Flash Animation

Flash was a really complicated application to work with.  If you messed up any little thing you either had to start all over or try and find where you messed up. But when you get the hang of it you can create some really cool things!

To create the summer! animation I simply followed directions at Flashfridge.com.

Animoto

Make a video of your own at Animoto.





Process:

Making this video was fairly simple.  All I did was, I went on Animoto and followed the steps. First you pick a theme, you can pick anyone that you find goes with your images.  Then I added my pictures into the video.  After that it's whatever you want to do to make you video more appealing to viewers.  I added some text and a couple captions to help explain what the video was about.  That's really all you have to do, Animoto does the rest.

Purpose:

The purpose of making this video was to see how I could make a really cool video all on my own.  Making a video on your own sounds like it could be a challenge but Animoto was really easy to work with. It makes your videos look professional and and you can do it all by yourself!

Possibilities:

The possibilities that I will use Animoto again are high.  I saw how easy it was to make professional looking videos and it was fun as well.  I can show my friends and family how easy it is and I am sure they will love to use Animoto as well.

zoo

Process

I created the Zoo movie using Photo Story.  Photo Story allows you to edit your pictures and add transitions, animations, music, and text!  I used a picture of the Indian Elephant, and i enhanced these slides by editing my pictures, putting text on them and using different transitions.  I used transitions such as filled v up and Iris outwards. On Photo Story you can either pull in your own music or you can create your own awesome music.  I selected the music i did because it was upbeat and fun.  I normally do a relaxing feeling music so I decided to mix it up. 

Purpose

  We used Photo Story to make this movie because it provide many options on how to edit your pictures and make your movie look really cool.  Using this application was unique because you got to make your own music to go on your pictures.  Photo Story was very easy to use.  It was pretty self-explanatory and it didn't take long to catch on to the process. 

The purpose of putting a zoo movie on Snowed Inn is to make Snowed Inn look more appealing and fun.  Lots of people seeing animals they don't get to see all the time and I believe the effects I used in my movie appeal to all people and make them want to come see the Indian Elephant. 

Possibilities

 What worked well for this assignment was how Photo Story was so quick and easy to use.  What didn't work well was how the pictures were cropped. The cropping made pictures look to zoomed in and a little bit blurry.   Some other elements that could be added are different cropping settings.  I think I could defiantly create this faster and easier next time but I would wan to work with it a little more before I train a novice how to use it. 

 

Amenities

Process

• To create an Amenities movie, you start out using PowerPoint and just use information on the subject you were given and put it onto the different slides. You spice it up using different transitions and shapes ect. If you want to make it even more fun for watchers you could add music to it from a number of free music downloading sites.  Then you have to convert it into an actual movie.  You go to save it and change the type setting to "Windows Media File."  Then you have to upload it to the site were you want it usually using the HTML.  

 Purpose

• We used PowerPoint to create this movie because you can use cool transitions and animations.  This makes it more appealing to watchers.  You can also add color and shapes and cool pictures that go along with your subject. 

•  The purpose of putting an Amenities page on Snowed Inn was to make it easier for people to find.  You get the feel of what the movie is supposed to mean or what it goes along with.  Basically you get more information about why we are making the Amenities movie.  My movie was more relaxing so people feel welcomed and feel as if they can just lay back and have a fun time with no worries.  

Possibilities

•  I think that cool pictures and pretty colors and information that is to the point work well for this assignment.  You want to make sure the font is big and that you can actually see the pictures. If you have small font and tiny pictures people aren't going to want to spend time reading it, it won't capture their attention.  I don't think I would change much except for maybe the music.  I think more people like a more upbeat feel but I enjoy the relaxing sound.  I defiantly think I could create this faster and easier if I was to ever use it again.  However, I think I would have to learn a little bit more about it if I were to train a novice. 

 

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