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90-Second Newbery Film Festival

Make fun home movies and short films with kids! The 90-second Newbery Film Festival combines video with Newbery Award winning books. Read more »

Comment | October 1, 2015, 3:00 pm

Featured Member: Christine Maziarz

Are you a parent or teacher looking for a family friendly YouTube channel? Check out KidLit TV's Featured Member Christine Maziarz! Read more »

1 comment | September 1, 2015, 6:00 am

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Face Tracking – New in After Effects CC 2015

This year (2015) Adobe has put a little more face tracking spice in you After Effects gumbo. But does it... Read more »

Comment | August 3, 2015, 10:22 am

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Video Editing Club for Kids

From The Kat’s Meow: Do your kids or students want to learn about video editing but don’t know how? If... Read more »

Comment | July 29, 2015, 4:10 pm

JULY TOPIC: Animation vs. Live Action Films

Hey teachers and parents: Learn how to help your students make videos! Published on Jul 17, 2015 Do you want... Read more »

Comment | July 27, 2015, 1:30 pm

4 Essentials for Creating a Book Trailer

Are you wondering how to make a book trailer? KidLit TV has a list of music websites, video editing software and some great recommendations to share! Read more »

7 comments | June 25, 2015, 6:00 am

After Effects Tutorials Review & Plug-ins

KidLitTV teaches how to edit in After Effects and reviews Adobe's powerful product. KidLitTV also offers readers links to amazing plug-ins for the program. Read more »

Comment | June 18, 2015, 6:00 am

Young Video Editors Make the Book Trailer for ‘My Life in Dioramas’ – Tara Altebrando

Tara Altebrando, author of 'My Life in Dioramas', tells us about five, young video editors and how they created her newest book trailer. Read more »

Comment | June 18, 2015, 6:00 am

After Effects Chapter 6 | More About Typography

Want to learn how to animate text in After Effects? Follow this basic tutorial to learn the basics of typography animation. Read more »

Comment | June 11, 2015, 6:00 am

Adobe After Effects Chapter 5 | Master Animations

In this tutorial learn about the basics of After Effects animation from KidLit.TV. Learn about all different kinds of animation tools and become a pro! Read more »

Comment | June 4, 2015, 6:00 am

Brand new App for Instant Live Broadcasting – with Sue Sierra

Have you used Periscope?

Comment | June 2, 2015, 10:47 am

Video Tips and Tricks

Splitting Liquid Shapes – Adobe After Effects tutorial

Watch solid shapes break apart like they’re made of liquid gross crap. This is kind of how cells divide. But... Read more »

Comment | June 1, 2015, 6:53 am

After Effects Tutorial #4 – Basics of Video Editing Part 2

Want to learn how to edit with Adobe After Effects? You will learn the basics and beyond with KidLitTV's series of tutorials. Read more »

Comment | May 28, 2015, 6:00 am

Chapter 3 – The Basics of Video Editing in Adobe After Effects Part 1

Want to learn how to edit with After Effects? KidLit.TV has a written video editing tutorial that's easy to follow. This is part 3 of the AE series. Read more »

1 comment | May 21, 2015, 6:00 am

Chapter Two – The Anatomy of After Effects (AE Series)

Learn how to organize your composition, layers, and the basic anatomy of Adobe After Effects in KidLit.TV's video editing tutorial. Read more »

Comment | May 14, 2015, 6:00 am

Adobe After Effects Tutorial #1: Basic Tips for Beginners

Looking for video software and wondering if Adobe After Effects is for you? Check out KidLit TV's mini series of articles all about Adobe After Effects. Read more »

Comment | May 7, 2015, 6:00 am