Just because you have the built-in software to transform your homemade videos into compelling, creative content doesn't necessarily mean you have the know-how to do so. For that you need this no-nonsense task-based guide. In these pages video guru Jan Ozer uses simple, step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visual aids and loads of time-saving tips to show you how to use Microsoft's Movie Maker 2 video-editing software (which is included with Windows XP) to edit your videos and share them with family and friends. Providing a visual approach to a visual product, Jan shows you how to start making movie magic instantly and effortlessly with the transitions, title options, and 2-D special effects included in Movie Maker 2. You'll learn how to create wipes, dissolves, freeze frames, and more in the process of producing a finished product that you'll be proud to email to friends, post on your Web site, or copy to CD or DVD.

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Did You Know that Microsoft Windows XP has FREE ability to make Narrated Powerpoint Presentations? - 2007-11-20
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It Told Me What I Wanted to Know - 2008-02-26
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I wanted to know how I could take video from my camera, edit it, create a video and store it on a CD. This book did exactly that in a no-brainer manner. The book showed the Window's screens and what you had to do at each screen. The only minor problem is that the screens are different for different versions of Windows.

excellent book! - 2008-08-25
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This book is an easy to understand read.
It is also written in a way you can use it easily for referencing.
Explains everything in a detailed step by step fashion with explicit black and white pictures.
Highly recommend this book and Movie Maker Zero to Hero for anyone who wishes to use Movie Maker seriously for your home videos or projects.

Movie Maker2 by Jan Ozer is An Excellent Book. - 2008-03-07
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Movie Maker2 by Jan Ozer is An Excellent Book. I,like most people,have Windows Movie Maker on my computer so I wanted a book that would help me do good book promotion video's and understand the program better. This book does everything I hoped for and I am glad I purchased this book and every since I purchased it I use it at least once a week to make sure I am doing things right and also to see if the book suggests doing something different that will result in a better video. My video can be seen on my web-sites and places like Google and Yahoo. Look for ErvHarmon
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Thank you Jan Ozer for writing this book as it has helped me very much and I gladly recommend it to anyone that wants good results from Windows Movie Maker2

The return of The Invaders - 2009-03-12
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Its easy to see that The Invaders had an influence on the space alien genre. This 1967 Quinn Martin production series should be a part of anyone's sci fi collection, as it brings about the same quality as shows like the Night Stalker and The X-Files. I highly recommend fans get this series and watch it over and over.

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