Video and photo editing tools for the art classroom

Below are some great tools for editing photos and video in the classroom. I've included paid resources as well as some alternative free options!

Video and Photo Making & Editing
ChatterPix Kids | Ele | Free | This could be used for a really fun elementary digital art project. Downloadable app where students can use a photograph or drawing, give it a mouth (& optional face) and it allows you to record what the image is saying. This would be a good introduction to photo editing tools for younger kids. Students would need access to phones, or classroom devices for this to work. 
Flipgrid | Ele - High | Free | A video making software where an educator can create a grid with a prompt. Students can create short video responses with added filters and stickers. I’ve used this in my professional development as well. I find some students and educators hesitant about posting videos of themselves, but it has become pretty handy with online learning!
Screencastify | Middle - High | Free/Subscriptions available for longer recording time & editing software | I found a love for screencastify during the pandemic. It allows me to very quickly record my screen and voice for daily lessons. It saves to my google drive, easily accessible with google chrome, and the editing software is simple. I can easily trim, combine, or add effects. Another paid option allows students to reply in video form to what you create. It’s been a lifesaver, but it also has some glitches and the free version will only let you record for 5 minutes. 
Photoshop | High | Adobe Suite starts at $2,499 for 100 device licenses for schools. | Another necessary software for artists and designers. This is an extensive program for photo editing and general art and design projects. It is a big program, but students should know some basics in it. Similar to other adobe software, they can get certified in it for a leg up after graduation. 
Pixlr | Middle - High | Free | Pixlr is a free online photo editing software if the students do not have access to photoshop. It has easy tools and can be used across multiple devices. There is a paid premium version that gives you access to various overlays, fonts, and icons. This would be good for quick and easy projects, or for younger students who are just learning design tools. 
Adobe Premiere | High | Adobe Suite starts at $2,499 for 100 device licenses for schools. | An adobe product focused on video production. This is another big program, but one I have avoided introducing to my students. I don’t currently have the basics in it yet. If I taught video production classes, it would be a must have, however. 
Premiere Rush | Middle - High |  Adobe Suite starts at $2,499 for 100 device licenses for schools. | I LOVE recommending this product to my students. It is so easy to edit videos straight from your phone. This is what I use for my social media videos!
Lightroom | High | Adobe Suite starts at $2,499 for 100 device licenses for schools. | This a necessary program for those students who are invested in photography and have access to the Adobe Suite. It is a great photo editing software that many professionals are using in the field. I see a ton of great preset resources online for it, and I’ve had fun playing around with it on my own time. This is definitely a program you can go overboard with, however.