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Clipchamp Video Editor
A Microsoft Application
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Mastering Video Editing with Microsoft Clipchamp
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to use Microsoft Clipchamp, a free video editing software that comes bundled together with Windows 10, 11.
Clipchamp makes it easy and fast to pull together professional looking video. You get basic tools like trimming and splitting, transitions, and animated text. You have access to templates, you can record your screen and web cam at the same time, and one of my favorites, you can even convert text to speech using the Azure-powered text-to-speech generator. In this video, we explore how to get Clipchamp and how to make a basic video using this free video editor for PC.
Ready to create amazing videos?
Click the button to the side to get started for free with Clipchamp, a safe and trusted video editing tool created by an Australian company and now part of the Microsoft family. It's a perfect choice for Windows users.
Timestamps
⌚0:00 Introduction | 1:06 Photos app video editor | 2:05 How to get Clipchamp | 3:11 Clipchamp free vs. premium | 4:10 Create a video | 4:23 Change aspect ratio | 4:49 Import media | 5:43 Timeline | 6:23 Viewer | 7:16 Editing: trim, move & split | 8:01 Transform clip: filters, colors &speed | 8:13 Text-to-speech generator | 9:07 Screen recorder | 10:02 Add stock music | 10:47 Add stock video & images | 11:09 Add text | 11:35 Add graphics & overlays | 12:16 Transitions | 12:46 Brand kit | 13:05 Export | 13:57 Wrap up.
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Where readers become writers.
Explore your creative side and craft your own stories.
Story Weavers
Unleash your inner storyteller with StoryWeaver, a free online platform bursting with children's stories in tons of languages! It's perfect for anyone. Creating your own stories is a breeze - no coding or tutorials needed. Just drag and drop elements to build exciting narratives and let your imagination soar!
BE A WRITER INSTEAD OF JUST A READER
Story Weavers
Let your imagination fly as you become a writer and create amazing worlds of your own!
With Story Weavers, you can write exciting stories filled with adventures, choices, cool pictures, and even codes.
But that's not all! You can also share your stories with your friends or even put them on your own website.
And guess what? You might even make money from your stories!
So, get ready to become a storytelling superstar with Story Weavers!"
Story Demonstration
The Unique Benefits of the "Story Weavers"
1.Develop creative writing skills:
Story Weavers lets you craft engaging stories with choices and adventures, fostering your ability to think creatively and develop plots.
2.Boost critical thinking:
As you make decisions that shape the narrative and explore different outcomes, you'll be strengthening your critical thinking muscles.
3.Enhance storytelling abilities:
The app goes beyond just writing. You can add images and even code to create a richer and more immersive storytelling experience.
4.Foster a love for reading:
Story Weavers flips the script from reading to creating, making reading more engaging and exciting. By becoming an author yourself, you'll gain a new appreciation for the craft.
5.Encourage collaboration (depending on app features):
If the app allows it, you can work together with friends to build stories together, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Story Demonstration
Where collaboration meets creativity
Imagine a giant digital canvas in your classroom!
Microsoft Whiteboard is like that, but even cooler. Brainstorm ideas with your classmates in real-time. Draw mind maps, solve problems together, or even play quick educational games! It's like having an endless whiteboard on any device, perfect for working together and making learning fun!
Microsoft Whiteboard is a versatile digital canvas perfect for teenagers, fostering creativity and collaboration.
With its intuitive interface, users can sketch, write, and brainstorm ideas effortlessly. Its real-time collaboration feature enables group projects, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
The software offers a variety of drawing tools, colors, and shapes, allowing young minds to express themselves freely.
Moreover, its integration with other Microsoft apps facilitates seamless sharing and presentation of ideas.
Overall, Microsoft Whiteboard is an engaging and educational platform that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy in teenagers, making it an ideal tool for this age group.
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The Game Bar
How to Screen Record on Windows
The Game Bar Windows application is primarily used as a tool for gamers.
It provides various features such as screen capture, recording gameplay, broadcasting, and performance monitoring.
Game Bar allows users to capture screenshots and record gameplay clips seamlessly while playing games on their Windows PC.
Additionally, it offers features like the Xbox Social widget for connecting with friends, Spotify integration for music playback, and performance overlays to monitor system resource usage.
