Windows Movie Maker
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| developer | Microsoft |
| Publishing year | September 14, 2000 |
| Current version | 2012 Build 16.4.3528.0331 (April 16, 2014) |
| operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| category | Video editing program |
| License | Freeware |
| German speaking | Yes |
| windows.microsoft.com | |
Windows Movie Maker (now Windows Live Movie Maker ) is video editing software from Microsoft . The program, which offers basic functions for creating movies and music, can be obtained free of charge from the Microsoft website as part of the Windows Essentials package. In older Windows versions it was part of the operating system.
Movie Maker was officially discontinued on January 10, 2017. Its replacement is Windows Story Remix , which is part of Microsoft Photos in Windows 10 .
Development history of the Windows Movie Maker
Windows ME and 2000
Windows Movie Maker made its debut with the Windows ME operating system . It has been criticized for its very poor functionality. The Movie Maker was not included in Windows 2000, which appeared in the same year as ME, as it was only sufficient for the needs of the end user, but was too simple for professional users. However, it is possible to run the Movie Maker from Windows ME without problems under Windows 2000 by copying the relevant files.
Windows XP
With Windows XP the Movie Maker was in version 1.1 and supported DV-AVI and WMV8 files. A year later, in November 2002, version 2.0 came out as a free update and added a number of features, including dozens of dissolve effects and loads of other video effects. It was possible to tone, rasp or sharpen video clips. In addition to the timeline, a storyboard has been added for easier orientation. With the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2, the slightly improved version 2.1 was made available. With the appearance of Windows XP Media Center Edition in 2005, version 2.5 was used, which enabled more transition effects and also DVD burning. There was also a function with which the created file could be uploaded directly to YouTube .
Windows Vista
First, the Movie Maker from Vista was supposed to be based on the WPF , but the idea was quickly discarded. With Vista, Movie Maker made a jump to version 6.0 and brings a number of other new effects and transitions with it. Support for the DVR-MS file type that is used in Windows Media Center is also to be found.
Due to the higher system requirements under Vista, including the requirement for hardware video acceleration of the graphics card, not all Windows Vista users were able to run the program. Therefore, Microsoft released version 2.6, which is similar to version 2.1 of Windows XP.
Windows 7
With Windows 7 , Microsoft removed Movie Maker from the operating system and integrated it into the Windows Live Essentials package.
Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10
Under Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10 , the Movie Maker was only available via the "Windows Essentials" and offered some exclusive functions, for example video stabilization. A successor version is included in the Windows 10 package under the name "Video Editor".
Windows Live Movie Maker
As of Windows 7, Windows Movie Maker can no longer be found in the operating system. Instead, it was renamed Windows Live Movie Maker ( code name Sundance) and is available free of charge on the Internet as part of the Windows Live Essentials package. Compared to older versions, Windows Live Movie Maker has undergone an extensive revision. The surface was fundamentally renewed and based on the model of the ribbon surface (known from Microsoft Office from version 2007 or various Windows 7 applications such as Paint or WordPad ). In addition to the new interface, new possibilities are opened up, such as publishing the edited video on YouTube or creating HD videos.
The removal of many functions was criticized, whereby only basic functions are available. For example, the time and audio axes have been completely abandoned. Compared to its predecessor, Movie Maker 14 was just a better presentation program for photos. Video editing, which was relatively professional for home users, had disappeared.
With version 16 (2012), the video service Vimeo and other portals and archives can be integrated into the program usage. Image stabilization, which can only be used from Windows 8 / 8.1, should automatically correct camera shake when editing your own video recordings.
Since the end of support for Windows Essentials 2012 on January 10, 2017, Windows Movie Maker can no longer be found in Microsoft's download portal.
Published versions
The following is an overview of all versions of the video editing program published so far:
| year | product | Remarks | Distribution way |
| 2000 | Windows Movie Maker 1.0 | debuted with Windows ME, criticized for its few features | Part of Windows ME |
| 2001 | Windows Movie Maker 1.1 | Support for DV-AVI and WMV8 files | Part of Windows XP |
| 2002 | Windows Movie Maker 2.0 | Lots of new transition and video effects | Available as an update for Windows XP |
| 2004 | Windows Movie Maker 2.1 | Few detail improvements | Part of Windows XP Service Pack 2 |
| 2005 | Windows Movie Maker 2.5 | Some new transition effects, DVD burning possible | Part of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 |
| 2006 | Windows Movie Maker 6.0 | Some new transition effects, slightly improved interface | Part of Windows Vista |
| 2006 | Windows Movie Maker 2.6 | based on Movie Maker 2.1 for Vista users who do not have 3D acceleration | Available as an update for Windows Vista |
| 2009 | Windows Live Movie Maker 14.0 | new ribbon interface, create HD videos, post videos on YouTube | Obtainable over the Internet for Windows Vista , Windows 7 , Windows 8 / 8.1 , Windows 10 |
| 2010 | Windows Live Movie Maker 15.4 | Upload videos directly to YouTube or Facebook . | Obtainable over the Internet for Windows Vista , Windows 7 , Windows 8 / 8.1 , Windows 10 |
| 2012 | Windows Live Movie Maker 16.4 | Video service Vimeo can be included, video stabilization (only under Windows 8). | Obtainable over the Internet for Windows Vista , Windows 7 , Windows 8 / 8.1 , Windows 10 |
literature
- Günter Born : Windows 7 Home Premium SP1. Markt + Technik Verlag , Munich 2011, ISBN 978-3-8272-4710-0 , pp. 504-519.
- Manfred Schwarz : Video. Cut, upgrade and enjoy in home cinema, Hanser Verlag , Munich 2011, ISBN 978-3-446-42495-1 , pp. 90-109.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/18614/windows-essentials
- ^ Windows Live Movie Maker , Chip.de
- ↑ http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/windowsexperience/archive/2012/08/07/introducing-the-new-windows-photo-gallery-and-movie-maker.aspx
- ↑ Windows Movie Maker - Download - CHIP Online . Website Chip Online. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ↑ Windows Essentials