Animation, Content Creation, and Video Editing Tools – Advice from Past World of 8 Billion Winners
Looking for the right software to create or edit your World of 8 Billion video? With so many tools out there it might be hard to decide what to use. Check out this list of filmmaking resources used by our 2023-2024 contest winners for some ideas!
Graphic and Animation Tools for Making Videos
Images and animation can add context to your video, which is helpful when you only have one minute to tell your story. The graphic and animation creation tools below will help you create unique images to make your video stand out.
- Blender – Draw, create story art, computer graphics, animation and more! Blender is a free and open-source software.
- Blender Example: Dive into the special effects created with Blender while learning about Acoustic Telemetry: A Sustainable Solution to Manage Invasive Species.
- Canva – Create pictures, images, and other designs with Canva’s free tools. You can also record and edit your video using this platform.
- Canva Example: Discover the images that were created using Canva in this video, Hydroponics to Feed the Planet.
- Procreate – Design original digital art, animate your images, draw, and add a personal touch to your video. Procreate is available on the app store for $12.99.
- Procreate Example: Check out the winning video Coastal Communities that uses Procreate.
- Scratch – Practice your coding skills while creating the animations for your video with Scratch’s free online platform.
- Scratch Example: See coding come to life in this video on Mediterranean’s Most Wanted: The Crab Invaders.
Video Editing and Production Tools
There are many options to put all the pieces of your video together, from tools for beginners to more advanced editing tools. The tools below will help you produce and edit your video with ease.
- CapCut – This free video editing tool can resize videos, assist in color correction, remove backgrounds, and more.
- CapCut Example: Watch Better Outlooks for Vaccines to visualize the impact of a video edited with Capcut.
- iMovie – If you are using a Mac or an iPhone to film your video, iMovie is a great free choice to edit your video. String clips together, add effects, and upload music to make your video extraordinary.
- iMove Example: See how iMovie is a good choice for beginner filmmakers in Climate Migration: Bioregional Planning.
- Adobe Premiere Pro – These editing tools that can take your video to the next level. Add effects, titles, balance the color and picture, and so much more! Adobe Express is the free version of Adobe that is great for creating content and editing. It’s especially useful if you’re just starting to make films!
- Adobe Example: Observe LEGOs come to life in this video, An Ancient Invasion, which used Adobe Premiere Pro to animate.
- WeVideo – This tool has a lot of different options – you can use it to record your video, for editing, and much more. The real-time collaboration function is perfect if you are working with a group. WeVideo has free and paid plans available.
- WeVideo Example: Explore how WeVideo is used to help explain Hydroponics to Feed the Planet.
All of the filmmaking tools listed above were used by students, just like you, in last year’s contest. Try one of them out for your video and perhaps you’ll be a winner too! Check out all the World of 8 Billion winning videos for more ideas.
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