ANIMOTO EDUCATION CENTER
How to add media to your video
Create one-of-a-kind videos by placing your photos and videos wherever you want.
More flexibility, more creativity, better videos
Learn how to make every video uniquely yours by adding your own photos and video clips. Then, place your media wherever you want and bring your vision to life. It's drag-and-drop easy!
Endless possibilities
Create completely unique videos and add your media wherever it fits best.
Drag-and-drop easy
Just drag and drop your media into our pre-built video layouts or create your own with flexible media frames.
Elevate your recordings
Display your media in a variety of device frames and unique shapes.
How to add your media: Step by step
Upload your media
Upload your media directly from your device or cloud storage platform. Your media will automatically appear in the media tray.
Pro Tip
Connect your Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box accounts for seamless uploads.
Drop into placeholders
If you want to use the layouts in our templates, just drag and drop your media into the placeholder.
Pro Tip
Drag and drop a photo or video into the timeline to create a new block.
Add new frames
Want to add media somewhere else? Click the Media Frames button. Then, browse through our different styles to find the best fit for your photo or video.
Pro Tip
Use laptop and smartphone frames to share screenshots and recordings.
Place your media wherever you like
Select a frame and drag it into your project. Then, just drop your photos and videos into the new frame.
Pro Tip
You can add up to 10 frames and elements to a single block.
Adjust your media
Scale and reposition the media within your frame and trim video clips as needed. You can also scale the frame itself up or down, rotate, recolor, and reposition to create unique layouts for your video.
Pro Tip
To delete a placeholder or frame, select it and click on the trash icon.
Nail the timing
Click the “layer time” button and grab the bumpers on your media frames to set when they will appear and disappear. Preview your video to make sure everything is timed just right.
Pro Tip
Layer media frames and elements to create harmonious layouts.
MEDIA FRAMES TIPS
Tips for creating with media frames
Focal point
Keep the focus on one major media frame at a time.
B-roll footage
Use b-roll footage to break up talking head footage and add context.
Negative space
Leave extra breathing room to create a professional and cohesive design.
Collage
Arrange multiple frames to create a dynamic collage of media.
Mix frame styles
Mix and match different shapes and styles, like angular shapes with brushstrokes, to create more visual variety.
Layer frames
Layer different media frames to add texture and movement to your background.
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