How To Use Windows7 DVD Maker!

In the past most of us have used fancy 3rd party tools for our multimedia needs within Windows. Isn’t it about time we actually used the tools that already come with our operating system? Windows 7 has many multimedia enhancements and today we are going to talk about using the Windows 7 DVD Maker.

With the Windows 7 DVD Maker we can make professional looking DVDs from our home movie clips.

To get started go to Start > Programs > Windows DVD Maker.

Then click on add items. Browse your video library and select the clips you would like to work with. Once you add them to the DVD Maker you can change the order and add or remove items, you can also select your DVD burner.

Once you have your clips selected and in order give your DVD a title and click on next. Now you have the option of selecting Menu Styles and there are many cool built in styles to choose from. Then you can change your font and button styles and you can change your foreground and background video and preview your options. You can also add audio if you so desire.

Many people shy away from things like editing DVD files but using the Windows 7 DVD Maker makes it really simple. Take some time to browse the styles and options and experiment a little, use the preview button to check out your selections. Once you are happy with your work; click on Burn DVD and there you go, a professional style DVD in minutes.