I was quite disappointed to note that the windows vista movie maker does not
have the features of its windows xp predecessor.

For one, it does not have a button that lets the user take snapshots of a
movie (which I use when there are perfect scenes in a particular homemade
movie that does not have any photo counterpart).

Second, although the volume control can be adjusted to a lower level, it
cannot be raised further because the volume control is already at its
maximum. I had to find a computer with windows xp to make further edits after
making the edited version of the movie to make the necessary volume
adjustments.

May I therefore suggest that these microsoft restore these in the next
versions of windows movie maker for vista. I do not want to downgrade my
operating system, and there are unique transitions in the vista movie maker
not found in the windows 2000 and XP.

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http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com...pictures_video

"otj" <otj@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht
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>I was quite disappointed to note that the windows vista movie maker does
>not
> have the features of its windows xp predecessor.
>
> For one, it does not have a button that lets the user take snapshots of a
> movie (which I use when there are perfect scenes in a particular homemade
> movie that does not have any photo counterpart).
>
> Second, although the volume control can be adjusted to a lower level, it
> cannot be raised further because the volume control is already at its
> maximum. I had to find a computer with windows xp to make further edits
> after
> making the edited version of the movie to make the necessary volume
> adjustments.
>

I don't understand your complaints. It is very simple to extract a still
from a video with the Print Screen key, and paste and edit the picture with
a photo editor (e.g. IrfanView). If the volume is too low, then you have
recorded it too low, and you should raise the main volume of the PC sound at
playback.

<<It is very simple to extract a still
from a video with the Print Screen key, and paste and edit the picture with
a photo editor (e.g. IrfanView).

Simple, but it ain't simpler. It's a valid complaint.

My mail complaint is having to use another program to import from VCR, but
I can trick Media Center into doing that.


"Edward" <Edward@email.com> wrote in message
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>
> "otj" <otj@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht
> news:2C2DA3DC-6084-4EE3-91DF-7AB7887D571F@microsoft.com...
>>I was quite disappointed to note that the windows vista movie maker does
>>not
>> have the features of its windows xp predecessor.
>>
>> For one, it does not have a button that lets the user take snapshots of a
>> movie (which I use when there are perfect scenes in a particular homemade
>> movie that does not have any photo counterpart).
>>
>> Second, although the volume control can be adjusted to a lower level, it
>> cannot be raised further because the volume control is already at its
>> maximum. I had to find a computer with windows xp to make further edits
>> after
>> making the edited version of the movie to make the necessary volume
>> adjustments.
>>
>
> I don't understand your complaints. It is very simple to extract a still
> from a video with the Print Screen key, and paste and edit the picture
> with a photo editor (e.g. IrfanView). If the volume is too low, then you
> have recorded it too low, and you should raise the main volume of the PC
> sound at playback.

although the snapshot button is gone... the feature is still there. Use the
menu > Tools > Take Picture from Preview...

--
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn


"otj" <otj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I was quite disappointed to note that the windows vista movie maker does
>not
> have the features of its windows xp predecessor.
>
> For one, it does not have a button that lets the user take snapshots of a
> movie (which I use when there are perfect scenes in a particular homemade
> movie that does not have any photo counterpart).
>
> Second, although the volume control can be adjusted to a lower level, it
> cannot be raised further because the volume control is already at its
> maximum. I had to find a computer with windows xp to make further edits
> after
> making the edited version of the movie to make the necessary volume
> adjustments.
>
> May I therefore suggest that these microsoft restore these in the next
> versions of windows movie maker for vista. I do not want to downgrade my
> operating system, and there are unique transitions in the vista movie
> maker
> not found in the windows 2000 and XP.
>
> ----------------
> This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
> suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
> this
> link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then
> click "I Agree" in the message pane.
>
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com...pictures_video

Thank you ! (again)

"PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> wrote in message
news:uj7RxBTWIHA.5396@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> although the snapshot button is gone... the feature is still there. Use
> the menu > Tools > Take Picture from Preview...
>
> --
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn
>
>
> "otj" <otj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2C2DA3DC-6084-4EE3-91DF-7AB7887D571F@microsoft.com...
>>I was quite disappointed to note that the windows vista movie maker does
>>not
>> have the features of its windows xp predecessor.
>>
>> For one, it does not have a button that lets the user take snapshots of a
>> movie (which I use when there are perfect scenes in a particular homemade
>> movie that does not have any photo counterpart).
>>
>> Second, although the volume control can be adjusted to a lower level, it
>> cannot be raised further because the volume control is already at its
>> maximum. I had to find a computer with windows xp to make further edits
>> after
>> making the edited version of the movie to make the necessary volume
>> adjustments.
>>
>> May I therefore suggest that these microsoft restore these in the next
>> versions of windows movie maker for vista. I do not want to downgrade my
>> operating system, and there are unique transitions in the vista movie
>> maker
>> not found in the windows 2000 and XP.
>>
>> ----------------
>> This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
>> suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the
>> "I
>> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
>> this
>> link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and
>> then
>> click "I Agree" in the message pane.
>>
>> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com...pictures_video
>
>

"PapaJohn" <papajohn@chartermi.net> schreef in bericht
news:uj7RxBTWIHA.5396@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> although the snapshot button is gone... the feature is still there. Use
> the menu > Tools > Take Picture from Preview...
>
> --
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn
>
yes, thanks!
> "otj" <otj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2C2DA3DC-6084-4EE3-91DF-7AB7887D571F@microsoft.com...
>>I was quite disappointed to note that the windows vista movie maker does
>>not
>> have the features of its windows xp predecessor.
>>
>> For one, it does not have a button that lets the user take snapshots of a
>> movie (which I use when there are perfect scenes in a particular homemade
>> movie that does not have any photo counterpart).
>>
>> Second, although the volume control can be adjusted to a lower level, it
>> cannot be raised further because the volume control is already at its
>> maximum. I had to find a computer with windows xp to make further edits
>> after
>> making the edited version of the movie to make the necessary volume
>> adjustments.
>>
>> May I therefore suggest that these microsoft restore these in the next
>> versions of windows movie maker for vista. I do not want to downgrade my
>> operating system, and there are unique transitions in the vista movie
>> maker
>> not found in the windows 2000 and XP.
>>
>> ----------------
>> This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
>> suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the
>> "I
>> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow
>> this
>> link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and
>> then
>> click "I Agree" in the message pane.
>>
>> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com...pictures_video
>
>

You say that I recorded too low...for your information i am referring to the
original video that i am editing...I wanted to adjust the volume to a higher
level but it appears that the volume setting of the windows movie maker is
set to full in windows vista (in windows xp the setting is midway)...this is
what you overlooked when you answered my suggestion.

"Edward" wrote:

>
> "otj" <otj@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht
> news:2C2DA3DC-6084-4EE3-91DF-7AB7887D571F@microsoft.com...
> >I was quite disappointed to note that the windows vista movie maker does
> >not
> > have the features of its windows xp predecessor.
> >
> > For one, it does not have a button that lets the user take snapshots of a
> > movie (which I use when there are perfect scenes in a particular homemade
> > movie that does not have any photo counterpart).
> >
> > Second, although the volume control can be adjusted to a lower level, it
> > cannot be raised further because the volume control is already at its
> > maximum. I had to find a computer with windows xp to make further edits
> > after
> > making the edited version of the movie to make the necessary volume
> > adjustments.
> >
>
> I don't understand your complaints. It is very simple to extract a still
> from a video with the Print Screen key, and paste and edit the picture with
> a photo editor (e.g. IrfanView). If the volume is too low, then you have
> recorded it too low, and you should raise the main volume of the PC sound at
> playback.
>
>

"otj" <otj@discussions.microsoft.com> schreef in bericht
news:751B9C46-F8A3-42AB-8DB5-86288902933F@microsoft.com...
> You say that I recorded too low...for your information i am referring to
> the
> original video that i am editing...I wanted to adjust the volume to a
> higher
> level but it appears that the volume setting of the windows movie maker is
> set to full in windows vista (in windows xp the setting is midway)...this
> is
> what you overlooked when you answered my suggestion.
>
> "Edward" wrote:
>

You're right, it's a serious flaw, nevertheless my advice still stands.