Topic: Movie Making Guide [Now Available] (Read 24842 times)

[RWP]DJM · « **on:** May 15, 2008, 22:18:58 »

Hiya all

I've noticed that a lot of members like to make their own movies, and the number is steadily increasing. If you're interested, I will be happy to offer some of my experience to create a guide, for those of you who are new to movie making, or for some extra tips for those who want to know more

Let me know if you're interested, and what kind of things you want me to cover in the guide

I'm no movie expert of course, but I will gladly help out wherever I can

Regards.

DJM/Carl.

Edit: Added the PDF guide

TJK · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2008, 22:22:50 »

Quote from: [RWP]DJM on May 15, 2008, 22:18:58

Hiya all

I've noticed that a lot of members like to make their own movies, and the number is steadily increasing. If you're interested, I will be happy to offer some of my experience to create a guide, for those of you who are new to movie making, or for some extra tips for those who want to know more

Let me know if you're interested, and what kind of things you want me to cover in the guide

I'm no movie expert of course, but I will gladly help out wherever I can

Regards.

DJM/Carl.

Yes please DJM, that had been fine to haw, so if you haw some left over time please make one. how to do motion pictures tips and advise
TJK

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2008, 23:22:42 »

One thing I would like to point out

This guide won't be specific instructions on how to use a certain package, there are too many to cover. It will be offering some tips on file types used in movie production, transitions, wipes/fades, certain video effects (blue-screen matte, overlays etc.), and anything else that may be relevant

Any specific requests for things to include in this guide, please let me know as soon as possible, then it stands a better chance of being included

trains · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2008, 23:58:03 »

well DJ, i still can't activate Windows Movie Maker no matter what. what is the problem? i am using windos xp SP and have what is needed.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2008, 00:01:00 »

The only thing you really need trains, is SP2 (or higher) usually.

Are you an Administrator on the PC?
Do you get any error messages at all?

Any further details you can provide, may help to determine the cause of the problem

trains · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2008, 00:03:17 »

i'm using the Admin on the computer. i get no error messages. i install it and no folder is put on the computer.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2008, 00:06:01 »

Ok, try updating Windows, and maybe installing Service Pack 3, that may correct the problem

You can use Windows Update from your Start Menu, or click the link below:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2008, 00:07:57 »

Also, you should have a folder in Program Files of 9.8mb called Movie Maker

trains · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2008, 00:24:44 »

i found the file

wasn't there before. weird. thanks. but why isn't it in the Start Menu?

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2008, 09:01:30 »

There could be a couple of reasons for it not being in your Start Menu:

Someone deleted it
Installation hiccup

If you really want/need a shortcut in your Start Menu, you can add one manually, and it's very easy to do

Let me know if you need instructions

trains · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2008, 19:34:33 »

how do i add music to the video so they play at the same time? all i need to do is that to finish my new Trainz movie.

trains · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2008, 19:50:54 »

figured it out. how do i make it a wmv file? youtube won't let me upload the regular file.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2008, 20:58:46 »

Quote from: trains on May 16, 2008, 19:50:54

figured it out. how do i make it a wmv file? youtube won't let me upload the regular file.

I haven't used MM for ages, but there should be a wmv option when you author/export the movie

Captain Best · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:04:06 »

Quote from: [RWP]DJM on May 16, 2008, 20:58:46

I haven't used MM for ages, but there should be a wmv option when you author/export the movie

what editor program do you use then?

Shipaddict · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:05:43 »

In MM, you need to press:

"Save to my computer"

Then follow the instructions.

@ Captain Best, DJM uses MoviePlus 5 from Serif.

www.serif.com

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:10:44 »

Quote from: Shipaddict on May 16, 2008, 21:05:43

@ Captain Best, DJM uses MoviePlus 5 from Serif.

www.serif.com

Indeed, and Magix: Movies on CD & DVD

www.magix.com

trains · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:25:07 »

i did it and it didn't let me change the file type. do i have to wait?

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:28:15 »

Quote from: trains on May 16, 2008, 21:25:07

i did it and it didn't let me change the file type. do i have to wait?

Have you made sure that you have all the relevant codecs/plugins installed?

trains · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:36:57 »

it worked. just had to wait for the upload to finish. now uploading on youtube. a Trainz 2006 movie.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:39:47 »

I'm sure I mentioned somewhere in this topic about creating a guide........back to it methinks

trains · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2008, 21:43:50 »

might wanna make it then

TerryRussell · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2008, 22:45:47 »

Hi DJM.

Out of interest, what video editor did you use for your recent "shoots"?

I've got a load of footage now and I might join in and see if I can make something half-decent out of it all.

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2008, 23:13:03 »

Hiya Terry

Full setup for my movies is as follows:

Fraps - Capture
Magix: Movies on CD & DVD - RWP/DJM intro, and scrolling credits
Soundforge - Audio editing
Serif: MoviePlus 5 - Main movie editing, and static credits

That's my full set of software for movie editing, but I occasionally use NeroVision Express too, for authoring to DV for editing

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2008, 21:58:20 »

Hiya all

I've added the PDF document to the first post in this topic

If there's anything you would like to ask, please let me know

I couldn't include everything, because the guide would be 500mb if I did, but I hope this helps you out a little

Regards.

DJM/Carl.

TJK · « **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2008, 23:12:27 »

Tanks DJM
that was a OK guide, get allot of tips there for use of Fraps and to edit i bayed Ulead VideoStudio 11 and use the build in Windows Movie Maker it's a good help to get started
Tanks again my friend
TJK

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