The Complete Guide To Making A Video With Animoto

Animoto
25 Apr 202003:07

TLDRIn this video, Sally, Animoto's chief video officer, guides viewers through the process of creating a video with Animoto. She begins by emphasizing the importance of selecting a template that suits the video's purpose, with options to customize or start from scratch. The video then covers resizing the video aspect ratio, uploading media to the library, and arranging images and videos on the timeline. Sally also demonstrates how to edit text, add or delete blocks, and customize the video with themes, fonts, and transitions. She highlights the ability to add a watermark and provides tips on trimming clips and adjusting image scales. The tutorial concludes with instructions on previewing the video, making final edits, exporting, and sharing the finished product. Sally invites viewers to ask questions and explore additional resources for video creation.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Start by choosing a video template that suits your video's theme from Animoto's collection.
  • 📐 Use the ratio button to adjust your video's aspect ratio to square, landscape, or vertical.
  • 🖼️ Upload your images, video clips, and logo to the media library for easy access and use.
  • 🔍 Customize your video by dragging images into the timeline and editing text within the template.
  • 🎨 Add or reposition blocks in your video by clicking the plus sign and dragging them on the timeline.
  • 🗑️ Delete unwanted blocks by hovering over them and clicking the trashcan icon.
  • 🎨 Personalize your video with themes, colors, fonts, text transitions, filters, and video styles.
  • 🔄 Explore different design options and preview changes in real-time on the right side.
  • 🎵 Add music to your video by selecting a track from Animoto's licensed music library.
  • ✂️ Trim video clips, scale images, and reposition them within the frame as needed.
  • 🔄 Use the undo button to revert any changes you've made during the editing process.
  • 📺 Preview your final video and make adjustments before exporting or sharing it on social media.

Q & A

  • What is Animoto and who is Sally?

    -Animoto is a video creation platform that allows users to make videos using various templates and customization options. Sally is Animoto's chief video officer who guides users through the process of creating videos.

  • How do I start making a video with Animoto?

    -To start making a video with Animoto, you first choose a template that fits the type of video you want to create or select 'start from scratch' for a clean slate.

  • What video ratios are available in Animoto?

    -Animoto allows you to resize your video to square, landscape, or vertical ratios depending on where you plan to share your video.

  • How do I upload media to Animoto?

    -You upload your images, video clips, and logo to the media library on the right side of the Animoto interface.

  • Can I keep the media that comes with the template in Animoto?

    -Yes, if you like the media that comes with the template, you can keep it. Alternatively, you can replace it with your own media or search Animoto's stock library for over 1 million Getty Images photos and video clips.

  • How do I edit the text in the Animoto template?

    -To edit the text in the template, you simply click on it and make changes. You can also reposition your text by dragging it to a new location within the frame.

  • What is a block in Animoto and how can I manipulate it?

    -A block in Animoto refers to a section of your video. You can add additional blocks by clicking the plus sign, reposition blocks by dragging them on the timeline, or delete a block by hovering over it and clicking the trashcan icon.

  • How can I customize the design of my video in Animoto?

    -You can customize your video by choosing a theme, which applies a recommended set of colors, fonts, text transitions, filters, and a video style. You can also select individual fonts, text sizes, text animations, and video styles.

  • Can I add a watermark to my Animoto video?

    -Yes, if your video is for business purposes, you can upload your logo as a watermark, which will appear in the corner of your video throughout the entire video.

  • How do I preview and make changes to my video block in Animoto?

    -You can preview your video block by clicking the play button in the corner of the frame. If you want to make changes, you can use the undo button or return to the project to tweak the details.

  • What are the steps to finalize and share my Animoto video?

    -After adding music and previewing your video, if you are satisfied, click 'export' to render your video. Then, you can download it to your computer or share it directly to your social media channels.

  • Where can I find more resources on creating videos with Animoto?

    -For more resources on creating videos with Animoto, you can check the description below the video or leave a comment with your questions.

Outlines

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🎬 Introduction to Video Creation with Animoto

Sally, Animoto's chief video officer, introduces the process of creating a video using Animoto. She suggests starting by selecting a template that matches the video's purpose, with options to customize or start from scratch. The video ratio can be adjusted to fit square, landscape, or vertical formats. Users are guided to upload media to the library and drag images into the timeline, with the option to utilize existing media or search the Getty Images library. The paragraph also covers editing text in the template and adding or repositioning blocks for the video structure.

