If you're considering our online course on ​Creating Readable Videos​, now is the time to dive in.

• Normal price: US$129
• Discount Price: US$99 ​Apply the Discount​

This pricing will expire this Friday, September 22nd.

More than the Method

Readable Videos are created using a simple method that's similar to screencasting. You might wonder: If it's simple, why do I need a course? I'm so glad you asked!

It's not enough to record words on your screen. To be effective, you'll need best practices for designing, organizing, and animating words and visuals in your video.

Along with the production method, the course covers:

• Kinetic Typography: Learn best practices for animating words to relate meaning and emotion
• Accessibility: Account for visual impairments like blindness or color blindness
• Readable Design: Understand what fonts, formatting, layout, and colors work best
• Useful Animations: Discover what animations to use in specific situations
• DIY Visuals: Use drawing tools in presentation software to create your own visuals
• Clarity and Explanation: Learn lessons from The Art of Explanation and other Explainer Academy courses

You'll be surprised by how much there is to learn. These skills can be applied to other creative projects like presentations, normal videos, and more.

Let's Do This 

The online world is becoming more readable. Now is the time to develop the skills you need.

• Over 5 hours of video instruction, quizzes, downloadable docs
• No special software, equipment, or complicated editing is required
• A 30-day money-back guarantee
• Your access will never expire. Buy it now, learn, and refer back to it anytime.
• Works on any connected device

​Get the Readable Videos Course for US$99

Let's say part of your job is to create documents and media to educate others. You're an amazing communicator and feel confident using media tools. You sometimes create videos and know that they have real power.

But, producing videos can be complicated and time-consuming. This is especially true with animated videos, which often require special equipment and complicated software. Who has time for that?

What if...

• You could create a powerful animated video in just a few hours?
• The entire process only required PowerPoint?
• The resulting video was polished, professional, and accessible?

This is the promise of Readable Videos. Once you learn this method, you'll see that animated videos can be simple and efficient to create. They can solve problems and bring information to life.

"I am able to create instructional videos without the hassle of voiceover, multiple retakes, or special software. I have already created/shared a Readable Video and have several others in mind."

- Jean Potter, Content Specialist

Free Mini-Course

PowerPoint... For Video Production?

Indeed. PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating animated videos. It has an amazing combination of what you need:

• Drawing and editing tools for shapes and images
• Animation tools for text and visuals
• On-board libraries of images and visuals
• Screen recorder

You and your team have an opportunity to add a powerful new skill to your toolbox. All you need is the know-how and we've covered every base, from generating ideas to finishing the video.

For Your Class, Your Team

Consider making this course available to groups in your organization. We're happy to talk about discounts and special arrangements. Contact us at info@commoncraft.com.

Start for Free

Our course on Readable Videos is now open for enrollment. 

We've made it easy (and practically free) for anyone to create animated videos.

Discover how to make animated videos using ONLY PowerPoint or Keynote. These videos don't require voice-overs and can be created in a matter of hours, rather than days or weeks. No special equipment, no expensive software, no complicated editing. Words and visuals do the work. We show you how.

• Enrollment: US$129 - 30-day money-back guarantee, your access never expires
• 5 hours of video instruction
• Downloadable docs, quizzes, and more

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Or, start for free with our mini-course: Getting Started with Readable Videos

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Our referral program means you can offer friends, colleagues, social media contacts, etc., a coupon code for saving 30% on the Readable Videos course. If they use it to purchase, you also receive a 30% discount on your future purchase. Win-win!

How to Get Your Shareable Link

If you have an account at ExplainerAcademy.com, get your link here and share it widely. Track your referrals by clicking the profile pic on the upper right of our website:

If you don't have an account, you can create one by enrolling in our free course: Getting Started with Readable Videos.

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What is a Readable Video?

 

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Learn more about How to Create Readable Videos

You may be wondering:

• Why should I care about Readable Videos?
• Do I really need a course for a simple idea?

