{"id":6193,"date":"2024-12-05T10:20:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T10:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animaker.com\/blog?p=6193"},"modified":"2025-01-16T07:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T07:26:23","slug":"how-to-make-a-whiteboard-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animaker.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-whiteboard-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Whiteboard Video – A Guide for Engaging Content!"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span>\n\n

Picture this – you\u2019re gearing up to present your latest idea, and you\u2019re just hoping everyone stays awake and doesn\u2019t doze off. <\/p>\n\n\n

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But what if, instead of another forgettable slideshow or static visual, you had a whiteboard video that made people sit up, pay attention, and actually get excited about what you\u2019re sharing?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s like upgrading from lukewarm coffee to double-shot espresso – suddenly, everyone\u2019s wide awake and following along! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whiteboard videos are the secret sauce for turning complicated ideas into visual stories that stick.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine transforming dry facts into engaging illustrations or complex processes into straightforward animations that everyone can grasp. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the magic of a whiteboard video, even the most intricate topics become exciting narratives people engage in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a content creator building your next viral video, a product marketer explaining your latest offering, or a trainer looking to make learning more fun, a whiteboard video can make your message both clear and captivating.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s the best part – creating a whiteboard video doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or expensive. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I told you that you could create professional-looking videos without needing any prior experience or breaking the bank? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s possible with<\/span> Animaker\u2019s <\/b>WhiteBoard Video Maker<\/b><\/a>, an all-in-one animation video creation tool that makes video production a breeze.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Its drag-and-drop interface makes it easy for anyone to create professional-looking videos. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The platform comes loaded with everything you need, from a vast library of pre-made assets, animations, and soundtracks to features for adding <\/span>AI voiceovers<\/span><\/a> and creating custom characters. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re an educator wanting to make learning more engaging, a business owner explaining a product or service, or a content creator looking to add some flair to your storytelling, Animaker has you covered. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive into how to make a whiteboard video with Animaker that\u2019ll leave a lasting impression.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make a whiteboard video with Animaker?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get started by logging in or signing up to <\/span>Animaker<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, in the dashboard, click on \u201cCreate\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then click on \u201cCreate a video\u201d > \u201cBlank Page\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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This will open a pop-up box with the two types of animation styles and the different aspect ratio sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Click the whiteboard style and select the aspect ratio, which will open a blank project. Let me give you a quick tour of the project window.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workspace sits at the center of your screen for creating and editing your video with ease. To the left, you\u2019ll find the extensive library with millions of assets, everything you need to bring your video to life. On the right, you\u2019ll see the scenes section, where you can smoothly organize, arrange, and manage your scenes for a seamless flow.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just above the workspace, there\u2019s a menu bar that offers additional tools and options to refine your video. At the bottom, the timeline allows you to make precise adjustments to your video, ensuring that every asset is perfectly timed. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Now that you know the interface better, let\u2019s see how to make a whiteboard video with Animaker.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m going to make a whiteboard video on <\/span>Essential Sales Techniques and Negotiation Tips to Win Every Deal.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can use Animaker’s library of <\/span>150M+<\/b> assets to enhance our whiteboard video by adding the following elements – <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  6. Music<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Without any further ado, let’s begin with the background.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Background<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To begin, let’s add a background to the scene. Click on the “Bg” option in the library.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Here, you will find 20 different whiteboard backgrounds from corporate settings to casual indoors. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can either choose one from these options or generate a background using AI. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    I, however, am going to select one from the library and add it to the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    You can also change the colors of the elements in the background by clicking on the \u201cChange Color\u201d box above the workspace and clicking on the individual colors to change them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    That\u2019s how we add backgrounds to our video! As easy as that! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s move on to the next element.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Characters<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Animaker\u2019s whiteboard character library has nearly 20 characters with different ethnicities and clothing styles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To add a character, simply click on the \u201cCharacter\u201d option in the library and choose your preferred character.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    You can select from the available options or create a custom whiteboard character from scratch, allowing you full control to design a character that closely resembles anyone in your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How exciting is that?! Now, to do that, click on the \u201cCreate a New Character\u201d button.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    This will open the character builder tool. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here, choose the whiteboard style and select the gender. Then, select a base character to start with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Now, start customizing every feature, from skin tones and hairstyles to outfits and accessories.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Once you finish customizing, click \u201cSave\u201d and then select the \u201cBack to Project\u201d button to go back to making the whiteboard video.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    The custom character you create gets saved in the \u201cMy Characters\u201d section above the prebuilt characters in the Character library. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Click on the character to add it to the video. When a character is added, you will notice a normal and a highlighted pink section appear in the scene timeline below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    The normal pink section denotes the duration of the character’s appearance in the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can control this by adjusting the ends of the pink section across the timeline. Since I want my character to appear throughout the scene, I\u2019ll keep the pink section throughout the scene timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    That\u2019s how you adjust the character\u2019s appearance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The highlighted pink section, on the other hand, is the hand-drawing animation duration of the element. Adjust it to control how quickly you want the hand-drawing animation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    This way, you can control how long the hand-drawing animation takes. Take a look at it below – <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Now that we have adjusted the duration, the whiteboard character is simply standing. Let\u2019s add some action to it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Click on the character on the left, there is a panel with many animated actions and expressions. Scroll through the actions or search for them in the search bar.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Here, I\u2019ve selected an explaining action paired with a smiling expression for my character. See how easy it is to add a character and actions to it?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Simple right?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Next, let\u2019s see how to add voice to this character.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    To add voice to the character, click on the character and select the Lip-sync option. This opens a panel on the side with three options.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Record Voice – Record your voice directly.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Text To Speech – Add AI-generated voiceovers to the character.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Upload – Upload an existing audio file and sync it with the character.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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      Here, I\u2019m going to make use of the \u201cText to Speech\u201d feature to add AI voices to the whiteboard character. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Animaker offers over <\/span>2,000 AI <\/b>voices in <\/span>200+<\/b> languages, allowing you to add high-quality, realistic voiceovers in seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To use this feature, click on the option, and you will see a pop-up window where you can type in the lines from your content.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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      Once you type in the script, you can select options like category, language, gender, and voice to generate an AI voice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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      Click \u201cPlay\u201d to preview the AI voice and \u201cAdd to Timeline\u201d to add the voice to the character.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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      Once you add the voice to the timeline, you can adjust its position by dragging it to the desired spot. Here, I\u2019m moving the voice to the end of the highlighted section, which marks the end of the drawing animation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This ensures that the voice starts playing only after the drawing animation is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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      This is how we easily add an AI voice to the character. Click play to see how it turned out! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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      See how the character automatically lip-syncs to the voice, giving it a natural look? Looks great, right?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n