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making videos

How do I make a video?

You'll need to have a device that can capture digital movies. This could be a camcorder, digital camera, cell phone, or webcam. You can copy the movies to your computer, and then you can either upload them as-is or edit them with software such as iMovie or Windows Movie Maker to add titles and special effects.

How do I use my webcam with MEINL percussion?

You can record video using the software that came with the camera, and then upload it to MEINL percussion.

What video file formats can I upload?

MEINL percussion accepts video files from most digital cameras, camcorders, and cell phones in the .AVI, .MPG, .MPEG, .MOV, .WMV file formats.

How do I edit my video?

Most computers come with some sort of video editing application already installed, such as Apple iMovie or Microsoft Movie Maker. Using these programs, you can easily edit your videos, add soundtracks, change the file type, compress the file size, etc.

There are also more advanced editing programs available to purchase or download online. We encourage you to look around and find the editing software that's right for you.

What is an .MSWMM file?

An .MSWMM file is a Windows Movie Maker project file. By saving the project, it allows you to return to the movie and make modifications at a later time. However, if you're satisfied with the movie and would like to upload and share through MEINL percussion, you will need to choose "Save Movie File" under the "File" menu (which is different from "Save Project", which creates the .MSWMM file).

What is a .mov file?

Files saved with a .mov extension are QuickTime movies. They are often created by iMovie on a Mac, but other video editing programs can also save in this format. QuickTime .mov files can be uploaded to MEINL percussion without any additional conversion.

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