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[[Category:Video Editors]] | [[Category:Video Editors]] | ||
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[[File:WMM 6 logo.png|thumb|right|The logo for Windows Movie Maker 6.0.]] | |||
'''Windows Movie Maker''' (also known as '''WMM''') is a non-linear video editor (NLE) by [[Microsoft]] for Windows computers. While it used to come prepackaged (or as an add-on) with versions spanning Windows ME to Windows 8, as of January 2017 it has been deprecated and no longer updated or bundled with modern machines. | |||
In modern times | WMM is free and very easy to use compared to more sophisticated editors, making it very popular in the early days of [[tennis]]. In modern times however WMM has largely fallen on the wayside to modern editors like [[Vegas]] as it becomes increasingly unstable on modern machines. Despite this, it has been seeing a resurgence by persistent players who want to see a return to more "classic" style of play that involves doing more with less and caring less about "showing off" with impressive visuals. | ||
There was one major [[tournament]] that limited players only to WMM, the [[Windows Movie Maker Master]] tournament (WMMM). | There was one major [[tournament]] that limited players only to WMM, the [[Windows Movie Maker Master]] tournament (WMMM), won by {{DaftPunkYoshi}}. | ||
=Usage= | =Usage= | ||
==General Usage== | ==General Usage== | ||
In 2.X to 6.0, the "Collections" pane lets you gather source material which can then be added to the timeline. This persists across project files, so sources will remain in WMM forever until you delete them manually. You can also create nested folders to further sort this material. | |||
Videos are then dragged from the collections pane / directly imported into the timeline. The timeline is very limited, only having one video layer to work with. There are also extra layers for music and a title overlay. Videos can also be transitioned between in a variety of ways. | |||
==Building Custom Profiles== | ==Building Custom Profiles== | ||
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=Versions= | =Versions= | ||
==Windows Media Pad (beta)== | |||
The earliest known version of Windows Movie Maker, then known as '''Windows Media Pad''', was found on an early build (2416) of Windows ME. This version is drastically different than 1.0, with a unique layout that is not seen elsewhere. More information can be found [https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows%20Me%20build%202416 here]. <ref>https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows%20Me%20build%202416</ref> | |||
==WMM 1.0== | ==WMM 1.0== | ||
The first version of WMM, built in with Windows ME. | The first version of WMM, built in with Windows ME. It could only render in Microsoft's Advanced Systems Format (ASF) file format (equivalent to WMV or WMA). | ||
==WMM 2.1== | ==WMM 2.1== | ||
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[[File:WMM26.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of Windows Movie Maker 2.6.]] | [[File:WMM26.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of Windows Movie Maker 2.6.]] | ||
==WMM 3.0 (Beta)== | |||
Another unreleased beta version of Windows Movie Maker, found on Windows Longhorn (Vista beta) build 4093. Another completely unique build with its own "Avalon" styled layout; it did not get very far in development and is almost unusable. More info can be found [https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows%20Longhorn%20build%204093%20(main) here].<ref>https://betawiki.net/wiki/Windows%20Longhorn%20build%204093%20(main)</ref> | |||
==WMM 6.0== | ==WMM 6.0== | ||
The version of WMM bundled for Windows Vista. Being the first major revamp of the software, many things changed in terms of functionality. 3D plugins were no longer possible (pseudo-3D still worked). Time stretching maintained the audio pitch (compared to all other versions, where it did not). This is handy as you can use it to [[Pitch Shift#In Windows Movie Maker|pitch shift]] without changing video speed. | The version of WMM bundled for Windows Vista (named after Vista's NT version, 6.0. Being the first major revamp of the software, many things changed in terms of functionality. 3D plugins were no longer possible (pseudo-3D still worked). Time stretching maintained the audio pitch (compared to all other versions, where it did not). This is handy as you can use it to [[Pitch Shift#In Windows Movie Maker|pitch shift]] without changing video speed. | ||
The "6.0" represents Vista's NT version, 6.0. | The "6.0" represents Vista's NT version, 6.0. | ||
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==Windows Live Movie Maker (WLMM)== | ==Windows Live Movie Maker (WLMM)== | ||
This version of WMM was bundled with Windows Live, a plugin package released for Windows 7. | This version of WMM was bundled with Windows Live, a plugin package released for Windows 7. This was the second major redesign of the software, and the only version to have MP4 support, along with a way to upload directly to popular streaming sites (now no longer functional). However it was also simplified quite a bit, removing almost all plugin support. | ||
Two versions of WLMM exist, one from 2009, as well as another from 2012 with minor improvements. | |||
