Free Plotagon app lets anyone create and share animated videos instantly

New version launches today for iPad, Mac and PC Stockholm, Sweden—July 24, 2014—Swedish startup Plotagon has launched a free, new app that anyone can use to make and share 3D animated videos. Users simply select characters, choose a scene, write what they want their characters to say, and press play to see their stories animated instantly. No animation experience is required; anyone who can write a story can use Plotagon.

The Plotagon iPad app launched today in the Apple App Store worldwide. Anyone can download versions for Mac or PC from Plotagon.com. The basic app is free and comes with two characters, one scene, music and sound effects. Users can download two more free characters within the app. More characters and scenes can be added via in-app purchases, most of which are $.99 or $1.99 each. Scenes and characters can be used in any combination and new ones will be available every few weeks. Users can share their animated stories on the Plotagon network and on YouTube. “Animation is a really powerful medium for telling stories. With Plotagon, people can make animated videos in a way that just wasn’t possible before,” said Jonathan Hise Kaldma, Creative Director at Plotagon.

The new Plotagon app replaces the public beta version that was released in 2013. The beta version featured photo-realistic animated characters and environments based on existing literature or concepts such as “Alice in Wonderland” or super-hero comics. The new app was built to be fast, lightweight and easy to use on mobile devices. It now features comical, cartoony characters and stylized scenes set in everyday locations. The design change will enable users to craft more personal animated stories instead of the mostly fan-fiction stories inspired by the beta version. “Users loved the original Plotagon app, but told us they wanted it on mobile devices and they wanted to connect with other creators,” added Hise Kaldma. “We redesigned the app from the ground up to make it easier to create videos and interact with other creators. Making animated videos has never been more fun.” The new app has a built-in social network where users can find and follow other creators, comment on their videos, and watch popular videos and staff picks. Users can also add hashtags to videos and search for videos with a specific hashtag. Plotagon is based in Stockholm, Sweden. ### Photos, video & information: http://news.cision.com/plotagon USA media contact Big Deal PR Carri Bugbee 503-297-4043 cbugbee@bigdealpr.com