Read about apps

Today it was reading day and I thought Lili could do a bit of skimming through iPad/iPhone apps. (Skimming is the type of reading when you read quickly to gain a general impression as to whether the text is of use to you.)  


Task:
guess what the app is (based on th ename)
read the description and choose the one you would like to try
use it




Lili showed me pics and vids she made with the help of yesterday's apps. (That gave me and idea: lipdub videoclip)
She read the descriptions and chose iMotion :D (My fav too.)






The apps:




Videolicious
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/videolicious/id400853498?mt=8


The fastest way to create great looking videos -- automatically! Turn raw video clips and photos into tightly edited masterpieces to share with your friends, in just three simple steps. 
1. Choose your shots 2. Tell your story 3. Choose your music. Then Videolicious creates a finished video, edited and layered together like a professional video editor, automatically!
Share your videos on Facebook or YouTube directly from the app.




Scribble Press
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scribble-press/id487300076?mt=8


Get the story creation and sharing App that’s getting great reviews from parents, teachers and kids all around the world! Winner ***** Parent's Choice Award, Apple Staff Favorite, top 20 Educational App for iPad, Winner, Readers Choice Award 2011 Apps for Homeschooling.

Scribble Press for iPad is a book creation platform that allows kids to imagine, create and share their own stories with great drawing and writing tools. Download your books instantly to your iBooks library! Scribble Press for iPad makes it easy to create an ebook – either write your own or use one of over 50 story templates. How about “My Babysitter is a Zombie” or “The Dog Ate my Homework”? From serious to seriously fun, you can make a book about any topic and instantly publish to the gallery or share with friends anywhere in the world. 




iMotion
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imotion-hd/id421365625?mt=8


iMotion HD is an intuitive and powerful time-lapse and stop-motion app for iOS.
Take pictures, edit your movie and export* HD 720p videos to your device or directly to Youtube.

Time-lapse is a cinematography technique which accelerates movement. It can be used to photograph cloudscapes, plants growing, crowds...
Stop motion is an animation technique which makes a physically manipulated object look like it’s moving on its own.




Animal Sounds Game
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/animal-sounds-fun-toddler/id445259736?mt=8

 Who knew that something so simple could be so much fun for the little ones. :-)

55+ Unique Animal Sounds - A fun and educational app for kids

Get the first 20 Sounds for Free and pay just $0.99 to unlock all sounds for one low price.

Let your kids explore the animal kingdom by learning animals by sight, sound, and touch.

This is a fun, simple, and silly application that will keep your kids engaged while learning about the world of animals.

The application is designed to be super simple and easy to use.

Just click on the image of the animal to hear the sound.


Draw Something Free
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/draw-something-free/id488628250?mt=8

Play the Free version of Draw Something, the most popular social drawing and guessing game in the App Store with over 7 billion drawings created! Experience for yourself the laugh-out-loud game your friends are raving about! 




Vlix
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vlix-video-effects-sharing/id411787008?mt=8


Vlix is the fun and easy way to enhance, personalize, and share your video. Apply stunning video effects, personalize with opening and closing text, then share your video exactly how you want – publicly or only to close friends and family. Enjoy.

Create
+ Apply amazing effects like reverse, slo-mo, thermal, x-ray, old film and more
+ Instantly preview and switch effects on the phone
+ Add opening and closing text to your video
+ Choose fonts and color combinations for your text
+ Add music to your video from our eclectic collection or from your own Music library.
+ Customize the message in your personal video closing
+ Save to camera roll

Share
+ Add your videos to your personal video feed
+ View vlix videos in the app or at www.vlixvideo.com
+ Control who sees your video with a friend-only option
+ Share to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
+ Share via email

Engage
+ Watch videos from the users you follow
+ Explore and discover the vlix community of creators
+ Browse, like, and comment on videos
+ Repost vlix videos

More
+ Optimized for shorter clips (max 60 seconds)
+ Full retina display
+ Supports 3GS and 4 iPhones
+ Front and back camera support (iPhone 4/iPod Touch 4th Generation)


Video effects (preview & switch effects on your phone):

Brighten
High Contrast
Zoom
Reverse
Slo-mo
Fast Forward
Stop Motion
Old Film
Black & White
Vintage
1970s
Posterize
Cross Process
Photocopy
X-Ray
Thermal
Vibrant Color
Sparkles
Hearts
Stars 

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand.... the winner is:

iMotion

The videos:

Follow up:

Write a story?

http://www.lessonwriter.com/LessonMenu.aspx?ID=63042

Find the words that mean these:

l... l... - Resemble, appear to be the same as.
e... - To improve, increase, or intensify.
g... - Estimate, think likely.
m... - A great work of art.*
o...) - Something that one can choose.
p... - Not general or public.
t... - Way of doing something.*
t... - Related to heat and temperature.
v... - A specific form or variation of something.
m... - Control with one's hands, or by other means.
c... - A group that lives, works or does things together.
t... - Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest
d... - To be the first to see or learn about and report on something.
d...- To make a picture with a pencil, pen or similar object.
e... - To become involved with a person or activity.
t... - A pattern that serves as the basis for making accurate copies.
i... - To create an idea in one's mind.

r... - Not refined, finished, processed