Video Editing with We.Video
Create Stop-motion Videos
While iPads offer better stop-motion apps and PCs/Macs offer free stop-motion software downloads, this tutorial will focus on using a Chromebook and WeVideo to create stop-motion video (animation). A laptop will work just as well, and you can follow most of the same steps in the tutorial. I have not found a Google App for stop-motion video, so this method is somewhat of a work-around for those who only have access to Chromebooks, or who have laptops that are “locked down” by your school so that software cannot be installed.
WeVideo is a free online video editor. It requires no downloads or installations. While paid plans are available, the free plan will suffice for creating stop-motion video.
Why not use the YouTube video editor?
The YouTube video editor is a great free online tool for video editing. But since many schools block the YouTube website, I wanted to find an alternative. I believe WeVideo is the best free online video editor!
Why not use a cell phone or digital camera?
I like the idea of using one device as opposed to using both a computer and a camera. It cuts down on the troubleshooting problems that arise if students are using camera phones or their own digital cameras. Also, if phones are not allowed due to school policy, students may have to share digital cameras provided by the school and may have to wait their turn!
Presentation for Iowa Technology & Education Connection Conference 2014:
WeVideo is a free online video editor. It requires no downloads or installations. While paid plans are available, the free plan will suffice for creating stop-motion video.
Why not use the YouTube video editor?
The YouTube video editor is a great free online tool for video editing. But since many schools block the YouTube website, I wanted to find an alternative. I believe WeVideo is the best free online video editor!
Why not use a cell phone or digital camera?
I like the idea of using one device as opposed to using both a computer and a camera. It cuts down on the troubleshooting problems that arise if students are using camera phones or their own digital cameras. Also, if phones are not allowed due to school policy, students may have to share digital cameras provided by the school and may have to wait their turn!
Presentation for Iowa Technology & Education Connection Conference 2014: