Animoto is a free web tool that allows users to create music videos by uploading pictures and adding text. To use Animoto, users must register for an account. Educators can sign up for a free upgraded account by entering their school email address. This upgraded account provides additional features like extended length videos. Once registered, users can create videos by choosing a style, adding pictures and text, customizing the presentation order, and publishing their finished video. Educators are encouraged to have students use Animoto for digital storytelling, book trailers, and final projects to engage students and incorporate technology into lessons.

1. ANIMOTO TUTORIAL

2. What is Animoto ?
•Animoto is a web 2.0 tool that can easily
transform pictures and text into a music
video for free.

3. HOW TO USE ANIMOTO?
• Animoto.com requires registration prior to use.
•There are different pricing options.
•Educators can sign up for an upgraded plan for
free by simply requesting an educator waiver.
•An educator promotional code will be provided.
•This upgrade will allow for six months of
extended length videos.

4. REGISTER AS AN EDUCATOR
•The educator link is at the bottom of the page.
•Fill out the form with your school email address.
•A code will be provided for educators to get a
free upgrade.
•Take advantage of this upgrade!

5. This is the
educators
page. It has
examples of
videos
created for
use in the
classroom as
well as other
suggestions
for teachers.

6. Now that you are registered, you are ready to
start making amazing videos that you can use in
your classroom!
Let the fun begin!

7. CREATING YOUR VIDEO
Click
CREATE
on the
upper
right hand
corner.

8. CHOOSE A STYLE
• There are many styles that
you can choose from.
• You can preview the style
by clicking on the picture
of the selected style.
• This will be the base for
your video.

10. Once you have chosen a style for your video
click the CREATE VIDEO button to start this
process.

11. Each style has
preselected music.
Preview the music by
clicking on the music
note or change it in the
same manner.

12. You can change the music by viewing the available
songs from the library or uploading your own.

13. You can preview
music before you
select it. There are
many choices to
choose from.

14. MUSIC FACTS
•The length of the music and the number of
pictures determines how long the video will
play.
•The speed of the music determines how quickly
your pictures will display during the video.
•Each format comes with a song but that can be
changed by clicking on the title.

15. •Click on add pics &
vids.
•You can add as many
picture as you would
like in your video.
•The more pictures that
you add the longer
your video will be.

16. • Upload pictures
from various
sources.
• Use the image
library to add
available pictures
that you can
include in your
video.

17. ADD TEXT
The pictures that you
choose will be
displayed in the little
boxes below.

18. ADDING TEXT
•Click on the T box or
the add text section to
add text.
•You can also click on
the picture in the box
to add captions that
will appear with the
picture.

19. CHANGING THE PRESENTATION ORDER
• You can click on the picture
or text box and drag the
boxes into the order that
you want it to be presented.
• Extend the viewing time of a
picture by clicking
SPOTLIGHT to extend the
time that a picture will be
presented during the video.
Spotlights will be
highlighted in blue.
• Delete pictures by clicking
the picture and delete.

20. Click on PREVIEW
VIDEO to view your
masterpiece.

21. You can click edit and make changes by
clicking the edit option or you can finalize
your video by choosing produce.

22. Add the title and description of your video.
It is optional if you would like to add a description.

23. FINALIZING YOUR VIDEO
•Click PRODUCE.
•Now your video is ready.
•You will be provided options of different
ways to share your video and a link will be
provided.
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24. Click on your name at the top of the
page and all of the videos that you
have created will be saved there for
you.
Go back and view, edit or share
these previously created videos at
anytime.

25. HOW CAN EDUCATORS USE ANIMOTO ?
•Digital storytelling
•Biographies
•Into or closing to a unit
•Book trailers
•Final project for students
•Present complex concepts in an exciting
format

26. HOW CAN STUDENTS USE ANIMOTO?
•Display knowledge through the use
of Animoto video.
•Create a research project that
includes pictures to display
information through the use of
Animoto.
•Make a book trailer.
•Create a final unit project.

27. WHY WOULD EDUCATORS USE ANIMOTO ?
•It incorporates technology into instruction.
(web 2.0 tool)
•It is an easy way to add excitement to any unit.
•It can be used by the students to create thought
provoking projects to be shared.
•It is fun and educational!