Type Studio

Type Studio is an excellent new site for editing and creating digital video that I just found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers.  The way this works is quite simple, once you upload a video, Type Studio transcribes the video into text.  A user can then edit the text to edit their video.  For example, if there is a part of the text/video you want to remove, highlight the text and press delete and the video has been edited/cut.  This can be a great time saver for educators/students and used for Project Based Learning or Digital Storytelling. 

Below is a brief demo...

I highly recommend checking out Type Studio by clicking here!!!

FlexClip

FlexClip is a excellent online video editor that I just found out about from Larry Ferlazzo's blog.  This is a great resource that educators can use to edit a video, integrate digital storytelling, introduce a topic, and more through an easy-to-use tool.  All an educator has to do is upload their media (video/images), add text, sound, or record a voice over, and then export/share it.

I highly recommend checking out FlexClip by clicking here!!!

WeVideo Digital Storytelling Kit

WeVideo is an excellent site/app video editing platform for students.  Educators are using this for collaborative learning, project based learning, digital storytelling and much much more.  All of this is done in a safe/secure environment where educators can monitor student activity.

Recently, WeVideo developed a free digital storytelling kit that helps teachers integrate WeVideo into their classroom as well as supply: lesson plans, rubrics, graphic organizers, and more.

To download the WeVideo Digital Storytelling Kit click here.

I highly recommend checking out WeVideo for schools by clicking here!!!

Project Rush

Project Rush is the new video editing app from Adobe that I just found out about from the amazing Ed Tech Specialist Clara Galan.  Project Rush looks to be similar to iMovie for creating, editing, and sharing movies online.

Be sure to sign up for Project Rush's private beta by clicking here!!!

EDpuzzle

EDpuzzle is a fantastic site I just found out about that allows a user to edit/crop a video and "flip" a classroom by adding questions.  This is ideal for the Flipped Classroom model where instruction can be given at home and assessing/collaboration/learning can be done in the classroom.  A educator can record their own narration over audio of any existing video to help guide learning.

I highly recommend checking out EDpuzzle by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on a Flipped Classroom click here.

Weavly

Weavly is a new (beta) site that is ideal for creating video mashups for your classroom using video and audio clips from YouTube and SoundCloud.  This is a nice way to create stunning presentations and offer Project Based Learning.  Also, it helps improve student engagement by providing an excellent learning opportunity.

I recommend checking out Weavly by clicking here!!

Soo Meta

Soo Meta is a new site I just found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers.  This is a nice site for creating video mashups that using a bunch of different digital media such as: YouTube videos, Pinterest /Twitter content, text, audio, and more.  What makes this nice for educators is that a user can create Guided Learning videos and then embed them into a site/blog.

I highly recommend checking out Soo Meta by clicking here!!!

Loopster

Loopster is a new (beta) site that I found out about from David Andrade's wonderful blog.  This is a nice online video editor that allows users to upload, edit, and share their videos for free.

I recommend checking out Loopster by clicking here!

FlixMaster

FlixMaster is a new site for online video editing.  This is all done through a very to use drag-n-drop interface, that allows users to upload video, edit, and then publish by embedding into a site.

I recommend checking out FlixMaster by clicking here!!!

Click here for my top 10 sites for video editing (keep in mind JayCut is no longer active).

Veengle

Veengle is cool new site that I found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers.  This is a great site for editing and mashing up videos.  This is done by searching for a video and then editing that video by either cropping it or adjusting the colors.  This process is done over and over to different videos and then weaved together by transitions.

I highly recommend checking out Veengle by clicking here!!!

Vizlingo

Vizlingo is an interesting new site that links text w/ video.  Think of it as a slideshow w/ text but instead of using still pictures it uses video.  It's easy to use and all a user has to do is register and upload their video and type in text to get started.

I recommend checking out Vizlingo by clicking here!!

FileLab

FileLab is an excellent new site for editing video and audio.  This is all done w/ a nice easy to use interface which is drag-n-drop.  A user can crop/trim audio/video, add effects, and of course save and share.

I highly recommend checking out FileLab by clicking here!!!

For my top 10 sites for editing video click here.
For my top 10 sites for editing audio click here.

