10 Pro Tips To Make Whiteboard Videos Cool

Posted by prashant shrivastava on December 23rd, 2019

Whiteboard videos are no surprise to any of you. However, every time you watch one, you are left mesmerised. Ever wondered why? Because drawings and animation when combined together simply give an amazing appeal to anything. Not to forget the engaging storytelling that is blended with these videos beautifully. Whiteboard videos are widely used to educate and inform the audience. And as the video unfolds, it serves a purpose of informing. 

Whiteboard animation videos are one of the most visually appealing videos, no wonder what the subject is. If you are a marketer, then you should always opt for such informative videos to market the usages of your product. So how exactly do you create a fancy whiteboard animation video? Well, here are 10 pro tips for that. Have a look:

1. A Crisp Script:

A video will always touch hearts if it has storytelling involved. Going by human psychology, humans cannot overlook a strong story. Hence, when you seek for whiteboard animation video services, make sure that you have a strong script in hand. This script will eventually turn into an effective storyboard that will act as a great foundation to your whiteboard animation video. 

2. The Storyboard:

Once you are done with the script, next up is the storyboard. No, it is not the process that is being defined here, but a bit of tip that can help you get your video all fancy and outstanding. Create an organized, theme-based, symmetrical outline of for your video. While doing this, make sure depicts a smooth transition from one frame to another, without messing up the whole idea of the video. 

3. Keep It Simple, Yet Appealing:

Never make your whiteboard animation complex. However, you can always make it engaging by adding to it a character and a story to look forward to. Even if you want to add something extra, never let any element overpower the white background, the drawing, and the narrator. 

4. Characters:

If you include a character, than just the hand that keeps on drawing, you’d be making your video superfun. When you add a character to the video, the audience starts connecting. Let the character behave like your audience. This way, your video will surely look cool and reliable. And will add a little quirk as well. You surely don’t want it to appear boring. 

5. Add Vibrancy:

Well yes, you read that right. Despite the fact that whiteboard animation videos shouldn’t be too complex, you can still add a bit of colour to it. A little won’t hurt anyone until you overdo it. Keep colours minimal and make your video more interesting. Do not forget, keep the video classy, yet quirky. 

6. Transitional Drawings:

Keep your drawings interconnected. Because whiteboard animation videos always induce that curiosity in the audience that comes next. Hence, if you keep the anticipation creative and in continuation, it’ll look surreal to the audience. Also, make sure that you don’t wipe out the board too many times, it breaks the continuity. Let the video go with the flow, unfolding all the aspects. This will look visually soothing and pleasing. 

7. Keep A Check On The Time:

Whiteboard videos are such that the audience will look at it very keenly. Hence, don’t stretch it unnecessarily. Your video can be relaxed, but not to an extent where the audience either agitates or bounces back from it. Tell your story at a pace where it is consumable yet quick. This will depend upon the illustrator as well as the storyline and the script. If the illustrator gets the time right, then your video is sorted for sure. 

8. Emotional Connect:

When you plan a whiteboard video, make sure that you communicate well with the audience. It can be any emotion, happy, sad, fun, joy, all that matters is the way it will form a bridge between your brand and the audience. This will also increase engagement and your credibility in the market. 

9. Animation:

The video will not solely depend on the hand-drawn illustrations. In the world of digital media, you can always style your own video. Digitise it as per your convenience. Add small movements, and you’ll be good to go. 

10. Effects:

Last, but not least, It is very important to focus and trigger the voice-over. Don’t forget to add catchy music to add on to your video and your brand. Just make sure that the music and the voice-over do not overpower the video or its aim.