How to Make Sketchnote Videos
Share your story.
Tap into the power of visual storytelling as you learn the tools and techniques for making illustrated videos.
The Power Of Visual Storytelling
As human beings we're hardwired to respond to stories. Through stories we make sense of the world.
As visual beings we're hardwired to respond to visual stimuli. More of your brain is dedicated to the processing of visual information than any other sense.
So if you've got an idea to share or a story to tell, you'd be leaving a lot of potential unused if you don't add some visual elements into your storytelling process.
The two types of visuals that I use in my videos: diagrams and drawings. You can choose how much of each to weave into your own videos.
The Power Of Sketchnote Videos
When you bring static images into your process for sharing ideas, your audience with thank you.
When you add in video with sketchnoted elements, your audience will love you.
With video, you engage not only the eye but the ear as well.
And instead of being overwhelmed with the complexity of a completed visual, your viewers will get to see that visual come to life. They’ll get to see the progression from a blank page to a full set of sketched ideas.
Think you don't have the right tools? Even just your phone can become a full creative studio.
I'll Teach You How, Step By Step
The tools to create sketchnote videos like the ones you'll find below have never been more accessible and affordable.
In this course you’ll learn how to use those tools. And just as important, you’ll learn the core principles that will ensure that the videos you create have the intended impact on your audience.
Course Overview
Part 1:
An Introduction
An overview of the the course and the philosophy that guides it.
1.1 The Two Peaks
1.2 The Four Styles Of Sketchnote Videos
1.3 Course Overview
Part 2:
Planning Out Your Video
Master the pre-production steps as you craft the story you'll share.
2.1 What Story Are You Telling?
2.2 The Brainstorm
2.3 The Sketchnote
2.4 The Script
Part 3:
Whiteboard Animation
Learn how to use the tool VideoScribe to create your sketchnote videos.
3.1 The Pros & Cons Of VideoScribe
3.2 Building Your Sketchnote In VideoScribe
3.3 Adding Custom Images To Your Scribe
3.4 Adding A Voiceover Narration
3.5 Adding Background Music To Your Scribe
3.6 Taking Your Scribe To The Next Level
Part 4:
iPhone & iMovie
Learn how to make pen and paper sketchnote videos with an iPhone and iMovie.
4.1 The Pros & Cons Of The iPhone + iMovie Combo
4.2 Pen & Paper Videos: The Setup
4.3 Recording The Sketchnote
4.4 Recording The Intro, Outro, & Voiceover Narration
4.5 Editing in iMovie
4.6 Room For Improvement
Part 5:
DSLR & Adobe Premiere Pro
Bump up the production value of your videos with a DSLR camera and Adobe Premiere Pro.
5.1 The Pros & Cons Of The DSLR + Premiere Combo
5.2 The Setup
5.3 Recording Your Video
5.4 Editing Your Video
5.5 The Sky's The Limit
Part 6:
Make, Share, Repeat
Learn how to go about improving the quality and increasing the impact of your videos.
6.1 The Second Peak
6.2 Process Over Product
6.3 Keep Experimenting
6.4 The Sketchnote Video Trifecta
Come Behind The Scenes
Within this course I'll take you behind the scenes as I show you every step of the process in creating these videos for the Verbal to Visual YouTube channel:
Live Visual Thinking Workshops
Connect with Doug and other visual thinkers from around the globe in these regular live events.
Monthly Q & A
Bring questions related to the course you're working through or share your latest sketchnoting project for feedback. Open to all skill and experience levels. Join us for some rich discussions about the world of visual thinking!
Upcoming Q & A:
December 12th at 9:00am Pacific Time
Quarterly Book Club
Each quarter I share two books that I'll be reading and I encourage you to pick one (or both!) to read and sketchnote along with me. We meet once a month to discuss the ideas within the books and how you're going about making them visual.
Upcoming Book Club Event:
January 23rd at 9:00am Pacific Time
Learn from Anywhere
Built on top of the Mighty Networks platform, you'll be able to access all of our resources from any browser or by using the native iOS or Android app.
I loved the different settings Doug offered for starting with a sketchnote video. It offered me the possibility of finding the way that’s the best for me! Which at the end was the pro-version with Premiere Pro 🙂 And I managed it because of the well explained, step-by-step tutorial offered in the course. Thanks for that!
Become a Visual Thinker
Develop the instinct. Hone the craft.
The Full Curriculum
Lifetime access to our library of complete-at-your-own-pace courses:
- An Introduction to Visual Note-Taking
- Digital Sketchnoting
- How to Make Sketchnote Videos
- Building an Online Course with Sketchnotes
- Learn in Public
- Learn a New Language with Sketchnotes
- Sketchnoting Side Hustle
The Learning Community
Lifetime access to all of the resources within the Curriculum package, as well as one year of access to:
- Monthly live Q & A sessions with Doug
- Quarterly book clubs with monthly live check-in events
- Share your sketchnotes and get feedback on your work
- Connect with a global community of visual thinkers
At the end of the year you'll have the option to renew your community membership for $495 per year.
The Coaching Accelerator
Access to all of the resources within the Curriculum and Community packages, as well as:
- Four hour-long one-on-one coaching sessions with Doug
- Ongoing email mentoring with Doug
If you're interested in a stand-alone coaching package, reach out: doug@verbaltovisual.com.