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Best Animation Apps for iPad & iPhone (Strictly Free!)

Attention iOS Users!

From Russia to the United States and all the countries in between, people love Animation <3.

One major reason for this is that with animation, anyone can bring their ideas to life, no matter how fantastical or outlandish their idea is.

People are not constrained by boundaries in Animation. The possibilities are truly endless. 

You can use it to

• Create Animated Characters,
• Design Vibrant Landscapes,
• Animate Objects,

And loads more!

Even the making process is as enjoyable as the results. 😀

But here’s the Challenge! 🤔

If you decide to make an animated video on the go, it might not be as easy as creating one through your laptop or computer.

There are very few apps on the Appstore that support animated video making. And even these have limited features and are only available at a premium cost.

Considering you’re new to animation, this might make you a little nervous and unsure if you must invest in something you are new to. So, if you’re wondering if there are free animation apps for iPads and iPhones. 

Yes, there are! We have analyzed over 25+ animation apps in the market today and picked out the top 7 animation apps for iPad & iPhone that we believe you will enjoy animating!

And to further make it easier for you to choose, we have broken it into two categories.

1. Apt for Beginners – Suitable for animation-making newbies or amateurs.
2. Apt for Advanced Beginners – Suitable for experienced users in animation.

So, choose your category from the list below, and let’s dive in!

For Beginners (with no experience)

1. Animaker
2. TweenCraft
3. Plotagon Story
4. Renderforest

For Advanced Beginners(with some experience)

1. Flipaclip
2. PicsArt Animator
3. Animation Deck

A)Apt for Beginners

Learning Animation for the first time could be challenging. Three factors that majorly influence the making process for beginners are       

1. 1. Ease of Use 
   2. Minimum Tool Constraints 
   3. Feature Availablity

Based on these three factors, we have shortlisted 4 best animation apps suitable for amateurs venturing into animation.

First on the top of the list is:

1) Animaker Animation Video Maker 

Animaker Animation Video Maker is a subsidiary of Animaker, which has won the trust of over 20 million users in Animation in the last few years. It is the first-ever video animation app in which you can create your own Avatar.

1.1) Features Gist

Animaker Animation Video Maker powers you with a comprehensive set of animation tools that will easily meet any type of animation needs.

Whether you want to create your own Avatar or make an animation video for social media, business, or even special occasions, it is flooded with templates (atleast 1000+ options)! 

In short, it is an all-in-one Animation Suite.

Compared to other apps that restrict most of the features in the Free Plan, Animaker gives you access to at least 8 out of 10 features available on the Animation Suite.

You can use it to 

1. Make Avatar – You can customize and create your own Avatar and add 20+ different emotions to your Characters.
2. Add Properties and other elements – You can create animated videos with a comprehensive set of animation tools, including 50+ prebuilt characters & 70k+ Props and stickers, and add present animations to each element on your video.
3. Add Music to Video – You can choose from 30k+ music tracks & sound effects and add it to your animation video.
4. Add Special Effects – You can also add engaging 2D & 3D Special Effects
5. Add Transition Effects – You can also add stunning transition effects to your video.
6. Upload & Add Animation – You can upload your own images, videos & GIFs and add animations to them.

So, if you’re a newbie, you will enjoy exploring the app & creating your first animation using Animaker Animation Video Maker.

Here’s a sample video made using Animaker Animation Video Maker: 

 

Now let’s look at the pros and cons of the App.

1.2) Pros

• Only Video Maker App that allows users to customize & create Animated Characters. 
• No stress of manually adding animation. You can choose and add a wide range of preset animations to characters, text & props.
• Freedom of Creation. The majority of the features are available for free.
• Has a good collection of animation templates, preset shapes & trendy music tracks that you can pick from.

1.3) Cons

• Unavailability of the voiceover feature.
• Has watermarked video downloads for free plan users.

1.4) Who’s it apt for?

It is apt for anyone who wants to create a professional-looking animation video without prior design experience. It’s pretty straightforward and even kid-friendly.

1.5) How easy is it to use?

2)Tweencraft

 

Tweencraft is one of the most popular apps among meme creators & short video makers today. It is frequently used by its users to deliver witty content in Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other short video formats.

2.1)Features Gist

The first thing you will notice about Tweencraft is its interface. It is straightforward and easy to use. 

Because of this, even if you’re new to video making, you will be comfortable creating animation right from the start

Tweencraft supports two styles of video making.

• Comic Strip and 
• 2D Animation 

It has a big collection of characters (including popular superheroes) which will excite you. However, as a Free Plan user, your options are limited.

Source: www.TweenCraft.com

You can move your character quite easily just by manually adjusting the character’s position.

However, suppose you would like your character to perform any specific action, such as sitting on a chair. In that case, it could be challenging to manually move the character’s arms, legs, heads, eyes, and other body parts to position it. 

Tweencraft does not have preset animations that you can add to your character. However, it provides various emotions you can add to your character.

One of the unique distinguishing features of the app is its character voiceover. The app changes your recorded voice and makes it more engaging based on your selected character.

So, it is frequently used by Tweencraft users to create animated conversational videos.

Here’s a sample video made using Tweencraft.

Now, let’s look at its Pros and cons.

2.2) Pros

• Not just restricted to “English” users.  The app is available across different languages (Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and more).
• It is the only app that has famous personalities & superhero characters that you can choose and add.
• Voice modulator is available, unlike other apps.

2.3) Cons

• You can’t be picky. It has very limited Free choices of characters and backgrounds to choose from.
• It is challenging to animate characters as the app does not have preset character animations.
• Limited to just one style of animation. It might be less effective for users looking to create videos for Ads/Promos.
• Watermarked Downloads.
• Does not contain templates.
• You cannot upload your files and animate them.

2.4) Who is Apt For?

A meme creator’s gold mine. If you want to create humorous content with voiceovers, you will be pretty pleased with Tweencraft. 

2.5) How easy is it to use?

3)Plotagon Story

 

Plotagon Story is a hidden gem for animation video making, especially character creation. It has a handful of cinematic features to help you create engaging 3D animations.

3.1) Features Gist

Plotagon Story powers amateurs to create movie-like 3D animations.

At first glance, the interface may be challenging to use. But, once you give it a few minutes to understand the interface, you will undoubtedly be pleased with the results.

The significant difference between Plotagon’s Interface and other apps is that you won’t be able to edit the character or any other elements directly on the canvas (workspace).

Instead, you can only choose from a set of preset options.

You can even create your animated character in Plotagon and customize its facial features, costume, and accessories. But the choices are slightly limited compared to its competitors.

If you’re looking to create conversational animated videos, you will love the AI voices that Plotagon Story provides. You simply have to add your script, and the results are very close to human voices.

Perhaps the most surprising feature is the camera angles, which elevate an amateur video to a professional animated video. It’s very effective in conversational videos.

Here’s a sample video made using Plotagon.

Now, let’s examine its Pros and cons.

3.2) Pros

• Powers to 3D Animated Videos with ease.
• Has the most extensive collection of character expressions on the market today.
• Compared to its competitors, the Text-To-Speech voiceover feature is the most human-like.
• It is the only app with an auto-selected camera angle feature to make scenes look even more engaging. 

3.3) Cons

• Good things don’t come easy. As a Free Plan user, you must sit through Video Ads (which can be lengthy).
• You will need to spend more time understanding the app’s unique interface than the other apps.
• Limited Character Collection. 
• Watermarked Video Downloads.
• Templates are not available.
• Cannot upload files (images & videos).

3.4) Who is Apt For?

A great choice for anyone wishing to produce 3D conversational and informative videos for social media, business, or just for fun.

3.5) How easy is it to use?

4) Renderforest Video & Animation

Renderforest Video & Animation app is a high-ranked application in the Appstore for video making. It is available across all major platforms – Web, Android & iOS and has earned the trust of millions of users.

4.1) Features Gist

Renderforest can help you create high-quality animation videos.

It is one of the few apps that has both 2D & 3D animated characters.

It’s pretty easy to use. You will find animation templates available right on its Dashboard. You can also start a video project from scratch. 

However, as a Free Plan user, you might be unable to select a template longer than 1 minute in video length.

Compared to other apps, Renderforest has taken a different approach to creating animations. It will help you create videos by stitching pre-build scenes together.

All you have to do is choose a scene that suits your requirements and add your content.

For example, you can choose a scene with a character and add content. However, you won’t be able to move the character or the text on the canvas (workspace). You can only use the elements in the scene as they are.

You will be very comfortable with the app if your storyline is simple and generalized. On the other hand, if you have a script and are looking to detail your scene, it might be a little challenging.

Here’s a sample video made using RenderForest.

4.2) Pros

• Availability of 3D Characters.
• There is a lot of variety in scene selection – Not limited to character scenes, maps, graphs, industry-based scenes, etc. 

4.3) Cons

• Watermarked Downloads
• Very Limited Free Plan access. Roughly 2 out of 5 options available are restricted for Free Plan users.
• Scene Selection can be exhaustive.
• Scenes cannot be detailed and edited further.

4.4)Who is Apt For?

It is suitable for amateur creators venturing into animation for the first time.

4.5) How easy is it to use?

B) Apt for Advanced Beginners

If you’re looking to create a frame-by-frame animated video, this section is for you. 

It is more suited for users with some experience in creating animations and who have the patience to draw and create animations step by step.

So, let’s take a look at the list!

5) FlipaClip

 

FlipaClip is one of the market leaders in creating frame-by-frame animation. It’s loved by animation enthusiasts worldwide. 

5.1) Features Gist

Right from the first session, Flipaclip assists amateur animators by showing how simple it is to create a frame-by-frame animation with a clear, short tutorial. It washes away all the insecure thoughts of a beginner.

If you’re good at drawing or even slightly artistic, Flipaclip could be your app. The reason being you need to be able to visualize the next frame in the animation. For example, if you’re drawing a bouncing ball, you need to figure out how much further you should place the ball in each frame so the animation looks smooth.

Apart from that, the workspace is pretty easy to understand and use.

If you find it a bit challenging to create a video from scratch and would prefer to try a template at first, there are a couple of demo templates to learn from and use. 

On the canvas (workspace), rulers and grids aid you in drawing basic shapes. But there are no preset shapes or props you can choose and add in a single click. 

In terms of adding audio tracks, you get two options.

• You can either record your voice. 
• Or upload your audio track by watching an Ad. 

You can also upload your images & videos by watching an Ad.

One thing to note is that frame-by-frame animation takes time. Even in a good app like Flipaclip, it will take you at least 10 to 20 minutes to make a good animation video.

Here’s a sample video made using Flipaclip.

 

5.2) Pros

• Compared to other video-making apps, the interface is the most user-friendly.
• Loaded with helpful tutorials.
• Helpful rulers and grids to draw shapes quickly.

5.3) Cons

• No handy shape presets. You must create almost everything from scratch, even if it’s a basic shape like a square or circle.
• Very limited templates.
• Contains Ads.

5.4) Who is it Apt For?

It’s suitable for all animation enthusiasts who love to draw and create frame-by-frame animations.

5.5) How easy is it to use?

6) Picsart Animator

Picsart Animator is a subsidiary of a market leader in photo and video editing, Picsart, which has gained the trust of millions of users. It has established itself as one of the top 5 apps for iOS and Android devices for picture and video editing.