Overall, Game Bar enhances the gaming experience on Windows by offering convenient tools and utilities.
Paint 3D by Microsoft
Unleash Your Creativity and Bring Your Ideas to Life.
Paint 3D, By Microsoft.
Whether you’re an artist or just want to try out some doodles–Paint 3D makes it easy to unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life. Classic Paint has been reimagined, with an updated look and feel and a ton of new brushes and tools. And now, create in every dimension. Make 2D masterpieces or 3D models that you can play with from all angles.
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to create 3D objects and scenes using Microsoft Paint 3D. Paint 3D comes for free with Windows 10. Paint 3D is a raster graphics and 3D modeling application which is a refresh of Microsoft Paint. Paint 3D incorporates features of the Microsoft Paint and 3D Builder applications to combine a lightweight hybrid 2D-3D editing experience that allows users to pull in a variety of shapes from the app, their personal computer, and Microsoft's OneDrive service.
Timestamps
⌚ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Create new Paint 3D project 1:48 Overview of main interface 2:31 Add reference image 3:01 Add cookie 3D shape 5:41 Brushes 7:46 Merge multiple 3D shapes 12:14 Grouping & copying shapes 14:02 Canvas 14:28 Add 3D baking sheet shape with texture 18:20 3D library 19:18 Inserting stickers 20:57 2D shapes 21:55 Insert text 23:55 Create sticker 24:35 Effects 25:20 Save image, project, model or video 27:35 Use 3D objects in PowerPoint 29:59 Wrap up
OpenShot Video Editor
Transform your video into a piece of art with simple drag & drop interface and powerful editing tools!
OpenShot
is an open-source video editing software known for its user-friendly interface and comprehensive feature set, offering tools for basic to advanced video editing tasks, including trimming, cutting, adding effects, and audio mixing.
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how you can edit videos using the OpenShot video editor. Open Shot is free and open source and allows you to edit videos with no watermarks.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction 1:13 Get OpenShot 1:55 Main interface 2:49 Import media to Project Files 3:49 Filter files 4:36 Preview files 5:05 Split clip 6:45 Add media to timeline 7:22 Save project 7:45 Adjust timeline zoom 9:01 Video preview 10:18 Snapping 11:12 Trim clips 12:06 Tracks & layers 13:52 Bulk import clips onto timeline 15:38 Razor, split, keep left & keep right 20:23 Shortcut keys 21:40 Transitions 23:17 Effects 24:45 Add remaining clips 25:27 Working with audio 28:40 Keyframes 32:24 Customize interface 33:45 Export video 35:39 Preview 36:12 Wrap up
GIMP
The Free & Open Source Image Editor
Have Fun Painting
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free and open-source image editor used for tasks such as photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring. It supports various file formats and offers a range of powerful tools, including customizable brushes, filters, and layer support.
In this step-by-step overview, learn how to use GIMP. We start with how to download and install GIMP. We then explore the interface, including the toolbox, tool options, color selection, docks / tabs, and the menu system. Next, we look at all the options to customize the experience, from resizing docks, to turning on or off single window mode, to changing icon colors, and adjusting the theme from dark to light. We continue by creating a new file and saving it. We then navigate through the canvas using various short cut keys. We then load some sample files, learn about layers, arrange the layers, and apply different opacities. We add text, use the selection tools, align objects, use brushes, filters, and colors. By the end of this video, you'll have foundational knowledge of how to use GIMP to start editing images. And best of all, you'll have your first image created in GIMP… a poster for the Kevin Cookie Company!
Timestamps
⌚ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Download & install GIMP 1:26 Main interface 4:41 Top Menu 6:33 Customize interface 8:14 Create new file 9:38 Save as xcf 10:21 View shortcuts 10:58 Import sample image files 11:24 Layers 13:09 Scale / resize image 14:14 Bucket fill tool 15:34 Opacity 16:32 Selection tools 20:22 Text tools 22:03 Add text drop shadow 22:34 Group layers 23:21 Remove image background 25:52 Flip image 26:20 Alignment tool 26:48 Adjust colors - curves 29:51 Crop tool 31:27 Move text 31:55 Paintbrush tool 34:33 Gaussian Blur 35:13 Export as .png, .jpeg, or .gif 36:07 Wrap up
Have Fun Painting