Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is the most simplified video editor running on Microsoft's OC. Windows Vista and Windows XP already have a pre-installed version of this program. If you have a more recent version of Microsoft's OC, you can download the installation file from this site. Movie Maker has a simple functionality and provides only the most basic tools that allow you to process audio recordings and videos. With this software, you can combine several clips into one, as well as trim videos to the required size. In addition, you can add your own audio tracks, process sound and apply various effects. On the main screen of the utility, equipped with a "timeline", all the main work is carried out. Working on the video, you can apply additional effects to it. The editor allows users to perform the following actions:

• customize transitions and their animation;
• overlay clips on the video sequence;
• upload the whole file in WMA and AVI formats (you can choose any quality in H.264 codec).

There is also a video stabilization function, which can help mobile video shooters whose devices are not equipped with digital or optical stabilization options. To make it comfortable for you to work with the program, the developers have created combinations that help you quickly navigate to the necessary sections of the menu. This software is perfect for beginners and users who perform simple video editing and do not want to understand the functionality of complex programs. The utility works well even on weak laptops and computers. If your device supports hardware acceleration, then the procedure for creating a clip can be accelerated. There is only one drawback: this product does not have such a wide selection of tools for processing sound and video, which is available in paid analogs from other developers. That is why it will not be able to meet the needs of professionals.

The main options

• The software is easy and convenient to use;
• is distributed free of charge;
• only basic tools for editing are available;
• you can work with intros, titles and transitions;
• it is possible to apply simple graphic effects;
• works with only two formats: WMA and AVI.