The Original Explainers

2007

The first Common Craft Video.

In 2007, we made the first explainer videos of the YouTube era and have earned over 50 million video views.

2012

Common Craft Cut-outs.

In 2012, we wrote the definitive book on the subject: The Art of Explanation. It’s been translated into 8 languages.

Today

Common Craft Courses at Explainer Academy.

Today, we're creating videos, visuals and courses designed to help you explain with confidence.

Resources that help make explaining easy:

Teach with Explainer Videos

Our library of 116 original videos is designed to help you introduce and explain complicated subjects quickly. Embed or download videos for use in classrooms, presentations, courses and learning management systems.

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Cut-outs

 

Get Creative with Cut-outs

Make your next creative project remarkable using our library of 3,388 original, matching visuals.

Built for explanation, our Cut-outs are designed to keep the focus on your message. Download high resolution images to your computer and use them in presentations, documents, training materials, videos and more.

Video: Using Cut-outs in Creative Projects

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Explanation Skills

 

Learn to Create Readable Videos

Create animated videos using ONLY presentation software like PowerPoint or Keynote. Make videos in hours vs days.

Our online course, with 5 hours of video instruction, provides everything you need.

Curious? Watch a Readable Video.


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Common Craft Video.

Why Videos?

  • Save time with short introductions
  • Get everyone on the same page
  • Entertain and enlighten
  • Embed videos on your webpage
  • Download videos for your classroom
  • Get new videos as they're published
  • Make students smile!
Common Craft Cut-outs.

Why Cut-outs?

  • Access 1000s of visuals
  • Use to create animated videos
  • Add personality to presentations
  • Develop informative graphics
  • Search our huge, growing library
  • Download PNG, EPS or SVG files
  • Access packs of related visuals
  • Make your project remarkable!
Explainer Academy

Why Courses?

  • Develop powerful explanation skills
  • Learn to create explainer videos
  • Participate online, on your schedule
  • Download guides and templates
  • Learn from 60+ videos
  • Purchase once, have it forever
  • Earn the influence you deserve!