The Techno Cheetah

Can you type?  If so, then you can make a movie.  There’s a new website, xtranormal.com, that allows users to type in a script and the site will automatically generate a video from your script.  You also get to choose your setting, background music, and characters who will deliver your lines. Although the fine print implies the site may cost money in the future, for the time being, it’s free!  Students, please get permission from your parents before creating an account.

Here’s an example of what the videos look like.  I put this brief video together in about 10 minutes:

I hope to make the “Tech Tip” a regular feature on this blog. If you have a suggestion for a Tech Tip or would like me to answer a technology question please leave a comment or fill out the contact form.

My first tech tip deals with websites that are down. Have you ever tried to go to a specific website that’s not working and wondered, “Is this website really down or is it my computer?” Now you can find out the answer. Going to http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/isitup.cgi will determine if your computer and/or internet connection is preventing you from accessing a website or if the website itself is down.