The Art of Explainer Videos
The Art of Explainer Videos
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Video has become an essential way for people to learn and express themselves. The genre of “explainer videos” is particularly popular for people trying to teach or learn something new, whether for a class, a company, or on social media.
Project Overview
Project Overview
In this five-step project, you’ll learn the art of making explainer videos from beginning to end. Listen to industry experts share their tips and tricks on how to select a topic, research information, and choose the right tools to produce content and share your story of impact with the world.
Step 1: Pick a topic
Step 1: Pick a topic
In this video, you’ll learn the art of choosing the right topic. See where our experts find their passion and inspiration.
Things to do and think about:
Things to do and think about:
Brainstorm a topic or list of topics, related to the SDGs, that you are excited about explaining to others.
Research a few other explainer videos on YouTube that explain those topics.
Make a list of their strengths and weaknesses.
Step 2: Research and prep
Step 2: Research and prep
In this video, you’ll learn the art of research. It’s all about setting yourself up for success!
Things to do and think about:
Things to do and think about:
Settle on a topic and related SDG(s) that you’d like to make a video about.
Do your prep work: Will you create an outline of what you want to cover, or are you more comfortable writing out a complete script?
What will you do to make sure your personality comes through?
Step 3: Press record
Step 3: Press record
In this video, you’ll learn the art of production. You’re ready to press record— now what?
Things to do and think about:
Things to do and think about:
Determine what equipment you need, keeping in mind that clear audio is critical.
Record your material— try it a few times until you get comfortable.
Check out the production checklist in the project worksheet for more tips and tricks.
Step 4: Review feedback
Step 4: Review feedback
In this video, you’ll learn the art of receiving feedback. Time to show everyone your hard work!
Things to do and think about:
Things to do and think about:
What bits of advice are most meaningful to you?
How do you plan to respond to feedback — particularly negative feedback?
Share your work in progress with a few trusted friends and family.
Step 5: Ready to share?
Step 5: Ready to share?
Fill out a submission form to enter the challenge.
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of participation.
Fill out a submission form to enter the challenge.
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of participation.
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