NSW Department of Education

What are the most popular video making and sharing apps?

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The amount of video online is growing at a rapid rate and is a popular medium for young people, for both learning and recreation. Children and young people are also making and sharing their own videos online. Here is a list of some of the widely used video making and sharing programs.

Video sharing apps

YouTube, You Tube Kids and Vimeo are the most widely used video sharing applications. Here’s a quick overview of each of them:

YouTube

YouTube is a user-generated video sharing application that allows people to view, share and comment on videos from all around the world. It is the second most visited website on the Internet after Google.

  • Age requirement: YouTube requires its users to be 13 years of age or older. Some videos can only be viewed by users over 18 years old.
  • Reporting bullying: YouTube has options within the service to report any abusive or offensive material, or you can follow the steps provided by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.
  • Getting started: Visit YouTube’s Help webpage.

YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids uses filters powered by algorithms to select videos from YouTube suitable for children.

  • Age requirement: YouTube Kids requires its users to be 4 years of age or older. When you first open the YouTube Kids app, you'll be asked to choose the appropriate age level of videos for your child to view. After you choose, the YouTube Kids home screen will show videos that may interest children in that age range.
  • Reporting bullying: Parents and guardians can report any offensive or inappropriate materials in YouTube Kids. See the YouTube Kids webpage to read about the control options available.
  • Getting started: Visit the YouTube Kids Parental Guide webpage.

Vimeo

Vimeo is an online platform where people can post and watch their videos, like YouTube.

  • Age requirement: Anyone can access your videos unless you have restricted access to them. You must be at least 13 years old to use the service.
  • Reporting bullying: Vimeo has options within the service to report any abusive or offensive material, or you can follow the steps provided by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.
  • Getting started: Visit Vimeo’s Learning Vimeo webpage.

Video making and editing apps

Exciting digital innovations can extend your kids’ creativity. Smart phones, tablets and digital cameras mean we can video ourselves anytime, anywhere. Using apps like the ones below, kids can learn skills in writing, shooting and editing.

Animoto

Drag and drop your own photos and videos, and add a style, music and captions, to create a 30 second slideshow.

Hype Type

Add videos and combine with a theme and motion typography to evoke emotion and create a story. Hype Type offers suggestions for quotes and captions.

iMovie

Turn your photos and videos into cinema-like movies or trailers, using templates and special effects.

Magisto

Upload your photos and videos and select an editing style and soundtrack. Magisto edits and adds effects to create a personalised video story.

Stop Motion Studio

Use for stop-motion animated videos. Build posable characters using toys, plasticine or plastic building bricks, take photos of your creations, and add effects.

Toontastic 3D

This app is for creating animated films featuring your own characters, narration and music.

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