3. Creating a Video Story

Software for Creating a Video Story

There are several tools you can use to create a video story. This page highlights information on PowerPoint (Windows), Keynote (Mac), and iMovie. 

Creating a Video Story in PowerPoint (Windows Only)

You can create a really great video story in PowerPoint with images, text, narration, music, animations and transitions. Watch this video to see how it’s done: 

Instructions for PowerPoint 2013 (Windows)

Instructions for PowerPoint 2010 (Windows)

Creating a Video Story in Keynote (Mac Only)

If you are using a MacYou can create a really great video story in Keynote with images, text, narration, music, animations and transitions. Watch this video to see how it’s done: 

Instructions for Apple Keynote (Mac) 

iMovie

Same a using PowerPoint but you are able to do fancier editing. You can also follow the design guidelines noted above.

iMovie Instructions

Additional Online Tools

These are additional tools that can be used to create video-based digital stories. All of them have a free version but some you may need to purchase to access all the features.

Animoto

Powtoon