Sources+for+Projects

=Here you will find great resources for: free music, images, cartoon makers, and digital story telling tools~ =

Copyright-Free Images

 * **dreamstime** http://www.dreamstime.com/ This site allows you some options when it comes to getting images for your projects. You can sign up for a free account and get some access to images or you can option to pay $.20 an image to get high definition images. Dreamstime also is set up so that artists can sell their images on the site.
 * **Public Domain Pictures** http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/ This site, similar to dreamstime, allows users copyright free images for free and also some for a price. It is free to sign up and you can even manage your photos on your account. You can also upload your own images.
 * **Webweaver's Free Clip Art** http://www.webweaver.nu/clipart/ You can find completely free clipart and animated graphics here. You don't have to sign up or pay for anything!
 * **Vecteezy** http://www.vecteezy.com/ Vecteezy is a huge collection of vector art- you might be wondering what that exactly is (kind of like I was) Vector art is a geometric based art that focuses on paths and points and uses lots of colors. You can create an account but it isn't needed to browse their selection
 * **BigPhoto** http://www.bigfoto.com/ This site is dedicated to amateur artists trying to get their photos out on the Web. The photos are free to use and there is a pretty wide variety of photos to choose from.
 * **AnimationLibrary** http://www.animationlibrary.com/ At Animation Library, you'll find a great collection of animated clipart to use for all your web needs. No need to sign up or pay anything.

Copyright-Free Music and Sounds

 * F**ree Play Music** http://freeplaymusic.com/ Offers a huge collection of sound effects, music from Indie artists, and plenty of soundless music.
 * **Open Music Archive** http://www.openmusicarchive.org/ Here is a great place to find out-of-copyright sound recordings. The archive is open for all to use and contribute to at no cost to the user.
 * **Public Domain 4U** http://www.publicdomain4u.com/about/ On this Web site's collection, you'll find the "best in public domain music". It is free to use and you don't have to sign up.
 * **Musopen** http://www.musopen.org/ Another free public domain site- also offers sheet music
 * **Royalty Free Music** http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/free-music-resources.html Site includes much more than just music but you can find sound clips and royalty free music

Free Cartoon Makers and Animators

 * **Xtranormal** http://www.xtranormal.com/ This popular web site is made for students who want to see their comics come to life! It allows users to create mini animated cartoons.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**ToonDoo** http://www.toondoo.com/ Create your own comics- very user friendly and you can easily create comics just by dragging and dropping or clicking on what you want.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Sketch Star** http://www.miniclip.com/sketch-star/en/ Here users can create: illustrations, comics, and animated masterpieces. It's easy to share your work and you can sign up for free.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**FluxTime Studio** http://fluxtime.com/animate.php You can create your own animation and then email it to share. Moviesoup is also available on this site to take your animation to the next level.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Animasher** http://www.animasher.com/ Incredibly simple to use- you just pick a picture/image, drag it around, add sound and you're done!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Tools for Digital Storytelling

 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Digital Storyteller** http://www.digitalstoryteller.org/ Here you can upload images (from their site or your Flickr account) and add text to create your own story. You do need to sign up for an account but it doesn't cost any money to do so.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**University or Houston's Digital Storytelling** http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/index.html Students can create their own digital stories using the University of Houston's site. The site walks you through the process ste-by-step which would be great for independent students who need little instruction to get their creations started. There are also plenty of examples to help them get an idea of what they are looking for.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**OneTrueMedia** onetruemedia.com This site is similar to Animoto- you can mix together photos, videos, and text to help tell your own story. You still have to sign up but it doesn't cost any money to join.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Vuvox** vuvox.com Vuvox is similar to Animoto and onetruemedia- you get to mix together your pictures to create a story. The final product was different though. If you look at some of their examples, the story moves more linear and less movie-like. Its like it scrolls through the story, more like a book. You can also add any kind of sound- doesn't have to be music.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**PhotoPeach** photopeach.com This online tool helps you to turn your story into an active slideshow. Signing up is free and lots of support is provided.