The Best Free Video Maker For Journalists

Getting people to read articles online is tough. Most readers are used to videos, and even then, they might only watch for a few seconds before deciding if it's worth their time. You want vibrant video content to go with your written articles, but you can't afford to hire a professional film crew. Luckily, there's a way to edit videos based on your text entirely online. Ezvid Wikimaker is a free way to create entertaining and informative videos that match your written articles. We'll go over some of the features of Wikimaker, and show you how it can be used to get eyeballs on your written words. Check out some of the articles made with Wikimaker, and read up on how to use Wikimaker to get the most out of this free editor. This video was made with Ezvid Wikimaker.

What Is Ezvid Wikimaker?

Ezvid Wikimaker is a free online video editor that starts with a written piece of text, then adds narration through voice synthesis and pairs your words with music and free images and videos. You can edit entirely in your browser, and your videos will be hosted for free. And with Wikimaker Capture, you can record your computer screen to show your sources or use images and videos found online. Wikimaker is easy to learn, so it's perfect if you're looking for a way to bring more attention to articles you've written.

Wikimaker Vs. Other Video Editors

Feature Ezvid Wikimaker Other Video Editors
Edit in browser
Screen captures and recordings
Videos over 8 minutes or 1,000 words
Automatic voice synthesis
Fair use images and video clips
Free music added automatically
Online hosting on Ezvid Wiki
Choose your own video FX
Essay text published with video

Where Is My Video Posted Once I Finish It?

After you submit your wiki, it will be published on Ezvid Wiki, where you'll be able to watch the video as well as read the text and view your captured images. All you have to do is share the URL with someone, and they'll be able to see your work.

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In Depth

As a writer, you want your work to be seen. But increasingly, the Internet is awash with video content, and people often don't take the time to read lengthy articles. You don't want your reporting to go to waste, so you're going to have to compete with all that noise. Adding video content to go with your writing can help you connect with new viewers and draw attention to the issues that matter to you, even if they are difficult to explain or require some background knowledge.

You may not have professional video editing software or skills as a filmmaker, and you certainly don't want to lower the quality of your writing to fit the quirks of slideshow programs. Now there is a way to create videos to match your text that will leave your words intact while taking advantage of video and audio tools to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Ezvid Wikimaker is a free online video editor that is easy to learn and allows you to make video content to match your writing without spending a lot of time. It requires no technical knowledge, and you can edit entirely in your browser, which means you can work on it from any computer, and your finished videos will contain narration and music, along with images and clips to clarify your subject. When you're done, the video will be posted online along with your text so the power of your words will come through.

It requires no technical knowledge, and you can edit entirely in your browser, which means you can work on it from any computer, and your finished videos will contain narration and music, along with images and clips to clarify your subject.

It's free to sign up for an account. Then, just login and you can make your first wiki. One thing you'll notice right away is that editing is based on your written words. You can compose an entire article beforehand, or write as you go in Wikimaker. Paste your first paragraph into the box at the top and hit "Enter." Wikimaker will perform voice synthesis, meaning the words you type are read aloud as narration for your video. Scroll down, and you'll see you can already watch the first section. Listen back to your writing and make any edits you wish to make.

You'll also see that Wikimaker has already added free fair use images and video clips to match words in your paragraph. When those words are spoken, the images will appear. You can remove any images you don't want to include, as well as search among a vast library of available clips that can be added to your wiki. And with the file upload feature, you can include pictures or movies from your computer to make your video livelier and more entertaining.

And with Wikimaker Capture, which is available as a Chrome browser extension or as a free download for Windows and Mac with expanded features, you can add your own visuals specific to your subject matter. With both versions, you can capture images from the web and add them to your video. With the desktop version, you can take screenshots from other programs, crop and resize images, or even draw on them to focus the viewer's attention.

With both versions, you can capture images from the web and add them to your video.

You don't have to stick to just still images. You can record activity in your browser to walk viewers through finding content on web pages. With the desktop version, you can record your entire screen, allowing you to include content from other programs like video games or films if that's the subject of your article.

You can also record web activity across multiple tabs, which is great for showing your sources. Rather than just using links, which may cause readers to leave your page and never return, they can watch as you locate the information as the narration provides your analysis.

The captures and recordings you make will appear in Wikimaker, where you can link them to words in your video. With recordings, you can select the exact starting frame so you only get the moments you want. When your paragraph is done, watch it back, then make another. Repeat the process until you have an entire video, then submit it for publishing.

With recordings, you can select the exact starting frame so you only get the moments you want.

Your video will be posted to Ezvid Wiki, along with your written text and screenshots of the images you've captured. All you have to do is share the URL with someone, and they can view it. You can keep it private to use as a sample of your work when looking for jobs, or publish the link on Facebook or Twitter so your followers can see it. Hosting is free, so you won't have to pay to add video content to your blog. And since there's no cost for using Wikimaker, you can use it again and again.

The best part of Wikimaker is that the focus remains on your writing. Everything is built around your text, and the process is easy to learn. If you can research and write great articles, you can produce great videos with narration, music, and entertaining content.