Animoto: Lets you upload or select images and music, then generates a video for you with stunning transitions. To give credit to the images that are not your own add an image file (jpg created in powerpoint) with urls for these items. You will need an account to create an Animoto video (the code is in the library assistant's binder).
My Animoto:
dVolver: This site lets you create simple movies with bubble text using a set of characters and backgrounds you select on the site. You don’t need an account, but you will need to create and save your video in one session; you cannot return later to edit it
Powtoons: This one is simple to use and more like an animated powerpoint. Here's one I made to share with freshman at the start of school .
I have a free education account so to sign up and join my group go to
More and more animation programs are charging subscription fees for usage. A couple of new ones that have come up recently are listed below. Feel free to use these for your animation as well.
Wideo: This animator looks basic yet engaging. Plus it is free! Check out this sample http://wideo.co/embed/138401365045507326
Digital Films: This one is also free but looks to incorporate more adult characters and scenes.Try
Zimmer Twins: This one is easy to use with much audio/video support. Anyone can create an animation with the Zimmer Twins.
Blog Posting for Creating Animations and Videos: Topic 6
- Choose one of the video/animation tools and create a brief animation/video on a topic of your choice.
- Embed or link the animation/video onto your blog so that I and your fellow library assistants can review it.
- Discuss why you chose the tool, how difficult or easy it was to use. Give 2 tips for new users. Finally let us know how you might use it for one of your PHS classes.
