Make your own animated videos

GO! ANIMATE

This website allows you to make fully animated cartoons where the characters act out what you create.

Many different themes, characters, backgrounds Free and paid version

Paid version uses GoBucks as well as monthly fee for longer and more elaborate videos

Very interactive website View and judge videos Receive awards Share videos

TWO TYPES OF VIDEOS

Quick video maker Limited choices Premade templates Limited Actions

Voice and few emotions

Full Featured Video Maker Fully customized Command how characters, movie sets, sound

effects, and camera controls all work together.

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POSITIVES

Free (to a degree) A decent amount of options

Very easy to navigate and create video Creative Interactive

Students/patrons can give feedback to each other

Upload to Youtube, Facebook, Twitter Imbedding capabilities and URL for

viewing A lot of fun!!

NEGATIVES

Cannot download to disk or desktop. Must have email address to register Unclear explanation of “free” A lot of pressure to upgrade and

purchase GoBucks Unable to view video in full screen

USE IN PUBLIC/SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Great collaboration tool for teachers and librarians Animate biographies, historical scenes, book

characters Animation program or club

Bring favorite book and make an animated video starring one of the characters

Create your own animation sequel or prequel to a book

Create a book trailer Create animated version of a favorite book

Now What?

Short tutorial Go make your own masterpiece!