en
Back Select your language

User Manual

What is Windows Movie Maker Get started with Windows Movie Maker
Install Windows Movie Maker Register your software Trial restrictions Full feature mode – quick start Timeline tracks Change Language Keyboard shortcuts list
Create and manage movie projects
Creating and managing projects Saving a project Archiving a project Autosave a project
Import and record media
Add video clips and photos Using built-in media Record video Record audio
Create video clips
Add clips Add PIP
Edit video (rotate,speed,watermark)
Trim Video clip Split Video Clip Crop Video Rotate videos and images Adjustment video color Slow down and speed up video Add a watermark Add motion Adjust video duration time Pan and Zoom video Change the media on the timeline track Use Green Screen Add fade in and fade out Add a freeze frame Change video backroud color Add mosaic Add Timecode Reverse Video
Text and credit
Add text Edit text content Edit text style Edit text animation Text Template
Edit audio
Add audio Fade audio in and out Volume levels Match audio to the video length Trim audio Set speed Split audio Download Music Denoise Detach Audio
Transition
Add transitions Adjustment transitions Remove transitions
Effects
Add Filters Set Duration for Filters Add Overlays Edit Overlay Set Duration for Overlays LUT
Sticker
Add Sticker Rotate Sticker Adjust Sticker Color Set Duration for Sticker Adjust Size and Position
Template
Add Template Save Template Import Template Store Account
Export video and share
Export Video Export for devices Share online
FAQ
How can I activate software? Limitations of the trial version How do I download all built-in effects Can I edit the project file again once I exported it to other formats? How to recover the video What should I do to archive the project file and reopen it? How to fix export error Export a video to the local computer Reduce the size of an output file What I can do if I fail to share videos online from the software? Updating the graphics card driver Why preview video is half size
Contact Us
Home > Support > User Manuals > Windows Movie Maker 2023 Manual > Effects > Add Overlays

How to Add Overlays in Windows Movie Maker

What is Overlay

Video or movie overlay is a moving video that can be placed on a clips to add various appearances, such as light leakage, movie noise and smoke. Windows Movie Maker provides dynamic flame, photo frame, flag frame and viewfinder,  you can easily add them to your PIP track. 


How to Add Overlays 

1. Apply your videos and images to Timeline. Then, click "Overlays" after clicking "EFFECTS" button.
ov.jpg

2. Select one overlay you want to add into your video. And click "Add to Timeline" to add it.
24.jpg

3. Click the "Play" button to check the performance.

25.jpg


Remove Overlays 
To remove overlays, right-click the overlay and select "Remove", or select the overlay and click the "Rubbish bin" button. 
26.jpg


7.jpg

Previous Next

Hi there

Ask us anything,or share your feedback

Contact Us

Download

MovieZilla Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, music, DVD, and audio production. MovieZilla software have defined digital content creation for a generation of creative professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts.
PRODUCTS
MovieZilla Movie Maker
Windows Movie Maker
Windows Video Converter
Windows Video Editor
Windows DVD Maker
WinMovie Clips
Instant Trim Video Tool
Action Cam Tool
SUPPORT
Technical Support
Know-How
Download Center
MovieZilla
About
Blog
Copyright (c) 2023 Movie-Zilla.org Software Studio. All rights reserved.
EULA Privacy Policy Terms and Condition Software Uninstall Refund Policy
​