[[File:Windows Live Movie Maker.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of WLMM 2012.]] | [[File:Windows Live Movie Maker.png|thumb|right|A screenshot of WLMM 2012.]] | ||
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==Modern Versions== | ==Modern Versions== | ||
WMM no longer exists in its former state. Around the time of Windows 8/10, it was replaced with a "Movie Maker" app, which eventually merged into the "Photos" app. Despite the names being similar, they are generally considered different programs due to it being a complete re-write. There's also ClipChamp which is in a similar tier but costs money. | WMM no longer exists in its former state. Around the time of Windows 8/10, it was replaced with a "Movie Maker" app, which eventually merged into the "Photos" app. Despite the names being similar, they are generally considered different programs due to it being a complete re-write. There's also ClipChamp which is in a similar tier but costs money. | ||
=File Formats= | |||
Each major release of WMM uses a different file format for project files. | |||
2.X and 6.0 use the MSWMM format. They can be read between versions (for the most part), as well as converted to work in WLMM. | |||
The contents of these files cannot be read by a text editor, they are in the Microsoft Compound Document File Format for OLE Structured Storage (MCDF). A program like [https://github.com/ironfede/openmcdf OpenMCDF]<ref>https://github.com/ironfede/openmcdf</ref> can be used to view and modify these files; however they contain a checksum which needs to be updated to view the file as valid. | |||
WLMM uses the WLMP file format. This is in raw XML which can be easily viewed by the end user. | |||
=Effects and Transitions= | =Effects and Transitions= | ||
The effects and transitions of each version of WMM vary wildly, due to changes in architecture between versions. | The effects and transitions of each version of WMM vary wildly, due to changes in architecture between versions. | ||
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
<gallery> | |||
Wmm26 effects.png|The full list of WMM 2.6 effects. | |||
Wmm6 effects.png|The full list of WMM 6.0 effects. | |||
Wlmm effects.png|The full list of WLMM effects. | |||
</gallery> | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
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==Building Presets== | ==Building Presets== | ||
===Effects=== | ===Effects=== | ||
The basic XML skeleton for an effect looks like this: | ====In 2.6==== | ||
The basic XML skeleton for an effect in 2.6 looks like this: | |||
<nowiki><TransitionsAndEffects Version="1.0"> | |||
<Effects> | |||
<EffectDLL guid="{B4DC8DD9-2CC1-4081-9B2B-20D7030234EF}"> | |||
<Effect name="@Rotate Perspective-60% size" iconid="33" | |||
comment="Ease In"> | |||
<Param name="InternalName" value="Simple3D" /> | |||
<Param name="ScaleA" value="0.6" /> | |||
<Param name="InitialScaleA" value="0.6" /> | |||
<Param name="ExponentialProgressDuration" value="0.01" /> | |||
<Param name="RevolveCamera" value="true" /> | |||
<Param name="ShowABack" value="true" /> | |||
<Param name="progress" value="0.84" /> | |||
</Effect> | |||
</EffectDLL> | |||
</Effects> | |||
</TransitionsAndEffects></nowiki> | |||
Keep in mind that comments are not valid! They ''are'' valid in 6.0, however. | |||
====In 6.0==== | |||
The basic XML skeleton for an effect in 6.0 looks like this: | |||
<nowiki><TransitionsAndEffects Version="2.8"> | <nowiki><TransitionsAndEffects Version="2.8"> | ||
<Effects> | <Effects> | ||
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This effect will pan your footage to the top left of the screen. It uses the built-in "parity.fx" library. | This effect will pan your footage to the top left of the screen. It uses the built-in "parity.fx" library. | ||
===Transitions=== | ===Transitions=== | ||
The basic XML skeleton for an transition looks like this: | ====In 6.0==== | ||
The basic XML skeleton for an transition in 6.0 looks like this: | |||
<nowiki><TransitionsAndEffects Version="2.8" specialiconfileid="5669" specialiconresourceid="101"> | <nowiki><TransitionsAndEffects Version="2.8" specialiconfileid="5669" specialiconresourceid="101"> | ||
<Transitions> | <Transitions> | ||
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This effect is part of the "DPL 2x2" library, which uses [[ShaderTFX]] as a base. It places the before and after footage side by side, on the bottom of the screen. | This effect is part of the "DPL 2x2" library, which uses [[ShaderTFX]] as a base. It places the before and after footage side by side, on the bottom of the screen. | ||
{{VideoEditors}} | |||
=Resources= | |||
* The FX Archive was the go-to resource for working with WMM, especially for building and sharing custom presets, plugins, etc. It shut down in mid-2018, with its most recent archive available [http://web.archive.org/web/20180420225613/http://www.thefxarchive.com:80/ here.] <ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20180420225613/http://www.thefxarchive.com:80/</ref> | |||
* [https://movies.blainesville.com/ Blaine's Movie Maker Blog] contains many articles about WMM, as well as countless custom plugins for 2.X and 6.X versions. <ref>https://movies.blainesville.com/</ref> | |||
=Sources= | |||