6.1) Features Gist

Picsart Animator app is a multipurpose animation tool with a cool AI feature.

You can use the app for three different purposes. 

That is, 

• To create frame-by-frame Animations.
• To convert your image into smileys (using the AI feature).
• To draw and animate over photos.

Comparatively, Picsart Animator has a slight advantage over its competitors in frame-by-frame animation as it provides preset shapes such as thought bubbles, circles, etc., which are very handy when creating simple comic strip-style animations. You can also draw and detail your scene with different brush strokes.

You can also upload your own photos, draw, and detail over it.

Perhaps the standout feature in the app is the AI feature that can turn any picture into a smiley (outlined).

Here’s a sample video made using Picsart Animator.

 

6.2) Pros

• Brush strokes & shape presets are pretty handy while creating a frame-by-frame animation.
• Piscart stands out from its competitors by providing basic template choices in case users need a hand.
• Does not limit just to frame-by-frame animation. You can use it to animate pictures.
• AI feature is a plus. You can create customized photo smileys using the AI feature even as a Free Plan user.

6.3) Cons

• Watermarked Downloads.
• Unable to zoom into the workspace to detail your scene.

6.4) Who is it Apt for?

It is apt for anyone who loves to draw and create animation. It also aids beginners as it has handy preset tools to help them.

6.5) How easy is it to use?

7) Animation Desk

Animation Desk is one of the most compact frame-by-frame animation tools available on the App Store. It is a division of Kdan Mobile, a global SaaS provider with over 12 million active users.

7.1) Features Gist

For people new to animation, the Animation Desk has advantages as it provides many handy lessons. Additionally, it offers helpful onscreen instructions while creating your first animation. So, as a user, you will have the resources to look into and learn the platform better.

But you might need to understand the interface because the tools are represented just by icons. So, you might spend some time just clicking and exploring the platform. 

It is a comprehensive tool for slightly experienced animators.

You can divide a single frame into multiple layers (just like layers in Adobe PS). So you can detail each element with precision. For example, let’s assume you’re creating a stickerman. You can draw hands, legs, and other body parts in different layers. So you can detail your creation better.

You can upload any type of media (pictures, videos, GIFs, PSD) and edit them.

It has rulers and grids to assist in creating shapes quickly. 

If you want to add a soundtrack, you can upload your own audio & music tracks.

However, you won’t be able to add text to the Free Plan.

Here’s a sample video made using Animation Desk.

7.2) Pros

• The presence of multiple layer frame-to-frame animation helps you create the most detailed frame-by-frame animation compared to other apps.
• Apart from images & videos, you can also upload GIFs and PSD files.
• Availability of handy lessons and onscreen instructions that are missing from its competitors.

7.3) Cons

• You can’t add text in the Free Plan.
• The workspace is slightly challenging to understand as it contains only icons.
• Contains watermarked downloads.

7.4) Who is it apt for?

An Experienced Animator’s treasure box because of the variety of animation tools.

7.5) How easy is it to use?

And that’s it! That brings us to the end of the list.

Here is a comparison of all the important animation features present in the app.

I hope you found it helpful. In case you feel there are other free animation apps for iPad & iPhone users that are worth mentioning, please let me know in the comment section below.

Happy Animating!

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How to make an avatar? (20 Million+ Users Trust this App!)

Are you looking to create a cute mini version of yourself (aka an Avatar) but not sure how to?

Then, this article is especially for you 🙂

In the last couple of years, Avatars have become very popular on the digital platform, and people just can’t stay away from it.

People use it as a profile picture, create animations, stickers, and even GIFs!

It’s a whole lot of fun!

But how do you create one?

More importantly, how do you create one that is unique from the ones your friends or colleagues create?

I got just the thing for you!

Just sign up to Animaker’s Avatar Maker.

You will face an adrenaline rush like never before!

You can customize your Avatar from head to toe, choose from a big collection of trendy outfits, accessories, and loads more!

So many options & so many customizations that you will be spoilt for choices in every section.

And do you know what the best part is? It is completely FREE!

Can’t wait to get started? 😀

Then join along, and let’s learn how to make an Avatar that stands out from the digital crowd.

SPOILER! It will just take you five simple steps.

Step 1 – Choosing Your Device 

Step 2 – Signing up to Animaker

Step 3 – Selecting Your Avatar’s Base

Step 4 – Personalizing the Outfit & Accessories

Step 5 – Animating Your Avatar

So let’s begin!

1. Choosing Your Device.

First Step. Choose the device you would be most comfortable with creating your Avatar.

You can either create an Avatar using a Computer / Laptop.

Or you can create an Avatar using an iPhone.

Both the creation process is easy (& fun!).

So just pick the one you are comfortable with 🙂

How to make an avatar using iPhone?

Step 2 – Signing up to Animaker

Step 3 – Selecting Your Avatar’s Base

Step 4 – Personalizing the Outfit & Accessories

Step 5 – Animating Your Avatar

How to make an Avatar using Computer/Laptop?

Step 2 – Signing up to Animaker

Step 3 – Selecting Your Avatar’s Base

Step 4 – Personalizing the Outfit & Accessories

Step 5 – Animating Your Avatar

How to make an Avatar using iPhone?

Now that we have made that tough decision. It’s time for the easy part. It’s time to signup! 😀

2. Signing up to Animaker

To create an Avatar seamlessly, ensure you have the right app with you.

So make sure you download the Animaker Animation Video Maker.

And create an account here to use the Avatar Maker for free!

Once you signup, you will land on the Dashboard.

Here’s where you can create an Avatar. To do that, tap on the “Create Your Own Character” button.

You will immediately be taken to the Avatar Maker.

Here’s where the fun begins! 

Let’s create our Avatar now! 😀

3. Selecting Your Avatar’s Base

Let’s begin by choosing the base of our Avatar. You can either pick a Male Avatar or a Female Avatar.

The best part is that you will soon have a wide range of alternatives to pick from, including plus-sized characters, kids, and even infants! So it is just going to get more exciting using the app! 😀

Now after selecting the base, pick the template that closely resembles the Avatar you want to create in order to begin customizing it.

Hit the “Customize” button to begin.  You’ll have access to the entire Avatar Creation Suite, where you can alter your character from head to toe!

Let’s begin by giving our Avatar a unique hairstyle!

There are several stylish hairstyles available for you to select from. Just tap on one to try.

You can also modify it’s hair color by switching to the color section.

Looks good, right?

Next step, let’s customize our character’s facial features, such as eyebrows, eyes, nose, and lips, and add a mustache or beard to ensure it looks exactly the way we want it to.

 

You can also make your Avatar look a little old by adding wrinkles and frown lines to it. Here’s where you can find them!

Amazing, right?

That’s how detailed you can personalize your Avatar’s Facial Features.

Now, things are about to become even more exciting! It’s time to give our Avatar an outfit makeover!

4. Personalizing with Outfit & Accessories

Animaker’s Avatar Wardrobe is huge!

You can choose from a wide range of trendy outfits, fashionable accessories, stylish footwear, and loads more!  So many options that you would eventually end up contemplating on which one to choose for hours!

Here’s a quick peek into Animaker’s Wardrobe for you.

You can either try out:

i) Outfits: You can dress your Avatar in elegant attire such as partywear, evening gowns, or even special costumes. 

ii) Topwear & Bottomwear: Or if you’re looking to make a style statement, you can even mix and match different pair of trousers and shirts from the Topwear & Bottomwear section!

It’s completely your choice! 😀

Further, you can style your Avatar by adding accessories.

Here are your options!

A. You can add Eyewear.

B. You can add  Headphones and hats.

C. You can add Neckwear and Jewels.

D. You can add  Bands and Wristwear.

E. Or even Tattoo and Mask.

It’s that easy!

Now that our Avatar is complete, just tap on the save icon (green tick) to name & save it.

You’re Avatar is now ready for the next final step! 

Let’s animate our Avatar and export it! 😀

5. Animating Your Avatar

After you save your character, you will see a pop-up with two options, that is,  “Go to Dashboard” and  “Create New Character”.

Tap on “Go to Dashboard”, so we can select our Avatar & animate it. Once you’re redirected to the Dashboard, the Avatar you created will be featured in the “Create Your Character” section. You can identify it by the name you’ve given it.

Select it and choose the project size(Horizontal, Vertical, or Square) you want to add the Avatar to. 

The workspace will open up with the Avatar you just created!

To add an animation to it, just select the character & tap on the “Action” button on the toolbar below.

The Actions (aka predefined animations) Library will open below (loaded with 100+ unique animations). Choose the one you would like to use!

You can also change the expression of your character by switching to “Expressions” & choosing from 20+ unique ones!

To make it look even more stunning, you can add backgrounds just by clicking on the “+” button and scrolling to the “Background” section.

In case you would like to detail your project more, you also have the option to add props, text, special effects, and lots more. Just scroll through the toolbar below to check your options.

Now to download your Avatar, click on the “Publish” button.

You can either download it as an image, video or even as a GIF (if the project duration is less than 30 secs)!

Be sure to tag your friends so they can see how awesome your avatar is. 😀

How to make an Avatar using Computer/Laptop?

First important step. It’s time to signup! 😀

2. Signing up to Animaker

To access the Avatar Maker, just click on the link here – Avatar Maker

And click on the “Create an Avatar Now” button. It will direct you to the signup page.

All you need to do is quickly register to access it!

In case you are already a registered user, just log in, and you will find yourself on the Dashboard (as seen in the screenshot below). It will contain all the tools needed for creating an Avatar & animating them in a video.

Just click the “Create” button to get started on your Avatar.

A drop-down menu with all creation tools will be displayed. Just tap on “Create A Character”.

A new tab will open and direct you to the Avatar Maker (Character Creator). 

Here’s where the fun begins! 

Let’s build our Avatar now!

3. Selecting Your Avatar’s Base

The best part of Animaker’s Avatar Maker is it provides you with a wide range of options!

You can either create Male Characters, Female Characters, Plus Size Characters, Kids Characters, or even Infant Characters in Animaker!

It’s completely up to you!

So let’s start by picking the base appearance of our Avatar by clicking the “Choose” button.

Once you’re done choosing the base, you just have to pick an Avatar template to customize it further.

Once you are done selecting it, you will get your hands on the complete Avatar Creation Suite, where you can customize your character from head to toe. Here’s how it will look!

Next, pick the skin tone and complexion that best represents your real-life appearance or the desired character you want to create.

After which, adjust the various facial features like eyes, nose, mouth, and eyebrows to create a look that represents your desired Avatar.

You can also style your character with the latest hairstyles (as seen in the example below).

Or even customize the hair color (by scrolling to the top) to reflect your personality.

In case you’re looking to make your character look a little aged, there are options for it too! You can add wrinkles and frown lines to them. Here’s where to find them.

 

Amazing, right?

That’s how detailed you can personalize your Avatar’s Facial Features.

Now, it’s going to get even more exciting. It’s time to dress up your Avatar!

4. Personalizing with Outfit & Accessories

Animaker’s Avatar Wardrobe is massive!

You can add trendy clothes, shoes, accessories, and even add masks!

In short, you can dress up your Avatar as you please.

So let’s start with an outfit for your character.

You have two options here:

i) Outfit: You can either style your Avatar with classy outfits or unique costumes.

