Dan Roam's Professional Hand-Drawn Whiteboard Video Course from Udemy

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Learning objective

Make money by creating simple hand-drawn videos with powerpoint and camtasia.

Syllabus

You will know WHY hand-drawn videos are so powerful and you will know HOW to create one using PowerPoint and Camtasia.

You will see why hand-drawn videos are popular for online marketing, sales, and training. Then I will show you what a hand-drawn video looks like.

Understand why the future of marketing, sales, and training is video -- and see why hand-drawn videos especially are so magnetic.

Making hand-drawn videos is easy. You just need the right tools and a little training. Let me show you an example.

People are twice as likely to watch a hand-drawn video than a video lecture. Let me show you a second example.

See our lesson plan: the big idea, the tools, how to storyboard, how to animate with PowerPoint, how to record and edit with Camtasia, and how to promote your work on YouTube and SlideShare.

Know your basic tools: pen & paper, PowerPoint, and Camtasia. (And how to get a free demo.)

My simple 8-step video process will take you from idea to completion.

Learn how to draw in PowerPoint. Yes: it can be done! (And it works really well.)

Watch me make and record a complete hand-drawn video in 3 minutes. (And you can do the same!)

See your entire video production process in a quick preview.

A quick summary of the power of hand-drawn videos.

You will learn how to use PowerPoint and Camtasia to plan, draw, record, and edit your hand-drawn videos.

See how to use PowerPoint and Camtasia to create incredibly unique videos.

PowerPoint and Camtasia: why you need them; how you will use them.

Watch a sample promotional video I made using just these tools.

Review the process again, because here we go...

Learn the top-15 tips for turning PowerPoint into an animation powerhouse.

More PowerPoint top-tips.

Learn the top-10 tips for recording and editing video with Camtasia.

Learn how to export cut footage as a single .avi file. (This is useful when you make lots of cuts.)

Know when to take screenshots to save time.

Review the essential tools.

You will learn how to turn your idea into a animation-ready storyboard.

Learn how to turn any idea into a video-ready storyboard.

Watch a sophisticated video clip introduction, and see the storyboard.

Walk through the simple storyboard. Download the STORYBOARD TEMPLATE. [PowerPoint]

Review where we are in the process.

Learn to use paper and pen (and Postit notes) to create a great script.

See what Hollywood's greatest screenwriters say about writing scripts.

Understand the Pixar Pitch; the tool the most successful movie studio uses for simple storytelling.

Learn a quick way to turn words into pictures.

Sketch a written script into a simple visual storyboard.

What makes for a good story...

You will learn how to turn your storyboard into a draft animation.

Learn how to see your video before you do a lot of production.

Ask George Lucas: Pre-visualization is the right way to make a great visual story come together fast.

Create a marketing video script. (Getting started)

There are 4 basic storylines to choose from.

Convert your marketing storyline into a "Pitch."

Convert your Pitch into a storyboard.

Convert your storyboard into a quick pre-visualization clip.

Learn the top tips for quick pre-visualization of your idea.

Learn to create your characters by drawing int PowerPoint.

Take screenshots as you go; that way you don't have to draw the same thing more than once.

Use just a few of PowerPoint's animation tools to pre-visualize your video.

The fastest way to create a sequence is to Cut & Paste your drawings as you go.

Keep Camtasia recording your voice and your screen. The more footage you collect now, the better. (We will edit it down later.)

Learn to export chopped-up footage from Camtasia as .avi files. This makes it a lot easier to handle edited sequences.

A review of pre-visualization techniques

You will learn how to create sophisticated animation sequences using basic tools, simple rules, and elemental movements.

See how to make remarkable visual stories with simple shapes and movements.

Look at how much information is contained in simple movement.

Let's check-in on our process plan and see where we are.

Understand the two kinds of animation: CREATION and MOTION.

Remember our pre-visualization tips; we'll use them again and again.

CREATION animation means recording while we draw something.

MOTION animation means recording while we move our drawings around.

Learn the 3 kinds of motion: Position, Orientation, and Scale.

Learn how to move shapes to create specific visual effects.

Learn how to rotate shapes to give the impression of stability or instability.

Learn how to re-size shapes to give the impression of scale or movement.

Put all 3 kinds of movement together to tell a complete visual story.

The 12 things that Disney animators know. [video link]

Review of how simple shapes and movement create powerful visual stories

You will learn to take your PowerPoint animation skills to a new level of sophistication and clarity.

Learn to push PowerPoint and Camtasia way beyond what their creators intended.

Learn to create a cool marketing animation using nothing but the basic tools in PowerPoint.

See how I created those effects using PowerPoint.

Use the "wheel" effect to simulate hand-drawing a solid shape.

Use "exit" effects to make things dissappear.

Use "fly-in" to make shapes jump to life.

Use "grow" and "shrink" to change the emphasis of various characters.

Time to get started creating a complete "hand-drawn" and animated marketing video...

Learn to turn your PowerPoint drawings into a visual library to use over and over again.

Learn to create a dynamic animated introduction with the most basic PowerPoint tools.

