Animoto based on research questions

Example


Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Instructions

To create your account
1. Go to http://www.animoto.com.
2. Click “Sign up” at the top of the page.
3. Enter your e-mail address, create a password, and enter other information. Click “Sign up.”

To create your video
1. Click “Create video” at the top of the page.
2. Beside “Animoto originals,” click “Short.” Then click “Create video.”
3. Click “Upload from your computer” to insert an image you have saved on your computer.
4. Click the “Add more” icon to insert your other images. Repeat this process until you have at least seven images.
5. Click the “Add text” icon to insert your text. Repeat this process until you have seven text boxes. (You may have to split your questions to make them fit.)
1st Main text: Your topic Sub text: Your Name
2nd Your essential question
3rd-7th Your specific search questions
6. Rearrange your images and text by dragging them around in the boxes. Alternate between text and images.
7. Click the “Music” tab and follow the instructions to select music or upload your own.
8. Click the “Finalize” tab. Insert a title and description. Click “Create video.”

To post your video on your blog
1. After your video has been processed, click “Video toolbox” at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click “Embed.” Then click “Copy code.”
3. In your blog, create a new post.
4. In the “Title” box, type Animoto based on search questions.
5. Click the “Edit HTML” tab.
6. Select “Edit,” then “Paste.”
7. To publish your post so it appears on your blog, click “Publish post.”