VideoScribe for desktop is packed with tools to help you make animated videos that’ll impress your audiences!
However, when you’re excited to get creative and start making your animations, it’s easy to miss extra features that can give you a helping hand.
That’s why in today’s blog we’re giving you a rundown of the top 10 VideoScribe for desktop tools that’ll ensure your next video is easier and faster to create, and your finished video is polished and professional-looking.
Please note that this blog focuses on features available in VideoScribe for desktop and they may not all be available in VideoScribe for browser. For each feature that is also available in VideoScribe for browser, this blog will also show you how to do the same thing in the browser version!
1. Right click to preview an image
First things first, have you ever scrolled through our image library and wanted to see how a graphic would draw before you add it to your canvas? This deceptively simple feature is your time-saving best friend.
When deciding what images will work best for your video, just right click on the image and select the ‘Preview Image’ option to see how it’ll come to life. You can see this in action below.
2. Customize our images by changing their colors
While we’re on the topic of images, don’t forget that what you see doesn’t have to be what you get. You can customize the colors of our library images to suit your topic or brand. This is a great option for boosting brand recognition!
To edit the colors in our images, double click on the image you want to change. Make sure you’re on the ‘Drawing Options’ tab and then select the ‘Full Color’ option in the drop-down list. From here, click the colored boxes to edit the colors of different elements of the image. You can see this below.
How to change image colors in VideoScribe for browser:
You can also edit the colors of most of the library images in VideoScribe for browser. Simply click on the image that you want to edit. This opens the Edit panel on the right-hand side of the screen.
Under Appearance, you can select new colors from the Default and Custom color palettes. You can even enter the Hex code for your own brand images.
3. Upload your own images from a URL or file
To take your customization one step further, why not upload your own images and graphics? If you have ready-made assets, logos, photos or images that you’d love get more value from by using them in a video, follow these steps.
Click the ‘Add New Image’ button in the bottom right-hand corner and then use the buttons in the corner of this tab to upload an image from a file or from a URL. Just like that your video potential became unlimited!
How to upload your own images in VideoScribe for browser:
You can also upload your own images if you are using VideoScribe for browser. Simply click the Add Image icon and then click the Upload icon in the top right of the Add Image window.
4. Use guidelines to get the perfect finish
To make sure all your striking images and text elements are aligned and precisely where you want them, use our guidelines. Watch this quick tutorial to learn how.
How to use grid guidelines in VideoScribe for browser:
If you are using VideoScribe for browser you also have the option to turn on the guidelines grid to help you align your image and text elements precisely. Just click the Grid icon in the top left to turn on and off the guidelines grid.
5. Edit your default scribe timings
If you find that you only ever want the elements in your video to take two seconds to animate, why not change your default timings?
Save time editing your video timeline by setting your VideoScribe timing preferences. This can be done in under a minute and if you ever want to change it you can by following the same process.
Simply head to your VideoScribe login screen and click the cog icon in the bottom left-hand corner. From here you can edit the different timing options. You can see this below.
6. Export your video straight to PowerPoint
If you’re making a video to be part of an important presentation, save time by publishing your video straight to PowerPoint.
Your video will be embedded in one slide with a player for ease of use. Then all you have to do is add the rest of your slides around it. Now your video is guaranteed to play properly, even without Wi-Fi!
7. Flip an image
To make your image fit perfectly with your scene, you might need to flip it. The good news is that this is really easy to do in VideoScribe. Just double click on the image you want to edit and then use the flip icon under the preview to flip it into the right position. You can see this below.
How to flip an image in VideoScribe for browser:
You can also flip images in VideoScribe for browser. Simply click on the image you want to flip. This opens the Edit panel on the right-hand side of the screen.
Under Transform, you can click the Flip Vertically and Flip Horizontally buttons to flip your image until you are happy with it.
8. Lock background elements
So you’ve created a background by layering different images and now you want to add extra text and elements on top. You don’t want to worry about accidentally moving your perfect background in the process!
Use the lock tool to fix your background in place while you work on top of it. Just click on the background elements in the timeline and click the little lock icon. If you want to move these elements again later, simply unlock them again.
How to lock elements in VideoScribe for browser:
You can also lock elements in VideoScribe for browser. This can be useful if you are using image or text elements as part of the background for your video. To lock an image or text element, just right click on it in the timeline at the bottom of the screen and then choose Lock from the menu.
9. Change the drawing hand or upload your own!
Having your video drawn by a pencil, chunky marker or fountain pen can drastically change the look and feel of your video. Switch out the hand that draws your videos to suit your topic and the style of your animation. We have loads to choose from, just pick your favorite from our library by clicking the hand icon in the top right-hand corner.
If you’re looking for extra personalization, you can even upload your own hand! Just click here to learn how in 3 steps.
How to change the drawing hand in VideoScribe for browser:
If you are using VideoScribe for browser, you can also easily change the drawing hand that will animate your video. To change the default drawing hand for your video project just click on the Drawing Hand icon in the top left of the screen.
Browse through our library of hands and pens to select the right one for your video. You can even choose No Hand if you prefer for your video to draw itself!
10. Add your own logo
For the final touch, did you know you can add your logo to the bottom right-hand corner of each video. Not only will this help with brand recognition but it also gives your video a professional edge. You have this option when you click the publishing icon in the top right-hand corner. You can see this below.
What features will you try in your next video? Comment and let us know! For more help and advice on using VideoScribe, head to our extensive free support area here.
If you’re new to VideoScribe and want to try these features for yourself then start a free 7-day trial today!
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