How to Use Animoto

STEP ONE: Log in and create a project. To log in, go to animoto.com. When you get to the main page, you should click the “Log in” button in the top right hand corner. A new screen will then appear where you can input your login information. To access Animoto, enter the following: Username/Email: egianakis@cwcboe.org Password: Caldwell7 You can then click the button that states “Create” in the upper right hand corner of your screen. You can then explore the available templates and click “Create Video” once you have found one that you like.

STEP TWO: Plan your pictures/videos and text. Then, upload them. You should download all images and/or videos you need to your device in order to be prepared to assemble your book trailer. Once you have done this, click the link on the left hand side of your screen that says “Add pics & vids.” A small pop up box will appear. When it does, click “Upload Pictures and Video.” You will then be able to select photos and/or videos from your computer and upload them to your trailer. When the upload is complete, it will appear in your collection to the right of the toolbar. Drag the pictures until they appear in the order that you desire.

STEP THREE: Add text to your trailer. Make sure you plan out what text will appear with what clip. Think about if you want text to appear over an image or on its own screen. If you think it will be difficult for your viewer to read the text over pictures, you may want to consider adding a picture of a solid color (ie. Google the color red and include a color that you can easily write over) to your trailer so that your words are legible. Click the “Add text” button on the left hand side of your screen. A small pop up box will then appear. Enter the text that you would like to include and then click “Save.” The text will then appear in a separate box . Reorder it as necessary..

STEP FIVE: Add music to your trailer. YOU CANNOT ADD VOICEOVERS TO ANIMOTO AND STILL MEET THE MUSIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. To add music to your trailer, you must have the song saved as a file on your phone or computer. Animoto also has music available to you should you wish to use it. To add music, click the musical icon above your photo/video clips. Upon clicking this, a new screen will appear. You can either use the music available on the Animoto website or upload your own. To upload your own, click the link that states “Upload Songs.” A new screen will then appear that will allow you to select music from your computer. Select the files that you want and then click “Open.” The music will then be added to your trailer.