Or choose Topwear & Bottomwear individually. Here’s how!

ii) Topwear & Bottomwear: Here’s where you will find stylish tops, jackets and match your top wear with trendy bottom wear.

Once you’re done selecting your character’s outfit, you can now add accessories to them!

Here are your options!

A. You can add Eyewear.

 

B. You can add Headphones and Hats.

 

C. You can add Jewels and Neckwear.

D. You can add Bands and Wristwear.

E. Or even add Mask and Tattoo.

And that’s it! It’s done! You’re Avatar is now ready!

Just double-tap on the title (present on top) to name it & click on “Save” to save it.

You’re Avatar is now ready to be animated & exported!

5. Animating Your Avatar

After you save your Avatar, you will see a pop-up with the option to “Create a New project”.

Select it. It will direct you to the Moments(Templates) page. Here’s where it’s going to get really exciting!

You can either use your character in a fun animated template or open up a blank project and animate it.

The choice is yours!

• • Here’s how to Add Avatar in a Template.

• • Here’s how to Add Avatar in a Blank Project.

How to Add Avatar in a Template?

First, start off by choosing the template you would like to use.

You can either scroll down and choose one or even search for it. 

 

Just hover over the template you find interesting and hit “Preview” to preview the template.

Once you shortlist a template, click on “Use”.

The workspace will open up with all the tools needed for animation.

To replace the Avatar present in the template with the one you created, select the Avatar and use the “Replace” feature (as shown below).

 

Tadaa! Your Avatar has been added to the workspace!

In case you would like to change the action, just tap on the Avatar. The Actions (aka predefined animations) Library will open to your left(loaded with 1000+ options). Just select the one you like to use!

You can also switch to “Expressions” to change your Character’s expression (and choose from 20+ various ones).

Now, to change the text on the template, simply double-tap on the textbox and change your content.

Similarly, repeat the same step for changing the Avatar & text in all the necessary scenes.

(Note: To know more in detail about creating Animated Videos, check out the link provided.)

Once you’re happy with the animations, just click on “Publish”.

You can either download it as a video or as a GIF (if the total duration of the project is less than 30 secs) or even share it directly on social media!

Make sure you tag your friends and show them how cool your Avatar is 😀

Alternatively, if you choose a blank project, here’s how to add your character and animate it!

How to Add Avatar in a Blank Project?

Select “Create a Blank Project” from the Moments Page.

And choose the video project you would like to work with (Square, Horizontal, or Vertical)

The workspace will open up with all the tools needed for animation. And you will find your Avatar right on top of the “Character” section.

Just tap on it to add it. The Actions (aka predefined animations) Library will open to your left (with 1000 choices). 

Choose the one you would like to use!

You can also change the expression of your character by switching to “Expressions”.

You can further detail your scene by adding a stunning background from the “Bg” Section and scaling your character accordingly.

(Note: You can further add props, texts, special effects & more to your project. To know more about creating Animated Videos, check out the link provided.)

Now to download your Avatar, click on the “Publish” button.

You can download it as a video or as a GIF (if the project’s total duration is less than 30 secs) or even share it directly on social media!

Be sure to tag your friends so they can see how awesome your avatar is. 😀

So say goodbye to waiting & start creating your Avatar using Animaker’s Avatar Maker now!

Feel free to drop your thoughts & questions in the comment section below.

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How to make a collage on iPhone? [Without Paying Even $1]

Creating a collage is a great way to make a lasting memory. Just a photo or video collage will help us recall the fun we had, and it will undoubtedly make you smile—for example, a fun weekend with friends, a long overdue vacation, wedding celebrations, etc.

Even the making process (combining multiple photos into one collage) will give you an extra scoop of happiness.

But usually, such good things require a lot of time and effort to complete.

But what if I told you that all those worries can be let go of? 

What if I told you that you can create video collages on the go from your iPhone, that too for FREE!

Yes, to do that, all you need to do is download the Animaker Animation Video Maker.

In the Animaker Animation Video Maker, you get two options to create evergreen collages.

Option A – The Fastest Collage Maker (Create Photo Collages in Less Than 10 Secs)

Option B – The Advanced Collage Maker (Create Collages with Advanced Editing Tools)

Both choices are great, no doubt about it. But based on the time you have, you can select any option. So make your choice.

A) Create Collages using the Fastest Collage Maker

Great choice! Now here’s how to make a collage on your iPhone in less than 10 seconds by following these 3 steps.

i) Choosing the right collage template

ii) Adding your photos & text to the collage

iii) Downloading your collage for free!

Yes, it’s that simple. 😄

i) Choosing the right collage template

Animaker has over 100+ collage templates that you can choose from. To view them, search for “Collage” on the Search Bar.

The entire collection of collage templates will be displayed.

If you would like to preview a template, just tap on it. The preview will load for you.

And if you would like to use it, tap on the “Use Now” button.

Here you get two Edit options – Lite Edit & Advanced Edit

The fastest way to create a collage is through Lite Edit. The Advanced Edit option will help you make detailed changes to your collage.

Since we want to use the Fastest Collage Maker, let’s opt for Lite Edit.

The project opens with all the swappable elements (texts & images) displayed below. All you have to do is, just select and update them.

Let’s learn how to update these swappable elements.

ii) Adding your photos & text to the collage

Now, the next step is to customize the template. 

Let’s break it into two steps.

Step 1 – Adding images to your collage

Step 2 – Updating text on your collage

(Tip: In case you would like to add videos to the collage template, just switch to the Advanced Edit.)

Step 1 – Adding images to your collage

To add your image to the template, just select the image on the template you would like to replace and click on “Swap”.

You can either upload your images here. Or even choose a stock asset from the library. 

Similarly, let’s see how to update the text on your collage.

Step 2 – Updating Text on Your Collage

To update the text, select the textbox you would like to edit and tap on the “Edit Text” button.

This opens a window with the text in the template. Here’s where you can delete and update the previous text with the new one! Once you’re done, click “Apply” to save the changes.

And that’s it! Just repeat the same steps for all the images & text you would like to customize! 😀

iii) Downloading your collage for free!

Once you’re done editing your collage, click on “Done.”

Here’s where you can preview your picture collage and download it! In case you want to edit it in detail with advanced tools, you can always choose the “Advanced Edit” option. 

How easy was that?  Your collage is now ready! You can now share it with your friends, family, or even social media! 😀

Now, here are the steps on how to edit a collage using Advanced Edit.

B)Create Collages using the Advanced Collage Maker

Nice choice! With the Advanced Collage Maker, you get access to all the professional editing tools available on the app. 

Here’s how you can create a collage using it in just five steps.

Step 1: Picking The Right Collage Template

Step 2: Adding Pictures & Videos to Collage 

Step 3: Adding Text to Collage

Step 4: Adding Music to Collage

Step 5: Exporting Your Collage

So let’s get going!

1) Choosing the right collage template

Open the Animaker Animation Video Maker App. And enter  “Collage” on the Search Bar. 

The complete set of collage templates will be shown. 

To preview a template, just tap on it.

And to use it, click on the “Use Now” button.

You have two editing options here: Advanced Edit and Lite Edit.

Advanced Edit is the best for creating a collage with professional editing tools, while Lite Edit has selective functions that will help you create a collage in less than 10 seconds!

Since we are going to create a collage on our iPhone with Advanced tools, let’s choose Advanced Edit.

The template you chose is now ready for you to customize! 

2) Adding Pictures & Videos to Collage 

Next step, let’s add the photos & videos.

Let’s break this process and check out how to add images and videos in separate sections.

2.1 How to Add Image To Your Collage

2.2 How to Add Video To Your Collage

2.1 How to Add Image To Your Collage

Adding Images to your collage is really simple. 

The Animaker iOS App has a function called “Swap”, which will help you replace the images in the template with your own image. The main benefit of using it is it will help you save time as you don’t have to scale it manually. 

Here’s how you can use it!

i) Select the image you want to replace and tap on the “Swap” button on the toolbar below.

ii) You can either replace it with an already uploaded file (or) choose one from your phone gallery (or) even select a stock asset from the 100M+ collection!

And that’s it! It’s that simple! Repeat this step for all of the images you want to swap and replace.

2.2 How to Add Video To Your Collage

Adding Videos is simple too! All you need to do is follow these steps.

i) Select “Add Items”.

ii) The Uploads Section will open. Choose the video you would like to upload. You can either pick one from your phone gallery (or) choose an uploaded file (or) even select a stock asset from the 100M+ collection!

iii) The video you choose gets added to your collage as a video background. To change it into a movable asset,  just select the “Remove Bg” feature in the toolbar.

Using this option will remove the video from the background and add it as an asset to the workspace.

Once that’s done, scale it and place it in the required position. 

And it’s done! To add more videos to your collage, just follow the same steps.

Now that we have added our images and videos, it’s time to personalize our collage with text!

3) Adding your message (text) to your collage

The advantage of using a template is it already has pre-stored animation attached to the text.

So all you have to do is double-tap on the textbox to change the content.

In case you would like to replace and add a different style of textbox, go to Add Items > Text.

You will find two types of texts here.

i)Text Prebuilds (that are already built with animation)

ii)Textboxes (that do not contain any animation)

Let me show you how you can use both.

i) Adding Text Prebuilds

You can choose from 200+ elegant text pre-builds. 

Simply tap the one you want to use. And to change the textbox’s contents, double-tap on it.

ii) Adding Textboxes 

Textboxes by default do not contain any animation. So here’s how you can add one & animate it!

i) Tap on the textbox you would like to add. Then, double-tap on the textbox to enter your content.

ii) Now to add Animation, select the textbox and choose “Effects” from the toolbar displayed below.

iii) You will notice two types of animations that you can add – Entry & Exit Effects.

As the name implies, “Entry Effects” will help you add animations to the beginning of the text & “Exit Effects” will help you add animation at the end. 

Just tap on one to add and preview the effect.

And that’s it! You have now added animation to your text 😀

Now, it’s time to add music to our collage.

4)Adding music to your collage

The template you chose will have background music set by default.

In case you want to change it, you can choose a music track from 30k+ music tracks available on Animaker or upload your own music.

Here’s how.

i) Go to the Music Section (under “Add Items”)

ii) You can either pick your music track by browsing through the genres or searching for a specific type.

(or)

You can upload your own music by switching to “Uploads”.

To give it a listen, click on the preview button.

To apply a music track to the video, simply click on it and select the “Use” button. That’s it! You’ve successfully added background music to your collage! 

Your collage is now ready for download!

5) Downloading your collage onto your iPhone.

Your stunning collage is now ready!

To preview the collage you just created, select the play button on top.

And to download your collage, click on the download icon.

You can download the collage either as a video, GIF or even as an image.

 You can also share it with your friends and family via different social media platforms! 😀

Hope this article was helpful in teaching you to create collages on the go.

You can also use the Animaker App to create other types of collages such as picture video collages, side-by-side video collages (split screen video), GIF collages, birthday wishes, social media posts, animation videos & loads more!

Do you have any questions or feedback? Feel free to drop them in the comments section below! We will be more than happy to help you out!

So don’t wait!

Download The App Now!

P.S. If you would like to create a collage from your Laptop or Computer, here’s the Video Collage Maker (web version)for you!

