Description: Google Vids is a robust video editing tool that is part of the Google for Education tools. Users can create up to a 30 minute video using built in tools such as stock image, videos, graphics, music, and sound effects as well as video and voice recorders. Making a video is almost as easy as making a slideshow and it exports to your Google Drive as an MP4 movie file.
Compatible Devices: Any computer, Chrome browser
Tips: If you already have a Google Slideshow that you want to make into a video, you can import it into Google Vids so you don't need to start over with your project. Open Vids > file > Slides to video.
Description: Canva has many video templates to fit any project.
Compatible Devices: Any device, any browser
Export Options: Download your finished project to Google Drive. If you are turning your project into a teacher, make sure you remember to change your share settings to anyone with the link can view.
Description: WeVideo is a website that allows the user to professionally edit videos similar to iMovie. Video clips, images, voice recordings and titles can be stitched together to create a final product that easily exports to Google Drive and Youtube. The user can also record video footage right in the website using a webcam or capture a screen recording. You will need to sign up for a Clarkston Schools account to gain full access (ask an iT).
Compatible Devices: Any computer, any browser
Export Options: Google Drive, Google Classroom, YouTube, Seesaw, E-mail, Book Creator (iPad only) or iMovie (iPad only)
Description: Adobe Express is a website or app that helps the user create professional looking presentations. The final product can play like a video or look like a one page website. The user can add images, videos and audio to their presentation which allows for maximum creativity. A free account is needed to access the software. It is very user friendly and can be exported to google drive where you can get a shareable link.
Compatible Devices: Chrome browser
Export Options: Download to Google Drive as an MP4 video then upload to Google Classroom or share with a web link.