Capturing Your Love Story: A Doodly Video Creation Guide

Are you a hopeless romantic? There’s nothing like reliving special moments with your loved one. Whether it’s your wedding day, a memorable trip, or a cozy evening at home, those moments are the heart and soul of your love story. And now, you can bring those memories to life in a whole new way with Doodly.

Doodly is a fun and user-friendly video creation tool that makes it super easy for anyone to create stunning and captivating videos. With its drag-and-drop interface and ready-made templates, you can create a beautiful video that perfectly captures your love story in just minutes. Whether you want to create a romantic video for your partner or a sweet video to share with friends and family, Doodly is the ultimate tool for the job.

In this blog, we’ll take a deeper look at the amazing benefits of using Doodly to create your love story video and show you how to get started. So if you’re ready to make your love story come alive, let’s jump right in!

Normal vs Doodly Videos: What’s the Difference?

Traditionally, love story videos have consisted of static photos accompanied by background music. While this can create a beautiful and sentimental video, it can also be somewhat limited in terms of creativity and interaction.

That’s where Doodly comes in. It takes the classic love story video to a whole new level. With Doodly, you not only compile photos of your love story, but you can also add animation, draw paths, and create interactive elements that breathe life into your story in a whole new way.

For example, let’s take a wedding video. A typical wedding video involves a simple slideshow of photos featuring the couple, set to a beloved song. But with Doodly, you can compile those same photos while adding enchanting draw paths to highlight those special moments like the first kiss, exchanging vows, cutting the cake, and other cherished memories. This added interaction elevates your love story to a whole new level of engagement and dynamics.

Why Choose Doodly?

1. It’s a piece of cake to use.

Doodly is designed with simplicity in mind, making it incredibly user-friendly, even if you have no prior experience with video creation. You can create stunning and captivating videos in just a matter of minutes, thanks to its easy drag-and-drop interface.

2. The possibilities are endless.

Doodly offers a wide range of customization options, allowing you to create a video that perfectly captures the unique essence of your love story. From choosing the perfect background music to adding animations and drawing paths, you have full control to make your video truly your own.

3. Your story comes to life.

With Doodly, your love story takes on a whole new level of engagement and dynamism. Whether you’re adding animations, draw paths, or interactive elements, Doodly makes it a breeze to create a video that will captivate your audience.

4. You get top-notch quality.

Doodly produces high-quality videos that are sure to leave a lasting impression. The intuitive interface and powerful features of this tool make it easy to create professional-looking videos that showcase your love story in the best possible light.

5. It saves you time.

Creating a love story video with Doodly is faster than traditional methods, allowing you to focus on preserving and sharing your love story instead of getting lost in the technical aspects of video creation.

In short, if you’re looking for an easy, engaging, and high-quality way to preserve and share your love story, Doodly is the perfect tool for you.

Welcome to the world of creating your own love story video! In just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to bring your love story to life and cherish all those precious moments forever.

Step 1: Choose a Theme

Your theme sets the tone for your entire video, so it’s essential to choose one that truly represents your unique love story. Whether you want something romantic, playful, or nostalgic, we’ve got you covered. Involve your loved one in the selection process to ensure the video reflects both of your preferences. Consider your favorite memories, personalities, and the overall vibe you want to convey.

Step 2: Select the Perfect Images

Now it’s time to pick the images that will tell your love story. These photos should capture the special moments and milestones you’ve shared together. Choose images that complement your theme and create a cohesive narrative. Don’t forget to get feedback from your partner to ensure the final video truly reflects your unique journey.

Step 3: Uploading Made Easy

Logging into Doodly and uploading your images is a breeze. Even if you’ve never created a video before, our simple and straightforward process makes it accessible to everyone.

Just follow these easy steps:

1. Go to the Props tab in the Asset panel and click the blue plus icon.

2. Choose “browse files” and select your desired photo from your desktop.

3. Add a descriptive title to make finding the image a breeze.

4. Click “Continue,” and your image will be added to your first scene.

Start arranging your images on the canvas in the order you want them to appear. Get ready to watch your love story come to life in the most beautiful way possible.

Step 4 – Make Your Pictures Shine with a Fade Reveal

Now that you’ve positioned your pictures perfectly, it’s time to add some special effects. The first thing we’ll do is adjust how the pictures are revealed when they enter your scene.

