how to make an animated video

How to Create an Animated Video

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So you want an animated video?

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GOOD IDEA

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The animated video on Crazy Egg drove an extra $21,000 a month in new income.

Neil Patel, co-founder of Crazy Egg

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But where to start?

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5

Simple Steps to Create an Animated Video

1 Pick an Animation Style

Cartoon

White Board

Cut-Out

Motion Graphics

Tip

Do your research and find a style you like before finding an animator.

2 Create a Script

Do NOT outsource your script

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But…I HATE writing scripts

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Come Up With 3-5 Bullet Points

Your animator can help with the rest

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3 Select a Voice-over

You can use your own voice-over artist

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But won’t change final price much

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Otherwise animator will supply a handful of options

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4 Initial Character Design & Music

Send your logo, color scheme and other design assets

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Point out your ideal character design

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Music is your SECRET weapon, so choose wisely

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5 Animation

You get the first cut!

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Be thorough with your changes

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Future rounds of edits should be used for finishing touches

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All done! Let the sales roll in…

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1 Pick an Animation Style

2 Create a Script

3 Select a Voice-over

4 Initial Character Design & Music

5 Animation Created

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Steve P. Young Director of Product Marketing Twitter: @stevepyoung Email: steve.young@smartshoot.com Website: www.smartshoot.com

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