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How to extract subtitles from video quickly! [3 best methods]

Subtitles are truly amazing! They serve as a bridge between languages, allowing people worldwide to connect and enjoy the beauty of storytelling. With subtitles, language barriers are no longer a hindrance; everyone can fully immerse themselves in the experience. It’s incredible how something so simple can profoundly impact our ability to communicate and understand each other.

Apart from helping the audience understand the video, subtitles also help improve your video’s visibility online. Subtitles provide textual content that search engines can index and potentially helps in improving the visibility and discoverability of your video on various platforms.

Subtitles can be a highly valuable way for learners, international audiences, and aid those with hearing impairments as they provide a way to associate spoken words in a written form.

If you want to target a multilingual audience, then extracting subtitles from a video and translating them into multiple languages makes the content more accessible and promotes cultural exchange.

Now, you’d wonder, how do I extract subtitles from a video?

Well, when it comes to extracting subtitles from a video, there are many ways to do it. But before that, you need to know the basics of subtitles. Subtitles are of two kinds –

Softcoded subtitles – Softcoded subtitles, also known as external subtitles, are separate files that accompany a video but are not permanently embedded in a video. This kind of softcoded subtitles comes in various formats, such as SRT, VTT, etc. Softcoded subtitles offer a lot of flexibility as the viewer can turn on or off during the playback.

Hardcoded subtitles – Hardcoded subtitles are permanently embedded on the video. This means the text is always visible when you play the video and cannot be turned off or changed. Since the subtitles are embedded in the video, they can be shared across the platforms without sharing a separate subtitle file, and is accessible to all regardless of the media player used and the support.

Now that you know the basics of subtitles and how they work, let’s check out how to extract subtitles from a video.

How to extract subtitles from a video?

This section will explain three different ways to extract subtitles from a video and some additional tips for each way.

Let’s check them out!

1. How to extract subtitles from YouTube?
2. How to extract subtitles from VLC?
3. How to extract subtitles using an Online Subtitle Extractor?

How to extract subtitles from YouTube?

YouTube allows its users to access subtitles in different ways. You can view them as CC (Closed Captions) on the video player or view the transcript. In this section, we will show you how to extract subtitles from YouTube.

1. To extract the subtitles from YouTube, go to the YouTube video you want to extract the subtitles from.

2. Click on the three dots icon below the video.

3. Select the option “Show Transcript.”

4. Select the text and copy it.

5. Paste the text into a notepad or editor.

Wasn’t that simpler than you thought? Up next, let’s check out how to extract subtitles using VLC, one of the most used media players across computers.

How to extract subtitles from VLC?

VLC is a free and open-source media player that can be used to play a wide variety of video and audio files. In this section, we will check out how to extract subtitles on VLC and media player.

1. To extract subtitles on VLC, open the video on the VLC media player.

2. Once the video is open on VLC, go to View > VLsub.

3. In this tab, you can download the subtitles by searching for a relevant tag. For this example, we just have to search for the song title in the search box.

4. If the searched term is available, then you can simply download by clicking on ‘Download selection.’

5. The downloaded subtitle will be saved to the same location as your video.

Next, let’s check out how to use an online tool to extract subtitles.

How to extract subtitles using an Online Subtitle Extractor?

There are many online tools to extract subtitles. For this article, we will be using Animaker Subtitles to extract subtitles. Animaker is an online video creation platform that allows users to create animated videos, presentations, and lots more.

Among its suite of tools, Animaker Subtitles is the tool we will be using to extract subtitles. Animaker subtitles is an AI-powered subtitle generator that allows you to transcript your videos easily & efficiently. Things you thought would take several hours can be achieved in minutes using Animaker subtitles.

Get started by creating an account on Animaker subtitles or login to Animaker.

Once you have logged in, click on Create > Subtitle.

Here, you can upload your own video, choose one from your previously exported videos, or from the massive collection of stock videos in the Animaker library.

Up next, click on the Auto Subtitle button. This will use AI to generate subtitles automatically and add the timestamps for your video.

This is how the generated captions look.

You can edit them it in case of any changes, or go ahead and download the subtitles by clicking on Download > Download subtitles.

As simple as that; you can extract subtitles using Animaker Subtitles easily!

Animaker subtitles can help you extract the subtitles from your videos quickly, and the best part is that it can understand 20+ major languages. With this tool, you can eliminate the need for manual transcription of subtitles and get it done in minutes.

If you want to learn more about subtitles, how to create them, and how they work, check out our other articles –

How to make subtitles – The Ultimate Guide
Closed captions vs Subtitles: Do you know the difference?
10 Best Fonts For Subtitles To Make Your Videos Stand Out

Hope this article, we have explored several methods to extract subtitles from a video. Hope this article helps you. If you have any doubts, feel free to drop them in the comments below.

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How to translate subtitles in less than a minute! [3 different methods]

Subtitles are a great way to make your videos accessible & reach a wider audience. This is because they help improve your videos’ overall quality by providing additional context and clarity.

If you’re looking to translate your subtitle into multiple languages, you can do it manually or use online subtitle translator tools that will help you automatically translate your subtitles into 100+ languages.

This article will show you how to translate subtitles easily and efficiently.

1. How to translate subtitles with an online tool?
2. How to translate subtitles on YouTube?
3. How to translate subtitles on Notepad?

1. How to translate subtitles with an online tool? [Animaker Subtitles]

There are a number of benefits ways for translating subtitles. There are a number of benefits to using an online subtitle tool like Animaker Subtitles. Firstly, it’s a quick and easy way to get your subtitles translated into 100+ languages and reach a wider audience. And secondly, with AI & Machine learning, Animaker Subtitles provide accurate and fast translations for your subtitles.

So, let’s see how you can translate subtitles using Animaker Subtitles. But before that, learn how to make subtitles by reading this article – How to make subtitles (The Ultimate Guide)

Now that you know how to create your own subtitles using Animaker Subtitles, let’s check out how to translate subtitles.

With Animaker Subtitles, just like how there are different ways to make subtitles, there are a few different ways to translate subtitles as well. Let’s check out how –

Automatic Translation – With the power of AI & Machine learning, adding & translating subtitles for your video is pretty simple. You can save a lot of time by avoiding the manual translation of subtitles. Let’s see how you can automatically translate subtitles using Animaker Subtitles.

– To get started, create a new subtitle file from the dashboard by clicking on Create> Create Subtitles.

– Upload your video from your computer. Alternatively, you can also select a video from my exports or select one from your library.

– Once you have uploaded the video, click on “Auto Subtitle” option

– Once you click on the “Auto Subtitle” button, it will take some time to add transcription & time stamps for your video automatically. Once done, go ahead and click on “Translations” on the left menu.

– In the subtitles tab, click on “Add a new language”

– In this tab, there’ll be three options –

A. Translate from Original – If you select this option, you can simply select the language you want to translate. In a few seconds, you will have your subtitles translated automatically and ready to use.

B. Translate the subtitles manually – If you want to get the maximum accuracy, then this option is right for you. So let’s see how to translate subtitles using Animaker Subtitles manually.

C. Upload Translated subtitles – If you have a file with pre-translated subtitles, you can use this option to upload your subtitles and easily add subtitles to your video.

As simple as that, you have your translated subtitles now. All you have to do is download your subtitles by clicking on Download > Download subtitle file.

Alternatively, if you want the video with subtitles hardcoded in it, you can simply select the first option, Download Video.

Now, let’s see how we can translate subtitles on YouTube.

2. How to translate subtitles on YouTube?

When it comes to translating subtitles on YouTube, there are two ways you can do it –

(1) From the Youtube Player (As a Viewer) – If you are watching a video, you can do this using the YouTube Player itself. Follow the below steps to translate subtitles on YouTube.

– First, find a video you want to translate subtitles.

– Select the option “Subtitles/CC.”

– In the YouTube player, find the gear icon in the bottom right corner and click on subtitles.

– Click on the “Auto-Translate” tab.

– Select the language you want to translate to.

Next up, let’s check out how you can make use of YouTube’s feature to translate subtitles manually.

(2) From the Youtube Studio (As a YouTube Channel Manager) – This is a process that involves a few steps but allows you to have more control over the translation. To manually translate the subtitles on YouTube, follow the below steps.

– Head over to YouTube Studio and select the video you want to add translated subtitles for.

– In the video menu, on the left side, click on the “Subtitles” option.

– In the Subtitles option screen, click on “Add language” and select the language you want to add subtitles.

– Once you click on “add” and select the language, you will see the different options to add subtitles. Click on the language you want to translate to. Once you select, you will see a screen like this –

Here, you can choose the desired option and add the translated subtitle to your YouTube video.

i) Upload file: If you have a subtitle file in hand, you can simply upload the file here or any other translated subtitle file from your computer.

ii) Type manually: If you want accuracy, then you can manually add timestamps for your subtitle and add the text accordingly.

iii) Auto Translate: To use the Auto-Translate feature, you must add subtitles to your video in your native language. Once you have done this, the auto-translation will be available, and will use YouTube’s speech recognition feature to create subtitles for your video in other languages automatically.

In this next section, we will be checking out how to translate subtitles on Notepad using Google Translate.

3. How to translate subtitles on Notepad? [using Google Translate]

Creating and translating subtitles using Notepad is super simple and straightforward.

Subtitles are nothing but formatted text, so while creating a subtitle, you just have to follow the format as in the image below, then you are good to go.

If you want to learn more about how to create subtitles manually using Notepad, check out this article, and you’ll be set – How to create an SRT file? [The easy way]

Now that you know the basics of creating a subtitle using Notepad, translating subtitles manually is pretty simple. You can make use of free services like Google Translate or DeepL translator to get the translated version of the subtitles. Then, create a new subtitle file & transcript it according to the time stamps.

Here’s how a translated version of a subtitle would look –

Wasn’t that pretty simple? Translating subtitles has its own advantages that enhance the viewing experience and broaden the reach of your content. Here are some reasons why translating subtitles is beneficial –

Global Accessibility – Subtitles make your content more accessible to people who speak other languages, which can help you reach a wider audience and ensure that your message is conveyed accurately.

Increased Viewership – Studies have shown that videos with subtitles are being watched more than the ones without subtitles. This is because subtitles make it easier for people to understand the content, even if the viewer’s native language is different.

Cultural Understanding – Subtitles can help people from different cultural backgrounds understand each other better. This is mainly because they provide a literal translation of the dialogue and the context, and help to understand the overall message better.

Improved Search Engine ranking – Apart from the perspective of the audience, subtitles can also help your videos rank better on search engine results pages (SERPs). This is mainly because Google and other search engines index the text of subtitles, which in turn can help your videos rank higher for the relevant search terms.

In conclusion, translating subtitles can be a great way to reach an audience, increase your viewership and improve your search engine ranking. By following the tips in the article, you can ensure that your translated subtitles are effective and help you reach your target audience.

Animaker Subtitles makes it easy for all subtitle tasks, from Subtitle creation, Subtitle Animation, Subtitle Translation, and many more.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.

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Diversity Animation: Everything you need to know

We all love watching animated movies, don’t we?!

Thanks to nostalgia or quirky effects, animation as a medium has the power to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds!

So watching cartoons and animated movies has always been great!

But in how many movies have you noticed diverse characters? Not many, right?

Here are some facts, in this 78-year history of Walt Disney Animation studios, only 11 out of 54 movies featured non-white main characters. That’s a bit too low, right?

