Multimedia
Updated 9/6/22
Click on program name for information and instructions.
First time? Here's how to get started!
Note: There are no accounts with Brush Ninja and you will be unable to save your work online.
Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open Brush Ninja in a new tab.
- Watch the tutorial video below for a guide to the basics of animating with Brush Ninja.
- Begin exploring the various tools to create your first animation.
- There is no way to create an account to save your work online with Brush Ninja. Instead, your instructor can help you export your animation as a GIF and send it to parents via email or other methods. When you are completely done with your animation, raise your hand and ask for help to save and share your work.
Click the Brush Ninja title at the top of this section to visit the Brush Ninja page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next.
Have fun creating!
First time? Here's how to get started!
Note: There are no accounts with ABC Ya and you will be unable to save your work online.
Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open ABC Ya Animate in a new tab.
- Watch the tutorial video below for a guide to the basics of animating with ABC Ya Animate.
- Begin exploring the various tools to create your first animation.
- There is no way to create an account to save your work online with ABC Ya. Instead, your instructor can help you export your animation as a GIF and send it to parents via email or other methods. When you are completely done with your animation, raise your hand and ask for help to save and share your work.
First time? Here's how to get started!
Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open PixilArt in a new tab.
- In order to save your work online, you will need to create an account. Click the button in the upper right-hand corner to Login/Sign Up. You will still be able to draw if you don’t create an account, but you won’t be able to save online.
- If you know your Google login and want to use it to create your account, select Connect with Google. Otherwise, you will need to enter an email address. This must be a real email address that you have access to check. PixilArt will send you a link you must use to gain access to your account.
Find the email sent to you by PixilArt. Click the blue button in the email to continue creating your account. - You will need to create a username and enter your password twice. Your username should be an animal followed by a 4-digit number (ex. cobra7531, tiger8935). Your password should be the reverse of your username, number then animal (ex. 7531cobra, 8935tiger). You may write a short bio of yourself at this time (this can also be updated later). Enter your real birth date to verify your age. You do not need to enter anything if the Restricted Password field appears. You may or may not select the checkbox to receive newsletters and events, but you must select the checkbox that you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. Then press Complete Sign up.
- Do not go any further until you have recorded your username and password. If you are participating in person, ask for a Student Login sheet from your instructor if you haven’t already been given one. Use the form below to submit your login details electronically.
- Press the Start Drawing button to open a blank canvas. We suggest entering either 8 or 16 for both the width and height. You can select a color palette at this time or you can create your own as you work. Press New Drawing when you are ready to begin.
- Use the videos below to help and begin exploring the various tools to create your first piece of pixel art.
Click the PixilArt title at the top of this section to visit the PixilArt page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next.
Have fun!
First time? Here's how to get started!
Note: You must login with a Google account to save your work.
Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open Sketchpad in a new tab.
- Click the red X on the Hello popup.
- In order to save your work online, you will need to connect your Google account. You will still be able to draw if you don’t create an account, but you won’t be able to save online.
You may get a popup asking you to log in to Google. If you don’t see the popup, click the gears icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. This will bring up the settings menu. Here, toggle the switch to Store Files in Google Drive. When you flip the switch, you should then see the popup asking you to login to Google.
- You will need to give Sketchpad access to your Google account. When asked to select what Sketchpad can access, be sure to check all of the checkboxes before pressing Continue to move on.
- Also in the settings, Autosave, Persistent Storage, and Hide Premium Notice should also be turned on.
- Use the videos below to help and begin exploring the various tools to create your first drawing.
Click the Sketchpad title at the top of this section to visit the Sketchpad page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next.
Have fun!
First time? Here's how to get started!
Note: This site uses sound and requires headphones. Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open Incredibox in a new tab.
- Press the Try Web Version button.
- When the app loads, follow the directions and Select a Version to Start Mixing Music. You will only be able to select the top four choices: Alpha, Little Miss, Sunrise, or The Love.
- The version you selected will load, be patient. When it does, press the Play (triangle) button in the bottom-center of the screen to load the mixer.