Learn to layer in multiple animation effects on a single PowerPoint slide.

Let's take a look at what we've done so far...

Look at the amazing animation we've already created!

Review of the power of PowerPoint

You will learn to use Camtasia as a powerful video editing platform.

Learn to use Camtasia to edit and fine-tune the animations you've recorded.

Learn why Hollywood directors think editing is the funnest part of making a movie.

Understand why we need to edit; it's really important.

Take a quick overview of other video editing tools available -- from free to super-expensive.

Learn to cut, pan-and-zoom, and change speed in Camtasia.

Learn to capture the action on your screen by screen-recording.

Learn to import your recorded footage into Camtasia.

See how to make quick cuts in your imported footage.

Learn how to separate audio from video, and how to remove unwanted audio.

Learn to fine-tune your clip with more cutting.

See how to speed-up and slow-down individual pieces of footage.

Let's keep cutting our clip until the timing looks perfect...

Learn to use 'pan & zoom' to enlarge parts of the screen and provide emphasis.

Making the final cuts...

Learn to put all the cut clips into a single, continuous, and easy-to-manage piece of footage.

Let's take one last look at our edited video before we start to add sound.

Review of our recording and editing tools

You will learn how add sound & music to your video -- and give it a final polish in Camtasia.

Learn how to add music, sounds, and final effects to your video.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Teaches how to create hand-drawn whiteboard videos, which can be a visually engaging and effective way to communicate with an audience online

Uses PowerPoint and Camtasia, which are industry-standard tools for creating presentations and screen recordings, making the skills learned applicable in various professional settings

Covers scriptwriting, visualization, animation, recording, editing, and promotion, providing a comprehensive overview of the video creation process from start to finish

Focuses on creating videos that look and sound professional, which is essential for building credibility and trust with potential customers or clients

Requires Camtasia, which may require a purchase or subscription, potentially posing a barrier to entry for some learners who may prefer free or open-source alternatives

Emphasizes the use of PowerPoint for animation, which may be limiting compared to dedicated animation software, potentially affecting the complexity and sophistication of the final product

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Dan Roam's Professional Hand-Drawn Whiteboard Video Course with these activities:

Brush up on PowerPoint animation

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Reviewing PowerPoint animation techniques will help you create more dynamic and engaging whiteboard videos.

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Review PowerPoint's animation pane and effect options.
Practice creating simple animations like fly-ins and fades.
Experiment with different animation timings and triggers.

Practice Camtasia video editing

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Practicing video editing in Camtasia will enable you to polish your whiteboard videos and create a professional final product.

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Familiarize yourself with Camtasia's interface and tools.
Practice cutting, trimming, and arranging video clips.
Experiment with adding transitions, annotations, and audio effects.

The Sketchnote Handbook

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Reading 'The Sketchnote Handbook' will help you develop your visual thinking and sketching skills, which are essential for creating effective whiteboard videos.

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Read the book and understand the principles of sketchnoting.
Practice creating sketchnotes from articles or videos.
Incorporate sketchnoting into your video planning process.

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Create a short whiteboard video for a local business

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Creating a real-world whiteboard video will give you practical experience and build your portfolio.

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Identify a local business that could benefit from a whiteboard video.
Develop a script and storyboard for the video.
Create the video using PowerPoint and Camtasia.
Present the video to the business and gather feedback.

Share your whiteboard video creation process on social media

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Sharing your work and process will help you build an audience and get feedback on your videos.

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Document your whiteboard video creation process with photos or videos.
Write a blog post or social media update about your experience.
Share your video and ask for feedback from your followers.

Show Your Work!

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Reading 'Show Your Work!' will provide valuable insights on how to promote your whiteboard videos and build a following.

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Read the book and identify key strategies for sharing your work.
Implement those strategies in your online presence.
Track your results and adjust your approach as needed.

Create a template library of reusable PowerPoint assets

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Building a library of reusable assets will save you time and effort in future video projects.

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Identify common elements you use in your whiteboard videos.
Create PowerPoint templates for those elements.
Organize your templates in a library for easy access.

Career center

Learners who complete Dan Roam's Professional Hand-Drawn Whiteboard Video Course will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Freelance Video Producer

A freelance video producer creates video content for clients, taking projects from concept to completion. This course directly addresses the needs of a freelance video producer. It provides the skills to create high-quality hand-drawn whiteboard videos using tools like PowerPoint and Camtasia, which can be offered as a service to clients. The course covers all aspects of video creation, including scripting, animation, recording, editing, and promotion. This would give a freelance video producer an edge by giving them the skills to provide a unique style of video to clients.

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Video Content Creator

A video content creator develops engaging video materials for various platforms, often requiring a distinct visual style to capture attention. This course directly supports a career as a video content creator, teaching how to produce compelling hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. It covers scripting, visualization, animation, recording, editing, and promotion of the videos, all essential skills for a video content creator. The course's focus on making videos that stand out provides creators with a unique skill set, allowing them to produce high-quality videos with a distinct style.

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Social Media Content Creator

Social media content creators develop posts for various platforms, using various multimedia formats, including video, to engage their audience. This course directly provides skills a social media content creator can utilize, as it teaches how to create compelling hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. This can be a highly effective medium for social media engagement. The course will give social media content creators everything they need to know from scripting and animation to recording, editing and online promotion, potentially increasing engagement.

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Content Marketing Specialist

A content marketing specialist create content such as videos to attract customers and promote brands. This course is directly relevant to a content marketing specialist, as it teaches how to create compelling hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. It covers scripting, animation, recording, and editing videos that can capture attention and effectively convey a message. The course teaches how to promote videos online, which is also a key skill for a content marketing specialist. These skills can prove to be effective in content marketing.

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Marketing Specialist

A marketing specialist promotes products or services using various strategies, including video. This course directly addresses skills a marketing specialist may find useful; namely, how to create compelling hand-drawn whiteboard videos to market products or services using PowerPoint and Camtasia. The course teaches how to make videos that both capture attention and sell products and services, which are key for a marketing specialist. The course teaches how to promote videos online, which is valuable for a marketing specialist looking to broaden their skills.

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Digital Marketing Manager

A digital marketing manager oversees online marketing campaigns, often using video content to engage audiences. This course directly equips a digital marketing manager with the ability to produce high-quality hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia, which can be a powerful tool in digital marketing campaigns. The course covers scripting, animation, recording, editing, and online promotion of videos, skills that a digital marketing manager may need. The course places particular emphasis on creating videos that are effective for both marketing and sales, which may be particularly useful for a digital marketing manager.

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E-Learning Developer

An e learning developer designs and creates online educational content, including interactive videos. This course may be useful to an e learning developer, as it teaches how to create engaging hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. This is a unique video format that can significantly enhance online learning experience. The course teaches all aspects of the video creation process from planning and scripting to editing and online promotion. This makes it valuable for an e learning developer who wishes to enhance their content with visually engaging video.

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Corporate Trainer

A corporate trainer develops and conducts training sessions for employees, often utilizing multimedia for engagement. This course provides skills directly useful for a corporate trainer, focusing on creating hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. These videos can be highly effective for explaining concepts and procedures to employees. The course covers the entire process from scripting to animation to recording, editing, and promotion. This would allow someone in corporate training to produce videos that stand out, making for more effective sessions.

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Online Course Developer

An online course developer designs and develops online courses and educational materials, often incorporating videos and interactive elements. This course may be useful for an online course developer as it teaches how to create hand-drawn whiteboard videos with PowerPoint and Camtasia. These videos are known to be engaging and can be an excellent format for online learning content. The course covers the full process from script to final product and thus an online course developer may find this a useful course to learn new skills in video creation.

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Training Specialist

Training specialists develop and deliver training programs to employees, often using various multimedia tools. This course may be useful for a training specialist as it teaches how to produce engaging hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. The course covers how to create a script, visualize concepts, animate them, record, and add sound. All of these are skills that a training specialist may find useful in creating clear and compelling training videos. A training specialist who wishes to introduce visually led training would find this course helpful.

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Instructional Designer

Instructional designers create educational materials that are engaging and effective, often using multimedia tools. This course may be useful for an instructional designer, as it provides skills in creating engaging hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia, which can be valuable in online training and e-learning materials. The course emphasizes how to visualize ideas, animate them, and add narration, skills directly translatable to creating instructional videos. An instructional designer aiming to enhance their material with visually driven content would find this course helpful.

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Presentation Designer

Presentation designers create visually engaging presentations, often using animation and graphics to enhance communication. This course may be useful for a presentation designer. It teaches how to create hand-drawn whiteboard animations using PowerPoint, which can be used to enhance presentations. The course covers using PowerPoint as an animation tool as well as adding narration and editing with Camtasia, which are skills that could be used in a design role that requires multimedia elements. A presentation designer looking to expand their skill set may be interested in this course.

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Curriculum Developer

A curriculum developer designs educational programs and materials, often integrating multimedia. This course may be useful for a curriculum developer, as it provides the skills to create engaging hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. These are often very effective in online learning materials. The course covers all aspects of video creation, from scripting and animation to editing and promotion. A curriculum developer may find that such videos provide a useful tool to enhance their educational material.

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Animator

An animator creates moving images for various media, often with a focus on particular animation styles. While this course focuses on hand-drawn whiteboard animation, the basic principles of animation taught in the course are useful to an animator. This course teaches how to use PowerPoint and Camtasia to produce animations; this may be a useful skill that may complement an animator's other techniques. The course shows how to animate using simple shapes and motions and how to sequence them. This may be an introductory course for an aspiring animator.

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Educational Consultant

An educational consultant advises educational institutions on improving their teaching methods and materials, sometimes including the use of multimedia. This course may be useful for an educational consultant, because it teaches how to create engaging hand-drawn whiteboard videos using PowerPoint and Camtasia. An educational consultant may find this course useful in recommending the use of visually engaging videos for educational content. This course could be of particular interest to an educational consultant who advises on the use of multimedia in online learning.

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