New technology is being developed for presentations all the time, and it can be hard to keep up! One trend we’ve noticed in 2021 that’s not going anywhere is the use of videos. As a presenter, knowing which video creation tools to use to stay relevant can be time-consuming and sometimes even costly. Here, we break down how to use three popular video creation tools for three different types of videos. They are all a bit different, so it should be easy to decipher which one you should use for your storytelling.
Short, Punchy, Animated Videos
A video creation tool truly made for beginners is Powtoon. Now, be careful not to confuse easy-to-use with boring output, because this tool creates videos that grab attention. Powtoon helps you connect, inform, and inspire in three easy steps. Step one allows you to choose the type of video you’d like to create. In the second step, you can enhance your video with text, graphics, animation, music and voiceovers. Finally, the third step is sharing your new video with the world. They make it easy with plenty of options for sharing from embedding into your powerpoint, to exporting it right to your LinkedIn! Here’s a video of what that looks like.
Video Maker | Make Videos and Animations Online | Powtoon
Templated Videos
If you’re not very confident with all of the technical aspects that go into creating a short video, Animoto might be your new best friend for video creation. Their tagline is no Its drag-and-drop interface is full of configurable options. Options include customizing your font, colors, transitions, and even music from their library of licensed songs. Animoto boasts having everything you need to create stunning videos with no experience necessary. And if you get stuck, they have a help center to steer you in the right direction. Here’s how to make a video with Animoto.
Whiteboard Videos
Are you a presenter that always shows up with an easel and chart paper, or expo markers for a whiteboard? Well, VideoScribe allows you to bring your talents to the virtual space. Whiteboard videos give you the chance to create a clean, clear, compelling way to illustrate your message. They pride themselves on being quick, easy, and inexpensive to use. Not sure how you might utilize a whiteboard-style video creation tool? Here are some examples of ways people are using VideoScribe to tell their stories.
We’re here to ensure you’re telling the most relevant, engaging stories in the most effective ways. Videos are a great way to liven up your presentation and get a lot of great information out in a short amount of time. They help with the retention and memorability of your presentation, too! Try one, or all three of these tools, and let us know what you think! Reach out today if you’d like more information about our full suite of presentation services.
