Create a theme for your mixtape. It can include clips from different movies or from the same one. For example, your theme might be interesting action shots of different actors, or similar-looking and striking shots from different movies.
Collect the footage you need. If your sources come from the older tape formats, digitize them. Do so by playing back each tape in real time in a tape player connected to the computer, usually by USB. Create a new project in your video-editing program. This is where you will edit your mixtape.
Edit the clips in the order you want them to appear. Maintain the syncing of the video and audio clips whenever you change the order of your edit. Although video-editing programs usually have some variations, their basic features are the same. Programs generally require placing clips in an “Import” window. You then drag or transfer them into an “Editing Timeline” where you can cut, prolong and arrange the clips in the order you want.
Add a musical score. You could also mix the sound of your clips if you don’t want to add additional music. Sound mixing helps even out the audio elements of your clips, especially the starts and ends. Often, you need to use the fade-in and fade-out features or another transition effect to avoid abrupt sound and video changes.
Export your final mixtape in your desired movie file format. Popular formats compatible with DVD-burning programs, video-sharing site uploads and playbacks in multimedia programs and devices include MOV, MP4, AVI and WMV.
Burn your mixtape’s video file in DVD format using a DVD-burning program.
Print a playlist label for your mixtape. Attach it to your burned DVD. Design your label or type the title of your tape and the titles or descriptions of the films and scenes in the order they appear. You may also include the running time of each clip. Use CD or DVD labels sold in many office stores. If you included additional music, you can also include titles on the label.