Embed Plus

Embed Plus is a new and innovative way to edit YouTube videos. This allows users to cut/crop video, add chapters, annotate, slow motion, looping, and real-time reactions. It's live having DVD controls on a YouTube video.

For ways to use this great site w/ education click here!!

Below is an example...

How do you pronounce...(by EmbedPlus)

I highly recommend checking out Embed Plus by clicking here!!!

We Video

We Video is a site I just found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers. This is a great site for creating collaborative videos. This is done by either choosing stock video or uploading your own and the editing the footage (trim/crop etc.). Being "web 2.0" in nature a user has the ability to invite others to collaborate/edit a video as well.

I highly recommend checking out We Video by clicking here!!

For my top 10 sites for video editing click here.

Muvee Cloud

Muvee Cloud is a redesign of the excellent site, Shwup. This site is one of the best at creating "muvees" which is a combination of videos and photos. It is done in a very easy user interface w/nice polished design. These movies are online so can be shared or collaborated on w/ others (friends/family can upload photos/videos to an existing project), and are set to private by default which is ideal for education. Also, there is easy Facebook integration and the ability to send invites to others via a unique URL.

I highly highly recommend checking out Muvee Cloud by clicking here!!!

Best of all educators and students can register for free!!

Top 10 Sites for Video Editing

Editing a video is a valuable skill to learn when dealing w/ 21st century technology. This is a tool that most educators/students learn in an educational setting. While most districts have a specific app that they like to use (iMovie, Movie Maker, etc), this might not be the case, and especially for those users at home. That being said, I've decided to create a list of my favorite sites for editing a video which is a valuable tool for technology literacy.

Top 10 Sites for Video Editing

1. JayCut - One of the most popular online video editors around. Users of iMovie should feel right at home w/ this excellent looking site.
2. Stroome - A great collaborative site that allows users to upload video and edit by adding, transitions, effects, audio, etc.
3. Drag On Tape - A innovative site that is very easy to use. All a user has to do is search for a video and then drag-and-drop it into the timeline editor. Once a video is dropped into edit mode a user can add text, crop, etc.
4. Pixorial - Is a wonderful site for uploading (or sending in the mail) video that can be stored online and then edited. A user can add an intro, crop, and add audio (stock audio too) to edit their video and then order a DVD or share/embed into a site.
5. My Brainshark - Is a very interesting site that offers a lot of features to their users. A user can upload any number of items such as a slideshow, document, or video and then add audio to their project.
6. Viewbix - Is a simple site to use for adding an interactive linkable button in a YouTube or Facebook video.
7. Overstream - A great site for adding comments and subtitles to a video. Once a video is created it can then be shared online for others to view/rate.
8. Tube Chop - Is an easy way to crop/edit YouTube videos and then share w/ others.
9. Splicd - Similar to Tube Chop for cropping a video by adjusting the start/stop times and sharing w/ others.
10. SnipSnip.It - A site similar to Tube Chop and Splicd for cropping a YouTube video to highlight the important parts.

Overstream

Overstream is a wonderful site for adding subtitles/comments to a video. This is done w/ a very innovative user interface that looks a bit like iMovie HD. For example, a user can upload a web video via URL, and then select the start/stop time of adding text (similar to splitting a video clip). Once a video is done it can then be shared online in Overstream or embedded into a site/blog.



I highly recommend checking out Overstream by clicking here!!!

Viewbix

Viewbix is a cool new (beta) site that I just found out about from the equally cool blog from Larry Ferlazzo. Viewbix allows users to upload a YouTube or Facebook video and then make it interactive by adding a linkable button.

I highly recommend checking out Viewbix by clicking here!!!

SnipSnip.It

SnipSnip.It is an ideal site for editing/clipping YouTube videos. All a user has to do is enter YouTube URL into the site and then decide on the start and stop times.

Give SnipSnip.It a try by clicking here.

For a much more detailed review check out Free Technology 4 Teachers!!

Outshouts

Outshouts is another site I learned about today from Ozge on Twitter. This is a great site for creating nice video mixes/digital storytelling. This is done by selecting or uploading video, then creating a unique intro and adding some nice effects. Once the video is done it can either be emailed or embedded into a site.



I highly recommend checking out Outshouts by clicking here!!