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 ArcSoft Funhouse is an awesomely fun and amazingly easy to use photo blending solution for creating creative and fun digital images. MORE


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Videos, Movies and Animations for Kids and Families

Fun Internet Videos for Families and Children

 

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The Teenagers Guide to Making Movies for the Net

 How can you help your teens safely make great videos for the Internet?  

Many of us have teenagers who want to use our camcorders and our editing gear and computers to make movies. Of course, there are many teens that already have their own cameras and editing gear, and just need a little guidance re how to best utilize these resources. more

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Just Ask Baby (www.justaskbaby.com) is a website that offers parents science-based information on the social, emotional and intellectual development of their children in the critical early years. This information is delivered through high-quality, streaming online “TV shows,” which are filmed from a baby’s perspective to enable parents to discover their child’s world. The website offers more than 60 videos covering the first year of a child’s life, and also gives members access to blogs, articles, forums and their own personalized web pages. The content on Just Ask Baby is completely unsponsored and ad-free.


 

How to do simple special effects for great fun family videos! You can create wonderful looking videos with special effects by using Final Cut Express and its easy to use chromakey feature.


 

Family and Kid Videos

 

Do you want to make a rap video but are a bit confused about a good subject? Why not make a rap about Transformers? The toy, the movie, the TV show? Check it out Transformer Rap. This is better than what you would might expect...



Talkative Baby
Someday she'll make a terrible wife.


 

DIRTY KITTY - this is  great example of how to make a a household task look interesting.   Good imagination, excellent camera angles and wonderful editing.

 

 

This is one of the most popular viral videos on the net - what happens when you pump in a Julie Andrews song into a crowded train station - of course, everybody DANCES! YouTube - Op zoek naar Maria - Dans in het Centraal Station van ...


 

Jane's Choice! This is hilarious -

Toy Food by NeilCicierega

Great fun animation, music and a inspired silliness! Share this with your kids

 

 


 

 DailyMotion - Video for Kids - DMKIDS.COM

Dailymotion, one of the world’s largest video entertainment sites, today launched  DM Kids. Available at www.dmkids.com, this new stand-alone website provides children from 3 to 12 years old with a safe place to watch age-appropriate videos online. read the press release


 

Totlol is a video website designed specifically for children. It is community moderated. It is constantly growing. It is powered by YouTube. All videos were submitted, screened and rated by parents. The selection is huge and if you like, you can participate too.

Totlol is literally Video-on-Demand, and if you have kids, you already know. The video part is easy. It is the demand part that is hard. Are you ready? Here it comes: "Daddy, Mommy More Video!"


 

Kids just want to make music

Heavy Metal Jr.

Heavy Metal Jr.

Meet the heavy-metal band, Hatred. They're loud. They're dark. They're are all under 13. This hilarious documentary, nominated for a 2005 BAFTA Award, follows them as they prepare for their first concert. Running time: 24:04


Fugitive Baby - great idea and simply produced. Funny and cute.

 What if a clever baby figured out a way to escape her crib before her parents woke up? Watch this! :)


 

California Department of Public Health just announced its “Be a Reel Hero” video contest, asking Californians to create its next great anti-tobacco TV commercial.  Do you remember the ads that showed the woman with the tracheotomy who continued to smoke through her neck, the impotent cowboy or the undo tobacco spots?  Those were a part of the state’s award-winning media campaign and now it’s your turn to make the next great anti-smoking commercial! 

The Be A Reel Hero contest invites all creative Californians to produce a compelling 30 second video that communicates California’s anti-smoking message. The grand prize winner’s submission will air on TV in California in the Spring of 2008. 

 For more information about the video contest, please visit www.BeAReelHero.com.



 

Kids - Check out the latest video from Dove - this anti-advertising, anti- plastic surgery, and anti beauty propaganda flick is great. Dove Onslaught - Share it with your mom before it is too late. Also check out the other Dove Self esteem videos

Here is the amazing original dove evolution video

 


 

 

Keiki TV - Keiki is the Hawaiian word for children. This new site features short videos that show what kids and teens throughout the world are doing to have fun and enjoy themselves athletically - from surfing to bike riding and more. Pretty interesting.

 


 

 

Super Bubble Girl!!! by carneal Super Bubble Girl by Chris Carneal is very interesting, fun. Its all about a little girl and her magic flute. Sweet

 

 


 

 

The GoTo Mom - This is a dynamic “How to” show for families with young children (newborn to 6). The “Go To Mom” addresses pregnancy and parenting issues, discipline strategies, and much much more! The show also presents cutting edge research about the development of the young child's brain. Various specialists will be featured periodically. The “Go To Mom” is proud of her “What's hot and What's not: Baby Product Tips and Leads special segment. Los Angeles based, former preschool teacher and licensed child development therapist, Kimberley Clayton Blaine, is the “Go To Mom.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

check out the plethora of mom and parenting videos


videoThe TimeBox Twins is a great example that proves that almost anyone can create a cute and amusing film. Its not going to win any Academy awards but it moves.

