Sunday, February 13, 2011

Photostory vs Animoto

Photostory was simple to download onto my computer. I watched the youtube tutorial on how to move and edit the images. It was simple and easy to use. The ability to make changes to how the slides transition was a very nice feature. The end result I was happy with.

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Animoto was a little bit more complicated getting the code in and not putting my credit card information in. Once that was resolved the process of creating my video went even faster. That could be because their are just not as many choices for the user to tailor their video. The program does everything for you. . That may be because I had already decided my order and the text comments and the music. The text character limitations were problematic sometimes, I had to change some of my wording.

I liked both of these programs, in different ways I can see applications for both. I would love to have my students use Animoto to make a video about their teaching week.



I put up both of my video's. Enjoy!

7 comments:

  1. I agree with liking both programs. I also agree that Photo Story was super easy to install and use. I know that I will be using both programs again in the future. Great job on the video!!

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  2. I loved your videos & the music! They make preschool seem so calm and relaxing! haha Great job!

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  3. I loved both programs as well. Great videos and music!

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  4. I'm guessing that your students really enjoyed watching this video. Nice job.

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  5. This reminds me of a project I did for one of my undergrad classes, I went to my son't kindergarten and did "A Day in the Life" story. Needless to say, I was exhausted by the end of the day, they do soooo much, but I also got some priceless images.

    I think I would have liked your slideshow better with a more up tempo song, kids are so energetic and a faster song might evoke that energy more. Just me, it was still really good. :)

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  6. Great videos! Both apps seemed to work well for you. I'd have to agree with Glenda though on the music. It's a very nice one but for your theme I think a more upbeat one would be more fun.

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  7. I like the project that you chose to photograph. I like to see kids in preschool doing great science projects, worms.

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