Unlike normal videos, Readable Videos can be created in hours vs days or weeks. All you need is presentation software. However, Readable Videos require know-how. I've spent years perfecting the method and learning what works. You'll discover a new world of simple video production.

Let's Take a Tour of Course Videos:

The course has over 40 videos and five hours of instruction. It's full of practical walk-throughs, examples, and use cases.

Best Practices: Readability

It's not enough to display words on the screen. How we do it matters in terms of effectiveness and readability. You'll learn best practices from the field of kinetic typography and how to design your messages and animations for polish and accessibility.

Creative Direction, Explanation Skills, Storyboarding

For your video to work, you'll need planning and a focus on clear communication. I've shared multiple lessons from my book The Art of Explanation and Explainer Academy Courses.

"Two weeks after taking the course, I’m using Readable Videos in job support and training for my organization."

- Dawn Weiman

Deep Dive into Presentation Software (PowerPoint and Keynote)

Readable Videos can be created using ONLY presentation software. It's the perfect platform because it combines built-in visuals with powerful tools for drawing shapes, manipulating text, and creating animations, along with a built-in screen recorder. I'll show you exactly what to do.

Bonus Files:

The presentations I use in the course are provided for download so that you can see the options I used.

Animating Text and Shapes

You'll be amazed at what is possible. You'll learn the key skill of Readable Videos: how to animate text in a way that is readable, accessible, and engages the reader. Watch me through every click and learn from my experience.

“This course takes you from zero to hero with the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’. No new applications to learn, and no expensive equipment to buy; use what you probably already have."

- Sam L. (UK)

Background Music

A lesson I learned in making Readable Videos since 2020: silence can be confusing for the reader. While background music isn't required, I recommend it and show you where to find free music and how to integrate the music file into your presentation.

Recording Your Screen (Mac and PC)

You'll learn simple and free options for recording your screen.

"All educators have a need for this type of instruction. Much-needed. Well-conceived. Well-done."

- Jane Englert, Teacher

Watch Lee Create a Readable Video

Learn more at ReadableVideos.com

We're preparing to launch our new Readable Videos course and I'm so excited for you to see it. The method we teach applies to nearly everyone because it uses presentation software to create animated videos with real power. Let's take a closer look.

The Big Idea

Producing animated videos is complicated, in large part, because of the voice-over. Performing it, editing it, and matching it to animations requires special tools and know-how.

We asked: what if animated videos didn't require a voice-over? What if they were purely visual?

Removing the voice-over simplifies the entire process. Using animated words and visuals on the screen means that videos can be created in a few hours versus days or weeks.

One Tool: Presentation Software

Readable Videos only require presentation software. PowerPoint and Keynote can do everything you need. No hardware, no expensive software, and no complicated editing. One tool can do it all, and you probably have it already.

Limited Editing Required

Video editing is not often required when producing Readable Videos. Simply record animations on your computer screen, trim the beginning and end, and you're done.

Use Case: Quick Problem Solving

Readable Videos are best when they are brief and solve a problem. A quick scenario:

Your manager is rolling out a new policy. She needs a short video for a meeting in two days. You use PowerPoint to create a Readable Video that uses visuals and animated text to guide viewers through the policy change. It relates the big ideas in 90 seconds and you look like a rock star.

Hidden Power

You'll discover features and practices you never knew were possible with presentation software. With a bit of instruction, you'll quickly build a new appreciation for what these tools can do.

Engaging and Accessible

It's not enough to animate words on the screen. How they animate is key. We teach best practices from the fields of digital accessibility and graphic design so your videos are professional, polished, and inclusive.

Everything You Need

From creative direction, storyboards, and digital drawing, to animating text and recording your screen, we teach every part of the process, including explanation skills.

Video Instruction

The course includes 14 chapters and over 30 videos in all.

Reviewed and Tested

Over the past month, we invited a group of educators, trainers, and communicators to take the course and provide feedback. Their participation helped us streamline the course, discover new ideas, and ensure we are teaching effectively. We are incredibly thankful.