Join pop sensations The Ice Cream Floats on a cotton candy adventure through space and time!
A brother and sister discover the secret behind the "timebox" a device that is used to keep schools on schedule, you hook four together and get a time machine!



 

 

This is funny -

Baby Name Optimization - by David Berkowitz, Tuesday, May 29, 2007

WANT PROOF that you can optimize anything? What about devising a strategy to optimize search results around the name of your unborn offspring? more

 


 

AOL LAUNCHES NEW KIDS ANIMATED SERIES “KOL SUPER GLIDERS 

 

AOL’s kids site, KOL (http://www.kol.com ) announced the debut of “KOL Super Gliders,” a cartoon series based on KOL’s mascots Ariel and Kiki.  Using their wild creativity and a slew of helpful friends, Ariel and Kiki battle the Terra-Tech crew, who each week plots to turn the Earth into one giant machine one tree or animal at a time. The series combines live glider footage with animation and was produced in partnership with World Leaders Entertainment. KOL® on AOL is designed entirely for kids combining exclusive content from industry leading kids' brands and original programming. 


Great camcorders for kids! The Pure Digital Technologies Flip Video Camcorder is a remarkably simple and affordable camcorder that features major advances in video sharing technology combined with an ultra-portable design and easy-to-use capture functionality. Developed with Internet video sharing software integrated directly into the device, Flip Video is the first camcorder to seamlessly upload directly to YouTube, and other online video sharing sites. READ THE REVIEW


BabyTV.com is the first Internet-based television network dedicated to moms. BabyTV.com allows new and expectant parents to tune in to broadcast-quality streaming television, upload videos to share with the community, interact with live events, engage in e-commerce transactions, browse links on the web, and participate in BabyTV.com’s robust online community. BabyTV.com has partnered with major media companies like Oxygen and Alpha Mom to bring a wealth of informative and entertaining programming to their viewers. They even have a section where you can upload and share videos of your baby and kids. MyBabyTV


A secret held for thousands of years is about to be exposed at DaversityCode.com.

Join animal symbologist Robert Penguin and the dashing agent Sophie Minnow as they race to expose the greatest lie ever told. Can they crack the Bio DaVersity Code, or will they fall victim to the lurking killer just a step behind?

Sure it's just a cartoon, but this may be the most important movie you'll see this year. In fact, mankind's very survival may depend upon it!



 

TurboNick offers video mash-ups - Kids can now create their own videos online. This is a lot of fun for young aspiring film and video makers. Nickelodeon has added a variety of "mash-up" features to its TurboNick broadband hub, allowing users to mix Nickelodeon video clips, animation and photos to create their own unique characters and stories.


This is a cute little kid's video about Halloween. Its a very interesting animation just right for the Halloween season

Jonathan Dawson's Halloween Tale


 

 

"A Cheater's Lesson" by Alex Murphy is a great little film that shows what can happen when you try to cheat on a test. Kids, don't try this at home.



 

 

Looking to become part of the online Walmart Video myspace generation? WalMart has jumped on the MySpace craze and is offering teens a chance to win some cash and prizes be creating a commercial for WalMart. more


 

Tales of Black Cats - Kitty Kat puppets - I don't what they are really doing but it is cute and funny. Kid s- you can do this....


 

Just in time for Father's Day, check out this tale from Australia. If you are a dad with your own little princess or princesses, you'll really love this. Directed by Jackie Schulz, written by Greg Waters and featuring Tony Barry, Brendan Cowell, Anna Lise Philips, Claudia Silvia. This 8 minute film tells the story of how fixing cars becomes a conduit for an irresponsible dad to reconnect with his daughter and learn the ultimate lesson of love. Clutch


Caves, bats and science. Check out this new web site  www.cavebiota.com which has short video clips of cave animals. Also, you may want to visit www.envirovet.org which has short video clips about the organization, Envirovet that brings veterinary medicine to wildlife health issues. If you just can't get enough animal video, hop on over to www.midwestfrogs.com


If you like studying or reading about the past, you'll love the The Archaeology Channel (http://www.archaeologychannel.org) to your listings and commentaries.  TAC has become the world's most popular archaeology-related Web site with a monthly audience of about 400,000 visitors, representing a broad spectrum of the public as well as educators.  They feature streaming video and audio programs.  Currently, TAC has 73 videos available on demand in both Windows Media Player and RealPlayer formats.  Within the last year, they have added many 700k streams to their existing 56k and 300k bandwidths. 


Do you love to BBQ? To show your chops doing some outdoor cooking? Need some guidance and recipes?  BBQGuys.com is running a series of online videos that show barbeque fans how to grill tasty meals.   See the videos here

 


 

 

 

Deviation. Brilliant concept and execution. Do you play video games, Playstation, X-Box, Nintendo, etc? What would happen if some of the shoot 'em characters decided to decide their own fate? What if a sort of existentialistic angst came over the animated killers, robbers and soldiers? Deviation

 



If you want to see great examples of film making and/or if you have an interest in science, you need to visit the Museum of the Moving Image's Sloan Science Cinémathèque, a website dedicated to enhancing the public's interest in science and technology through the art of film: www.movingimage.us/science  Sloan's Film Program supports and encourages student filmmakers to create films that portray more realistic and entertaining stories about science and technology and to challenge existing stereotypes about scientists and engineers through visual media.

