Animoto


 * How to Create Your First Animoto: **

Step 1: Gather photos, images, videos, etc. you want to use and place them in a folder on your computer. Step 2: Go to www.animoto.com.

Step 3: Create an account -- an education account will allow you to make longer videos and will allow you to enroll up to 50 students under your name, even if they don't have their own e-mail address!
 * Click on "Sign Up" and use your Groupwise or district ggl address to create an account.
 * Scroll to the very bottom of the page where it says "**Animoto For"**
 * Click on **Education**
 * Click on **Apply Now**
 * Enter your school district e-mail address (if you have a school district Google Apps address, use this instead -- you will receive the reply much more quickly since it won't have to go through GWAVA)
 * Create a password
 * Record the promo code, then patiently wait for the approval to arrive in your inbox.

Step 4: Sign into your account and select a **Style**
 * Sign in to Animoto at www.animoto.com
 * Click on **Create Video** at the top right of the screen.
 * Select a "style" from the list (note: styles labeled "pro" must be purchased, so ignore those!)

Step 5: Select music for your video
 * You can choose from the many songs Animoto includes in their list.
 * Or, you can import your own music (mp3's) from your computer.

Step 6: Upload your pictures from your folder
 * You may also use stock photos from the Animoto site
 * Or, you can save photos from the Internet into a folder, then upload them to Animoto

Step 7: Add text to increase meaning in your presentation

Step 8: Click on **Produce Video**. It will take several minutes to compile, compose, and produce. You will receive an e- mail when your Animoto is ready to view.

Step 9: Share your Animoto with the world!
 * Share the link with others through e-mail or a website
 * Embed the video on your website or Wiki
 * Download the video to your hard drive

Step 10: Show off your new video-creating talent! Your viewers will be WOWed!