Company:Animaker

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Short description: USA-based animation software


Animaker Inc.
TypePrivate
IndustryVideo animation
Founded2014
FounderRS Raghavan
HeadquartersSan Francisco , California , United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
RS Raghavan (CEO)
ServicesSaaS video animation software
Websitewww.animaker.com

Animaker Inc. is a DIY video animation software.[1][2][3] The software is cloud-based, and was launched in 2014.[4][5] It allows users to create animated videos using pre-built characters and templates. In 2017, Animaker became the first tool to launch an animated vertical video creator.[6] The name "Animaker" is a portmanteau of the words "Animation" and "Maker".

Background

Animaker is a cloud-based video and animation software first launched in an open beta version in 2014.

In February 2015, the software was officially launched based on a freemium model that allowed users a free account option.[7]

The software provides online tools to create and edit video animation. The software was developed by Animaker Inc., a video based SaaS company founded by RS Raghavan.[8][9]

Animaker is built on HTML5 and helps users create animated videos that can be exported to Facebook, YouTube or downloaded as an MP4 file. The software is also available as a Chrome extension in the Chrome Web Store.

Products

  • Picmaker: DIY graphic designing tool especially made for creating YouTube thumbnails and channel art.
  • Animaker Class: DIY video maker for students to create animated videos and posters.[10]

See also

  • Vyond - A similar software.

References

  1. "Animaker removes the barriers to creating pro-level animated videos". The Next Web. 31 March 2015. https://thenextweb.com/creativity/2015/03/31/animaker-removes-the-barriers-to-creating-pro-level-animated-videos/. 
  2. "Animaker Vs. Animatron: A Comparison". eLearning Industry. 26 August 2017. https://elearningindustry.com/animaker-vs-animatron-comparison. 
  3. "Global Animation Video Online Market 2018 Top Players :PowToon animation, Animaker, Wideo". Opinion Investor. https://opinioninvestor.com/global-animation-video-online-market-2018-top-players-powtoon-animation-animaker-wideo/262829/. 
  4. "Sitio del día: Animaker, una herramienta para hacer animaciones". Merca 20. 9 November 2015. https://www.merca20.com/sitio-del-dia-animaker-una-herramienta-para-hacer-animaciones/. 
  5. "Check out this list of tools for creating social media posts". Journalism.co.uk. 13 September 2017. https://www.journalism.co.uk/tip-of-the-day/tip-check-out-this-list-of-tools-for-creating-social-media-posts/s419/a710173/. 
  6. "Animaker Introduces First Animated Vertical Video Platform". Small Business Trends. 28 March 2017. https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/03/animaker-vertical-video-app.html. 
  7. "Animaker Launches Video Infographics". Small Business Trends. 28 March 2017. https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/03/animaker-vertical-video-app.html. 
  8. "Company". https://www.animaker.com/company. 
  9. "Srinivasa Raghavan,Founder and CEO, Animaker | HR Technologist". https://www.hrtechnologist.com/author/srinivasa-raghavan/. 
  10. https://www.educatorstechnology.cz/2017/06/here-is-awesome-tool-for-creating.html [|permanent dead link|dead link}}]

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