Plain or textured backgrounds can work well for some videos, but if you really want to maximize the impact of your animation, its time to get creative with your canvas. The backdrop you set for your story to play out can reinforce your message, add extra intrigue and keep your viewers engag

If youve mastered the basics of VideoScribe animation then you might be wondering, whats next? This is an awesome question to be asking because it means youre ready to take your animation game up a level, and in this blog were going to show you how. Were walking you through five of the super eye-c

Create short explainer videos from a photo in minutes! Bring your pictures to life! Create amazing explainer videos from a photo in minutes! StoryPix is quick and easy to use. Focus the zoom function into elements within your picture, move the image around your canvas for a different perspective,

Has your website traffic dropped since the Google algorithm update last week? It’s still early days but many websites are reporting huge drops in traffic. For example, the Daily Mail reportedly saw a 50% drop. All is not lost though, we’ve got some top tips to help you bounce back stronger tha

So you want to create an explainer video to spread the word about your business or a cause but don’t know where to start? We get it, when you’ve got so much you want to say, squeezing it into a short video can feel impossible. But don’t worry, not only is it absolutely achievable but you can plan

Explainer videos are arguably one of the hardest types of video to create. You only have between 30-120 seconds to communicate your message and leave a lasting impression. So how do you make those seconds count? The secret is in how you plan your video. In our last blog post we discussed the 8 st

When you think of VideoScribe, most people picture striking whiteboard animations. It’s no surprise, whiteboard animation is the most common style of video our customers make and it’s what people love about VideoScribe! But did you know you can also create lots of other backgrounds to give yo

While it’s easy to focus on the images, text and voiceover you use in your videos, don’t underestimate the importance of animations!  Animation is the magic that brings your whole video together and creates the movement that’s proven to capture your audience’s attention. Your animations also

If youre reading this, then you already know the massive benefits of using video, and particularly VideoScribe to help you get results for your organisation. The trouble is you might not be the person who makes the final purchase decision. That’s why we’ve put this guide together, so you have all

Planet Earth is home to an estimated 6,500 languages, yet most video content is published in just one – English. We sat down with Voquent.com co-founder Al Black to learn more about the benefits of translating explainer animations into multiple languages and discuss some important things to be awar

So you’ve got research, data or information that’s valuable to your audiences. Only problem is, you’re not sure how to share the content to create the impact it deserves. Unless your audience is used to reading research papers, they’re unlikely to respond well to lots of text. Instead, data visual

    What are scribes? An engaging communication tool that will put your business above others. A scribe (also known as scribe videos and whiteboard animations) draws images onto a white background whilst a voiceover narrates the concept. Simple. One of the early adopters to make a spl

With half the world nearly on Summer vacation, now’s the perfect time to secure the promotion or new job you deserve. So, when you’re next stuck in the office while everyone else is away, don’t just sit there browsing YouTube - be creative with VideoScribe and quickly advance your career with fiv

We released a scribe to celebrate the 4th of July and we were asked how we made an image of a car to move up the scene? Weve made a quick video demonstration showing how this is done: If you wish to use the car outline image, you can grab it here.    

Since we released a scribe showcasing our new vehicle images, a few people have asked how we got the vehicles to move across the screen. So, this blog has the answer. Video tutorial on how to move vehicles across the screen We did not use the morph feature and instead used a different animation t

We have had many questions about how to get Arabic and other languages to draw well in VideoScribe. As these languages are not currently supported in VideoScribe, we have created a video to show you how to get the words you need. We use InkScape in this tutorial which is a great vector

There is a lot of music choice within VideoScribe. Boasting 192 soundtracks, you can always find the right beat to match the tone and mood of your scribe. Sometimes the musicophile within wants more choice, so where can you find music that will not cost you the earth? One site

The sales team bring in customers. HR bring in people. You might not think of the HR department as a sales team but their role within the company involves just as much negotiating. Convincing people to sign a contract for your services is hard, getting people to sign a contract to come and work f

Animation techniques are a great way to make your videos stand out. How to make an image fade out using the animation features in VideoScribe is a popular question in the VideoScribe community. Here, we will share with you the answer. Watch the video to learn how you can achieve the fade out effe

Want to get more out of your VideoScribe? Ever wondered how to achieve professional animation effects like making images fade in? It is easy. Following on from our tutorial on how to get an image to fade out, we have created another short explainer video that shows you how to achieve the fade in