How to Use Webcam on Windows Movie Maker
Open Windows Movie Maker., Press the "Webcam Video" button., Record video., Click "Stop" to finish recording.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Windows Movie Maker.
Make sure that you are on the "Home" tab. -
Step 2: Press the "Webcam Video" button.
The icon should depict a webcam lens., If your webcam is turned on, working correctly, and properly linked to the program, you should see yourself on the screen.
If the screen is dark, you likely don't have the proper webcam connected.
Proceed to Choosing the Webcam.
Click "Record" to start collecting video.
You should see a time-counter in the bottom right-hand corner of the video screen. , You will be prompted to save to your computer as a WMV (Windows Media Video) file.
The video should automatically load to Windows Movie Maker and appear in the timeline. -
Step 3: Record video.
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Step 4: Click "Stop" to finish recording.
Detailed Guide
Make sure that you are on the "Home" tab.
The icon should depict a webcam lens., If your webcam is turned on, working correctly, and properly linked to the program, you should see yourself on the screen.
If the screen is dark, you likely don't have the proper webcam connected.
Proceed to Choosing the Webcam.
Click "Record" to start collecting video.
You should see a time-counter in the bottom right-hand corner of the video screen. , You will be prompted to save to your computer as a WMV (Windows Media Video) file.
The video should automatically load to Windows Movie Maker and appear in the timeline.
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