One+True+Media

Links: [|One True Media] [|Tutorial Video] [|Video Ideas]

Strengths - Allows you set photographs and videos or a combination of both to music - Can add your own music purchased from Amazon or iTunes or use music from site - accessible from web browser - can add special effects and transitions to photos or clips - can share videos through Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, or a blog - There is a free iPod and iPad app - costs 3.99 a month to upgrade account, which allows you to use themes, photos and/or video clips from the site - can purchase dvd copies of videos - option to allow for comments when sharing video - You can remix other One True Media creations with permission

Weaknessess - Have to sign up for a free account - Free account only lets you create 30 second movies - Can not download movies without paid account - No section for educators or students

Opportunities - Easy sharing capabilities to multiple sites - Can upload your own music to your free account - Easy way for even young students to create videos

Threats - Access to videos that might not be appropriate for educational use

Ideas for the classroom: - Create a 30 second getting to know you video for the beginning of the school year - Use as a unit opener - Share photos and videos from a field trip - Embed student videos on a particular topic in a class blog