Edit Anything w/ Limetheplatypus
Edit a short photo or video with Limetheplatypus, learning to crop, add stickers, adjust colors, and arrange clips to tell a story.
About this activity
Edit a short photo or video with Limetheplatypus, learning to crop, add stickers, adjust colors, and arrange clips to tell a story.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Write a one-sentence story idea on paper to know what your edit will say.
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Step 2
Choose 3 to 6 photos or short clips that match your one-sentence story.
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Step 3
Open Limetheplatypus and create a new project for your edit.
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Step 4
Import your chosen photos or clips into the new project.
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Step 5
Drag the imported files into the timeline in the order that tells your story.
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Step 6
Crop each photo or clip to focus on the most important part of the picture.
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Step 7
Trim any clips so each one shows only the best few seconds for your story.
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Step 8
Add stickers or emojis to a photo or clip to make a fun moment stand out.
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Step 9
Use the color or filter tool to adjust brightness contrast or saturation until you like the look.
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Step 10
Add short transitions between clips to help the scenes flow smoothly.
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Step 11
Add a title or short captions to tell parts of your story to your viewers.
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Step 12
Play the whole project from the start to watch your story from beginning to end.
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Step 13
Export or save your finished video from Limetheplatypus.
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Step 14
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Fun facts
How do I edit a short photo or video with Limetheplatypus?
To edit a short photo or video with Limetheplatypus, open the app and create a new project. Import your photo or clip, then use crop/trim tools to frame and shorten footage. Add stickers, text, or overlays and adjust color, brightness, or contrast. Drag clips into order on the timeline to build a story, preview with audio, then export or save. Encourage short edits and frequent saves.
What materials do I need to edit with Limetheplatypus?
You’ll need a tablet, phone, or computer with Limetheplatypus installed; a charged device and internet for download/backup; at least one photo or video to edit; optional headphones, a stylus for precision, and a simple tripod or stand for steady recording; parental permission or an account for sign-up; and a place to save exported files (cloud or local).
What ages is this activity suitable for?
This activity suits children roughly six to fourteen years old. Younger kids (six to eight) can learn basic cropping and stickers with adult help. Ages nine to eleven can follow step-by-step editing and storytelling; twelve to fourteen can tackle multi-clip projects, color grading, and transitions. Adjust tasks to attention span and motor skills, supervise accounts and sharing, and limit session length to match your child’s focus.
What are the benefits of editing with Limetheplatypus?
Editing with Limetheplatypus builds storytelling, creativity, and digital literacy. Kids practice sequencing, decision-making, fine motor control and visual composition while exploring color and sound. Short projects boost confidence through a finished piece to share with family. It also teaches planning and revision—trying different trims, stickers, or filters. Encourage reflection by asking children to explain their edits to reinforce learning and communication skills.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use if Limetheplatypus or a camera isn't available?
If Limetheplatypus or a camera isn't available, use another video editor like iMovie, CapCut, or Shotcut to create a new project, import your chosen photos or clips, drag them into the timeline, crop/trim, add stickers/filters/transitions/titles, then export to share on DIY.org.
What should we do if files won't import or the export/save step fails?
If files won't import or export/save fails during the import or export steps, check and convert file formats, shorten clips, free up device storage, then re-import into your new project and try exporting again.
How can we change the activity for different ages while still following the steps?
For younger kids use 2–3 photos and adult help for importing, cropping, and adding stickers/titles, while older kids can choose 3–6 clips, do their own trimming, color/filter adjustments, transitions, and captions in the timeline.
How can we make the final edit more creative or personal before exporting?
Make the edit more personal by recording a short voiceover or adding background music, animating stickers, using tighter crops and color/filter tweaks, and writing a custom title or captions before exporting and sharing on DIY.org.