Ever since the beginning, Animation studios have fallen short in representing a diverse range of characters and perspectives. In fact, the majority of these diverse representations emerged only in the past two decades, starting with Pocahontas in the year 1995.

This illustrates the need for greater efforts to ensure diversity and inclusion in the animated film industry as a whole.

The issue of diversity and inclusion in the world of animation has not been adequately addressed, both in the films themselves and in the workplace.

But before we dive into more details, let’s understand the meaning of diversity animation.

What is Diversity Animation?

Diversity animation refers to the inclusion and representation of various voices, identities, cultures, and perspectives in the world of animation.

The process of diversifying the animation starts by featuring characters, storylines, and themes that reflect the diversity of our world. By including different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, diverse animation aims to break stereotypes.

It helps create a more realistic and inclusive portrayal of the human experience, from fostering empathy to understanding the connection among audiences.

Why is Diversity important in Animation?

Animation as a medium has the power to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Diversity in animation promotes representation, cultural understanding, empowerment, and inclusion in an equitable society. By featuring diverse characters and inclusive storytelling, animation opens doors to a world of diverse communities.

Moreover, embracing diversity in animation meets market demand, which means it attracts broader audiences and boosts profitability too. So, prioritizing diversity and inclusion creates a significant impact in the world of animation.

How can Animaker help its users to create Diverse Animations?

Before we check out how Animaker can help users to create diverse animations, let’s check out what Animaker is. It is a cloud-based video making software that helps users create professional-quality videos without needing any prior animation experience. It offers a wide range of features that can be used to create diverse animations like –

Body types – Animaker allows users to create characters with a wide variety of body types, including thin, average, and plus-size characters. This helps create more inclusive animations that represent a wider range of people.

Age groups – Animaker allows to create characters of different ages, right from children to adults, allowing users to create animations that are appropriate for a variety of audiences.

Different skin colors & Outfits – Animaker allows you to create characters with a variety of skin tones. From light to dark skin tones, this app helps to create animations that are more representative of the world’s population.

Moreover, Animaker’s character customization allows users to dress their characters in a variety of outfits. Be it formal, casual, or region-wise outfit, Animaker has it all. This helps to create animations that are appropriate for different situations and regions.

Animal characters – Animaker takes it a step further and allows users to add animal characters to their videos with over 20+ options to choose from.

These are a few of the ways that Animaker contributes to the world of diverse animations. By using these features, users can create animations that are more inclusive and representative of the world around them.

That’s not it. Here are some additional tips for creating diverse animations –

Think about your audience – While creating an animation, think about the audience you’re trying to reach, their interests, and their needs. Create your animations accordingly.

For example, If you are creating an animation for children, you have to ensure that the children’s characters are diverse in terms of their body type, skin color, and culture.

Be Intentional – When it comes to diversity in animation, don’t just add it for the sake of it. Make sure the diversity in your animation is intentional and meaningful.

For example, if you are creating an animation about a diverse group working together, you should add more details, like how their perspectives, inputs, and experiences help them to achieve their goal, rather than just a scene of diverse people working together.

Be Respectful – The most important point while creating a diverse animation is that you have to be respectful of the people you are representing. Avoid stereotyping and negative portrayals as much as possible.

This would avoid making generalizations about people based on their race, ethnicity, gender, and other identity factors. By following these tips, you can create animations that are visually appealing and meaningful.

If you’re looking to create your own animated character, we have just the thing for you. Try Animaker’s Avatar Maker! You can create 1 Billion+ unique character combinations. It’s fun & it’s free!

Additionally, here’s an in-depth article that shows the users How to create Animated Characters? [In five simple steps].

You can also watch this video tutorial –

We hope this article helped you understand diverse animation and how to create one. If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below.

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How to make a video collage? [Web+Mobile]

Video collages are a fantastic way to bring together a series of short videos and images to create a lasting memory or even a spectacular social media post! 

But how do you make video collages, especially if you are an amateur? 🤔

Well, look no further! Try Animaker’s Video Collage Maker! 

It not only has the most user-friendly free video collage maker, but it also offers the most stunning collage templates that you can find online! (Don’t believe me? Here’s a sneak peek!)

 

Impressed? 😄

There are over 100+ collage templates that will make your viewers go, “WOW! 😲” 

So, in this article, we’ll look at a few simple steps that will help you create your own video collage. 

So choose your device & let’s get started!

Choose Your Device

i) How to make a video collage on your Laptop/Computer?

Even if it is your first video collage, you would just be spending 5 minutes to create one! It’s very easy!

You can create a stunning video collage just by following these 5 steps!

Step 1: Choosing the right template for your video collage

Step 2: Uploading your videos & pictures 

Step 3: Customizing text and font styles

Step 4: Choosing and adjusting background music

Step 5: Previewing & downloading your completed video collage

Bonus: Tips for making your video collage even more memorable!

Let’s get started!

Step 1: Choosing the right template for your video collage

Choosing the right template is crucial in making the perfect video or picture collage. So keep in mind the amount of content you want to include in your video collage.

If you have a lot of pictures and videos, choose a template that includes multiple frames. On the other hand, if you only have a few photos or videos, choose a simple and straightforward collage video template.

So here’s how you begin.

Signup or log in to Animaker. And search for “Collage.” 

From the collection displayed, select the video collage template you would like to use.

Step 2: Uploading your videos & pictures

After selecting a template, how do you upload your videos and images into the video collage template?

It’s very simple! You can add it in just a couple of clicks using the “Replace” feature.

All you have to do is,

i) Select the video (or image) you want to replace. Click on the three dots on top and tap on the “Replace” button.

ii) You can either choose from the stock asset library or switch to “Uploads” to upload your own video (or image). Here’s how you upload your own video or image to the library.

Click “Apply” to save the changes, and that’s it! It’s that easy! 

Repeat the same steps for all the videos (or images) you would like to replace in the collage video.

Step 3: Customizing your text and font styles

To change the content on your collage video template, just double-tap on the textbox and enter your content! Just like the example below. 

Alternatively, if you would like to replace (or add) a different style of textbox, go to the “Text” Section. You will find a huge collection to choose from.

Here, you can either choose a text pre-build (that already has pre-build animation) or choose a textbox (and add animation manually).

Now, let’s see how to do it both ways!

Option A: Using a Text Prebuild

Option B: Using a Textbox

A) Using a Text Prebuild

There are 200+ trendy text prebuilds in Animaker that you can use.

All of these contain visually stunning animations set by default. So you don’t have to worry about adding animations yourself!

To add a text prebuild to the collage, 

i) Scroll and choose a text prebuild that you would like to use.

ii) And enter your content by double-tapping on the textbox!

It’s THAT easy!

B) Using a Textbox

In case you go with a Textbox, here’s how to add one and animate it.

i) Choose a textbox (displayed above text-prebuilds) & double-tap to enter your content. 

ii) You can further style your text by changing the font, font color & font size under the “Edit Text” section.

That’s it! It’s done! You can place the textbox where you want it on the collage.

Now that we have added our content, here’s how you can animate it!

Select the textbox and tap on the “Animation” button above it.

There are two types of animation effects you can add to your texts – Entry Effect & Exit Effect.

So, what is the main difference between them? It’s pretty simple. 

“Entry Effects” are the animation effects that you add at the beginning of the asset, and “Exit Effects” are the animation effects that you can add at the end.

Just tap on an effect to add and preview it!

And that’s it! It’s that easy. 

Tip: Similarly, just repeat the same steps to add animation to the videos (or images) you add in the video collage.

Now that we have added all important assets, such as our videos and the text, and also animated them – it’s time to place the icing on the cake!

It’s time to add our music track!

Step 4: Choosing and adjusting background music 

Animaker has a massive collection of 30k+ trendy music tracks that you can choose from. All these are collectively available across different genres, such as Rock, Pop, etc.

It’s really easy to add one. All you have to do is,

i) Go to the Music Section.

ii) You can pick a music track either by browsing through the genres or by searching for a specific type.

Alternatively, you can upload your own music track as well. Just hop over to the “Uploads” section and upload your music track right into the collage video.

Step 5: Previewing and downloading your completed video collage

Once you’re done editing your video collage, click on the “preview” button on top to view the collage video.

If you’re happy with the results, here’s how you can download your video!

i) Go to “Publish”

ii) Click on “Download Video”

iii) Choose the Video quality you prefer (HD, FULL HD, 2K or higher.) and the file type (MP4, MOV, etc.)

Once the rendering is completed, you will get an email with the download link to download your collage video. 

Alternatively, you can also download your video from Manage Exports Section, accessible right on your Dashboard.

Happy Collage Making! 😀

Bonus: Tips for making your video collage even more memorable!

Bonus 1: Adding Special Effects

Are you looking to make your video collage even more stunning?

I got just the thing!

You can add amazing pre-build special effects to your collage videos in just a couple of clicks.

Here’s how!

Step 1: Go to the “ Effects” section. You will find a wide range of various special effects ranging from celebrations in 2D to eyecatching 3D effects!

Step 2: Just tap on one to add and preview!

Tip: You can change the color of the effect as well by selecting “Change Colour” from the toolbar.

Bonus 2:  Adding Stunning Filters!

You can make your videos and photos look even more captivating by adding filters or by making color adjustments (brightness, contrast, etc.)

Here’s how!

Select the video (or image) you would like to edit & tap on the “Edit Video” (or “Edit Image”) button present right above it.

The Editing Tools will open on your left. Here, you will find various editing tools such as Filters, Colour Adjustments, etc.

To add a filter, just tap on “View All.” Here, you can choose from a variety of visually elevating filters for your video collages with just a click. 

Just tap on one to try! 😄

Further, if you would like to make colour adjustments to the videos (or images), you will find the “Adjustments” section right below the filter section.

The most frequently used colour adjustment settings are listed (such as brightness, contrast, and saturation) in it.

 

In case you would like to make more detailed adjustments, just tap on the “See All” button, in which you can adjust the hue, tint, etc.

So that’s how you can make your video collages stand out from the crowd!

In case you would like to try to create one on the go, here’s how you can create a video collage using an iPhone!

ii) How to make a video collage on iPhone?

If you’re an iPhone/ iPad user, you have a big advantage over computer/laptop users. You can create, edit and publish amazing video collages right from your iPhones.

Just download the Animaker Animation Video Maker from the Appstore. It’s one of the best video collage apps on the market today!

It’s not just for video collage making, you can also use it as a side-by-side video app (that is, split-screen videos) or even make collages with video and pictures combined!

It is going to solve all your collage making needs! 😀

Even if this is your first video collage, you don’t have to break a sweat! You can create a stunning collage video in under 5 minutes! And it just takes 5 simple steps! 

Step 1: Choosing The Right Template

Step 2: Adding Videos To Your Collage 

Step 3: Styling Your Text 

Step 4: Adding Background Music!

Step 5: Previewing and Downloading Your Video Collage

Bonus: Tips For Making Your Video Collage Even More Memorable!

So let’s get started.

Step 1: Choosing the right template

Before you select a collage template, here’s an important tip that you need to consider.

Think about how many videos & photos you want in your collage. 🤔

If you are planning to create a collage with many videos (and pictures), make sure you opt for a template with multiple frames (aka Grids). 

