Tools for Explainer Video Makers

Introduction

Tools for explainer video makers ensures success.

So much good resource is available based on extensive research.

Training is out there and I refer to this topic extensively.

My journey of learning my skills of making explainer videos

My journey into this world of making different types video has taken a different path and that was due to another career that meant much travel.

I use various software apps on my mobile devices and desktop computer.

In 2017,
- at 57 I took the plunge to gain knowledge and a recognised accredited qualification in the use of digital media in business.
By 2019,
- I had qualified with a Level 3 – Digital Marketing Diploma – Interview on YouTube from City & Guilds via Concise Training
In 2021,
- I have qualified with the TechSmith Certification Academy to the level of Camtasia 2021 Voyager Certification for video editing
In 2022,
- I am continually trying out or testing new video making software apps for mobile devices and BIGVU looks very interesting at the moment.
  - essentially the many advantages of interfacing with many social media channels.

However, the learning journey did not stop there, as

in 2020, being the business owner, I made a decision to change our business offering to customers.
To adapt more into the digital arena where Learning & Development was concerned.
Focusing on making explainer videos that articulated process change as part of change management.
This new path would dovetail nicely as I am a qualified information technology instructor. But I clearly needed the correct tools to succeed.

The hardware to assist the tools of your trade in making an explainer video

It goes without stating the obvious that you need the following hardware and does not always have to be all new either.

This is not a definitive list, buy what you can afford and do not be tempted to think that you should purchase every gadget:

Padcaster, Padcaster Parrot™ Teleprompter, Camera with HD video capability and/ or Mobile Device (Tablet and or smart phone)

The software tools within our to assist the making and editing of an explainer video

Camtasia 2021 and Snagit 2021 are very intuitive and the most user-friendly video editing software available that is cost effective for business users. If purchased with maintenance you have access also to the accredited certification programme and academy from TechSmith.

The skills set that needed and be continually enhanced

The essence of filling in the gaps and understanding the art of the video making process, based on undertaking plenty of research. Better still dip your toe in the water and make videos. Learning by your mistakes is a great way we all learn from.

Books available to assist your knowledge of video making

Reading loads of books from these amazing authors or have shown the art of their experience in this craft of video making:

Camtasia 2021 – 1-2-1 virtual training delivery (Accredited Instructors)

I can professionally highly recommend the following TechSmith accredited instructors:

United Kingdom & Ireland

Jayne Davids & Kevin Davids

Europe/Germany

Axel Becker

USA & Canada

Kevin Siegel and Daniel Park

The professional training to be undertaken to acquire knowledge and skills

No apologies that I am old school and to acquire knowledge and skills you have to work hard for it.

Having provided details of resources from this Blog to:

help,
guide and
assist those who wish to seek out professional training
and learn new skills.

Tools for explainer video makers are so extensive now with plenty of supporting training resources.

Wishing you luck with the rewards that come with practicing these skills to help others.

About the author - Renford Marsden

Renford Marsden is the CEO and founder of UK based Wordsmith & Paper Limited and has successfully created THE TRAINER EXPLAINER ® UK registered trademark in 2020 and brings the brand to the digital marketplace in 2021. He has undertaken over 40 years of a working life in a variety of roles within his main discipline. Which has given him the experiences and opportunities in various overseas assignments with committed professional people. He is a qualified further education Instructor in information computer technology and also has a qualification in digital marketing from City & Guilds.

Renford holds professional member status (MLPI) of the:

Learning & Performance Institute (LPI) (formally The Institute of IT Training)

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