Movie Maker 2 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide
Author: Jan Ozer
Just because you have the built-in software to transform your homemade videos into compelling, creative content doesn't necessarily mean you have the know-how to do so. For that you need this no-nonsense task-based guide. In these pages video guru Jan Ozer uses simple, step-by-step instructions peppered with plenty of visual aids and loads of time-saving tips to show you how to use Microsoft's Movie Maker 2 video-editing software (which is included with Windows XP) to edit your videos and share them with family and friends. Providing a visual approach to a visual product, Jan shows you how to start making movie magic instantly and effortlessly with the transitions, title options, and 2-D special effects included in Movie Maker 2. you'll learn how to create wipes, dissolves, freeze frames, and more in the process of producing a finished product that you'll be proud to email to friends, post on your Web site, or copy to CD or DVD.
Table of Contents:
| Pt. I | Getting started | 1 |
| Ch. 1 | Getting your PC ready for Movie Maker | 3 |
| Ch. 2 | Creating watchable video | 15 |
| Ch. 3 | Getting started with Movie Maker | 41 |
| Pt. II | Gathering your assets | 73 |
| Ch. 4 | Capturing DV | 75 |
| Ch. 5 | Capturing analog video | 89 |
| Ch. 6 | Working with still images | 107 |
| Ch. 7 | Importing music | 119 |
| Ch. 8 | Working in the contents pane | 135 |
| Pt. III | Editing | 149 |
| Ch. 9 | Trimming and assembling your movie | 151 |
| Ch. 10 | Using transitions | 197 |
| Ch. 11 | Applying special effects | 221 |
| Ch. 12 | Working with audio | 241 |
| Ch. 13 | Designing titles and credits | 255 |
| Ch. 14 | Working with AutoMovie | 273 |
| Pt. IV | Output | 283 |
| Ch. 15 | Writing to tape | 285 |
| Ch. 16 | Outputting digital files | 295 |
| App. A | Sonic solutions myDVD | 319 |
| App. B | Creating movies in photo story | 327 |
| App. C | Windows media encoder and tools | 341 |
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Take poker online the fun and easy way!
Five years ago, 50 million people were playing poker recreationally or professionally. Now that number is more than 100 million, including a huge influx of young people. Online betting is up nearly four-fold over the past year, with total wagers running over $30 billion. Winning at Internet Poker For Dummies provides the lowdown on the hottest game around, highlighting the best sites and virtual games and showing how to make secure online bets. The book covers setting up an account, securing funds, navigating a basic online poker game, using Internet abbreviations and lingo, observing online poker etiquette, playing popular online poker games such as Texas Hold 'Em and Omaha, devising a winning strategy, and participating in tournaments.
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