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Complete Guide to Getting Started with Animoto

Whether you initially signed up for Animoto to create one video, or to start using video in your marketing regularly, we want to help you get the most out of it.

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How to generate video scripts using an AI script generator

In this blog, we’ll show you use AI script generators for your videos. We’ll share best practices, example prompts, and show you how to turn your AI-generated scripts into videos with Animoto.

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How to Make a How-To Video: Step-by-Step Guide + Free Templates

Want to create a compelling how-to video? Follow this step-by-step guide to plan, record, and edit an instructional video that captivates your audience and boosts engagement.

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How to Screen Record With Sound (The Easy Way)

Learn how to easily screen record with sound on Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, and online with step-by-step instructions and editing tips.

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How to Make Cooking Videos Online in 5 Easy Steps

Cooking videos frequently take the internet by storm. With some good filming techniques and excellent editing skills, you'll be able to join one of the most popular and growing internet trends.

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How to Send a Video Through Email: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to learn how to send a video through email? We’ll take a look at best practices for sending videos in business emails, as well as some tricks for sharing videos via email with friends and family.

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Why Valentine’s Day Video Marketing is Worth the Spend for Businesses

Learn why businesses need to be investing in their video marketing strategy for Valentine’s Day, including where to spend on video ads, how to promote products, services, and more with video, and impactful data on online spending around hallmark holidays.

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How to Make a Business Presentation (12 Easy Tips)

Learn how to make an effective business presentation with the actionable tips in this complete guide. Plus, find presentation ideas and examples.

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How to Get More Views on TikTok (14 easy tricks)

Boost your TikTok views and increase engagement! Learn how to get more views on TikTok with these 14 simple tricks

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March Social Holidays to Celebrate with Video

With March just around the corner, we've rounded up a list of social holidays to celebrate with video.

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Holidays Related to Business or Entrepreneurship: 2025 Calendar

Looking for inspiration for your next office celebration or marketing campaign? Here is a complete calendar of business-type holidays or holidays related to business and entrepreneurship, month by month.

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The Ultimate Guide: How to Send a Video through Email

Learn how to send a video through email + get free video templates for emails to boost your campaigns

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How to Make the Perfect Galentine's Day Video Invite: Free template

Learn how to make a fun and stylish Galentine's Day invite with Animoto's free video template

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What's New with Animoto

Animoto's newest tools, styles, and templates

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Say Hello to a New Look for Animoto

Introducing a fresh new brand that celebrates Animoto's 18 years of incredible video creation and highlights where we are today. Discover the journey behind our transformation and continue creating with all the timeless tools you know and love.

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Make 2017 Your Year of Video: January Video Ideas

Here are your video ideas for January. Stay tuned at the beginning of each month for ideas on how to use Animoto, and video, throughout the year!

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Downloading Your Video

Maybe you need to burn your video to a disk or add it to a presentation. Look no further! Watch this quick how-to video or follow the steps below.

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