Xtranormal

The site's mission is to bring movie-making to the masses, letting you take on the mantle of film director and create a visual masterpiece with no skills necessary. All the complexities and expense of motion pictures have been distilled into a fun format whereby anyone can have a go at writing a script, designing a set, instructing actors and adding music and sound effects. All you need is a mouse, a keyboard and a little imagination. Xtranormal is free to join and lets you publish your clips directly to YouTube to share with the world. Who knows - your little movie could someday become a Hollywood blockbuster.

Reviewed: Issue 206 (29 January 2009)