How to Make a Movie Trailer on Computer/iPhone/Android

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Last Updated: 2022. 06. 16

Summary

In this guide, we'll show you 5 ways to make a blockbuster movie trailer easily and quickly online for free and on Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android.

A movie trailer is also known as a preview or coming attraction. It is a marketing tool originally used by major motion picture studios to show the coming attractions.

Initially, trailers were shown at the end of the feature film, and this led to their being called "trailers". But it is somewhat ineffective because people are more likely to see them if they played before the film rather than making the viewer wait until after the credits.

Today, the trailer has been a popular promotional tool for television shows, video games, books, and more.

If you want to get your project noticed, an eye-catching movie trailer is what you need. Follow us to create a great movie trailer that grabs people's attention.

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Part 1 How to Make a Blockbuster Movie Trailer Online Free

Want to make a movie trailer online for free? Here we recommend a free video maker without watermark to you.

FlexClip online movie trailer maker offers movie templates to help you easily create blockbuster movie trailers. Even a new user can easily use FlexClip to make trailers with its easy interfaces and powerful features. Click the Create a Trailer button below. Or you can view our stunning video templates for inspiration and pick one to customize.

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Step 1

Add the Footage of Your Movie Trailer Video

Drag and drop all your photos and videos to the blank section and apply them to your storyboard. If necessary, you can also use resources from stock media.

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer Online Free with FlexClip - Step 1

Step 2

Highlight Your Movie Trailer with Text and Music

Switch to the Text and Music icon to add text and music to your movie trailer. Enter the title or write a short description to highlight the main ideas and upload the music or pick one from FlexClip's media library to set the tone for your movie trailer.

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer Online Free with FlexClip - Step 2

Step 3

More Edits to Enhance Your Movie Trailer

FlexClip features many editing functions allowing you to customize your movie trailer video in many ways, like adding transitions, filters, color grading, etc.

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer Online Free with FlexClip - Step 3

Part 2 How to Make a Movie Trailer on the Computer

If you want to make a movie trailer on your computer with a desktop software, we also share the best way to go on a Mac and PC computer.

2.1 Make a Movie Trailer with iMovie on Mac

iMovie is the best movie trailer maker for Mac because it's free and built-in. It's pretty easy to make a good movie trailer for free on a Mac computer with iMovie, just have to choose a template and add footage to it, then customize it freely.

Step 1

Launch iMovie and import the footage you want to use for your movie trailer, then click "File" > "New Trailer".

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer in iMovie on Mac - Step 1

Step 2

Now, in the Create window, you can select the trailer template you want to use, and then click the Create button that is located in the lower right corner of the screen.

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer in iMovie on Mac - Step 2

Step 3

The trailer template will load as soon as you click on the Create button. It will take you to a new screen that with three tabs - Outline, Storyline and Shot List - to customize your trailer.

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer in iMovie on Mac - Step 3

The "Outline" tab wants you to add a movie trailer title or add the names of credits and something else that will make your trailer look more professional.

The "Storyboard" tab allows you to add all the media assets, such as text, image, and video files that you want to include in the movie trailer.

In the Shot List tab, you'll see the clips you've added to your movie trailer organized by type, such as Action or Medium. On this tab or on the Storyboard tab, you can change any of your selections.

Step 4

Once you are done, click on the Play button that is located below the Preview window. Click "Share" to export your movie trailer.

2.2 Make a Movie Trailer on Windows PC

Windows Movie Maker is an easy-to-use, free trailer maker that you can use to make a variety of simple movie trailer on a Windows PC. It is perfect for trailer making, since the simple layout and features make it easy to create a movie trailer for free with minimal hassle.

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Step 1

Click on "File" in the upper right corner, then "Import" to import the clips you want for your trailer.

Step 2

Edit your trailer as you wish - add transitions, text, and music, etc.

Step 3

Once finished, save the movie trailer to the computer and share with others.

Part 3 How to Make a Movie Trailer on the Phone

Want to make a simple movie trailer for your short film on your phone? Here we'll introduce some movie trailer maker apps on Android, iPhones to help you create a movie trailer easily.

FilmoraGo (iOS)

Besides iMovie, FilmoraGo is another great app you can try to make a good movie trailer. It is a free, fun and easy-to-use video editor capable of creating your perfect movie trailer. It comes with advanced features helping you make a trailer for your short film.

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer in FilmoraGo on iPhone

Step 1

Download and install this add on your iPhone.

Step 2

Open it and select the videos or images that you want to include in your movie trailer.

Step 3

Customize your movie trailer with text, music, animations, etc. After that, you can save it to your iPhone.

Magisto (Android)

Magisto is a very simple video maker used for creating movie trailers on the Android OS. It can help you create a movie trailer in just a few minutes. Follow the steps below to make movie trailer using Magisto:

Image Board: Make a Movie Trailer Magisto on Android

Step 1

Open Magisto and pick a style that fits your need and the story you want to tell.

Step 2

Select the photos and clips from your gallery or Google Drive storage for editing.

Step 3

Add music, transitions, and music to the video. Everything is done, and you can choose to save or share the movie trailer.

Final Words

In this post, you can learn about five programs that can assist you in making movie trailer. When you want to make movie trailer, make sure to select the video editor that works best for you to make a blockbuster movie trailer.

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