Prescott Library: Videos in the Classroom: Animoto

What is Animoto?

Animoto allows teachers and students to create video presentations online with no additional software needed. All you have to do is

You also may embed your video easily into any webpage or blog, download a video for in-class presentations, post to YouTube, or email it.

Animoto for Education
It may take a few days to get the educational account verified, but this allows you to create videos that are not restricted in length. After 6 months, you may have to sign up for your account again as it will expire.
Creating an Animoto video
Here's a tutorial with information on how to create your first Animoto video.
Frequently Asked Questions of Animoto
Not sure about something? Check these FAQ forums!
Quick AnimotoTutorial
Here's a quick tutorial on how to create an Animoto video

How do I set up student accounts?
Information on how to set up Animoto accounts for your students.
Get an A+ with Animoto
Blog post from Animoto about using Animoto for school projects
Glogster full of Animoto Book Trailers
This Glog shows various book trailers made with Animoto

Teach Web 2
Wiki includes ideas and examples of how to use Animoto in your classroom.

Easily add videos from your iPhone
Information on features available with the Animoto iPhone app including adding video
Animoto App information
on the Apple website

Like the features of Animoto, but want to try your hand at a different program, perhaps one that's more advanced?

Here are a few other popular video creation programs: