Produce Engaging Whiteboard Animations in VideoScribe

Learn how to use VideoScribe to produce Eye Catching Whiteboard Animations that highlight your brand or product.

Created byMary Ingrassia

Last updated 2/2023

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to use VideoScribe to create Whiteboard Animations
Understand Good Design Practices when creating Whiteboard Animations
Promote or Explain your Business, Product, or Service
Find out about GREAT royalty free resources that can help bring your project to life!

Course content

7 sections • 45 lectures • 1h 19m total length

Promo0:48
What is VideoScribe0:37
VideoScribe is Whiteboard animation software created & run by Sparkol. They offer a 7 Day Free Trial & various subscription options like monthly subs, yearly subs, or a one time payment if you wanted to own a copy of the program for lifetime use. They also offer Education Licenses, and multi-user discounts for businesses. If this is your first time starting out, I highly suggest the 7 day free trial to get an idea of what the program is all about. After that, if you want to continue using VideoScribe, you can choose the subscription that is best for you.
Logging in1:05
Once you have your account set up and running, you can Log in.

After logging in, the first screen you see is the project screen where your locally saved projects are located.

Learn how to search for projects by using the filter button.
Setting up1:40
Learn about the Default Settings VideoScribe uses every time a new scribe file is created.

Make sure to have all of the files that you plan to use for your video organized in a folder.
Intro to VideoScribe Quiz

Create a Scribe0:46
Get started! Create a new scribe file.

Learn the controls for moving around the canvas.
Adding Images1:46
Learn how to:

Search for images, and add them to the canvas.

Move the image, resize, and rotate.

Set the camera.

Use keyboard shortcuts for cut, copy, paste, and the arrow keys to slightly move images.
Changing Image Properties1:22
Learn how to:

Change the animate time for an image.

Edit image properties.

Preview the drawing of the image.
Adding Text1:05
Learn how to:

Add text to the canvas.

Change text color.
Changing Text Properties1:58
Learn how to:

Change font.

Change text properties like letter spacing (gap), transparency, and text alignment.
Preview, Save & Render3:34
Learn how to:

Preview the animation so far.

Re-arrange elements on the timeline.

Save the scribe and learn about different save options.

Render the video and learn about various rendering options.
Adding Music & Voice Over2:32
Learn how to:

Add Voice Over by recording the voice directly within VideoScribe.

Add Music.
Setting the Stage Quiz

Camera Positioning1:06
Learn how to:

Change camera position for different elements.
Importing an Image from a File1:19
Learn:

How to Import a PNG file.

How to Import a SVG file.

SVG files draw out line by line, differently than how a PNG file draws out.
Timing0:45
Learn:

How to add Pauses to elements.

Pauses allow more time for a viewer to see a slide or element.
Adding a GIF1:28
Learn how to:

Add a GIF.

Loop a GIF.
Advanced Image Properties2:08
Learn how to:

Flip an image.

Change outline strokes.

Change opacity/transparency.

Change image coloring.
Image & Text Filter Effects2:23
Learn how to:

Add filter effects to an element.

Copy and paste an element to keep the same effects you've applied to the original element.
Move in an element1:38
Learn how to:

Move in an element.

Control how and where the element moves in.

Change the hand that moves in the element.
Erasing1:06
Learn how to:

Create an erase animation.

Change the hand for the erase animation.
Changing Hands & Backgrounds2:08
Learn how to:

Move elements in the timeline by right clicking on them.

Change hands for an individual element.

Change the default hand for the entire video.

Change the background texture & color.

Solve issues with using different background color.
Morphing3:14
Learn how to:

Create an image movement effect with morphing.

Morph one image into a different image.

Create a Grow, Shrink or Rotate animation effect with morphing.
Final Preview1:01
Preview your video often, don't skip to rendering!

Tweak elements as needed after reviewing a preview of your entire scribe.
Tweaking the Scribe Quiz

Importing & Syncing a pre-recorded voice over1:53
Learn how to:

Import a voice over file

Speed up elements to sync up to a voice over - continue to preview and tweak elements until the animations sync up to the voice.

Add background music
Create & Edit SVGs in Illustrator3:40
Learn how to:

Create & edit a SVG file in Illustrator

Convert a PNG file into an SVG file by using "Live Trace"

Save an image from within VideoScribe as an SVG
Making a GIF2:20
Learn how to:

Use gifpaint.com to create a custom GIF animation
Add a Chart1:02
Learn how to:

Add a Chart element to the canvas

Edit the Chart elements
Advanced Techniques Quiz

Troubleshooting & Contacting Support2:57
Troubleshooting Common Issues & How to contact support if needed
Valuable Resources3:20
10 Helpful Resources
Design Advice2:26
Advice on Whiteboard animation design.
Adding Backgrounds to Slides1:16
How to incorporate backgrounds images into slides & background + element design advice
Project & Image File Organization1:27
General advice on organizing & searching through folders
Keyboard Shortcuts0:45
Practice Whiteboard Project
BONUS: SVG Images & Character Pack0:12
8 Steps to Creating a Video1:07
Understand The Video Production process step-by-step
Congratulations!0:13

Intro to VideoScribe for browser2:38
Learn how to create new whiteboard animations within your browser
Adding Elements & Previewing6:49
A guide on how to add text, images, shapes & audio within VideoScribe for browser
Scenes & Transitions1:46
Understand what scenes & transitions are
Advanced Timeline2:13
Learn how to toggle on the advanced timeline and how to use it - You can use either the basic or advanced timeline
Sharing & Downloading your video2:11
Learn how to share your video with colleagues or clients with a link, and how to export and download your video file

Requirements

PC or Mac
An Active Trial or Subscription to VideoScribe

Description

If you are looking to learn how to make your own Whiteboard Animations, rather than pay someone else to do it, you've come to the right place! These videos are great for advertising and getting your message across, no matter what it is. You can have little to no video production or design knowledge to get started making Whiteboard Animations. These videos are great for small businesses, startups, and even teachers.

The goal is to learn the basics of how to use VideoScribe, advanced techniques within the program, find out about valuable royalty free resources, and finally to approach the designing of whiteboard animations with a more artistic eye.

Also included is a bonus pack of 40+ original & remixed SVG images for your use within VideoScribe PLUS an SVG & PNG Full Color Character Pack.

New Lessons: Learn VideoScribe for browser - A new version of the program that allows you to create Whiteboard Animations from any computer while connected to the internet!

Learn how to add text, images, shapes & audio
Understand what scenes & transitions are and how to use them
Learn about the advanced timeline
Find out how to share a preview link with colleagues or clients, and how to export & download your video

Who this course is for:

For Beginner & Intermediate Level Aspiring Video Producers
Not for Advanced Level Video Animators/Designers

Produce Engaging Whiteboard Animations in VideoScribe

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Course content

Intro to VideoScribe4 lectures • 4min

Setting the Stage7 lectures • 13min

Tweaking the Scribe11 lectures • 18min

Advanced Techniques4 lectures • 9min

Support, Resources & Design Advice9 lectures • 14min

New VideoScribe Features5 lectures • 4min

VideoScribe for browser5 lectures • 16min

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