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*Free...step by step guide on the "How Do I?" page. See Source to Movie Maker > Use a Given Converter.

*Free...online file conversion service that supports direct download and conversion of YouTube videos...step by step guide on the "How Do I?" page. See Source to Movie Maker > Use a Given Converter.

If you click on the third icon from the menu on the left, you can download a converter. Here is a sample video tutorial using the downloaded converter:
HD.mov to avi by dickmr

Supported File Formats: 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MOV, MP4, MPG, MPEG, PSP (encoding only), RM, WMV, MP3, OGG, WAV and WMA (decoding only)

WinFF

3gp

Supported File Formats:
Input Files: 3GP, AVI, DivX, MP4, XviD

Description: 3GP Converter can convert various video files, including AVI files, to 3GP/MP4 format, for use with iPod, Sony PSP and various other handheld devices. 3GP Converter is a Japanese tool, but an English language interface is supported.

*3gp converter is a free download and is easy to use. Just drag and drop.

Media Coder

Supported Formats: MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, AAC+, AAC+V2, MusePack, WMA, Real Audio, FLAC, WavPack, Monkey's Audio, OptimFrog, AAC Lossless, WMA Lossless, WAV/PCM, H.264, Xvid, DivX, MPEG1/2/4, H.263, Flash Video, 3ivx*, Real Video*, Windows Media, AVI, MPEG/VOB, Matroska, MP4, Real Media*, ASF/WMV, Quicktime*, OGM*, CD*, VCD*, DVD*, CUE Sheet*
*Supported as input only

Typical Applications:

Improving compression / reducing file size
Converting for audio/video portable devices (digital audio player, MP4 player, mobile phone, PDA, PSP, VCD/DVD player etc.)
Extracting audio tracks from video files
Ripping audio/video discs

*Free...Media Coder-Universal transcoder

RAD Video Tools

*Free...converts .MOV audio and video tracks into a single .avi file

FLV to Video Converter

*Convert your flash flv files to many video file types ($)

CinemaForge Lite

*Free... downloads and converts videos from most major video hosting sites to other formats

AVS video Converter v.6

*Excellent converter!

Jodix Free iPod Video Converter

Jodix Free iPod Video Converter enables you to convert popular video formats to iPod video. It provides a simple and easy to use interface, just select the file(s) to convert and click a button. You can optionally change output quality and video size as well. The program supports AVI, MPEG, WMV, RM, RMVB, DivX, ASF, and VOB formats.

*Convert your Movie Maker movies to .mov for use on your iPod.

Belarc Advisor

*See what's on your computer - you'll be amazed!

GSpot

*Find out what codec was used to create/encode your clip

Sherlock - Codec-Detective

*Simple, free utility to check codecs on your system.

Spybot Search and Destroy

*Adware/spyware detection ($)

RegCure

*Clean, optimize and repair your registry safely ($)

Registry Mechanic

*Clean, optimize, repair your registry safely ($)

Microsoft's Download Site

Windows XP SP3

TechSupportTeam

*Get free help to clean your system of virus and malware among many other features of this forum group! Highly reccommended!

Video Conversion Programs

*Neophyte's list of free video conversion applications

VDub

*Free video editing application

Irfanview

*Free photo editor

GIMP for Windows

*Free image manipulator

Paint.net

*Free photo editor/manipulator

Wax and Winmorph

*Free video editor/manipulator

Audacity (audio)

*Free audio editor and manipulator
NOTE: You must also download and install the LAME MP3 encoder (see the download link and install instructions on the Audacity download page) if you wish to export MP3 files with Audacity.

Sendlink

*Trial period before purchase - sends a link in an email so you can transfer files with your computer as host - no internet usage.

Flaming Text Tool

*Custom text creator

Sqirlz

*Free animated water reflections - check this out!

Credit Maker

*Add images to scroll, group text

Avisynth rev 2

*Good tool to use for reversing a video clip.

Photo Story 3

Movie Tools

*Free animated backgrounds and intros

3D Cafe

*See the free stuff here

Anim8or

*3D modeling and character animation program

SMPTE

*TV color bar and test pattern images

Fx Sound and Magic

*Lots of free stuff here

McAfee Site Advisor

*Surf the web safer! Basic is free, upgrade ($) Check this one out!

Trugga's Logo Locator

Warning Label Generator

Microsoft's Creating Custom Effects and Transitions in Windows

*Knowledge of XML helpful/necessary

Forum Sound FX And Music Sites

DVDStyler

*A free cross-platform DVD authoring System.

DVD-Cover_Printmaster
eCover

*Two free DVD cover generating programs.

Blender

*A free program for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback.

CoolText

*A free graphics generator for web pages and logos.

Windows Movie Maker 2.1 Video Tutorials

Microsoft's Download Site

Microsoft's Movie Maker Discussion Group

Windows Movie Makers Forums

SimplyDV

Jake Ludington's Media Blab

A few of the more interesting topics he covers...

YouTube tips: Click here
Powerpoint tips:Click here
MySpace tips: Click here

CNET

*Good resource to research tech stuff, equipment and features, compare prices

Online Video Publishing and Sharing Article

*Good reference article for research

53 Pro Photography Techniques Article

*Improve your stills in your movie with these tips

Skier-Hughe's Useful Sites and Links Page

Atomic Learning

*Free 'How To' tutorials

Mighty Coach

*'How To' tutorials (some free samples)

Thirty Must-Have Free Video Apps

videohelp.com

*Repository of video guides and searchable tools database.

The 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities

MediaPortal

*An Open Source application ideal for turning your PC / TV into an advanced Media Center.

Old versions of software

Internet archives

*Collection of video and audio downloads.

You can generate the xml for up to nine different variations of a selected effect.

Step 1: Select the operating system and effect:

Step 2: Enter the percentage levels of the selected effect you would like in the boxes below.

Example: If you selected the "Speed up" effect and would like to increase the speed by 20%, enter 20 in one of the boxes below. If you would like to triple the speed (a 200% increase), enter 200 in one of the boxes below.

Note: The "Speed up" effect is the only effect in which the percentage amounts may exceed 100. For all other effects, the percentage amounts should be between 0 and 100.

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Step 3: Submit your inputs

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