Animaker Tutorial - Animated Videos

The presenter introduces the topic of creating animated videos using Animaker. A brief clip of a completed video is shown, and the presenter explains that they will walk the audience through the steps to create a similar video using the platform. The Animaker interface is introduced, highlighting key areas such as the workspace for video creation, scene control, timeline management, and the asset library, where users can find characters and objects.

The presenter begins the tutorial by adding a background to the workspace. They demonstrate how to change background colors by using the color adjustment tools. The next step is to add a character to the scene, showcasing how characters appear on the timeline and how users can adjust the duration of a character’s appearance by modifying the timeline settings. The presenter shortens the scene duration to five seconds and introduces the idea of using text to engage the audience.

In this section, the presenter explains how to add animated text to the scene by clicking on the 'T' button, providing a range of text styles to choose from. They show how to customize the text color, font, and content. Then, attention shifts to customizing the character's expression and action, demonstrating how to select different actions and expressions to better match the message being conveyed. The character is given a sad expression to emphasize the message 'Are you feeling hungry?'

The presenter adds a new scene with a city background and explains how to animate a character, in this case, 'Jane,' to move across the screen on a scooter. They introduce Animaker’s 'Smart Movement' options to easily create animations, such as moving the character from one side of the screen to the other. The speed of the animation can be adjusted by dragging the movement pins on the timeline. The presenter showcases how to create smooth, dynamic character movement across scenes.

In this segment, the tutorial focuses on creating a scene for a cafe. The presenter selects a cafe background and adds a custom sign by searching for a property (e.g., a coffee cup) to place in the scene. They show how to customize the color of the elements and discuss how to use Animaker’s 'Action Plus' tool to create multiple actions in sequence. The character is animated to walk into the cafe and wave at the audience, with adjustments made to the movement and timing for smooth transitions.

The focus shifts to creating a welcoming scene for the restaurant, 'Santa’s Bistro.' The presenter adds and customizes text, positioning it at the center of the screen to introduce the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is then revealed, and a table is added to the scene, with more customization of colors and elements to fit the desired look. Text promoting the restaurant's special menu is added, and the scene is adjusted for visual balance.

In this section, the presenter brings the character Jane back into the scene, giving her a happy expression as she enters the restaurant. The process of adding a voiceover is introduced, showing how users can either record directly, use text-to-speech, or upload pre-recorded audio. The presenter adds a sound of Jane’s joyful shriek to enhance her happiness. The voiceover syncs with the character’s movement, adding more depth to the animation.

The final step is to add a music track to the video. The presenter demonstrates how to preview music options and add them to the timeline. They adjust the track settings, including volume, and add a transition between the last two scenes. The video is now complete, and the presenter shows how to publish the video directly to social media platforms or share it with team members for collaboration. The video creation process is summarized as simple and accessible.