- This is where you will be creating your mix. Each of the different icons represents a different sound. You will grab and drag these different sounds on to the different models to create your song. As soon as you drag the first sound onto the first model, the song will begin to play. Add more sounds.
- When you hover your mouse over each model/sound, you will see three controls. The speaker/x will mute that sound from the mix. The headphones will mute all other sounds EXCEPT for that one. The x will remove the sound from the mix entirely.
- Have fun experimenting with the various sounds and controls to formulate your first song.
- When you are ready record, click the hamburger/three line menu button in the upper left hand corner. Then press the red Rec button. Your recording will start when you drag the first sound into the mix.
Click the Incredibox title at the top of this section to visit the Incredibox page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next.
Have fun!
First time? Here's how to get started!
- Note: This site uses sound and requires headphones. Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open Splice Beatmaker in a new tab.
- When the site loads, you’ll see an example beat already there. Press the play button to give it a listen!
- Before you go any further, it’s time to create your account:
- Click the Sign Up button in the upper right corner.
- Your username should be an animal followed by a 4-digit number (ex. cobra7531, tiger8935). Your password should be the reverse of your username, number then animal (ex. 7531cobra, 8935tiger). Ask your instructor if you have any questions about creating your username or password. You may enter your own email address if you wish. Otherwise, just use the yourusername@tb.com (ex. cobra7531@tb.com, tiger8935@tb.com)
- Check the box that says “I have read and understand…”. Press the Sign Up button when you are ready.
- Press Back to Beatmaker on the popup.
- Now that your account has been created, try remixing this beat. Click on the squares to turn on/off the sounds. If you click on the pictures of the instruments at the beginning, you can hear each what each sounds like individually.
- When you’re finished remixing, be sure to save your new beat. Give it a title like My First Remix or something else.
- Once you’ve saved, press Clear. It’s time to make your first beat from scratch! Experiment with the sounds and use the videos below for help.
Click the Splice Beatmaker title at the top of this section to visit the Beatmaker page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next.
Have fun creating!
First time? Here's how to get started!
Note: There are no accounts with Isle of Tune.
Note: This site uses sound and requires headphones. Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open Isle of Tune in a new tab.
- Press the green Play button.
- You can compose a tune by creating a path for your car to drive around the island and adding objects that you can set to make a variety of sounds. Explore the different options to begin creating your first song.
- You can save your work in your web browser by pressing the Save button. You should then be able to load this saved work by pressing the Load button.
- When you are finished, you can share a link to your tune.
Click the Isle of Tune title at the top of this section to visit the Isle of Tune page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next.
Have fun!
Note: There are no accounts for FlipAnim and you will be unable to save your work online.
Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open FlipAnim in a new tab.
- Watch the tutorial video below for a guide to the basics of animating with FlipAnim.
- Use the other videos below to help and begin exploring the various tools to create your first animation.
Click the FlipAnim title at the top of this section to visit the FlipAnim page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next.
Have fun!
Record your login information here
First time? Here's how to get started!
Ask your instructor for help if you need it.
- Click the picture to the left to open Piskel in a new tab.
- If you have a Google account and you know your username and password, you may use it to sign in so that your work can be saved. Otherwise, there is no way to create a separate Piskel account and your work will need to be saved in a different way. Press the Sign In button if you wish to connect your Google account to Piskel. Otherwise, press the Create Sprite button to open your first pixel art project.
- Before you go any further and begin creating, take time to view the tutorial video you see to the left. This will guide you through some of the basics and give you enough information to get started on your first creation.
- After viewing the tutorial, experiment with the various tools and settings to create your first pixel art design. For now, stick with a single frame, non-animated piece. Soon, you’ll be able to try your hand at creating pixel animations!
- When you’re finished, either save the project to your gallery if you signed in earlier with Google or ask your instructor for assistance with exporting your project.
- If you have time, you may begin another project. Keep in mind that unless you are signed in with Google to save, you may lose your work at the end of each class session.
Click the Art title at the top of this section to visit the Art page with more information, ideas, and instructions on what to do next. Have fun!