How to Make an Explainer Video

Here’s What We Will Make

Watch the video to discover what we will be creating together. A library of assets will be provided for you to complete the project. I’ll be using Camtasia 2022, but Camtasia 2021 will also work.

Step 1: Write a Script

Key Details:

• Tips for writing a script

Step 2: Record & Edit the Voice Narration

Key Details:

• TechSmith blog post — The Guide to Recording High Quality Audio
• Record voice narration
• Add voice narration to Track 1
• Add audio effects as required (Download free trial of Audiate)
• Save your Camtasia project

Step 3: Collect Supporting Visual Elements

Key Details:

Use the link below to download the project files that we will use to build this video project. The .libzip file can be imported into both Camtasia 2021 and 2022 on the Windows or Mac platforms.

• Download the Explainer_Video_Project.libzip file below
• Import the .libzip file into Library
• Set up a Theme and build your color palette
• Tutorial: Build Your Color Palette (Themes)

Step 4: Arrange & Edit Visual Elements

Key Details:

• Change the background canvas color
• Add visual elements to the timeline
• Adjust timing to match the voice narration
• Amend colors and text as required
• Save your project

Step 5: Add Visual Effects & Animations

Key Details:

• Add a behavior, custom animation, transition, and motion blur to your visual elements
• Save your project

Step 6: Add a Music Track

Key Details:

• Add music track to timeline
• Add Emphasize audio effect to the music track
• Save your project

Step 7: Produce & Share

Key Details:

• Export your project
• Give the video a name
• Choose location to save the video
• Open file location to access and share the MP4

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