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.
Step-by-step guide to edit photos and videos with Limetheplatypus
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Step 1
Write a one-sentence story idea on paper to know what your edit will say.
Step 2
Choose 3 to 6 photos or short clips that match your one-sentence story.
Step 3
Open Limetheplatypus and create a new project for your edit.
Step 4
Import your chosen photos or clips into the new project.
Step 5
Drag the imported files into the timeline in the order that tells your story.
Step 6
Crop each photo or clip to focus on the most important part of the picture.
Step 7
Trim any clips so each one shows only the best few seconds for your story.
Step 8
Add stickers or emojis to a photo or clip to make a fun moment stand out.
Step 9
Use the color or filter tool to adjust brightness contrast or saturation until you like the look.
Step 10
Add short transitions between clips to help the scenes flow smoothly.
Step 11
Add a title or short captions to tell parts of your story to your viewers.
Step 12
Play the whole project from the start to watch your story from beginning to end.
Step 13
Export or save your finished video from Limetheplatypus.
Step 14
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
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.
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Facts about photo and video editing for kids
✂️ Cropping is a simple trick that changes what we pay attention to—one tiny crop can tell a very different story.
📚 Arranging clips is storytelling: even a 10-second edit can have a beginning, middle, and end.
🎨 Color grading is how filmmakers change a scene's mood—warm tones feel cozy, cool tones feel mysterious.
🏷️ Digital stickers are the software version of paper stickers; some apps even let you design your own sticker packs.
🎬 Video editing used to mean literally cutting and taping film strips — now you can make a movie on a phone!
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