Make Videos Online with some nifty free software.

If your computer is loaded with all the necessary software to produce professional videos, and you have the wherewithal to do it, then this might not be your cup of tea. But if you’re like many of us out here that often need some help, then this just might be the answer. Even if you do have all the capabilities to make smashing video presentations, occasionally you might need a quick way to make a teaser or lead-in.

Well, the video below demonstrates an online software site that can do the job. Animoto was created with just such people in mind. The first time I used it, I realized this could be a great time saving tool for almost any purpose, including marketing online, amazing your friends, captivating users on YouTube and many other things.

It’s simple and straightforward, with an easy-to-use interface and a myriad of options. You can upload images and short video clips and music from your computer, or choose from their vast selection of royalty-free pictures and audios. Mix and match, add text intros and outros and captions. A few clicks, and a few minutes of rendering time later, you have a really nice video presentation ready to share to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or through e-mail. There’s a feature to upload to YouTube or SmugMug directly from the site.

If you’d like to tweak it a bit, there’s a 0ne-click “remix” feature, which will re-render the entire video, producing a whole new creation; you can edit or delete it and start over, too. When you’re satisfied with your results, you can start sharing immediately (the site also serves as a video sharing service in its own right). You can download an .mp4 version to your computer. You can also opt for a Hi-Res version if you so choose. And you may order a DVD copy of your creations. When you’ve finished, you’ll get an e-mail with a link to your video.

The features are too numerous to mention, and the benefits will be obvious once you’ve given it a whirl. It’s a free service, with a few limitations, such as overall length limits (30 seconds) and fewer options when it comes to audio, video and image selection and manipulation. However, if your requirements don’t require more, upgrading is entirely optional. There’s no time constraint.

Watch the video below for a quick overview, and then go try it out for yourself. The link I hope you’ll use is immediately below the video.

Thank you, and your comments are always welcome!

Visit The Animoto Site Right Now and Create A Great Video! (Opens in a new window/tab)

Here is the actual video I made at Animoto, on YouTube.

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