Each of the films can be viewed online for free and also includes a detailed description of the film and what it is all about. Great for scene educators. more


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Maple Shorts is an online celebration of Flash film featuring contributions from some of the best and brightest animators in Canada. You will find  a bunch of great animated shorts covering every conceivable illustrative style, tone and theme. Each half-hour episode of Maple Shorts will feature world-class work from both established studios and amateur enthusiasts, giving animators across the country the opportunity to gain national exposure, valuable feedback and a chance to hone their skills. The shorts range from four to six minutes in length, providing a fun and lively experience for kids.

 


This is really goofy - Kitty Cat Dance by Steve Ibsen. Funny kitty dance song with some great flash animation. If you love cats - or know someone or does, this is a wonderful video to share with them. If you have a feline in your home, show them this and see if you can get them up and moving.


This is one of the cutest videos we have ever seen. Lots of little puppy dogs. Puppy dogs that talk and sing and jump around and have their own soap opera going on. Very nice editing. Check out The Show at The Tinys


Science is a wonderful thing. Soon, like smoking, other socially abhorrent behaviors may find themselves banned and controlled. You may wonder what is next? Picking ones nose, spiting on the floor or maybe, just maybe, flatulence. Check out Molecule, a very funny yet scientifically enlightening study of the process by which we emit methane and other noxious gases.



MediaRights is a nonprofit organization that helps media makers, educators, librarians, nonprofits, and activists use documentaries to encourage action and inspire dialogue on contemporary social issues. There are links to hundreds of great educational films and documentaries. Also don't forget to check out MediaRights' fourth annual Media That Matters Film Festival. They have chosen 16 short films on the burning topics of today: Corporate Accountability, Sustainable Agriculture, Civil Liberties, Youth Media and more.


Do you have a pet? Do you ever wonder what is going through your dog's mind while you are preparing a dinner for the humans in the household? Check out this fun short video - Chicken, Huh - from Out of Our Heads. When you're done, check out the other short films in the shorts section.


Here's yet another great, funny dog movie. Go Fetch.  Shot in the Morning, Edited in the afternoon, and posted in the evening.  A Lighthearted Film following Glen's adventures on the bank of the river Endrick. Duration: 1 Minute 27 Seconds. Produced by Derrick Peters


 

 


This is a wonderfully designed site that is a lot of fun. Perfect for adults and kids. We are talking about the Turtle Tv Network.  Picture this, parodies of classic movies, television, and pop culture. Now picture them with turtles as the stars. Their animations, videos and website have been finalists in a growing number of interactive and Film and video Festivals including Newport Beach Film Fest, South By Southwest Interactive Festival, and they took home a Platinum award for our videos at WorldFest in Houston. My favorite is "The One with The Matrix". Outstanding production value and technique.  In addition, they offer funny shockwave games and other content of interest to kids and families. Good stuff.


Critter Island is a short, motivational and funny 3D animation that introduces two roaches of rival species. On a mission to save their families from extermination, they are thrown into an adventure where they must rely on each other for survival.


Featuring three year method actor Aiden Travis and created by Jeffrey Travis, "What's Wrong with this Picture" is a hilarious short film that combines live action and animation to express the dangers of young kids playing with crayons.   "Three-year-old Aidan may have followed all the rules, but in a moment of carelessness, his own creation will go horribly wrong."


Some of our videos are submitted by professional video and film maker - some by video production companies and organizations, However, many of our favorites are made created and submitted by amateurs and people who are just having fun with video. Check out this short QuickTime video from Alissa Steele. It a short clip of her dog playing frisbee. Cute and well made.


Animal Den - The Gift Shop for Dog Lovers!


  Here is a real find. Shot and edited by 12 year old, Robby Kokesch. Mandi's Tooth. Little Mandi has been bothered all week by a very loose tooth. It is time to get rid of the pesky thing. Mom decides to help out. You can feel the apprehension poor Mandi is experiencing as she gets ready for the final yank.  


Are all your nerd friends out of town? Need to learn how to hook up and use your family's computer system? Check out the new PC World Broadband section with a series of instructional videos that cover a variety of common computer related tasks. You can learn how to How to install a recordable DVD Drive or a Hard Drive; How to Set Up a Wireless Network or Multiple monitors for your computer or even how to create a panoramic photograph. Simple, easy to follow and good example of how streaming video can be used to educate and train.


Just right for the family for Halloween and suitable for all ages. Pumpkin Man. This half hour program is about 13-year-old Jason who, because of his parents' recent divorce is too blue to celebrate Halloween. His mood cheers, however, when a magical pumpkin rolls into his life. That evening, the mysterious squash prods Jason to ring the doorbell of creepy Mr. Hain, who has frightened trick-or-treaters for years. Perhaps Mr. Hain isn't as mean as his reputation.


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