Windows Movie Maker Users

How to export/publish a video project so I can upload it

Have you installed the Mash Pit Comedy movie settings for Windows Movie Maker yet? Download them now here:

This is the Mash Pit Comedy process for exporting a video from a Widescreen (16:9) or Non-widescreen (4:3) Windows Movie Maker project:

Please note these instructions may differ slightly depending on what version of Windows Movie Maker you are using.

1. Download and install the Mash Pit Comedy movie settings for Windows Movie Maker. Click here to download then double click the downloaded file to install the settings.
2. Go to File / Save Movie File.
3. The Save Movie Wizard window will appear. Select the first option, My Computer - Save your movie for playback on your computer. Then click Next.
4. In the first box 1: Type a name for your exported video file. e.g. 'roller derby gorilla'.
5. In the second box 2: Browse for a location on your computer where you want to save your exported video file. Click Next.
6. Movie Setting box appears. Select Other Settings and select the relevant Mash Pit Comedy setting from the drop-down list that best suits your project.
   If your project is widescreen choose Mash Pit Comedy Widescreen (16:9)
   If your project is non-widescreen and you want to export your video at that aspect ratio, there is a setting called Mash Pit Comedy Non-Widescreen (4:3).
7. After selecting the setting that best suits your video click Next.
8. Windows Movie Maker will now export your video file to the folder you selected on your computer.
9. Congratulations grasshopper! You’re now ready to upload your comedy to Mash Pit Comedy!