In Doodly, you have two options for revealing images: drawing or fading. If your image has draw paths like SVG files, choosing the drawing option will create a hand-sketch effect. However, if your image is a PNG or JPEG without draw paths, a random scribble animation may not look visually appealing. That’s why we recommend setting the reveal mode to “fade” instead.

To use this feature, simply click on your uploaded photo and select the pencil icon. This will bring up the EditAsset screen. Go to the Reveal Mode menu and choose “Fade” from the drop-down. Don’t forget to click “Save and Return” to save your changes.

Step 5 – Add Personal Touches with Embellishments

Embellishments are the perfect way to make your love story video unique and eye-catching. Whether you’re using borders, icons, or other design elements, it’s important to keep your video’s style and message in mind.

a. Choose Simple Graphics

When selecting embellishments, remember that less is more. Look for graphics with clean lines and simple shapes that can be easily customized to match your video’s theme. For a love story video, consider adding hearts, flowers, or the word “love” as design elements. You can also incorporate graphics that represent the setting or theme of the video, such as wedding rings or bells.

b. Where to Find Simple Graphics

There are plenty of websites, like Unsplash, Freepik, Pexels, and Canva, that offer royalty-free images to enhance your video. Just make sure to check the rules and guidelines of each website to avoid any copyright issues.

Adding embellishments in Doodly is as easy as uploading images. Simply use the drag-and-drop interface to add the graphics you want to use in your video.

Step 6 – Bring Your Designs to Life with Draw Paths

Now that you have your adorable designs in place, it’s time to give them some animation with draw paths. By using draw paths, you can make your embellishments come alive in your video.

Follow these steps to add draw paths:

a. Open the Edit Asset settings.

Select the design you want to work on from your scene and click the pencil icon that appears in the upper right corner. This will open the Edit Asset settings.

b. Plot your draw paths.

Click the plus “+” icon in the Tools menu and start plotting your draw path. Trace along the round face of your first image, like a smiley face.

c. Adjust the path size.

If your draw path doesn’t cover the entire image, simply drag the path size menu to the right to make it thicker.

d. Fine-tune your draw paths.

Hover over the blue dots on your path and click and drag them to the desired location for precise animation.

e. Preview your draw path.

The live preview in the Edit Asset screen lets you see your animation in real-time while making edits. This helps you perfect your animation.

f. Zoom in for better accuracy.

If you’re working with small images, use the zoom feature in the Edit Asset menu to get a closer look. This makes it easier to add precise draw paths.

g. Adjust the Animation Duration.

Change the animation speed of your images by adjusting the Animation Duration. You can increase or decrease the speed to match your desired pace.

h. Set Reveal Mode to Draw and Save.

Once you’ve added all your draw paths, don’t forget to set the Reveal mode to “Draw.” This ensures that your embellishments are animated as intended. When you’re satisfied with your draw paths, click “Save and Return” to save your changes.

Step 7 – Enhance Your Love Story Video with Background Music

Want to make your love story video even more emotional and captivating? Adding background music is the way to go! Choose a song that matches the theme and mood of your video. Just be sure to use royalty-free music or get the necessary licenses to avoid any legal issues when sharing your video online.

There are plenty of websites that offer royalty-free music, like YouTube Audio Library, Epidemic Sound, and AudioJungle. If you want something more personalized, you can even hire a composer to create a custom soundtrack for your video.

To add music to your video in Doodly, follow these simple steps:

1. Click on the Sounds tab in the Asset panel.
2. Click on the blue plus “+” icon to open the Add New Sound screen.
3. Choose the option “Browse files” and select your desired audio file from your desktop.
4. Add a descriptive title in the “Enter a Title” field to easily find the music in the future.
5. Click “Continue” and add the music file to your timeline.

Once the music is added, you can adjust the volume and duration to fit your video’s pacing and tone.

But that’s not all! Doodly also lets you add narration to your video for a personal touch. It’s like adding your own commentary to your favorite movie, but better because it’s your own love story! You can record your own voiceover using a microphone or upload an audio file of your narration. Check out Doodly’s blog for tips on adding a voice-over to your video.

Creating a love story video with Doodly is a fantastic way to treasure those special moments with your loved one. The intuitive interface, customization options, and powerful features allow you to create a stunning video that perfectly captures the essence of your love story.

By following the steps we’ve outlined and adding your personal touches, you can make your video even more special and unique. Surprise your partner with a heartfelt gift or relive your memories in a creative way. With Doodly, the possibilities are endless.

So, what are you waiting for? Get started today and create a love story video that you and your loved one will cherish for years to come.