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Video editor for schools

Cinema8’s video editor gives schools an easy way to create professional lessons, announcements, and student projects. Teachers can edit with simple drag-and-drop controls, add branding, captions, or quizzes, and share securely with students or parents. Designed to be accessible and intuitive, Cinema8 helps schools save time while creating engaging, interactive video content for education and communication.

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Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR
Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
Cinema8 Customer - Mississippi State University
Cinema8 Customer - Linnaeus University
Cinema8 Customer - Gulbenkian Science
Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR

Cinema8’s video editor is designed for schools that want to create lessons, announcements, and projects without technical complexity. Teachers can upload video content, then use drag-and-drop controls to add branding, captions, or interactive elements like quizzes and polls. With secure sharing options, schools can distribute videos to students or parents while keeping content private. Built-in analytics also help educators understand engagement and refine their teaching approach.

Create videos for your school

How schools can create videos with Cinema8

Cinema8’s editor helps teachers and schools make professional lessons, announcements, and projects with simple tools that save time and improve engagement.

Step 1

Upload your lesson recordings, school updates, or project videos to Cinema8 via the dashboard, bulk upload, or API, then store them securely in your library.

Step 2

Select uploaded videos and add them to the editing timeline. Insert captions, school branding, and interactive features like quizzes or polls to make content more engaging.

Step 3

Preview and refine your video, then share it securely with students, staff, or parents. Track engagement through analytics to improve lessons and communication.

Why schools use Cinema8 for video editing

Cinema8’s editor is designed to meet the needs of teachers and schools. With drag-and-drop tools, captions, branding, and interactivity, schools can create lessons, projects, and announcements quickly. Videos can be shared securely with students or parents, and analytics reveal how learners engage. This makes Cinema8 a practical choice for education, combining simplicity with the features schools need most.

How Cinema8 supports video editing for schools

Easy editing for teachers and staff

Interactive lessons with quizzes and polls

Secure sharing with students and parents

Creating interactive video lessons

Teachers can design engaging video lessons by adding captions, quizzes, and polls. Cinema8’s timeline editor makes it simple to structure content, keep students focused, and provide accessible learning for different needs and abilities across classrooms.

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School announcements and updates

Schools can produce professional video announcements for parents, staff, or students. Add branding, subtitles, and clear messaging to keep your community informed, while secure sharing ensures videos are only accessible to the right audiences.

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Student projects and presentations

Students can use Cinema8’s intuitive video editor to create projects, presentations, or digital assignments. With simple tools for editing and branding, learners can focus on creativity while developing valuable digital communication skills.

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See why schools can trust Cinema8 to edit videos for lessons and projects

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

Frequently asked
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Cinema8 is designed with educators in mind, offering drag-and-drop controls and templates that save time. Teachers can upload videos, add captions, branding, or quizzes without needing advanced editing skills. The intuitive interface makes lesson creation faster, while secure sharing ensures students can access content easily. Cinema8 balances simplicity with powerful features that schools need.
Cinema8 is simple enough for students to use for assignments, projects, or presentations. With easy editing tools, learners can add images, audio, or text overlays to their videos. Teachers can then review, provide feedback, or share projects with the class. Cinema8 helps students build creativity and digital skills in a practical way.
Accessibility features like AI-generated captions and subtitles are included in Cinema8’s video editor, ensuring that lessons are inclusive for all students, including those with hearing difficulties or non-native language needs. Teachers can also structure content with chapters and tags to make lessons easier to navigate. This makes educational videos more engaging and accessible to diverse classrooms.
Cinema8 provides secure sharing options so schools can control who sees their videos. Teachers can distribute private links to students or parents without making content public. This ensures lessons, projects, or announcements remain safe and accessible only to the intended audience. Cinema8 keeps sensitive school content protected while still being easy to share.
Schools can use Cinema8 to edit and create a wide variety of content, from interactive video lessons to staff announcements and student projects. Teachers can create tutorials or flipped classroom materials, while administrators can produce updates for parents and staff. Students can build presentations or digital assignments. Cinema8 adapts to all school needs with one intuitive editor.