This web-based application makes digital storytelling as about easy as easy as can be! A basic account is free. All you'll need is a computer, Internet access, an email account, and a digital camera.
Apply for an account at http://www.anomoto.com. Upload your pictures from your digital camera, sort them, then choose from the royalty-free music listed in their library OR upload your own music. This application even integrates with FaceBook if you have an account. It draws upon the pictures listed among those found in your FaceBook albums.
Once the photos are uploaded and sorted in the manner/sequence you desire, let the application do the rest. If you don't like the manner in which it "mixes" your photos and applies the effects and transitions, you simply press the "remix" button to generate a different set of transitions. No two renderings are the same.
Children will have this program figured out within on class period, if not less. You'll be extremely pleased with the results.
If you really want to "take it up a notch", use the FireFox web browser with the "NetVideoHunter" Add-In to download your flash video file for downloading and playback on your local computer.
Have fun experimenting. Request an educator account with extended features. They'll review your request. Here's the link to apply:
http://animoto.com/education/signup
In the meantime, sign up for a guaranteed free account that offers you a "30 second spot" capability to explore the features and the simplicity of this engaging application that your students are certain to learn from and enjoy!
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