Can you copy a movie project to another video editing software?
Question by Kisa: Can you copy a movie project to another video editing software?
Hello… I would like to ask if there’s any way that you can copy your edited clips in windows movie maker to another video editing software? I have been having some problems with this WMM thingy (to think it’s my first time editing videos… then this happens T_T how unlucky)… And I am solving this one for almost a week… Well… It’s because I can’t save my movie project, it keeps saying that the file might have been moved or there’s not enough space (My hard disk free space is VERY VERY large, because I don’t put big files in my desktop…) the same with saving in a cd.. T_T I even changed the virtual memory, because I read in some websites that the memory has a big role in saving movie project… I even tried cutting it to small parts, and I can’t even save the other parts even though it’s just 1 clip! >.< it's very irritating so I decided to look for another video editing software... But, I don't want my efforts to go to waste regarding the project that I've made... I am so satisfied with it that I don't know if I can make the same project again in another software... So I'm just wondering if at least copying it is possible... Oh and can you recommend a video editing software too? well... it would be nice if it's a freeware ^_^ I hope someone can help me... Thank you very much! 🙂
Best answer:
Answer by Jobe
Well, I better give you the bad news first. Each video editing program has its own way of storing information. the MSWMM file is just a reference file to help the software understand how to find the videos, audio, photos and other stuff on your computer.
You can’t open the MSWMM file in another program. Think of it as having stuff in a drawer and the drawer is falling apart. You have to move the contents to a new drawer. So if you go to a new video editing program you can bring the contents but not the MSWMM file.
There are lots of video editing programs – the good ones are not free. I can get you inexpensive from Muviee, they have a program called the Pixie for $ 29. It will help you make a video quickly but it might limit your editing choices. It is good for a newbie.
Adobe Elements 9 is a full featured video editor – they do have a free trial version that you can download.www.adobe.com/products/premiereel/
Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 is also a nice bit of software that can help you get back up to speed.
They also have Corel VideoStudio Express http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1175263344580#tabview=tab0 it is less expensive but it might be just what you are looking for.
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