Lumen5
Principal function(s): Slide presentingVideo recording/creatingIndividual workPresenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)TeacherStudentYou Supply
Lumen5 is a platform for creating videos based on text, such as blog posts, articles, or social media content through URLs. Lumen5 analyses input and then automatically generates video content, including visuals from an image bank, animations, and background music. It also features different presentation templates and more. Lumen5 offers a free limited version and requires users to sign up for an account for use.
Evaluation: Lumen5 can be a useful tool for various purposes. For teachers, it is a time-saving way to turn text into video, thereby making their classes more visual. For students, it could be interesting to make them use the tool for presenting a specific topic, thus compelling them to learn the related vocabulary and bolstering their creativity. All in all, Lumen5 simplifies the video creation process and makes it accessible to users without video editing experience, and more so with its AI-powered functionalities.
Cost: Free with registration + paid plans available.
Website: https://lumen5.com/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Individual work
- Presenting (e.g. lecturing, storytelling)
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Modern, easy to navigate.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
English.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. Lumen5 collects personal data when signing up and employs cookies, although the latter can be partially controlled. This is done for purposes of account management, customer support, advertising, analytics, security, and compliance with legal requirements. Lumen5 commits to safeguarding the confidentiality of personal information, storing data mainly in Canada, where it is based. It also states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Yes; Lumen 5 automatically suggests video for input content, which can later be edited.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No; it is a browser-based tool.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser.
Other technical requirements