Animaker vs. Animoto

 

This week I reviewed two of my classmates' technology tools they wrote about in our class eBook Technology Tools booklet. I reviewed Animaker and Animoto, both are video creation platforms that allow users to create different types of videos.

They are both user friendly so if you have yet to experience creating videos you can use either of them with ease. Both have instructional videos to assist with step-by-step instructions on how to use their product. They both provide templates, music, and fonts, with their free version. You can download or publish to other platforms. I can easily see myself using either of them for work.

Animoto allows you to use your own photos and images. Animaker will enable you to create animation and live-action videos. Both provide a professional feel and look to what you create. You can use both for work, school, or personal use. 

I preferred Animoto, it seemed easier to use. I watched a short instructional video, provided on the company website and started using it like a pro. I thought I would like Animaker more than Animoto but realized I prefer Animoto. I had to rewatch the instructional videos for Animaker multiple times and then realized some of the features in the instructional videos were paid features. That seemed a bit deceiving because they did not state in the video it was a paid feature. It was easier to use Animoto, the features were very obvious how to use them. I read and followed my classmates' summary and step-by-step instructions but I generally learn better with audio from the instructional videos.

Check them out for yourself and let me know which one you prefer.

https://animoto.com/ 

https://www.animaker.com/