What you'll learn

How to plan your project and define the message for your video

How to prepare your script and draft your storyboard

How to define a visual theme for your scribe

How to use various backgrounds, hands, fonts and animations as part of your theme

How to control standard camera transitions, including pans and zooms

How to create interesting and creative scene transitions, including pre-drawn scenes

How to create fade transitions and instant scene cuts, including secret camera jumps

How to add in extra camera movements

How to create interesting effects using the ‘move in’ animation method

How to use advanced layering techniques

How to create animations using advanced morphing, including moving and transforming images

How to create stop motion animation sequences

Requirements

You should have good practical experience creating videos using VideoScribe and a solid understanding of all the basics

Ideally you should have previously completed the 'VideoScribe Fundamentals Training: Creating Animated Videos' course

You will need a VideoScribe account - paid subscription preferred

Description

My name is Jonny Finch and I’m the Head Trainer for Sparkol, the creators of VideoScribe. I’ve been creating videos and teaching courses on how to get the most out of VideoScribe for over 6 years.

In this course I’ve captured our most useful advanced techniques to help you master whiteboard animation and create even more engaging professional-looking animated videos using VideoScribe.

This course is aimed at experienced users who already know the basics and have created a number of videos using VideoScribe. You’ll learn how to use a comprehensive set of creative tools and methods such as advanced planning, themes, camera transitions and animation effects.

If you haven’t already, I recommend you complete our 'VideoScribe Fundamentals Training: Creating Animated Videos' course before starting this one.

Throughout this course, we’ll be working with a number of example scribes to understand exactly how we can set up and master these advanced techniques. Enroll now to get started!

Who this course is for:

Existing VideoScribe users who have mastered the basics and want to learn more advanced techniques

Experienced VideoScribe users who want to create even more professional-looking videos