FREE Whiteboard Animation Tutorial on Canva! (Easy Step-by-Step Guide)
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Introduction
Today, we’re going to explore how easy it is to create your very own doodle animation! Doodle videos are a fantastic way to keep your viewers entertained, and they can be made in just a few simple steps.
To kick things off, let’s take a quick look at a finished version of a doodle video to give you an idea of what we’re aiming for. The story we'll be using teaches the importance of effective time management through an engaging narrative about a professor and his students.
The Story of Time Management
The story begins with a professor who stands before his class with a large empty jar. He places several big rocks inside and asks if the jar is full. The students respond affirmatively. The professor smiles and adds small pebbles, shaking the jar so they fill the spaces between the rocks.
"Now is it full?" he inquires. The students hesitate, then reply no. Finally, the professor pours sand into the jar, filling the tiny gaps. "What about now?" he asks. A student exclaims, "Now it's full!"
The professor then shares a lesson: the big rocks represent your most important priorities—such as health, family, and education. The pebbles symbolize less critical activities, like chores and hobbies, while the sand represents the small distractions like watching TV and playing video games. The vital takeaway is that if you fill your jar with sand first, there won’t be room for the big rocks. However, by prioritizing the big rocks first, there will always be space for everything else, including the small things.
Step 1: Story Generation
We will start our project by generating a narrative using ChatGPT to help create a compelling story about time management. Once our story is ready, we can proceed to the visual stage.
Step 2: Image Generation
Next, we will use Canva to create the images for our story. After logging in, click on 'Video' to choose a dimension of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is suitable for YouTube.
- In the search element field, type "teacher sketch" to select appropriate graphics.
- Next, look for "jar sketch" to incorporate the jar into our design.
- Lastly, search for "stack of stones" to represent the big rocks.
Once you have completed the first scene, duplicate the page for the second scene. For scene two, search for "small stones" images and format them accordingly. Repeat this for the third scene using "pile of sand" images. After creating all scenes, download them as PNG files.
Step 3: Whiteboard Animation
Now we will animate scenes four and five using Canva's Speed Painter app:
- Search for the Speed Painter in the apps section.
- Click on the 'Choose File' button to upload the scene you wish to animate.
- Adjust sketch duration, color fill duration, and apply the 'Add Sketching Hand Effect' to create a more dynamic storytelling experience.
- Once you're satisfied, click on the 'Generate' button. Note that this process may take a while.
- Finally, right-click and set the video as your background.
You can repeat this process for scene five and then follow similar steps for the remaining scenes to complete your story.
By working through these steps, you will see your story come alive scene by scene. It’s not just about the animation; it’s also about the journey of creativity and exploration that you can embark on.
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Keywords
- Whiteboard animation
- Doodle videos
- Canva tutorial
- Story generation
- Image creation
- Speed Painter
- Time management
- Creative journey
FAQ
Q: What is a doodle video?
A: Doodle videos are engaging animated videos that use simple illustrations to convey a message or tell a story.
Q: Can I use Canva for free?
A: Yes, Canva offers a free version with many tools and resources suitable for creating doodle animations.
Q: How long does it take to create a doodle animation?
A: The time varies depending on the complexity of your story and animations, but with the right steps, you can create one in a few hours.
Q: What should I prioritize while creating a doodle video?
A: Focus on the most critical elements of your story first, just like the professor's lesson about the big rocks, pebbles, and sand.
Q: Is the Speed Painter option available in Canva’s free version?
A: Speed Painter is typically available in the paid version or as part of Canva Pro. However, you can check your account to see what features are available.