Like Microsoft Office 2007 apps, Windows Live Movie Maker tucks its actions and menus into a visual ribbon. The app comes bundled into the bulky Windows Live Essentials suite of apps to separate it out, you'll need to uncheck the other boxes before installing. However, its toolset and interface lack a certain sophistication that users of all levels would appreciate.
Functional freeware that's aimed squarely at the casual consumer crowd, Microsoft's Windows Live Movie Maker easily turns photos and video clips into slideshows and movies on Vista and Windows 7.
