Newbie needs help please

[desgnr]

I just captured the first tape.
In short what do i do next ?
Do i just drag the clips to the story line,there are 51 of them in the 18
minute movie.
Can i use shift & drag them all at once?
After that do i have to convert the WMA files to burn them onto a DVD ?
If so how do i convert them & burn them.
Will Movie Maker burn to DVD ?
How many minutes can i put on a DVD ?
Thanks for your help.

 

[John Inzer]

I just captured the first tape.
In short what do i do next ?
Do i just drag the clips to the story line,there are 51 of them in
the 18 minute movie.
Can i use shift & drag them all at once?

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(lots of info...keep scrolling to read it all.)

Yes, you can multiple select and drag all
clips to the timeline. Just select one and
go to...Edit / Select All...or type...Ctrl+A.
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After that do i have to convert the WMA files to burn them onto a DVD

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For burning on a DVD the best format would
be DV-AVI...here's how to save as DV-AVI:

To save as an .avi movie file...
(and several other options)
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Show More Choices /
Other Settings /
Open the drop window and choose...DV-AVI /
Next /
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...
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? If so how do i convert them & burn them.
Will Movie Maker burn to DVD ?

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Since you are running WinXP the answer
is no unless you have the Media Center
Edition..

The following freeware can burn your
Movie Maker .avi file on a DVD that should
play in most free standing DVD players.

DVD Flick
http://www.dvdflick.net/

Be sure to read the Guide:
http://www.dvdflick.net/guide.php

If you have problems downloading DVD Flick...
try the following direct link:

http://tinyurl.com/dvdflick
or...
http://voxel.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/dvdflick/dvdflick_setup_1.2.2.1.exe

Save the file to a folder on your hard drive and
install from there.

Tutorials:

DVD Flick Tutorial
http://beginwithsoftware.com/videoguides/dvd-flick-guide.html

Burn Any PC Video Format into DVD
http://www.freevideoworkshop.com/dvdflicktutorial.htm
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How many minutes can i put on a DVD ?

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Typically...you can burn one hour of high
quality video on a single layer DVD.
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Thanks for your help.

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You're welcome.

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[desgnr]

John:
Thanks for your help.
When i capture the option for AVI is grayed out.So icaptured it in the
recommended best quality format.
When i am done capturing & make my movie in the timeline Is that where i can
get the Option to save as AVI ?
Or am i doing something wrong ?

 

[John Inzer]

John:
Thanks for your help.
When i capture the option for AVI is grayed out.So icaptured it in the
recommended best quality format.
When i am done capturing & make my movie in the timeline Is that
where i can get the Option to save as AVI ?
Or am i doing something wrong ?

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After your project is completed you can
save as DV-AVI. The instructions I posted
explain how to do that.

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[desgnr]

John:
Thanks for your help,greatly appreciated.

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After your project is completed you can
save as DV-AVI. The instructions I posted
explain how to do that.

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[desgnr]

PS
John i have a program ConvertX taht converts AVI to DVD format.
Can i use this program i already have or do i have to get the one you
suggested ?

 

[John Inzer]

PS
John i have a program ConvertX taht converts AVI to DVD format.
Can i use this program i already have or do i have to get the one you
suggested ?

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I have no experience with ConvertX but if it
can burn DVDs all I can say is give it a try.

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[desgnr]

I tried to make a movie saved in DV-AVI
It was 42 minutes in length.
I got a message it was too large.

Why can't i fit more time on ?

 

[John Inzer]

I tried to make a movie saved in DV-AVI
It was 42 minutes in length.
I got a message it was too large.

Why can't i fit more time on ?

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You cannot save the file in Movie Maker?

Or...you cannot burn the file on a DVD?

Are you burning a Data DVD or a Video DVD?

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[desgnr]

John:
I just took the Windows Media Player file & converted it to DVD with
ConvertX & it worked like a charm.

 

[John Inzer]

John:
I just took the Windows Media Player file & converted it to DVD with
ConvertX & it worked like a charm.

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Good...thanks for the update.

--

John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk