How to Make Animated Doodle Sketch Video in CreateStudio

How to Make Animated Doodle Sketch Video in CreateStudio

Introduction

Hi, it's Arnie here, and today I'm going to show you how I made this doodle video. This video is a little different; instead of building the video with you, I'll deconstruct my video and show you how I did it.

Step 1: Downloading a Background

First, I downloaded a background. I used the Pixabay integration in the software. I went to the media library, searched "Pixabay," and looked up the word "chalkboard" or "blackboard." After choosing an empty chalkboard, I added it to the scene and locked it in place to prevent any movements.

Step 2: Adding Initial Elements

This video is unique because everything takes place on one scene, utilizing a lot of camera work to show different aspects of the scene. I added various doodle elements like text and doodles, using the "Cabin Sketch" for the text as it fits the chalkboard theme well. I organized all the assets in my timeline, making them appear one after the other.

Step 3: Creating the Doodle Effects

1. Text Effect: I used a doodle text effect with a chalk hand, choosing a 3D hand. I kept most effects at 15 seconds but shortened them from the end rather than the beginning to ensure the full drawing effect.

2. Arrow Effect: Added an arrow doodle effect right after the text.

3. Text Underlining: Included an underlining doodle effect to underline the main text.

4. Stickman and Other Elements: Added a stickman in a dancing position, additional text, and arrows as elements kept appearing on the screen.

5. Spotlights and Hand Effects: Included spotlights to repeat to keep them on the screen and a doodle hand effect to pop in and out.

Step 4: Adding Camera Work

Once all elements were in place, I started adding camera transitions to make the scene dynamic:

1. Initial Camera Effect: Started with the camera slightly zoomed in.

2. Following Arrows: Added camera effects to follow the arrows and text around the screen.

3. Detailed Transitions: Used "Duplicate Reverse" to keep the same size but reverse direction, making finer adjustments as needed to the camera's end position.

4. Full Screen at End: Ended with a full-screen shot for the final message.

Adding Music and Final Touches

I added a "Children" audio track to give it a friendly atmosphere and a 2-second fade-out to avoid an abrupt end.

Conclusion

This deconstruction shows how you can map out your doodle video with initial elements, add doodle effects sequentially, and use camera work to create a dynamic viewer experience. Good luck with your doodling!

Keywords

Keyword: CreateStudio, doodle video, chalkboard animation, text effects, camera transitions, doodle effects, media library, Pixar integration, timeline, spotlight, 3D hand, fade-out

FAQ

FAQ

1. Q: What software did you use for creating the doodle video? A: I used CreateStudio to create the doodle video.

2. Q: How did you choose and add the background to the scene? A: I used the Pixabay integration within CreateStudio, searched for "chalkboard," and selected an empty chalkboard image which was then locked in place.

3. Q: Why did you choose 15 seconds for doodle effects? A: Most doodle effects are around 15 seconds long, which aligns well with the timeline and ensures a smooth drawing effect.

4. Q: How did you manage multiple spotlight effects? A: I duplicated the spotlight effects multiple times to keep them visible throughout the entire video.

5. Q: What was unique about the camera transitions in your video? A: The whole video happens in one scene with the camera moving to highlight different elements, making the scene dynamic.

6. Q: What type of audio did you add to the video? A: I added "Children" audio to create a friendly and happy atmosphere, with a 2-second fade-out at the end.