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Photo Resize Software scores points with this reviewer.

OK, you know me by now. I don’t get excited about a lot. What’s good is good, and I show it to you. But this one has me jumping up and down.

Here’s my over-the-shoulder demo, in my usual inimitable style

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!

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

If you’re advertising and/or marketing online, you need a fast, easy and inexpensive way to create banners for websites.

I’ve been an affiliate marketer online for almost 10 years. I work with some of the best affiliate networks out there. Most vendors provide their own advertising materials, including banner ads. They’re very well done, and proven to convert.

But sometimes, perhaps often, you need to brand yourself along with the product branding. You want people to know they’re not necessarily just being “transported” to some manufacturer’s landing page, but that YOU support that manufacturer and the product you’re recommending.

You need a personal touch. You need your own advertisement!

Watch this video. Click to play it:

Incredible new software allows you to create custom blog themes for WordPress, Blogger and more.

This is fantastic. Really. Just watch my feeble video and see if I gave you ANY idea whatsoever as to what you could do with this.

…for what it’s worth

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