Looking for some software

[Tripper11]

I downloaded Windows Movie Maker and really like it's ease of use and editing capabilities. The problem is, every time I try to insert a video effect or transition the damn program shuts down on me. I have tried reinstalling it, but it still does the same.
What is out there comparable to Movie Maker? The cheaper the better.

[trotsky]

1. Try download.com

A search for "movie maker" turns up a bunch of stuff:

http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=movie+maker&tg=dl-2001&search=+Go%2521+

I personally don't have any experience with movie making/editing software but there are enduser reviews on many of the titles.

[scubadude]

2. I use Movie Maker 2 no problemo. I'ts a great program.

Have you run your windows updater lately? Installed directx9?

What is the speed of your processor and do you have enough ram?

These are the biggest factor I think.

Ron

[scubadude]

3. I forgot the most important thing!

I think you have to be running winxp to get the best results from movie maker 2.

Ron

[Tripper11]

4. I'm running XP

Home edition, I have a 1.6Ghz processor with 512 MB RAM...I should have enough to run it easily. I have all Windows updates installed and running fine.

Edited to add : Everything seems to work fine in the program except when I try ti insert transition effects between my pictures.

[DS1]

5. check the maker's website, there could be a patch

available

(It's not a, umm, cracked version is it?)

[Tripper11]

6. No it's not cracked....

and as far as I can tell it's a free thing from MS.

[Tripper11]

7. I found the solution!!!!!!

I wanted to bump this for anyone who may have had the same problem.

In order for the program to run properly I had to uninstall the Nimo Codecs from my sysyem. Once that was done, the problem was fixed.
Look out family, movies coming your way now!