On the other hand, if you are planning to create one with just a few videos (and pictures), use a simple and straightforward collage template instead.

Now that we have decided on the assets (videos & pictures) we need in our collage. It’s time to open the Animaker Animation Video Maker app & create our video collage!

First important step. Register or log in to the Animaker app and search for the term “Collage”.

The entire collection of collage templates will be displayed. Choose the video collage template that you like best and click on “Use Now.”

Once you select the collage template, you will be provided with two editor options – Advanced Editor & Lite Editor.

For this guide on how to create a video collage, it’s best to opt for “Advanced Editor.”

Once you select it, your video collage template will now open with all the necessary collage-making tools!

Step 2: Adding Videos To Your Collage 

Now it’s time for us to bring our videos into our collage template!

And guess what? It’s really easy! 

With just 4 simple steps, you can add videos to the collage template. Here’s how!

1. Switch to the “Edit” Mode.

2. Select “Add Items” from the toolbar.

3. The “My Upload” section will open on your screen by default. Just select the video you want to add to your collage.

4. Once the video is added, it gets uploaded as a background by default. Please don’t worry, you can change it into an asset just by selecting the video and clicking on the “Remove Bg” feature in the toolbar. Refer to the screenshot below.

Once that’s done, scale it and place it in the required position. It’s that simple! 

That’s how you can upload a video into your collage. Repeat this step for all of the videos you want to add to your collage video.

Step 3: Styling your text 

Adding content to your collage is really simple – just double-tap on the textbox and enter your message!

In case you would like to replace (or add) a new textbox, you have plenty of alternatives to choose from. Just browse through the text section.

You can choose from two types of texts. 

a) Text Prebuilds that contain text animation

b) Textboxes that do not contain text animation.

Here’s how to use both!

a) Adding Text Prebuilds

The Animaker App has over 200 stylish text pre-builds with built-in animation. You can easily enhance the visual appeal of your video by incorporating the text pre-builds.

Just tap on one to add it to your scene and double-tap to change the content.

b) Adding a Textbox

In case you opt for a textbox, here’s how you can add your content and add animation to it!

Double-tap on the textbox and enter your content.

Choose the textbox and select “Effect” from the toolbar.

There are two types of animation effects that you can apply to your assets (images and videos).

a) Entry effect and

b) Exit effect

Here’s the difference. The “Entry Effects” are animation effects that you may add at the beginning of an asset, and the “Exit Effects” are animation effects that you can add at the end. 

Just tap to add and preview an effect.

Your video collage is almost ready! Just one final ingredient is needed to make it stunning!

Step 4. Adding Background Music!

Animaker provides a huge collection of 30k+ trendy music across various genres, such as Rock, Pop, and so on.

It’s really simple to add one. All you need to do is

i) Go to the Music Section.

ii) Choose from the different music categories or search for a specific type.

iii) Tap on the play button to preview the music track. If you like how it sounds, tap on it to add it.

You can also add your own music track if you choose. Simply navigate to the “My Uploads” section and upload your music track into the video project.

Step 5. Previewing and downloading your video collage

Once you’re done editing your video collage, click on the “preview” icon on top to take the final preview.

If you’re happy with the results, just click on the download icon to download your video!

That’s it! Your collage with videos and pictures is ready for you to publish!

 You will receive an email with the download link as soon as the rendering is completed!

Happy Making! 😀

Bonus: Tip for making your video collage even more memorable!

Bonus 1: Adding Special Effects

Looking to make your video collage even more stunning?

Well, I have the perfect solution for you!

In just a few clicks, you can instantly add stunning Special Effects (FXs) to your college videos.

It’s really easy and simple!

Here’s how!

i) Choose “Effects” from the menu. A variety of special effects, ranging from stunning 2D effects to striking 3D effects, will be shown.

ii) Simply tap on one to preview and add!

Bonus 2: Editing Your Uploaded Videos and Images 

You can further enhance your videos and images by adding filters or by making color modifications (such as contrast, brightness, etc.) in just a couple of clicks.

Here’s how!

i) Select the video (or image) and choose “Apply Filter” from the toolbar displayed below.

A variety of trendy social media-like filters will be shown. Just tap on one to try it!

ii) You can further adjust the intensity of the filter by adjusting the slider.

iii) You can also further make color adjustments (such as adjusting brightness, increasing contrast, etc.) to the videos and images you added by switching to “Adjust” on the toolbar.

So that’s how you can enhance your video collage and make it look stunning! 😀

So what are you waiting for? Make your video collage now!

If you have any questions, feel free to let me know in the comment box below! I would love to answer them!

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ChatGPT Prompts Playbook: 29 Irresistible Video Scripts for Sales and Marketing

Imagine having an AI assistant that crafts captivating video scripts just for you. Intrigued? 😉

Here’s your game-changer that plays your marketing and sales strategies differently.

Say hello to ChatGPT! 🌟

In today’s digital age, capturing the attention of your target audience is more challenging than ever before. 

That’s where ChatGPT comes in, revolutionizing the way we generate compelling content that engages, persuades, and converts.

What is ChatGPT? 

It’s an advanced language model developed by OpenAI. Trained on a massive amount of diverse text data, ChatGPT is capable of understanding context, generating human-like responses, and even providing creative ideas. 

It’s like having a skilled copywriter at your disposal 24/7, ready to assist you in crafting captivating video scripts for your marketing and sales videos.

Why are ChatGPT prompts essential for your marketing and sales efforts? 

The answer lies in their ability to unleash the full potential of AI-generated content. 

By crafting effective prompts, you can guide ChatGPT to generate high-quality, tailored scripts that align with your brand voice, target audience, and marketing objectives. 

This powerful combination of human creativity and AI assistance can save you time and effort while elevating the impact of your videos.

Best use cases of ChatGPT in Marketing and Sales:

• Compelling product demos and showcases.
• Engaging customer testimonial videos.
• Persuasive sales pitch scripts.
• Entertaining and informative explainer videos.
• Creative and memorable brand storytelling.

Get ready to unlock the full potential of ChatGPT and transform your video content into captivating experiences that leave a lasting impact. 

How to use ChatGPT: Step-by-step Process 

Now, let’s check out how to navigate to OpenAI’s ChatGPT online tool.

Step 1: Click on this – Open.AI

Step 2: Once the Open.AI is loaded, you’ll be able to see the ‘Product’ in the menu bar on top. 

Click on the ‘Product’, and when the slide opens, click on ‘ChatGPT’, as you see on the screenshot below.

Now you’ll be directed to the ChatGPT product page.

Step 3: Check out the ‘Log in’ & ‘Sign up’ buttons on the top right.

Click on the ‘Sign up’ button if you haven’t created an account yet. Here’s a screenshot (below) of how the ‘Sign up’ page looks like.

If you already have an account, simply click on the ‘Sign in’ and it will take you directly to the ChatGPT ground where you can start playing to create fantastic content.

Bonus Tip: Before signing up or logging into ChatGPT, you’ll be able to see the option to download ChatGPT App on your iOS devices. Check it out! (Refer to the screenshot below)

Let’s get started!🤩

AI Prompts for Marketing

1. An effective social media campaign
2. The blog post turned into a video
3. Top 5 brands and their logo with their explanation
4. Feature launch from a product
5. Marketing milestones – ‘Thanks’ video
6. Customer testimonial video
7. How-to video
8. Summary of an ebook/whitepaper
9. Top 3 tools to boost your marketing productivity
10. Webinar invitation
11. Top 10 list (marketing terminologies)
12. Holiday greeting videos
13. Launch video
14. Offers & promotions video
15. Brainstorm subject lines on < >
16. 1-week social media campaign ideas
17. Stages of buyer’s journey
18. Importance of brand consistency in marketing communication
19. Checklist for writing a blog

AI Prompts for Sales

1. Product demonstration video
2. FAQ videos for the prospects
3. Seasonal promotion
4. ‘About the company/brand’ video
5. Engage users more effectively using videos
6. Make your emails more engaging using videos
7. Tips to Write a Sales pitch deck video
8. Product comparison video
9. Brainstorm in designing the sales landing page
10. Customer onboarding – steps

ChatGPT prompts for Marketing

1. An effective social media campaign 

Act as a Marketing lead and write a video script that brainstorms the step-by-step process of creating an effective social media campaign for a phone brand located in England. Please avoid paragraphs and make pointers and lines crisp and to the trend. 

2. The blog post turned into a video

Write an engaging video script for the blog content here: <<copy+paste the entire blog content here>>

Bonus: If you’d like to convert your blog post into a video quickly, here’s a suggestion for you: Try out Animaker’s superfast Steve.AI, which uses AI to convert text to video within minutes. Simply insert your blog post or the published link in Steve.AI and wait for the magic to turn up. 

3. Top 5 brands and their logo with their explanation

Write a quick video script that talks about the top 5 brand that has the best logo and explain the reason why they chose that logo for their brand along with the images and timeline of when it was done.

4. Feature launch from a product

Act as a Technical Lead of Zoom Company, wherein the company launched a new feature called ‘Virtual Background’ in 2023 beginning. Write a video script that explains the feature in detail to its audiences. The feature includes adding different and customizable backgrounds for virtual conference calls or meetings. This enables only the person’s body to be visible, and the rest of the background can be customizable based on the user’s preferences. 

5. Marketing milestones – ‘Thanks’ video

Write a video script that explains the marketing milestone of a 2-year marketing journey of the <> company. Let the script be engaging, funny, and aspirational as it recalls the 2-year journey and the achievements in the two years. Mention about 14 campaigns that were successful, launching the Google and LinkedIn video campaigns, getting the top leads from email marketing campaigns, and about the 7-member team who were the pillars. Thank the audiences for being the best and the team for providing the best.

6. Customer testimonial video

Act as a marketing content writer from a digital marketing company who writes case studies and testimonials. Write a script on one of the customer testimonials. This testimonial is from a food manufacturer where we resolved their digital marketing problems and helped gain 100 leads in a year through organic and paid campaigns and strategies. 

7. How-to video (Example: Asana)

Write a video script on how to use Asana for beginners. Include screenshots, videos, or reference links to Asana. 

8. Summary of an ebook/whitepaper

Summarize the following content [insert content here] for a video, as video content.

Or 

I’m giving you my 2000-word ebook content. Summarize them into concise yet helpful points for me to develop video scripts.

Note: You can use these prompts from a new chat, and would not recommend using prompts one after another in the same chat.

9. Top 3 tools to boost your marketing productivity

Act as a digital marketing manager. Write a video script that talks about the three SEO tools and three top plagiarism checker tools for SEO researchers and content writers to use. Also, mention a couple of courses for SEO and content writers to boost their marketing productivity. 

10. Webinar invitation

Imagine you are hosting a webinar for your <> e-commerce company on the topic ‘Hybrid Retail’ for future e-commerce thought leaders. The webinar is happening on the 24th of July, 2023, in Zoom. Write a video script that invites the audience to attend the free webinar and gain insights. 

11. Top 10 list (marketing terminologies)

Act as a marketing manager who wants to educate the marketing interns and the juniors on global marketing terminologies. Write a video script that mentions the top 20 marketing terminologies. If possible, mention a scenario for each of the terminology. 

