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Movie Maker made no real demands on users to have a solid grasp on video editing and would let them learn as they went. While some of the video effects and transitions might have been a bit cheesy, they were easy to apply and worked for the simple digital essay and digital narrative assignments students were creating. With an interface bearing marked similarities to other Microsoft Office software, it was easy for most students to adapt to, and the program was fairly intuitive. Until recently, my go-to for amateur video editing was Windows Movie Maker. It’s my goal to help students learn software they can continue using past a particular class assignment-and even past graduation-without needing special licenses or subscription access. In other words, I teach tools that are free and easy for amateurs and beginners to pick up. Since I am usually only given one class period to cover the material, I try to teach these skills in a way that is accessible to the most people. Part of my role as the State University of New York–Oswego’s (SUNY–Oswego) learning technologies librarian is to familiarize students with the technology tools needed to complete their assigned projects, many of which involve audio and video editing. Product Review and Tutorial: Simple Editing With VideoPad