Tech Tidbits: WeVideo

For this edition of Tech Tidbits, I wanted to spotlight on WeVideo, an online video editing site that enables you to edit and publish videos from any computer once you have uploaded the video clips and/or pictures you want to use.  It's convenient to use because you don't have to use the same computer or device each time you want to access and edit a project, unlike programs such as Windows Movie Maker or iMovie.  Its platform is easy to manuever and utilize, and you can apply many editing features that aren't available in other video editors.

WeVideo features a main video editing track, as well as an additional video track where you can add text boxes or subtitles.  There are 2 audio tracks that allow you to add more than one music or sound effects track to your video project. There are multiple transitions that you can add between pictures and video clips in your project.  There are 400 music tracks/sound effects that are available for use in the WeVideo editor.  When you have finished your project and are ready to publish the video, the video can be downloaded and can also be shared on Facebook; Twitter; via a unique URL link; or it can be embedded into a website or blog.  

A basic WeVideo account is free and allows you to publish up to 5 minutes of footage per month and up to 1GB of online storage space for media files.  The free account also adds a WeVideo watermark to your video.  To remove the watermark and increase your available publishing time and storage space, you can upgrade to a Flex account or higher.  Upgrading from a basic account also unlocks more editing options.  The terms of use for WeVideo allow users 13 years and older to create an account without supervision from an adult.  It is recommended that students who sign up for a WeVideo account for school purposes do so using their WCPSS-issued e-mail account.