12. Holiday greeting videos

Act as a marketing campaign manager and write a video script on the holiday greetings – it’s Christmas. Write content for a 15-second video that wishes the users a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Let the script be a limit, but the tagline is a must. 

13. Launch video

Act as a CEO of a <> watch company. Write a video script that explains the launch of your new product – Smart Watch. Mention the features and benefits of the Smart Watch. The features are Heart Rate Monitor, Navigation, attend calls, decline calls, direct messages, set alarms, timers, play music, access notifications, and so on. And with the same, mention a dozen of benefits as well. At the end of the video, mention that the smartwatch is available on Amazon, Walmart, and on your website – www.smartwatch.ccom. Add a CTA that makes the viewers buy the smartwatch. 

14. Offers & promotions video

Imagine you are an Ads manager. Write a video script that explains the offers and promotions of your notebook product for this summer, 2023. The offer is 25% off for all notebooks when ordered before the 25th of June, 2023. And if a user orders three notebooks, the 4th one is free. Write a video script that is engaging, interesting and makes the viewers watch the ad fully and place their orders for the notebook. Mention the features of the notebook that has a customizable cover page. 

Here’s how ChatGPT replies:

15. Brainstorm subject lines on < >

Brainstorm subject lines on <insert your context here> and create a video script that mentions all of them.

Or

Write a video script by brainstorming with a dozen of subject lines on <content>, whereas each subject line should have less than 7 words. 

16. 1-week social media campaign ideas

Write a video script by generating a 1-week social media campaign idea for the product – night lamp as a video script. Let the campaign be interesting and contain ad ideas too. The ideas should be interactive and engaging, where the strategies should help the marketing team pull more leads.

17. Stages of buyer’s journey

Write a video script that explains the stages of the buyer’s journey with examples for each stage. This video is a small session for learners who wish to learn more about the marketing stages. 

18. Importance of brand consistency in marketing communication

Write a video script on the importance of brand consistency in marketing communication that helps the marketing learners to understand why brand consistency and communication are important. Use two characters to explain this concept that is interesting, interactive, and engaging.

19. Checklist for writing a blog

Act as a senior content writer. Write a video script that provides the checklist for writing a good SEO-best blog for the Trading industry. Keep the script very easy and readable. Let the animated character explain the checklist rather than a narrator. Avoiding narration is best, and including the video content is best.

Before we move into exploring the AI prompts for Sales, there’s a quick tip that helps in subtitling your amazing videos.

Are you looking to add subtitles to your engrossing videos? Enhance your videos with Animaker’s AI-Powered Subtitle Generator. Reach a wider audience, improve accessibility, boost engagement, and elevate your video’s impact with ease. Schedule a Demo with us!

ChatGPT prompts for Sales.

1. Product demonstration video

Write a video script that demonstrates the product – ‘Bosch’ to the clients and users. Let the script be simple and cover only the main points, products, solutions, and use cases. 

2. FAQ videos for the prospects

Write a video script that answers the FAQs from the prospects for the brand ‘Maybeline’.

(or)

Act as a Sales Manager. Write a video script that answers the FAQs of your clothing brand ‘Cloth’ where users have asked questions about the fabrics used, the place of manufacture, customizable stitching, cloths for brands and offer months. The fabrics you use if pure cotton and jute, the manufacturing place is in New York, there is customizable stitching with additional cost, your brand does brand clothing as well but only in bulk, and you have offered only in the month of December. 

3. Seasonal promotion

Act as a Marketing Manager. Write a video script that helps with a video ad campaign for the sales team to promote your <> product. Mention the seasonal offer of 25% on all products. The offer starts on Dec 1 and ends on Dec 31. And those who get any 4 products will get a discount of 50% for the fifth product. Add an engaging CTA which makes the viewers click on the link that leads to the products page.

4. ‘About the company/brand’ video

Act as a CEO and write a video script that explains about your company and brand to your audiences through an engaging 1-minute video ad. Describe your product – ‘Bluetooth mouse’ and its benefits along with the founders (A, B), the date of founding ‘2017’, and the team X, Y, and Z, who effectively worked for the success of the product.

5. Engage users more effectively using videos

Write a video script that talks about the effectiveness, benefits, and advantages of using videos for the audience. The video script should make your audiences create engaging animated videos to represent their ideas and campaigns. 

6. Make your emails more engaging using videos

Write a video script that converts my email content into an engaging and interesting 30-second video. My email Content: <content>

7. Tips to Write a Sales pitch deck video

Act as a sales manager. Write a video script that explains the top 5 essential tips to write the best sales pitch deck for any brand/product. Let it be pointers with fewer sentences and examples for each of them. Minimize the voiceovers and increase the content on the video.

Here’s what ChatGPT replies:

8. Product comparison video

Write a video script that compares two products: Monday and ClickUp. Let this script be as two animated characters, i.e., Char A supports Monday, and Char B supports ClickUp. Let this video be conversational and interactive. 

9. Brainstorm in designing the sales landing page

Write a video script that helps brainstorm the sales team in a company on how captivating they can write their sales landing page to pull users. Let the video script be less than 2 minutes.

10. Customer onboarding – steps

Imagine you are the Customer Onboarding Manager. Write a video script that explains the process, steps, and checklist when a customer onboard to the company. Let every slide have a step-by-step process or a checklist, and be precise. And at the end of the video, the content should be welcoming the customer. 

How to write an effective AI prompt for the best video scripts?

It’s a delicate balance between specificity and creative freedom. 

• By providing clear instructions and context to ChatGPT, you can steer it towards generating content that meets your desired outcomes. 
• Leaving room for AI-generated ideas and unexpected twists can often lead to fresh and engaging scripts that captivate your viewers.
• Sometimes, just brainstorming with ChatGPT with its unique ideas can help you in creating your video scripts.

From practical tips to real-world success stories, generative AI, along with a powerful content creation suite like Animaker One, will empower you to create engaging videos that captivate your audience and boosts your business. 🚀

Discover the 25 most useful AI Prompts for Human Resources and Internal Communication. ChatGPT Prompts for HR & Internal Communication

Let’s harness the power of AI together! 💡🎥

If you have any questions about creating your Marketing/Sales content or how Animaker One is enabling top global companies to smash their content creation goals, please feel free to contact us or comment below. We will be more than happy to help you out!

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15 Creative Social Media Video Ideas to make your brand stand out

Social Media has transformed into an essential part for businesses and individuals to showcase their products, services, and talents. With so many options available to use for promotion, social media videos have proven to be highly effective.

Videos possess a unique ability to captivate and engage the audience in a unique way, thereby making it an ideal medium for communication. Moreover, it is evident that video content is rapidly becoming a dominant form of media on social media platforms.

In this article, we will see 15 creative social media video ideas to turn your thoughts into inspiring content.

1. Behind the scene videos
2. Customer testimonials
3. Product demos
4. How to videos
5. Influencer collaborations
6. Q&A Sessions
7. User-generated content
8. Animated explainer videos
9. Event Coverage
10. Day in the Life videos
11. Live videos
12. Giveaways and contests
13. Announcements and Reveals
14. Breaking news & trending topics
15. Funny meme & humorous content

1. Behind the scene videos

BTS or Behind the Scene videos gives the audience a perspective of what’s going on behind the scenes of their favorite brands. These types of videos can be highly engaging and entertaining for audiences as they offer an exclusive view into the behind-the-scenes of how the brands work, a funny video about their employees, or anything at all.

Overall, BTS videos offer a personal and exclusive touch. This method can be a powerful and engaging way to build a community and build brand loyalty.

 

 

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Here’s an example of a Behind the Scenes video. While we all have seen the creative side of Starbucks, we don’t know what’s going on behind the scene. As you can see from the above example, the BTS of these campaigns gives a third-eye perspective of what’s going on behind the lens. This kind of social media video can give your audience a refreshing insight into the creative process of Starbucks. While this video has been created by a Video Creator, he shares his own version of creating a short commercial for Starbucks.

2. Customer testimonials

Customer testimonials are an effective way to showcase customer satisfaction with your product or service. It is technically user-generated content where the customers share their feedback and opinion about your product or brand, which is converted into an easily accessible form, i.e., video.

Having customer testimonials can help build trust and credibility with potential customers who are considering purchasing your product or service. Usually, when a general non-customer audience sees positive reviews from other customers, it allows them to feel more confident about choosing your brand.

This example of Zoom sharing their customer testimonial of a user about how seamless it is to integrate Slack with Zoom gives the user a real-life use case, emphasizing the ease of use and efficiency it provides the users.

3. Product demos

Product demos are a type of video content that showcases a product’s features, benefits, and overall usefulness. These videos can help customers to understand how a product works and how it can solve problems.

By incorporating product demos into their social media content, businesses can create attention-grabbing and engaging content that will retain customers viewing the content for longer periods of time. Moreover, it can also lead to a better understanding of the product for potential customers and can increase the probability of converting them into a customer.

Product demos can help build trust among potential customers and boost engagement with a brand’s social media profile.

When it comes to product demos, it can show the true potential of a product, app, or software. By combining a product demo with a tutorial, Apple showcases the true potential of the iPhone’s camera capabilities and captures the attention of iPhone users by teaching them how to shoot with light and shadow. This not only acts as an informative video for iPhone users, but it will give ideas to the general audience on how the device can be used, its potential, etc..

Here’s another great example of a product demo:

4. How to videos

How-to videos are nothing but video content that demonstrates step-by-step instructions to do something. These videos are both engaging and informative to watch as it provides value to your audience and helps them to solve a problem or learn a new skill.

Overall, how-to videos can be a great way to create engaging social media content that provides value to your audience and helps to establish your brand as an authoritative source of information.

 

 

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In this example, Animaker, a cloud-based video editing platform, takes its audience on a journey by providing various tips and tricks around video editing. By doing this, they don’t constrain their audience limited to Animaker users but target a general audience as well. By offering tutorials, guides, and insightful content, Animaker position itself as an authority in the field of video editing.

Here’s another how-to video from Animaker that teaches users how to place videos inside different objects –

5. Influencer collaborations

Influencer collaborations are getting popular these days, where brands and social media influencers collaborate. These collaborations are designed to promote the brand’s product or service through the influencer’s social media accounts as sponsored posts.

This type of collaboration helps the brands to reach new heights and audiences as they spread the word, increase brand awareness, and more. When an influencer posts about a particular product, brand, or service, their followers are more likely to trust and engage with the content than if the brand had posted directly.

 

 

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In this example, a popular cricket athlete, Virat Kohli, collaborated with a brand called Herbalife to promote their nutrition & other products. With Instagram’s collaborate feature, the entirety of Virat Kohli’s followers (245 Million) will be able to see this post tagged along with Herbalife’s Instagram profile. This allows the brand to get immense exposure and helps to reach the right target audience.

6. Q&A Sessions

Q&A Sessions are a great and interactive way to engage with your customers on social media platforms, mainly to address queries asked by the audience about the product or service. This not only helps to cover the general topics but also helps to address and cover the FAQs by the audience in a public manner.

This kind of social media video helps the general public to know more about the product and spread awareness about it. This form of content is also popular on Instagram, where they have a dedicated Q&A sticker that allows viewers & followers to ask questions.

