Eliminating White Noise in Windows Movie Maker

Dealing with white noise while editing in Windows Movie Maker can be a jarring experience for any video creator. Though it might seem daunting, there are a few simple steps you can follow to minimize that pesky background sound, allowing you to create a cleaner, more professional video.

Before getting into the details, it's important to understand why white noise occurs. It's usually caused by interference from electronic devices, improper recording equipment settings, or simply being too far away from your subject while recording. To avoid white noise when editing, try to address these issues during filming itself. However, if you are unable to re-record the video, follow these simple steps:

1. Import your video clip: Open Windows Movie Maker and import your video clip containing the unwanted white noise.

   
   



2. Download an audio editor: Windows Movie Maker does not have the capability to edit audio directly, but it does allow you to use external audio programs. Download an audio editing application such as Audacity, which is a free open-source audio editor.

   
   



3. Extract the audio from the video: In Windows Movie Maker, click on the video clip, and then click on 'File' from the top menu bar. Choose 'Save Movie File, and then select 'Audio only (MP3)' as your output format. Save your audio track to your desired location.

   
   

1. Edit the audio: Open the extracted audio file in Audacity. Utilize the 'Noise Reduction' tool by selecting a segment of audio with only white noise, then clicking 'Effect', followed by 'Noise Reduction' from the menu. Adjust the settings to remove the unwanted noise, and then preview the changes.

   
   



2. Export your edited audio: Once you're satisfied with the noise reduction, save your edited audio track by clicking on 'File,' followed by 'Export,' and selecting 'MP3 Files' as your output format.

   
   



3. Replace the original audio in Windows Movie Maker: Finally, import the edited audio back into Windows Movie Maker and sync it with your video clip. Adjust the audio to match the video track and remove the original audio from the video.

   
   

By following these simple steps, you can easily remove white noise By following these simple steps, you can easily remove white noise from your video projects, giving them a polished and professional sound. Don't forget to save your final video, and enjoy your white noise-free Windows Movie Maker creation!