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How to Make a Movie with Pictures

With editing software readily available, making movies from your photos is accessible and feasible. Though you have a lot of PC software to choose from, Windows' popular Movie Maker program dispenses with the technical jargon and cuts to the core of home movie-making. The Movie Maker process--intuitive and suitable for novice as well as experienced users--allows you to use your creativity.

Things You'll Need

  • Windows Movie Maker
  • Digital camera
  • Camera USB cable
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Instructions

    • 1
      Use a USB cable to download images to your computer.

      Connect the digital camera to the PC by using the USB cable. When asked what action you would like to take, click on "Import Images."

    • 2
      Import images into Movie Maker.

      Open Windows Movie Maker software on your PC. If the program did not come standard on your computer, visit the Windows website for a free download. On the Movie Maker toolbar, click "Add Images/Photos." Find the images you would like to add to your movie and click "Open."

    • 3
      Click and drag your images to fit the order.

      Find your images on the right side of the screen. Click and drag the images to fit the order you prefer. Click on Edit on the toolbar to adjust the time length spent on each photo. Next to the box labeled "Duration," select anywhere between one and 30 seconds.

    • 4
      Make your photos sepia tone in the Visual Effects menu.

      Click on the Visual Effects tab on the toolbar if you would like to change the photos' effects. Here, you can adjust the coloring and other effects of each photograph.

    • 5

      Click on the Animations tab on the toolbar to add transitions between photos, as well as Pan and Zoom effects. Scroll through the box labeled Transitions and choose from four options, including cross-fade or pixelate dissolve.

    • 6
      Add music to your movie.

      Add music to your movie by clicking on the Add Music tab under the Home menu. A box will pop up that allows you to import your own downloaded music into your movie. Once your music is added, you can make adjustments by clicking on the Music Tools tab located in the top right corner of the screen.

    • 7
      Burn your finished product to a DVD.

      Click the Play button located under the left portion of your screen to see your finished product. If you are unsatisfied with your result, you can continue editing.

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