Video tributes are a perfect way to sum up lifelong memories and the emotions attached to them. Whether it’s a farewell or a graduation party, a wedding ceremony or a birthday, video tributes prove to be an ideal way to express feelings. If you want your loved ones to recall all the good moments they have had and shed a tear or two, this is your way to go.
Remember those old days when you would make those PowerPoint presentations for your friend’s birthday? Remember how you would spend so much time looking for the perfect filters or the special effects?
Well, those days are long gone now. Windows Movie Maker, Apple Photos, and iMovie also seem quite old-school now. There are so many more creative ways, which you could now use to create highly memorable and aesthetic video tributes using your photos. In this article, we’ll discuss a few of such tools.
1) Animoto
Animoto is a very user-friendly online tool, which lets users turn their photos or video clips into a full-fledged video. Their drag and drop feature simply makes the task easier. If you are afraid that you lack video editing experience, you don’t have to worry because using Animoto doesn’t require much input from the user.
They have a great set of templates that you could choose from. After inserting your photos/videos, you could also add the background tune/music of your choice. Animoto’s library consists of thousands of licensed songs that are classified into various genres.
Not only this but you could also change colors or add text in your video. Animoto costs $8 per month but it also offers a free trial service. It’s worth a try!
2) Smilebox
As apparent from the name, Smilebox aims to bring a smile to everyone’s faces via their outstanding slideshow maker. They believe that life is a series of stories waiting to be told. To aid the storytelling process, Smilebox has come up with thousands of distinct templates. Be it a holiday or graduation, you’ll find an appropriate theme here.
Apart from your computer, Smilebox also lets users upload pictures from their Facebook or Instagram accounts. Using text, different fonts, animations, background music, and color schemes, you could always add a personal touch to your tribute videos. Previewing your video before creating the final version is also possible here.
Once you are done, Smilebox lets you download your slideshow as a high-resolution MP4 file, send it via email or simply upload to different social media networks. You are also provided with unlimited storage on Smilebox.
3) Biteable
Biteable is a really cool video making tool. It has thousands of templates to choose from. Using these templates, you could easily create videos in a flash. While you could upload your own photos or videos, Biteable also has its own studio with over 85,000 clips and animations to add.
The best part is that Biteable lets you share and even download your videos. Biteable offers various membership plans, with the goodies on offer increasing to unbelievable levels as the premium increases. It might sound a little costly, but it offers a whole lot of options at little damage to the pocket.
4) Wave.video
Wave.video is a one of its kind video maker. You can easily import your videos, photos or music files using an efficient drag and drop feature. What sets Wave.video apart from its competitors is its generous offerings such as HD quality even in the free mode.
Whether you want to present your video on a huge projector, put it up on your Instagram story or want to upload it as a Facebook cover, Wave.video has got you covered. Be it landscape, vertical or square, this particular application can change the aspect ratio of videos to over 30 popular sizes!
Using Wave.video, videos are easily customizable. Whether you want to add text animations to your video tribute or you want to set different fonts, everything’s possible. You can add filters, stickers, and even GIFs! It’s simply mind-boggling.
5) LightMV
LightMV is another great online service that users can avail to create memorable video tributes. Whether you’re using a Mac or Windows, all you have to do is drag and drop (or upload if you prefer) your media content into the LightMV’s interface and the tool will do its magic in a snap.
LightMV is a highly secure online tool. It ensures that all the data you upload will be immediately wiped off its servers once you’re done making your video.
In the end, it could be said that video tributes are indeed a great way to demonstrate your affection and preserve your happy-go-lucky memories. The tools mentioned above, along with several others, will simply help you create memorable video tributes that you or your loved ones could cherish forever!
