Mysimpleshow
Mysimpleshow is a web-based animated video creator. Each video contains animated graphics and narration. Step-bystep prompts and guides make creating a unique high-quality video very simple. Users input the script by text or
uploading a PowerPoint file. Mysimpleshow analyzes the script for key words and imports corresponding images. Users
can add their own voice narration or choose a computer-generated voice. Finished videos can be downloaded or
shared using YouTube, Vimeo or Wistia. Required technology: Computer with web browser
Possible educational uses
Content presentation
Video creation
Student projects
Digital storytelling
Department or event promotional video
Create a new video
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Create a free account at https://www.mysimpleshow.com/ by clicking
Sign up for free.
Click Create new video.
Write the script
1.
Users can choose to write the narration script from scratch or upload
an existing PowerPoint file.
2.
Write your own script method
a. Click Write your own Script.
b. Choose a storyline template or create a project from a blank
template. Each template contains questions and examples to
help create and organize the script.
c.
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Click on each textbox to add script text. The text will serve as
narration for the video.
Uploading PowerPoint method
a. Click Upload a PowerPoint file.
b. Drag and drop the PPT file to the upload window or click the
link to search for the file. The file must contain less than 20
slides.
c. Text from the PPT will be transferred to the script. Some
editing may be required.
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Adding visuals
1. From the script page, click Choose visuals.
2. Mysimpleshow will analyze the script for keywords and import
corresponding images. Keywords will be underlined.
3.
If an alternative image is desired, click on each image to open
additional options. You can choose a different suggested image, use
the search feature to find additional images, exchange the image for
text, or upload your own image.
4.
When all images have been chosen, click the pencil icon on each
screen to arrange, resize or flip the images.
Click the Play Arrow on each screen to preview the animation.
5.
Adding audio
1. When satisfied with the images selected, click Choose Audio.
2. To use a computerized text-to-speech voice, choose the voice and
video speed. Subtitles can also be included in the video.
3. To record your own voice, click the Voice tab and the Record Your
Own option. Click the microphone icon for each slide to record the
narration.
4. When finished, click Finalize Video.
5. Finalizing the video will take some time. Mysimplehow will send you an email when the project is finished.
Sharing a video
1. To download or share a finished video, click Export or Publish.
2. The project can be published to YouTube, Vimeo, Wistia or
downloaded as an mp4 file.
Things to consider
Although the ability to import an existing PowerPoint file is beneficial, it often requires extensive editing of the text and
combining of slides. In some instances it may be easier to start a project from scratch.
Additional resources
Create Videos in Minutes with Mysimpleshow
http://www.cultofpedagogy.com/mysimpleshow-videos/
How to Create An Explainer Video on MySimpleShow.com
https://youtu.be/MTfZ1SN-LiY
For additional information, contact Lisa Brown at 665-6370 or [email protected].
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