While there are plenty of background scene options to pick from there is a quite advanced feature that uses a virtual green screen, allowing you to add in your own background image - useful if you want to place the scene in the classroom for example. Since you can only have two main characters interacting, it can feel basic, but there is an option to add in background extras that can help make it more engaging. Mix in applause or a laugh track to give it a broader feel, for example. Stock music and sound effects are can be added to help bring movies to life.

The fact it also allows for emotional expression from the characters adds another layer of emotional intelligence that can enhance otherwise less rich subject matter. This tool can be used across a range of subjects as it is character- and dialogue-based, allowing students to talk about a subject and share that with others.

Once downloaded and installed, you'll need to create a profile to get started. Plotagon offers a very intuitive website at which you are given the option to download the app with an iOS, Android or desktop version, which is for Windows only - sorry Mac users. The point is you lose that polished look in favor of the simplicity of use this offers, which makes it ideal for children age 8 and above. It's quite comical if you take it that way, however, it could also be viewed as far less professional than what you might be used to seeing. The reality is a little odd, with strange pronunciations and awkward movements and interactions. Some may come in useful for education but realistically you're going to get a far more targeted result by creating your own.Ĭharacters will come to life with emotions you select and animate with their own type-to-speech voices. While video creation is the main function of this tool there are also lots of other user-generated videos that you can select and watch.

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