Create a Whiteboard Animation Video with AI

Exploring the Feature Whiteboard Animation

Whiteboard animation is a powerful and engaging way to create explainer videos, and perfect for starting a faceless YouTube channel. By combining whiteboard animation with AI voiceover, you can easily produce professional-quality content without showing your face.

So, today’s blog will guide you through the steps to create captivating YouTube videos using whiteboard animation and AI voiceovers, making content creation both simple and efficient.

For a better understanding see the video blog here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3gyX9S15rQ

Step 1. Selecting a Topic

The first step in creating a video is selecting the right topic. It should be both engaging and aligned with your audience’s interests. You can begin by exploring trending topics online or use AI tools like ChatGPT to help innovate ideas. For example, let’s consider focusing on a historical figure like “Alexander the Great”.

Step 2. Writing the Script

After choosing your topic, the next crucial step is writing A well-crafted script that ensures your video is smooth and engaging. If you’re confident in your writing, you can draft it yourself. However, tools like ChatGPT can assist by generating a detailed script for you. For instance, you could use a prompt like:

“I want to create a video on Alexander the Great using whiteboard animation. Please write a detailed script and suggest animation ideas.”

ChatGPT will then provide a comprehensive script along with animation suggestions to help you visualize how the video will flow.

Step 3. Generating AI Voiceover

With your script ready, the next step is creating the voiceover. AI voiceover tools can save you time and effort, especially if you’d rather not record your own voice. A great tool for this is Fliki AI. Here’s how to generate a voiceover:

1. Sign Up: Create an account on Fliki AI using your email or Google account.
2. Create a New File: Select “Audio Only” as the file type, choose your preferred language (e.g., English, US accent), and name your file.
3. Start with an Empty File: Click “Submit” to move to the audio generation page.
4. Choose a Voice Actor: Fliki AI offers a variety of voice options. For narration, it’s usually best to pick a deep, clear voice. Apply your chosen voice to the entire narration.
5. Add Your Script: Copy and paste the narration from your script into the voiceover text box.
6. Enhance with Background Music: Select appropriate background music to elevate the mood and tone of your video.
7. Download Your Voiceover: Once you’re happy with the voiceover, download the file to include in your video.

Step 4. Generate Images

Animations need images that are drawn on the screen. You can source images from stock websites like Pixabay or create AI-generated images using tools like Leonardo AI. To use Leonardo AI, visit their website and select the Featured Model. For each scene, you can generate historical images by entering prompts that align with your animation’s specific needs.

Step 5. Creating the Whiteboard Animation

To visually bring your script to life, you will create whiteboard animations using a tool like VideoScribe, which is one of the most popular options available. Here’s how you can get started:

1. Sign Up: First, visit the VideoScribe website and sign up for a Free Trial account. You have the choice between using the browser-based version or downloading the desktop version. For this guide, we’ll be using the browser version.
2. Dashboard: Once you’ve logged in, you will see a variety of templates in the dashboard. To save yourself some time and effort, you can choose one of them, or you can start with an empty page.
3. Create a Project: Begin by creating a New Project. Select the appropriate aspect ratio, such as 16:9 if you’re making YouTube videos, and give your project a descriptive name.
4. Import Images: Click on the Image option, then choose “Upload Your Own” to import the first image you want to use in your animation. Once the image is uploaded, you can adjust its size and position on the canvas to fit your scene.
5. Add Text: Use the Text option to copy and paste specific sections of your script directly into the animation as text. This text will provide important context for each scene. You can further customize the alignment, font, and colour of the text to match your style.
6. Apply Animations: For each image or text element that you’ve added, go to the Animation tab to apply animation effects. VideoScribe offers various options, such as hand-drawing, pen-drawing, or even pre-drawn animations. For example, you might choose the “Hand Draw” effect with a brush to simulate a person drawing on a whiteboard. You can also fine-tune the animations to fit your needs. 

1. Sync Audio with Animation: After you’ve set up your animations, head over to the Audio tab and click on the option to upload your AI-generated voiceover. Once the audio is uploaded, you can synchronize the narration with the animation by adjusting the timing of each scene accordingly.

Step 6. Scene Transitions and Additional Elements

To keep your viewers engaged, it’s crucial to incorporate scene transitions and additional elements like camera movements. VideoScribe makes it easy to add new cameras for each scene, allowing you to zoom in or out on different parts of the whiteboard. Here’s how:

• Exit Animations: To give your video a polished, professional look, add Exit Animations that either erase or move off images and text when they’re no longer needed on the screen.
• Adding a New Camera: You can adjust the camera position to zoom in or focus on different areas of the whiteboard. This helps create a more engaging and dynamic video rather than just static drawings.
• Adjusting Timing: Make sure each element is synced perfectly with the narration. You may need to adjust the duration that images or text appear to smoothly match the voiceover, ensuring the flow is seamless.

By adding cameras, transitions, and other elements, you can create a full-length whiteboard animation that keeps your audience interested. Once your editing is complete, click the “Share” button to export your video. Save the video file to your computer, ready for uploading to YouTube. Since this is a trial version, you’ll notice watermarks. To remove them, you’ll need to purchase a subscription.

Now that you understand the process, you can create high-quality, professional videos with minimal investment of time and resources. Whether you’re a content creator, educator, or marketer, whiteboard animations will elevate your content and keep your audience engaged from beginning to end.

SOME FAQ’s

What is a whiteboard animation video, and how can AI improve the process?

A whiteboard animation video is an explainer video where illustrations are drawn on a whiteboard, typically alongside narration. AI can improve this process by automatically generating scripts, voiceovers, and images.

How does the free trial of VideoScribe work?

When you sign up, you’ll receive a 7-day free trial. During this period, you can explore both VideoScribe Browser and VideoScribe Desktop to evaluate each tool, which are separate products and not compatible with one another. Any videos you create during the trial will include a VideoScribe watermark, which can be removed by purchasing a subscription.