Any free alternatives to Windows Movie Maker?

herman2811

As mentioned in this post: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1389431

I'm struggling to import vids from my new camcorder into windows movie maker, so was hoping someone can recommend a free alternative?

Unstoppable_2

https://www.videohelp.com has a wealth of information, guides, howtos as well as links to free software.

robtoo

There aren't many alternatives, to be honest. You might have more luck with Windows Movie Maker if you upgrade your codecs (I use the K-Lite Codec Pack.)

totalsolutions

Not free, unless pre-installed with new laptops is Adobe Premiere Elements 7 around £65

herman2811

I'm still after a free alternative to windows movie maker, if anyone can help?

jasonwatkins

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=free+alternative+to+windows+movie+maker&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=2&oq=free+alternative+to+win

i know that may come across as not very helpful, but then if i'm looking for something like that i just type in the question to google and see what comes up - work your way down the results and you might be lucky.

if you look for "freeware" programs then you know they're completely free.

you could always go to download.com and search for "movie maker" - everything at download.com is quite safe

herman2811

jasonwatkins wrote: »

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=free+alternative+to+windows+movie+maker&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=2&oq=free+alternative+to+win

i know that may come across as not very helpful, but then if i'm looking for something like that i just type in the question to google and see what comes up - work your way down the results and you might be lucky.

if you look for "freeware" programs then you know they're completely free.

you could always go to download.com and search for "movie maker" - everything at download.com is quite safe

Thanks but I've tried that already, without any success, which is why i am trying here.

I really need to find something good by the weekend

jasonwatkins

what about these ..

http://www.download.com/Picasa/3000-2193_4-10160334.html?!!!!!mncol

http://www.download.com/Sothink-Movie-DVD-Maker/3000-13631_4-10669082.html?!!!!!mncol

http://www.supershareware.com/info/exsate-dv-capture-live.html

http://www.supershareware.com/info/stoik-capturer.html

herman2811

jasonwatkins wrote: »

what about these ..

http://www.download.com/Picasa/3000-2193_4-10160334.html?!!!!!mncol

http://www.download.com/Sothink-Movie-DVD-Maker/3000-13631_4-10669082.html?!!!!!mncol

http://www.supershareware.com/info/exsate-dv-capture-live.html

http://www.supershareware.com/info/stoik-capturer.html

Thanks for that... although I would like to be able to add transitions etc and have my own music in the background, like you can on windows movie maker, and I'm not sure the last 3 do anything like that?

It looks like it may be possible with picasa, which i wasn't aware of, so might give it a try later.

Keep the suggestions coming, just in case, lol.
Thanks again

timbim_2

You could always dual boot to linux and use Kino, or run a VM, but that might be overcomplicating matters.

herman2811

timbim wrote: »

You could always dual boot to linux and use Kino, or run a VM, but that might be overcomplicating matters.

Not too sure what any of that means, so yeah, probably a bit complicated for me! Thanks though.