Windows Movie Maker Review

PROS: Windows Movie Maker was very helpful in coming up with nice videos quickly. I used it mainly for personal or home videos that I could show to family and friends. For professional outputs, I made passable videos for presentation.

CONS: I'm sad that Windows has discontinued this product because it was a great application.

PROS: Windows Movie Maker is my go-to video editing software when I need to produce or edit clips using only basic tools. Everything is accessible and there are no features that are left untouched. Importing footage and photos to the platform is a breeze too. What's more, if you are in a hurry or do not have an idea, you can choose from the numerous templates to help you get started.

CONS: Unlike the more sophisticated video editing software, Windows Movie Maker has limited support for file outputs. There are also too few filters to choose from and it does not allow the customization of effects. If you want advanced filters and customizable settings, you are better off looking elsewhere.

PROS: I am not familiar with video editing but Windows Movie Maker gave me the confidence to edit the photos and videos I have on my phone and camera. With it, I was able to make presentations and add audio effects and voiceovers. Adding transitions to it is intuitive as well since I could just choose from a list. And when exporting, there are different file types available that make it easy to share the videos on different platforms.

CONS: There is nothing I do not like about this software.

PROS: Since Windows Movie Maker saves all outputs in WMV, we have to convert it into other formats using external software to make it playable in media players other than the obsolete Windows Media Player. Before that, we have to work in sections to ensure that the software does not crash because it does so with large files. It has various bit rate options as well so you can choose the quality of the final video. When working with it, it is best to remember that this is mostly reserved for home videos and other settings that do not require top-notch editing.

CONS: It crashes often when I edit and play large files. I do not like that the formatting is limited to WMV so it is hard to find a software that can play it and support it for further editing. Its typographic styles are also not modern so videos end up looking clunky.

PROS: Everything is easy to do on Windows Movie Maker, from adding music and applying effects to putting in text for captions. The latter is helpful because it helps relate to the viewers what they are seeing or to add more information.

CONS: Windows Movie Maker is so simple there are not a lot of options to choose from. This is not meant for someone who has advanced video editing needs.

PROS: Making movie trailers with Windows Movie Maker was easy. There was no need to read tutorials coz I pretty much figured it all out by myself. And since it is readily available on Windows, I didn't have to download and install it.

CONS: Syncing the pictures and the music can be quite challenging.

PROS: Windows Movie Maker is an excellent video editing software. One reason is that it is accessible to those who use Windows since it is pre-installed on the machine. There is no need to acquire a license for it either. Best of all, it does not require sophisticated skills. It enables any user to come up with simple videos by mixing and matching video and audio effects as well as adding texts. With the tools available, it is easy to meet the requirements of people asking you to make a video. On top of that, the software has a video conversion capability that helps save space. There is an option to split the videos as well for speedier renders.

CONS: Windows Movie Maker cannot support heavy files. But the software makes up for that by enabling the splitting of files. However, that leads to frame and quality losses that affect the final output. Moreover, there are numerous file format limitations. This has led to incompatibility with other programs, which limit the ability to edit and produce further.

PROS: I have been using this since the early days of Windows because it is pre-installed and there is no fee for using it. I largely use this for demo videos and for creating presentations for the company when we want to show our products/services to customers. It supports only a few video and audio formats but that is already enough for me.

CONS: WMV is the main format to work with so it has become limited when compared to others. There are now plenty of video and audio formats in the market that has wide support, making it unable to stand out more.

PROS: What I like best is the drag-and-drop function that makes it easy for me to move and adjust elements in the video such as clips and images. Despite its simplicity, it has highly functional features that allow me to come up with nice short movies.

CONS: There are not a lot of options when it comes to saving the final video output. Plus, it is difficult to find the file you are working with if you rename the folder.

PROS: Windows Movie Maker is a reliable software that has a user-friendly layout that lets you find the tools you need for basic actions easily. It works well for beginners in video editing so they can come up with good quality videos. I also like that there are various bit rate options for encoding so I know how much time I need to spend on the process.

CONS: The software saves all files in WMV, making it difficult to play videos in modern media players since the Windows Media Player was removed from circulation in 2017. Plus, it hangs when you work with heavier files so if you have heavy work loads and require advanced capabilities, it is best to look elsewhere.

PROS: It is a simple and easy-to-use video editing software that you can find easily on your Windows PC. It is free but it has some pretty solid and functional tools that help you come up with great videos that have texts, transitions, and some effects. You can use it to add audio like voiceovers and background music too. More than that, it is a lightweight tool that lets me work quickly so that I can post my videos on social media platforms as soon as possible.

CONS: I have no negative comments regarding this software.

PROS: Windows Movie Maker is a simple software that offers basic functions for editing. There are no complexities to deal with so it is easy to begin using the app. Despite that, it allows me different options for encoding so that I can control the quality of the final video, which will be in the WMV format.

CONS: The text styles are outdated so they make the video look old and thrown to getter quickly and lazily. It is also limited to saving outputs in WMV so it is difficult to use it with other video editing software for enhancements. Moreover, it hangs often when I'm working with large file sizes so I have to cut the parts to prevent crashes and wasted time.

PROS: It is free software that you can find pre-installed on your Windows computer. It is a basic software that lets you come up with videos you can share with your friends quickly. It is unlike sophisticated programs that have steep learning curves and complex functions. Since it is a simple software, it is great for beginners who want to learn the basics of editing on a user-friendly interface.

CONS: You cannot do any complex video editing on this platform because its tools and features are limited only to basic things like cuts, extensions, transitions, texts, and audio addition.

PROS: All it takes to add effects and titles is one click. Because of this, I fell in love with the software. For many years now I have been using it to make my videos engaging. I can make my videos transition from one mood to another too. And as I said, all you need is a click of a button.

CONS: It can be arduous to edit if you want to have different effects on various parts of the video. You will need to cut the video file into several parts and add the effects individually. Once that is done, you have to stitch them together. If there was an option to apply different effects at different times, this software would be so much better.

PROS: Anyone who starts editing videos with Windows Movie Maker will not have a hard time with it. The software has an intuitive layout and is not complex, making it a good tool for beginners.

CONS: It would be nice if it had advanced editing tools and if its response time is improved.

PROS: Windows Movie Maker is a video editing software provided by Windows for free. If it is not already available on your PC, you can always download it from trustworthy websites. The features I like best are the text, music, and effects. For the latter, just one click on the effect you like applies it to the selected element. All these options are on the top menu that is accessible.

CONS: Even lightweight videos cause the software to crash at times. Because of this, I lose my unsaved work as I have to restart the application and begin the process all over again. There are limitations to Windows Movie Maker like the fact that it does not allow the export of assets. Despite that, it has nice transitions and effects that let you personalize videos.

PROS: I like that I can incorporate various media into the video I am creating. It is easy to place elements in the timeline too, making it accessible to those who are new in video editing or to those who only want basic editing functions. Using it, I can make simple presentations and videos and finish them quickly.

CONS: The standout issue of Windows Movie Maker is the fact that it cannot handle large files. If I try and edit videos that are beyond a few MBs, it crashes. It also does not support external text types and effects, thus you are limited to the effects the software has.