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Developing an Animoto Video You can develop an unlimited number of 30 second videos through [|http://Animoto.com] . 1. Click “Create Video” link 2. Choose and view the theme thumbnails (the ‘Pro’ themes are only available to shoe who purchase the extended length video account). Once you decide which theme you like, click on “make a 30-second video for free” in the bottom right corner. 3. You are directed to create an account. 4. Step 1: Pics and Vids – you are directed to: a. Upload pictures or 5 second videos you have previously saved. b. Retrieve images from Facebook, c. Retrieve images from another website, or  d. Select images from Animoto’s collection Select about 8 to 12 photos for a 30-second video, 6-8 will serve best when you add several frames of text. 5. Step 2: Music a. Select from Animoto’s large collection of music. b. Upload music from your computer (iTunes) or MP3 if you have the rights. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">6. Step 3: Customize your Video: <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">a. Image pacing – you can decrease to ½ speed or increase to 2x the pace <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">b. Video length—you have option to delete extra images <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">c. Video style—you can opt to change the theme (background) of your video <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">d. Options (available only to Animoto Pro users who opted to purchase the option for lengthier video production). You have the opportunity to view the video throughout the process so you can make changes as you see fit. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">7. “Continue” takes you to the screen where you name your video, write a brief description of the production, and list the producer (name of your group). <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">8. “Continue” again and Animoto automatically begins processing your video. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">a. Processing <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">b. Composing <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">c. Producing – takes a few minutes to process <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">9. View the finished product. If you wish to make changes, you need to begin a new video and delete any you wish. If the video shows the desired results, you can: <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">a. Share the clip to social networks and/or email to various sites. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">b. Embed this video by copying and pasting the html address. <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">c. Download the video <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">d. Export to YouTube or SmugMug <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">e. Tools—remix or delete