ANIMOTO EDUCATION CENTER

How to add media to your video

Create one-of-a-kind videos by placing your photos and videos wherever you want.

More flexibility, more creativity, better videos

Learn how to make every video uniquely yours by adding your own photos and video clips. Then, place your media wherever you want and bring your vision to life. It's drag-and-drop easy!

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Create completely unique videos and add your media wherever it fits best.

DRAG-AND-DROP EASY

Just drag and drop your media into our pre-built video layouts or create your own with flexible media frames.

ELEVATE YOUR RECORDINGS

Display your media in a variety of device frames and unique shapes.

How to add your media: Step by step

STEP 1

Upload your media

Upload your media directly from your device or cloud storage platform. Your media will automatically appear in the media tray.

STEP 2

Drop into placeholders

If you want to use the layouts in our templates, just drag and drop your media into the placeholder.

STEP 3

Add new frames

Want to add media somewhere else? Click the Media Frames button. Then, browse through our different styles to find the best fit for your photo or video.

STEP 4

Place your media wherever you like

Select a frame and drag it into your project. Then, just drop your photos and videos into the new frame.

STEP 5

Adjust your media

Scale and reposition the media within your frame and trim video clips as needed. You can also scale the frame itself up or down, rotate, recolor, and reposition to create unique layouts for your video.

STEP 6

Nail the timing

Click the “layer time” button and grab the bumpers on your media frames to set when they will appear and disappear. Preview your video to make sure everything is timed just right.

Bring your unique vision to life!

Create and share videos for free. Upgrade anytime for more customization.

MEDIA FRAMES TIPS

Tips for creating with media frames

FOCAL POINT

Keep the focus on one major media frame at a time.

B-ROLL FOOTAGE

Use b-roll footage to break up talking head footage and add context. 

NEGATIVE SPACE

Leave extra breathing room to create a professional and cohesive design.

COLLAGE

Arrange multiple frames to create a dynamic collage of media.

MIX FRAME STYLES

Mix and match different shapes and styles, like angular shapes with brushstrokes, to create more visual variety.

LAYER FRAMES

Layer different media frames to add texture and movement to your background.