How to brand your videos with Windows Movie Maker

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to brand a video using Windows Movie Maker. This software allows you to customize your videos, making them uniquely yours before uploading them to any video services. If you're selling a video and don't want others to have the rights to resell it, branding it with your company name or website can help.

Requirements

1. Windows Movie Maker: This is free software that's most likely already installed on your computer.
2. Video File: You will need a video file in either WMV (Windows Movie Maker format) or AVI format.

Importing Media

1. Open Windows Movie Maker.
2. Click on the "Import Media" option to import your video from your computer.
3. Imported videos will appear in the clip bin.

Adding to Timeline

1. Drag the video from the clip bin to the timeline by left-clicking your mouse, holding it down, and then dropping it into the timeline.

Adding Titles and Credits

1. Navigate to Tools -> Titles and Credits.
2. Select Title on selected clip.
3. Enter the text you want to display, such as "Property of [Your Website Name]".
4. The text will show in the preview window.

Customizing Text

1. Change the animation style by selecting Change the title animation.
   • Recommended: Fly in and fly out.
2. Customize the font, size, and color:
   • Click Change the text font and color.
   • Pick your color (e.g., black).
   • Adjust the size so it fits well.

Finalizing Titles

1. Click Add title.
2. Adjust the duration by dragging the title across the timeline.
3. To repeat the title across different parts of the video:
   • Right-click the title and select Copy.
   • Move the timeline marker to a different position.
   • Right-click and select Paste.

Publishing Your Video

1. Click Publish Movie.
2. Select This computer -> Next.
3. Name your movie and choose where to save it.
4. Click Next and select Best quality for playback on my computer.
5. Click Publish.

Your branded video is now ready for upload or sale.

Keywords

• Windows Movie Maker
• Video branding
• Titles and credits
• Customizing text
• Import media
• Publish movie

FAQ

What formats does Windows Movie Maker support for importing videos?

Windows Movie Maker supports WMV and AVI formats.

How can I customize the text on my video?

You can change the animation, text font, size, and color by navigating to Tools -> Titles and Credits and selecting the respective options.

How do I add multiple titles throughout my video?

After adding a title, right-click on it in the timeline, select Copy, move the marker to a different position on the timeline, right-click, and select Paste.

What should I select for the best video quality during publishing?

Choose Best quality for playback on my computer during the publishing process.

Can I upload the branded video to any video service?

Yes, once you've published your video, you can upload it to any video service.