OpenShot Video Editor Tutorial: Creating a Simple Photo Slideshow with Music in Minutes

Welcome to this quick and easy OpenShot video editor tutorial, where we'll guide you through the process of creating a basic photo slideshow with music. With just a few simple steps, even those new to video editing will be able to create their own professional-looking videos.

Step 1: Importing Photos & Music

Before we can start making our movie magic happen, we need to import some media files into OpenShot. This is as easy as dragging and dropping your desired images (JPG or other supported formats) and music clips onto the main interface.

Step 2: Arranging Videos & Photos on Timeline

Once you've got all of your imported goodies in place, it's time to arrange them chronologically within our timeline. Simply drag-and-drop each clip into its correct position – voila! You now have a rough outline for your soon-to-be blockbusting blockbuster.

Step 3: Adding Music to Timeline

Now that we've got everything nicely organized spatially speaking, let's add some audio spice to really bring things alive. Open up the 'File' menu and select 'Import File...' or simply press Ctrl+Shift+I on Windows/Linux (Command + Option + I for Mac) then browse through your computer until you find an MP3/OGG file with that sick beat you've been dying to use.

Step 4: Previewing Your Project

With all our media safely nestled within its respective slots, it's time to take a sneak peek at how everything looks and sounds together. To do this simply click on the play button located above the timeline or press spacebar/Enter key depending upon which operating system you're currently utilizing.

Step 5: Exporting Your Video

And finally... after all that hard work editing away, it's time to share your masterpiece with the world! Open up the 'File' menu again and select either QuickExport (for a fast export option) or Render as Video/Audio depending on whether you want just audio only from here onwards.

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