one big avi file imports as a bunch of smallclips into movie maker

[lefty]

this, of course, causes a problem with audio-video synchrony even if there is
very little that is edited
also, how do i know which version of movie maker i have
i looked in 'properties' which only said movie maker
if it is movie maker I, can i download II for free
what is the link
finally, i do not have 'snapshot' as a choice on movie maker which is why i
suspect it is not the latest version

 

[John Inzer]

this, of course, causes a problem with audio-video synchrony even if
there is very little that is edited

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On the "Import File" screen in Movie Maker...
uncheck..."Create clips for video files".
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also, how do i know which version of movie maker i have
i looked in 'properties' which only said movie maker
if it is movie maker I, can i download II for free
what is the link

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Open Movie Maker and go to...Help / About...
to see your version.

2.1.4026.0 is the latest version for WinXP.

2.1.4026.0 is installed with Windows XP SP2.
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finally, i do not have 'snapshot' as a choice on movie maker which is
why i suspect it is not the latest version

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There is no option called "Snapshot"...
however you can do a screen shot by clicking
the "Take Picture" button at the bottom of the
viewing screen.

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John Inzer
Digital Media MVP

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

 

[Graham Hughes]

What make and model cam do you have?
How is you cam connected?
If it's digital and by firewire and you capture as dv.avi
http://www.myvideoproblems.com/Tutorials/MovieMaker/HowToCaptureDV-AVI.htm
Then you should have no out of sync problems however many clips you have.

Can't remember but snapshot may have been in movie maker v1