. I want the pictures to fade in and out and other simple effects like that.

What is a good program to use for this? Is there anything free out there that is capable?

Thanks so much!

 

[Tadow]

Windows movie maker if you already have windows. It's really easy to use and can do the stuff you're asking for.

 

[Poon]

Thanks Tadow!

Quick question though. It got a terrible review at this site:

Windows Movie Maker - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com

Is it as bad as they make it out to be?

 

[Tadow]

Well for one it should come with windows already just do a file search on it and see if it's there. Like I was saying before it's not the top notch premeire video editor but it does simple transitions and is extremely easy to use.

 

[nu2duo]

Well for one it should come with windows already just do a file search on it and see if it's there. Like I was saying before it's not the top notch premeire video editor but it does simple transitions and is extremely easy to use.

Windows Movie maker is pretty weak. Bad suggestion.

I suggest you download power director 6. It's not that hard to use and you will be able to turn a simple video into a cool and semi professional looking project that your loved one will truly enjoy.
Good luck

Try Free - CyberLink PowerDirector - Magical Video Editing Tools

 

[revenge2]

Helo there mate, i would suggest something that is lightweight and easy to use. So i would recommend you trying "video edit magic".

I used this program to put together some game trailers and its pretty simple once you get used to it. However im not sure of the fading in and out thing. I haven't used its effects but im sure that there is such a feature.

But try it out nonetheless.
Video Editing Software - Video Editor: Video Edit Magic

 

[EricB]

ms photostory is a simple one

 

[Brinson]

Professional DV Editing for the enthusiast

Free Version of Avid. Industry standard. Professional level.

The best "easy" one is Adobe Premiere, but its expensive.

I don't know too much about the lower-end ones, sorry.

 

[EricB]

this easy and basic

Microsoft Photo Story 3 for Windows: make show-n-tell cool again

 

[darsunt]

Presently am using Adobe premiere elements. Very easy and effective, you can churn out home videos like cupcakes. But it did cost around $80 or $90.