When it comes to any popular Content Creators or companies, there will be many questions around them. It can be anything right from general questions like their age, their background, etc. to deep questions that revolve around what they do. Usually, these questions are covered by other content creators other than the Brand, or YouTuber to leverage the search volume. But when the brand or the content creator themself answer these questions via a Q&A video, it becomes popular and trending among the follower base. In this example, one of the most subscribed YouTuber PewDiePie answers the questions from his audience with his wife, Marzia. Pewdiepie is a popular Swedish YouTuber who is known for his funny gaming content and react videos.

7. User-generated content

User-generated content is the simplest way to create content. User-generated content is nothing but the content generated by your loyal followers & customers about your brand, product, or service.

If your product is popular among the general users, there will be organically generated content that you can reuse by giving them credits. Additionally, you can also conduct events & giveaways to users who create content around your brand to win a special prize. This helps & motivates your users to create such videos.

In this example of user-generated content, over the promotion of the brand, this YouTuber showcases the unique feature of the keyboard and creates hype among their audience. This not only promotes the brand indirectly but also has an opportunity to become viral. From the brand’s perspective, this content can be repurposed and published on their social media channels for promotional purposes.

8. Animated explainer videos

For beginners, an explainer video is a type of content that is designed to communicate a brand’s product or service. Not just that, it can also be used to walk through a particular process and how to do it or even use it for training purposes.

These kinds of Animated explainer videos can be good for marketing purposes as they are preferred by general audiences. This is mainly because most of the people who are consuming video content prefer to watch short & animated videos over long texts.

Apple showcased its path toward carbon neutrality using a simplistic yet stunning Animated Explainer Video. It showcases their commitment to sustainability and builds a positive brand reputation. This helps to attract consumers who are environmentally conscious and promotes their ethical practices.

9. Event Coverage

Event coverage is a highly effective marketing technique that ensures consistent exposure across various social media platforms and channels. With the clippings from an event, you can build hype, tease the prizes they can win, and lots more. Additionally, you can treat the non-attendees with content exclusive to registered users and share them via social media live streams, private YouTube videos, etc. Creating a FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is one of the most powerful techniques in marketing. Sharing these events on social media can create a FOMO for your audience.

 

 

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In this video, Animaker showcases its participation in Devlearn, a place to explore what’s new and what’s next in the world of learning and technology. This kind of post creates hype among its users with the anticipation of new and improved features from Animaker and with event coverage like this, it not only creates a sense of curiosity but also a commitment to evolving and delivering a better experience to its users. Additionally, this marketing strategy also attracts new users who may be enticed by upcoming features and improvements.

10. Day in the Life videos

A Day in the Life is a popular social media video category that allows the audience to get a different perspective on the brand rather than just being bombarded with promotional posts. In terms of marketing, the day-in-the-life videos also help to build trust with your audience with transparency, eventually helping to grow more followers and eventually convert them to potential leads.

This video showcases the day in the life of a Japanese Game Planner. These kinds of videos are considered to be extremely popular due to their authenticity and relatability. They also act as a medium to provide behind the scene, tell compelling stories and educate them. Showcasing such real experiences helps create a trustworthy relationship with the audience.

11. Live videos

At present, almost all social media platforms allow users to live stream, and this comes in handy for sharing any sort of content or information in real time. This helps to cover all aspects right, from the marketing perspective to building a personal relationship with your audience.

 

 

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In this Instagram live, Insta360 collaborated with a Pro BMX athlete to showcase their lineup of action cameras. This not only acts as a way of promoting the product but also provides a real-life demonstration of the camera’s capabilities. Additionally, the collaboration with a pro-BMX athlete adds credibility and expertise to the live video. This interactive live session helps to engage with the audience by allowing them to ask questions and gain firsthand insights into the product’s performance.

12. Giveaways and contests

Everyone loves to win free stuff or a goodie. That’s why giveaways and contests are one of the easiest ways to gain engagement and leads for your brand. With this single event, you can create multiple posts around the giveaway, like a teaser post, reveal post, announcement post, etc., and gain more traction to your profile.

In this giveaway video hosted by @Thatsdax, all you have to do to win the giveaway is like a specific video, comment on it, and share it. This method of marketing is an effective way to increase the brand or the channel’s visibility and engagement. Hosting a giveaway and setting specific requirements such as liking and commenting encourages the audience to interact and participate. Moreover, this method leverages the power of social media algorithms as increased engagement boosts the video’s visibility and reach.

13. Announcements and Reveals

When the big day arrives, there’s no better way to unveil the surprise than to announce it big to your social media followers. If you are announcing something big, a normal text-based announcement is going to be long and boring to read. This is where a good and short social media video comes into action. According to reports, “Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video compared to 10% when reading it in text..”.

In this video made by Apple, they announce their all-new MacBook Air 15 by teasing its features & brand new design and creating anticipation and excitement. This type of marketing is centered around announcements to create buzz, control the narrative, and generate media coverage that increases the brand’s exposure.

14. Breaking news & trending topics

With social media and smartphones being so accessible, the majority of adults get their breaking news and trending topics through these platforms. Moreover, with newsjacking becoming common these days, there are many brands that create social media videos and posts around breaking news & trending topics. Leveraging breaking news and trending topics can be highly beneficial & effective if you are looking to improve your social media presence.

It allows businesses to capture the attention of the audience and engage with a wider audience. By aligning breaking news, trending & viral topics with their company, brand or social media profile can increase brand visibility and reach.

In this example, the host talks about how hologram technology can be the future of video calls. Certainly a clickbait title, but filled with facts, right? In this video, they showcase a device that allows users to communicate with another person in 3D perspective, giving a sense of physical presence. Tapping into a niche or topic that has the potential to go viral can attract widespread interest and engagement.

15. Funny meme & humorous content

Funny memes and humorous video content can play a significant part in your social media video marketing strategy. This is mainly because brands can leverage humor to engage with their audience. This not only helps to attract the general audience but also helps to increase brand awareness and even promote their products or services in a casual manner.

This example takes us through a relatable journey where we have adapted technology into our day-to-day life and how it starts to backfire. It reminds us of the importance of finding a balance between technology and reality and being cautious of technology’s downside in a humorous way.

Phew! Hope these social media video ideas would’ve sparked some sense of ideas and inspiration.

In conclusion, social media video marketing is a great way to engage your audience and leverage your brand. By using these social media video ideas, you can create engaging and compelling content that resonates with your audience and that helps to grow your business.

Got any questions? Have other ideas that can be added to this list? Please add them to the comments below!

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How to make videos for Instagram [Beginner’s Guide]

In today’s social media landscape, video content is king, and Instagram videos are becoming an increasingly important marketing tool for businesses and individuals.

Moreover, with the rise of platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc., short-form video content has become a primary focus for brands and influencers. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand the process of creating engaging short videos that captivate audiences and drive results.

By understanding the essential steps in the video creation process, you can take your Instagram content from good to great and grow your following and engagement.

So, it doesn’t matter whether you’re an individual looking to grow your brand (or) a business looking to reach a wider audience – this guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to create engaging Instagram videos that resonate with your audience.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in and check out how to make videos for Instagram.

There are four main ways you can create videos for Instagram –

1. Make Instagram Video via Post
2. Make Instagram Video via Reels
3. Make Instagram Video via Stories
4. Make Instagram videos via Animaker

Let’s dive into each method and check out how to create Instagram videos. But before we dive in, let’s check out a few things you need to know about Instagram videos –

An Instagram video can be in any aspect ratio.

• For square posts, the recommended dimensions are 1080px by 1080px with a 1:1 aspect ratio.
• For landscape videos, the dimensions are 1080px by 566px with an aspect ratio of 1.91:1.
• For vertical videos, the aspect ratio can be 1:91:1 or 9:16 with a minimum resolution of 720 px.

Additionally, here’s the length of every Instagram video type.

If you want to learn about the length of every type of Instagram video, read – Instagram Video Length Guide – Everything you need to know

1. How to make Instagram Video via Post

To make an Instagram video via post, follow these steps.

1. Open the Instagram App and tap on the “+” icon in the middle of the screen.

2. Under the “Post” option, select a video from your gallery or tap on the camera icon.

3. Once you have selected the video, click on next.

4. In this step, you can add filters, text, stickers, background music, trim, etc.

5. Once you have added the things you want, click on next, add a caption, hashtags, and location for your Instagram video, and you’re done!

Once you have published your video, it will be visible to your followers.

Next up, let’s see how to create an Instagram reel.

2. How to make Instagram Video via Reels

For beginners, reels are short, vertical videos that can be up to 90 seconds long. To create an Instagram Reel, follow these steps:

1. Open up Instagram and click on the “+” icon in the center of the screen.

2. Select the “Reel” option. This screen will open up the camera. You can record a reel here or select a video from your gallery by tapping on the gallery icon in the bottom left corner.

3. Once you have added the video, you can edit the video further by clicking on the “Edit video” button.

4. In the ‘Edit Video’ section, you can also add different elements like music, filters, stickers, font, GIFs, etc. Once you are done editing the video, proceed to the next step by clicking on “Next.”

5. Here, on this screen, you can add captions, hashtags and tag people, and when you’re ready to publish, you can do it by clicking on the “Share” button.

Next up, let’s check out how to make Instagram stories.

3. How to make Instagram Video via Stories

Stories are nothing but temporary posts that disappears after 24 hours. It can be a photo, video, or live video that is shared in a vertical format to be viewed by your followers. In an Instagram story, you can add text, stickers, filters, and lots more to make your stories more interesting.

1. Open the Instagram app and tap on the “+” icon under Your Story or swipe right to access the Instagram camera quickly.

2. Under the Instagram camera, ensure it is set as “Story”.

3. Now, you can either take a photo or record a video of up to 60 seconds.

4. Once done, you can add stickers, polls, gifs, emojis, draw, and lots more to make your story interesting

5. Now, to share your story, tap on the “Your Stories” icon in the bottom left corner of the screen

Next up, let’s check out how to create eye-catching Instagram videos in minutes using an Instagram Video Maker tool.

4. How to make Instagram videos via Animaker

Animaker is a cloud-based video animation tool that allows users to create stunning Instagram videos without any prior experience. It offers a wide range of features, including a library of characters, props, and backgrounds, as well as tools for creating custom animations. With this, you can take your Instagram video game to the next level. To create an Instagram video using Animaker, follow these steps –

1. Head over to Instagram Video Maker and signup or log in to Animaker.

2. Once you are in the dashboard, in the search bar, depending on the type of Instagram video you want to create, search for “Instagram Video” or “Instagram Story”.

3. In this screen, you can see thousands of Instagram Video Templates that you can easily edit and download.

To learn more tips & tricks about video creation with Animaker, check out this in-depth article on How to make video edits?

4. Additionally, once you have edited the video, you can easily change the dimensions of the video by clicking on File > Resize. With this, you can turn an Instagram story into an Instagram post and vice versa.

Here’s an in-depth guide on how to create Instagram videos using Animaker –

Are you looking for ways to enhance your reels? Here’s how!

We hope this article helped you understand how to make videos for Instagram.

In conclusion, there are many ways to create Instagram videos. You can use the inbuilt tools provided by Instagram to create videos or use third-party tools like Animaker to create better videos with advanced animations.

The downside of creating videos within the Instagram app is the limitations of features. With Animaker’s Instagram Video Maker, you can make any kind of video, right from Instagram Stories to stunning animated Instagram videos.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop them down in the comments.