# DIY Animation Xtranormal Movies Give Everyone the Power to Animate By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtranormal-movies References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/10/09/xtranormal-movies/#more-28230) & [xtranormal](http://www.xtranormal.com/) It was only a matter of time before graphics and editing programs on the web made animation as easy as a point-and-shoot camera. That time has come, and Xtranormal movies have created a platform that claims “If you can type, you can make movies.” The Xtranormal movies site lets users type a story as the site animates it for them. It’s [drag-and-drop filmmaking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filmm8), now at your fingertips. Check out the links for featured videos in addition to the one featured here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Web-based Animation Tools:** Xtranormal movies is an excellent example of how web-based animation tools are making it easier for people to animate. - **Simplified Animation:** Xtranormal movies are pioneering a movement towards simplified animation, making it more accessible to people with no animation experience. - **Interactive Storytelling:** The Xtranormal movies platform enables users to create interactive stories and promote storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Xtranormal movies is a good example of how the entertainment industry can benefit from web-based animation tools. - **Education:** Web-based animation tools like Xtranormal movies are transforming the education industry by enabling teachers to create interactive instructional materials. - **Advertising:** Xtranormal movies and similar web-based animation tools create opportunities for advertisers to engage with customers by using interactive storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Animation Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixfun.md) - [AI Animation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-ai2.md) - [Intuitive Animation Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-visuals.md) - [Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter.md) - [AI Animation Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text2motionai.md) - [AI Video Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-animate.md) - [AI Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai1.md) - [AI Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionary-ai.md)