
Welcome to the course. In this lesson I'll let you know what you can expect to learn, who this course is best suited for, and tell you more about how I can help.
Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of this course.
In this Case Study lesson, I'll share how I use and have used InVideo as a tool helping UN organizations in Malawi. It will show you how you might take still images and add sound, movement, and text to make professional-looking videos that convey your message effectively.
This lesson comes from my online course with Anneke Camstra called "Make Powerful Short Video and Animation for Social Media." In it, I'll explain why less is more and why 30 seconds (or close to it) is an ideal time frame to use when making your online videos.
In this lesson, I will show you the different InVideo plans available and help you understand which is best for you based on your needs, budget, and goals.
The folks at InVideo were kind enough to give me a discount that I can share with students in this course.
In this lesson we'll briefly go over the four main ways you can make a video using InVideo Studio and which might be the best for you.
In this lesson, I will get you started using Workflow #1 (Working From a Template). We will first choose an appropriate template and I'll explain how to choose the best aspect ratio for your project.
After this lesson you will be all set to get started with the basics of making your own professional-looking promo video.
In this lesson, we'll complete the case study video we started in the last lesson. Here we will add our own video and images (logo) and edit and adjust the text and other visual elements.
After this lesson, you will be able to make a simple but powerful video using the built in template, royalty-free videos, and free music that is already provided.
In this lesson I will show you how to add a fade out transition, export, and then download or share your video on social media.
This lesson is from my newest course on Social Media. Even though InVideo already has a library of free images, music, and videos you can use in your projects, here are more free resources you can use both inside and outside of InVideo.
Even though InVideo already has a library of free images, music, and videos you can use in your projects, here are more free resources you can use both inside and outside of InVideo.
In this lesson, I'll show you how to turn your text into a complete video in seconds and how to then use what AI makes for you and turn it into something you'd be proud to put your name on. I'll show the difference between storyboard mode and the editor as well as share how to change and edit the music. Let's go!
In this lesson I'll show you how to generate an AI video in seconds from a simple text prompt. This is InVideo's latest creation and it is separate from InVideo Studio. Come have a look and try it for yourself for FREE.
In this lesson, I'll show you how to make a simple square video for use on Instagram, Facebook, and other places using Workflow #3, the Stock Footage Video Option.
In this lesson, I'll show you how you can have full control over your video output by making a new video from scratch using the InVideo editor.
In this lesson, I'll show how I am adding voice overs to a project I am doing at work using InVideo as well as with the free sound editing program, Audacity.
Here's an online tool that is fast and easy for converting audio files when all you need is a different format. (InVideo accepts MP3, WAV, and OGG files.)
In this lesson, I'll show you how to easily convert audio files to formats that InVideo recognizes as well as how to alter and edit your sounds and voices.
In this lesson I'll show the final version and give a few more tips on working with other collaborators.
In this video (shot on my phone), I'll show you a simple and straightforward way to make an easy, "no-talking" Instagram reel. You don't even need to show your face! This lesson comes from my course, Boost Your Social Media Impact: For Artists & Idealists.
We'll use the basic editor inside Instagram (for better or worse!) and add some short video clips into the timeline, add sound, add text, adjust the timing... and we are ready to save as a draft or publish.
If you've been having trouble getting started making reels on Instagram, this lesson will walk you through what you most need to know, step by step.
In under two minutes, here is a free, fast, and easy way to painlessly and professionally remove text or an object from a still image using a free online tool called Fotor. Check it out!
In this lesson I will show you a super easy and quick way to take an existing logo and put it on a transparent background. I normally do this task in Photoshop or Gimp, but after creating this lesson, I'm just going to use the free online tool Lunapic instead. It's a time saver! :-)
In this lesson (*from a now archived earlier animation/video course co-created with Anneka Camstra), I'll show you how I planned, shot, and edited a 30 second "talking head" video business card I then used on social media to promote myself and my services.
This lecture comes from my course, "Easy Wordpress Challenge: How to Boost Your Site's Reach." We live in an age where we are bombarded with a ton of information coming at us from multiple channels. The average web visitor only spends 7 seconds browsing any given web page. This is why it's SO important that you choose the right words that will help grab attention and get people interested in your blog posts, articles, books, courses, videos, and anything else you might have on offer. Enter my good friends, the headline analyzer tools! Make sure to check out the links in the resources area of this lecture.
Don't stop at making promo videos. Have a look at some of my favorite free and intuitive tools that will have you also making illustrations, web sites, animations, and more. Get a taste of what is possible in under 10 minutes and be up and running ASAP.
[This lecture comes from my full course, Skyrocket Your Creativity: 7 Easy Ways.]
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Want to create scroll-stopping videos for social media or your business — without needing to hire a pro?
This course is your step-by-step guide to designing professional videos using InVideo Studio and InVideo AI tools — even if you’ve never edited a video before.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, coach, educator, or content creator, this course will show you how to create powerful marketing and promotional videos that help your message stand out — quickly and confidently.
What You’ll Learn:
Create social and promo videos in minutes using InVideo’s drag-and-drop editor
Use AI voiceovers, subtitles, text-to-video, and smart tools
Customize templates for YouTube, Instagram, ads, reels, and more
Choose the right fonts, colors, layout, and visuals to boost engagement
Remove image backgrounds and add animated logos
Understand the video design process from concept to completion
Edit and mix audio using free tools like Audacity
Make fast, no-talking reels using Instagram’s built-in editor
Explore AI-generated video creation from text prompts in seconds
Who This Course Is For:
Beginners who want an easy and fun way to learn video creation
Creatives, freelancers, and solopreneurs building an online brand
Coaches, educators, and business owners promoting their work
Anyone who wants to make high-quality content without tech headaches
What Students Are Saying:
"I didn’t expect to achieve what I have following this course. I’m over the moon with my progress, with my business already reaping the benefits." – Vincent C.
"After just a few lessons I was able to make my first video... I highly recommend this course due to its simplicity and how clearly it is presented." – Tamara De Z.
"I had never made a video before, but now I have a great promo video for my upcoming class. I’m technologically challenged and this course made it so easy." – Dan D.
About Your Instructor:
I'm Kristen Palana — a digital media professor, artist, and online educator with 20+ years of experience helping students from over 190 countries feel confident with creative tools.
My teaching style is warm, empowering, and practical — I specialize in helping people overcome tech fears and start creating right away.
Why This Course Stands Out:
Completely updated in 2025 to reflect the newest InVideo features
Covers both InVideo Studio and InVideo AI in a single course
Offers clear case studies, visual walkthroughs, and real-life examples
Designed to help you build videos that look great and connect with your audience
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You don’t need design skills or expensive software — just an internet connection and your ideas.
Join now and start making your own stunning videos today using InVideo and AI tools — in under an hour.