🛠 Customizing Video Structure and Design

This section delves into customizing the video's structure by adding, repositioning, or deleting blocks on the timeline. It explains how to access various media and text layouts, including special blocks like the photo burst. The process of selecting a theme to apply a cohesive design, including colors, fonts, text transitions, filters, and video style, is outlined. The importance of previewing changes and making adjustments to fonts, text sizes, and animations is highlighted. Additionally, the option to add a watermark logo for business videos is mentioned.

✂️ Editing and Finalizing Video Content

The paragraph focuses on the final stages of video editing, including trimming video clips, scaling images, and repositioning them within the frame. It emphasizes the ability to preview each block and undo changes if necessary. The importance of adding music to enhance the video is underscored, with access to a library of licensed songs. The process concludes with a final video preview and the steps to export and download the video or share it directly on social media platforms.

📢 Conclusion and Call for Engagement

In the concluding paragraph, Sally invites viewers to ask questions about video creation on Animoto in the comments section and directs them to additional resources found in the video description. She thanks the audience for watching and hints at future content, creating an opportunity for viewer engagement and follow-up.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Animoto

Animoto is an online video editing platform that allows users to create professional-looking videos using their own images, video clips, and music. In the video script, Sally, the chief video officer at Animoto, demonstrates how to use the platform to make a video, highlighting its user-friendly interface and customizable features.

💡Template

A template in the context of video creation is a pre-designed layout or framework that serves as a starting point for the video. The script mentions choosing a template that fits the type of video you want to make, which provides a structure that users can then customize to their liking.

💡Media Library

The media library refers to the collection of images, video clips, and logos that a user can upload and use within the Animoto platform. It is a place where users can store and organize their media assets for easy access and inclusion in their video projects.

💡Timeline

The timeline in video editing is a visual representation of the sequence of media elements in a video. In the script, it is mentioned as the place where users can drag in their images and arrange the order of their media in the video.

💡Stock Library

A stock library is a collection of media assets, such as photos and video clips, that are available for use in various projects, often for a fee or subscription. Animoto provides access to over 1 million Getty Images assets, which users can incorporate into their videos.

💡Text Editing

Text editing involves modifying the text in a video, such as changing the font, size, color, and animation. The script describes how users can edit the text in their video template, reposition it within the frame, and add additional text blocks as needed.

💡Design Customization

Design customization is the process of personalizing the visual elements of a video, such as colors, fonts, text transitions, and filters. The script explains that choosing a theme in Animoto will apply a set of recommended design elements to the video, and users can further customize these elements to match their vision.

💡Video Style

Video style refers to the overall aesthetic and presentation of a video, including the transitions and animations between different sections. In the script, it is mentioned that users can select a video style, which sets the transitions and animations throughout the video, contributing to its final look and feel.

💡Watermark

A watermark is a logo or symbol that is embedded in a video to signify ownership or branding. The script mentions the option to upload a logo as a watermark, which will appear in the corner of the video throughout its duration, helping to brand the video with the user's business or personal logo.

💡Export

Exporting in video editing is the process of rendering and saving the final video in a specific format, ready for sharing or distribution. The script instructs users to click 'export' to render their video once they are satisfied with the edits and customizations.

💡Social Media Sharing

Social media sharing refers to the ability to directly post or share a video to social media platforms from within the video editing software. The script mentions that users can share their videos directly with their social media channels, making it easy to distribute their content to a wider audience.

Highlights

Animoto offers a variety of video templates to choose from.

Customization is key with the option to start from scratch.

Adjust video ratio to fit square, landscape, or vertical formats.

Upload media to the media library for easy access.

Drag and drop images into the timeline to create your video sequence.

Utilize Animoto's stock library for additional media options.

Edit and reposition text within the video template.

Add more content with the plus sign for additional blocks.

Delete unwanted blocks by hovering and clicking the trashcan icon.

Customize your video with a theme for a cohesive look.

Preview changes in real-time to ensure desired outcome.

Select fonts, text sizes, and animations for a personalized touch.

Choose video style and transitions for a dynamic video.

Add a watermark logo for branding purposes.

Trim video clips to the desired length.

Scale and reposition images within the frame for the perfect fit.

Preview individual blocks to make final adjustments.

Select music from Animoto's licensed library to enhance your video.

Export and download your video or share directly to social media.