Animoto was the slideshow / video application that Alan showed us.
This programme is really easy and intuitive to follow and steps you through creating a video
While it is very easy to use there are a few of pointers that may ease the process or help you out.
1. The photos that you wish to use need to be in a folder. The smaller the resolution the better because you can use more photos. Animoto automatically loads your photos and will only use as many as it takes to make a 30 video. You can arrange the order. If you add text that cuts down on the number of slides. We are using the make a 30 second slide show for free, rather than purchasing the pro version, which of course you can do. I have found that Animoto will use between 23 – 25 low res images
2. Signing in. You can sign in as a new user, or you can sign in with your Facebook account details. A word of caution here. Part of the terms and conditions with using Facebook is that when you upload images to your Facebook page the images then become the property of FB. That’s an aside. If you wish to use your FB log in then there is a warning that Animoto wants to access your FB details WARNING.. I created a new account specifically with Animoto.
3. Animoto offers lots of different templates to use. However many have PRO written on them, therefore reserving these for the people who decided to upgrade from free to Pro.
4. When up loading your photos Animoto does offer you many options of online applications that store images eg Photbucket, Flicker, Picasa etc. The top selection on the menu is your computer which is really great for photos you have just snapped.
5. Animoto will turn your images automatically to landscape, if you have taken any shots on portrait mode, eg turned your camera on its side to capture a giraffe. This is useful as you don’t have to dg through doing a search and select for landscape images.
6. Animoto offers a few sharing options too. Facebook of course. However blogger is an option if you want use your video in your blog and Animoto gives you the html code. HOWEVER Animoto is only giving you a link, the video doesn’t play in your blog. Animoto is redirecting you from your blog to their site to play the video. Good salesman techniques.
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7. You can Export your video. I haven’t done this because to date I have “fallen” into the Animoto sales strategy. The sites clearly states “ you can export your video to other sites if you have an account with them”, and then the rider. “This process will take 20 – 30 mins”. I haven’t had a spare 30 mins to wait, and the time does also depend on your network connection speed, so of course it may be longer.
Happy creating and happy viewing
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