4. Animation
PowerPoint (PC) and Keynote (Mac)
You can create a really great video story in PowerPoint on a PC, or in Keynote on a Mac, with images, text, narration, music, animations and transitions. Watch these videos to see how it’s done:
POWTOON
PowToon is a free, browser-based animation tool that allows you to create short, professional looking videos. It has a similar interface to PowerPoint, so it shouldn't take too long to familiarize yourself with the layout.
When you sign up for an account and select your skill level as "Beginner," you will be guided through the major features and functions of the software.
TIP: Record your voiceover to your PowToon video first and set your animation timings to match it, rather than the other way around.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Your video will have a PowToon watermark in the bottom corner.
- There is a 3-minute time limit for videos made with a free account
- Some objects, characters, and backgrounds are only available to users with a paid account, so avoid anything marked "Biz" or "Pro."
An example of a PowToon Video:
Adobe Spark
Adobe Spark Video is a free browser-based introductory video editing tool. You will need a good internet connection to use it effectively.
Watch how-to videos from Lynda.com. You will need to log in with your Seneca user name and password.
View our step by step instruction sheet below. Use the pop out feature to view a larger, printable PDF version of these instructions:
Adobe Spark Video.pdf