Animoto Video #5

Create and post a 30-second Animoto video that includes your name, topic, 4 or more sections of research, and 4 or more images.  You also need to have at least three recognizable propaganda techniques and one persuasive appeal. This will serve as an advertisement and visual concept of your blog. This should be posted after your narrative poem. See the “Animoto Walkthrough” for detailed instructions. Cite all of your pictures with a proper works cited entry. 

The links are professional examples of a PSA from Ad Council. Pay attention to the detail and choice. 
Hurricane Sandy Relief- http://bcove.me/b84opobi


The following student examples are different than what is required above, but they are still good to view. Amanda: http://hiersisearch.blogspot.com/2010/10/animoto.html
Caroline: http://rabonisearch.blogspot.com/2011/03/addicted-to-shopping.html 
Kirsten: http://keedmonds.blogspot.com/2011/03/animoto-based-on-search-questions_6022.html

Animoto Walkthrough

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.)

                1^st            Main text: Your topic                           Sub text: Your Name

                2^nd           Your essential question

                3^rd-7^th     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.”