Using Blogsy today.
Ok, so I know that video editing isn't exactly one of my projects this summer, but I came up with an idea for a little project using the iPads. For the trees and forests unit, students will need to find, observe, and describe 3-5 facts about a local tree using the video camera app on the ipad.
Looking for a decent, FREE video editing app, however, is difficult. Most of the free apps out there either have:
- Length restrictions
- Ads
- Limited functionality
Started using VideEditorFree, which was recommended via a variety of Ed tech sources. No good - doesn't have the ability to add titles or transitions, nor can you trim clips. Tried several more for both ipad and iPhone, with mixed success. Magisto (free) worked alright - had most of the features I wanted, and was able to export to my camera roll. Someone suggested Vimeo, which is my favourite so far. (Also free)
(Side note: favourite autocorrected to the Canadian spelling)
With Vimeo I was able to quickly and easily add, reorganize, and trim clips, and add a still photo. To that I added a title and adjusted transitions. After proofing, the entire process took about 10 minutes for a 1 minute video. Assuming that students don't work as fast as I do (after trialling 15 apps) they should be able to create a 30-60 second video, with filming, in an hour.
Uploaded to my YouTube account using YouTube Capture (free) took about 3 min. FYI: YouTube capture also supports synchronous uploads to Facebook, google+, twitter.
I wonder if I can attach it here too... Nope. Although Blogsy has all the buttons on the right, you need to have an account with each of them to be able to use that button. So, in theory, I should be able to access any of my accounts and attach the video...
Hey look, it worked once I logged into YouTube via Blogsy :) although I could have just added it right from the camera roll, good to know that I have some options.
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